Fusion 360 For Hobbyists and Woodworkers

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Introduction to the Course

Lecture 1: Why learn CAD as a hobbyist or woodworker?

Lecture 2: Why Fusion 360?

Lecture 3: What topics are covered in this course?

Chapter 2: Getting Started

Lecture 1: NOTE: Updated User Interface

Lecture 2: Downloading and Registering Fusion 360 – FREE for Personal Use

Lecture 3: Basic Navigation (Updated 2020)

Lecture 4: Introduction to Lauren

Lecture 5: Lauren’s Beginner Tips

Lecture 6: Switching From Sketchup to Fusion 360

Lecture 7: Pan and Orbit Without Scroll Wheel

Lecture 8: Basic Navigation (LEGACY VERSION)

Chapter 3: Project #1 Wooden Candle Holder

Lecture 1: Wooden Candle Holder (Updated 2020)

Lecture 2: Project #1 Overview

Lecture 3: Lauren’s Thoughts on the Wooden Candle Holder

Lecture 4: Shop Time – Build The Wooden Candle Holder

Lecture 5: Project #1 Resources

Lecture 6: Wooden Candle Holder – Sketch The Shape (LEGACY VERSION)

Lecture 7: Wooden Candle Holder – Extrude The Parts (LEGACY VERSION)

Chapter 4: Project #2 Battery Organizer

Lecture 1: Project #2 Overview

Lecture 2: Shortcuts and Hotkeys in Fusion 360

Lecture 3: Battery Organizer – Create The Holder

Lecture 4: Battery Organizer – Create The Dispenser

Lecture 5: Battery Organizer – Finish the Scoop

Lecture 6: Lauren’s Thoughts on the Battery Organizer

Lecture 7: Project #2 Resources

Chapter 5: Project #3 TV Tray Table

Lecture 1: Project #3 Overview

Lecture 2: TY Tray Table – Top and Supports

Lecture 3: TV Tray Table – Dowel and Slot

Lecture 4: Introduction to Joints

Lecture 5: TV Tray Table – Make it Function

Lecture 6: Lauren's Thoughts on the TV Tray

Lecture 7: Project/Include Operation

Lecture 8: Lauren’s Thoughts on the Project/Include Operation

Lecture 9: Project #3 Resources

Chapter 6: Project # 4 Miter Saw Cabinet

Lecture 1: Project #4 Overview

Lecture 2: Miter Saw Cabinet – Cabinet and Shelf

Lecture 3: Miter Saw Cabinet – Expansion Wings

Lecture 4: Miter Saw Cabinet – Adding Joints

Lecture 5: Miter Saw Cabinet – Joint Limits

Lecture 6: Lauren’s Thoughts on the Miter Saw Cabinet

Lecture 7: Creating Plans and Technical Drawings – Intro and Cover Page

Lecture 8: Creating Plans and Technical Drawings – Parts List and Diagram

Lecture 9: Creating Plans and Technical Drawings – Wing and Cabinet Assembly

Lecture 10: Creating Plans and Technical Drawings – Exporting To PDF

Lecture 11: Shop Time – Building the Miter Saw Cabinet

Lecture 12: Project #4 Resources

Chapter 7: Project #5 Dust Collection Blast Gate

Lecture 1: Project #5 Overview

Lecture 2: Construction Planes

Lecture 3: Dust Collection Blast Gates – Base and Top

Lecture 4: Dust Collection Blast Gates – Ports and Gates

Lecture 5: Dust Collection Blast Gates – Finger Holds and Joints

Lecture 6: Lauren’s Thoughts on the Dust Collection Blast Gates

Lecture 7: Basic 3D Printing Workflow

Lecture 8: Shop Time – Printing and Installing the Blast Gates

Lecture 9: Project #5 Resources

Chapter 8: Make It Look Good!

Lecture 1: Section Overview

Lecture 2: Appearance and Physical Materials

Lecture 3: Importing Logos and Vector Files

Lecture 4: Resources

Chapter 9: Fixing Mistakes

Lecture 1: Section Overview

Lecture 2: Changes to size, shape, and dimension.

Lecture 3: Splitting and combining objects in your project.

Lecture 4: Red and yellow warnings in your design history.

Lecture 5: Suppress vs. Remove vs. Delete

Lecture 6: Resources

Chapter 10: Advanced Tips

Lecture 1: Section Overview

Lecture 2: Motion Links

Lecture 3: Rectangular and Circular Patterns

Lecture 4: Revolve vs. Sweep Tool

Lecture 5: The Spline Tool

Lecture 6: The Loft Tool

Lecture 7: Press Pull vs. Extrude

Lecture 8: Resources

Chapter 11: Congratulations!

Lecture 1: Course Completion