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#21
Referral Links / Re: Wall Plugin for SketchUp
Last post by Medeek Engineering - April 19, 2026, 03:15:47 PMVersion 4.4.8c - 04.19.2026
- Fixed a minor typo in the stair module.
- Added a ornamental iron baluster into the baluster component library.
The limitations of profile cutting balusters can be overcome by using a predefined component instead, which allows for much more intricate baluster geometries.
However as I have been researching various baluster layouts I've noticed that with iron balusters usually more than one baluster style is utilized. The typical scenario is two or three different baluster geometries are alternated along the run of stairs. I will need to give this some more thought.
Stairs can be a "rabbit hole".
- Fixed a minor typo in the stair module.
- Added a ornamental iron baluster into the baluster component library.
The limitations of profile cutting balusters can be overcome by using a predefined component instead, which allows for much more intricate baluster geometries.
However as I have been researching various baluster layouts I've noticed that with iron balusters usually more than one baluster style is utilized. The typical scenario is two or three different baluster geometries are alternated along the run of stairs. I will need to give this some more thought.
Stairs can be a "rabbit hole".
#22
Referral Links / Re: Wall Plugin for SketchUp
Last post by Medeek Engineering - April 19, 2026, 12:33:58 AMVersion 4.4.8b - 04.18.2026
- Enabled custom components as balusters for vertical and OTP handrails.
Th sub-folder structure is the same as for newel posts, so Tutorial #85 is applicable to balusters as well.
- Enabled custom components as balusters for vertical and OTP handrails.
Th sub-folder structure is the same as for newel posts, so Tutorial #85 is applicable to balusters as well.
#23
Referral Links / Re: Wall Plugin for SketchUp
Last post by Medeek Engineering - April 18, 2026, 06:01:52 PMTutorial 85 - Profile Cut Newel Posts (9:04 min.)
#24
Referral Links / Re: Wall Plugin for SketchUp
Last post by Medeek Engineering - April 16, 2026, 10:31:11 PMVersion 4.4.7 - 04.16.2026
- Fixed a bug with custom door positioning for metric templates.
- Enabled "profile cutting" of posts for vertical handrails.
- Fixed a bug with the bottom trimming algorithm for balusters.
- Fixed a bug with custom door positioning for metric templates.
- Enabled "profile cutting" of posts for vertical handrails.
- Fixed a bug with the bottom trimming algorithm for balusters.
#25
Owner-Builder Projects / Re: Okanogan 14x24 by a lurker...
Last post by OlJarhead - April 16, 2026, 10:44:37 AMThanks -- I need to get that sketchup and see if I can do some more work with it to add to my cabin 
Meanwhile, the addition should go on this year!
Meanwhile, the addition should go on this year!
#26
General Forum / Re: Alternative image hosting ...
Last post by jsahara24 - April 13, 2026, 02:30:58 PMCheck this link out. You can upload directly now.
https://countryplans.com/smf/index.php/topic,14894.msg201455.html#msg201455
I'm not sure on other sites, can you do it with google photos?
https://countryplans.com/smf/index.php/topic,14894.msg201455.html#msg201455
I'm not sure on other sites, can you do it with google photos?
#27
Owner-Builder Projects / Re: 20x30 One Story Southern A...
Last post by jsahara24 - April 13, 2026, 09:27:16 AMLooking good!
#28
General Forum / Alternative image hosting serv...
Last post by ZacharyDCarswell - April 13, 2026, 02:30:52 AMHi everyone,
I'm currently looking for a better image hosting service to replace Photobucket. I've used it for years to upload progress photos for a long-term project, but lately I've found it slow, outdated, and difficult to use.
I'm hoping to find a platform that offers:
I've used Flickr for photos, but I find it difficult to share large numbers of images, and I still have hundreds more images to upload.
What image hosting service are you currently using and can you recommend one?
Could you share or help me with advice on this issue?
I'm currently looking for a better image hosting service to replace Photobucket. I've used it for years to upload progress photos for a long-term project, but lately I've found it slow, outdated, and difficult to use.
I'm hoping to find a platform that offers:
- Organization by folders and subfolders
- Bulk upload support (Lightroom integration would be a big plus)
- Easy bulk sharing with direct image links or forum code
I've used Flickr for photos, but I find it difficult to share large numbers of images, and I still have hundreds more images to upload.
What image hosting service are you currently using and can you recommend one?
Could you share or help me with advice on this issue?
#29
Referral Links / Re: Wall Plugin for SketchUp
Last post by Medeek Engineering - April 11, 2026, 12:01:18 PM**Version 4.4.6** - 04.11.2026
- Added a "Style 6" (Schlage - Camelot) to the built-in door hardware options.
- Configured the "Ctrl" hot key within the draw door tool with additional justification options (x-dir).
**Tutorial 84** - Positioning Doors (7:19 min.)
- Added a "Style 6" (Schlage - Camelot) to the built-in door hardware options.
- Configured the "Ctrl" hot key within the draw door tool with additional justification options (x-dir).
**Tutorial 84** - Positioning Doors (7:19 min.)
#30
General Forum / Is 1/2 inch Copper Line big en...
Last post by JonBee - April 10, 2026, 12:04:41 PMI'm setting up propane at my off-grid cabin and want to sanity-check my line sizing before I finalize things - the 1/2 copper line running from 500 Gallon propane tank to the cabin.
Current setup:
- 500 gal propane tank outside
- approx 80 ft run from tank to cabin of 1/2" copper line
Inside loads:
- Rinnai RX160iN tankless water heater (~160,000 BTU)
- Gas range (~60,000 BTU total)
So roughly ~220k BTU demand if everything runs at once.
Right now I have these two Regulators:
At tank: red Cavagna-style regulator (appears to be low-pressure ~11" WC, typical single-stage setup)
At cabin: second regulator mounted on exterior wall (appears to be 11" WC / 0.4 PSI second-stage regulator) feeding interior appliances
From what I'm learning, it seems like:
My current setup might be undersized if it's low-pressure the whole way
A lot of people run a 2-stage system (10 PSI at tank → 11" WC at cabin) to make smaller lines work over distance
Questions for others running similar setups:
- What size line are you running from tank to cabin, and over what distance?
- Anyone using 3/4 inch?
- Anyone using anything else but copper?
- Are you running low pressure the whole way, or a 2-stage system?
- If low pressure, what pipe size did you need to support ~200k+ BTU?
- Any real-world issues with 1/2" line at this distance?
- If you switched to 10 PSI, was it worth it vs upsizing pipe?
Trying to avoid re-running the 1/2 inch copper line if possible, but also want to do it right the first time.
Appreciate any real-world setups or lessons learned. Thanks!!!![[cool]](https://countryplans.com/smf/Smileys/default/th_cool.gif "Cool")
Current setup:
- 500 gal propane tank outside
- approx 80 ft run from tank to cabin of 1/2" copper line
Inside loads:
- Rinnai RX160iN tankless water heater (~160,000 BTU)
- Gas range (~60,000 BTU total)
So roughly ~220k BTU demand if everything runs at once.
Right now I have these two Regulators:
At tank: red Cavagna-style regulator (appears to be low-pressure ~11" WC, typical single-stage setup)
At cabin: second regulator mounted on exterior wall (appears to be 11" WC / 0.4 PSI second-stage regulator) feeding interior appliances
From what I'm learning, it seems like:
My current setup might be undersized if it's low-pressure the whole way
A lot of people run a 2-stage system (10 PSI at tank → 11" WC at cabin) to make smaller lines work over distance
Questions for others running similar setups:
- What size line are you running from tank to cabin, and over what distance?
- Anyone using 3/4 inch?
- Anyone using anything else but copper?
- Are you running low pressure the whole way, or a 2-stage system?
- If low pressure, what pipe size did you need to support ~200k+ BTU?
- Any real-world issues with 1/2" line at this distance?
- If you switched to 10 PSI, was it worth it vs upsizing pipe?
Trying to avoid re-running the 1/2 inch copper line if possible, but also want to do it right the first time.
Appreciate any real-world setups or lessons learned. Thanks!!!