Crafty Amigo Video Tutorials!

We've just started with our tutorials series! Please check out the first ones below and please don't hesitate to let us know if you'd like to cover any particular topic!

Design a Organizer Cart From Scratch

If you're looking to create a practical, durable, and customizable design with aluminum 8020, you’re in the right place! This tutorial will guide you through the essential steps and showcase the impressive versatility of this modular material. Aluminum 8020 allows you to bring your vision to life with precision and ease. Let’s get started and unlock the full potential of this incredible building material!

Design a PVC Soccer Goal From Scratch! Crafty Amigo Tutorial

If you're looking to build a practical and easy design with PVC, this is an excellent tutorial to follow! You'll learn all the most important capabilities of Crafty!

Design a Wooden Chair From Scratch! Crafty Amigo Tutorial

If you're looking to build a complex design with wood, this is a great tutorial to follow! You'll learn all of the most important capabilities of Crafty!

Design a HVAC Duct System From Scratch! Crafty Amigo Tutorial

If you're looking to learn how to build an HVAC duct system, this is for you!

Design a Wooden GreenHouse From Scratch! Crafty Amigo Tutorial

If you're looking to design your own wooden greenhouse, this tutorial is for you!

Basics of Camera Controls / Autofocus

Everybody has their preferences! Learn how to turn autofocus on/off and position the camera.

How to Duplicate / Rotate / Move Parts

Most designs have components that repeat. Using the clone / move / rotate (multiselect) features, you're able to work much faster!

How to Find Parts

Let's go over the basics of how to find the part you're looking for to build your project!

How Does Snapping Work?

Let's cover the basics of snapping in Crafty Amigo!

Design a Racing Simulator From Scratch

If you're looking to learn how to build a more complex aluminum 80/20 design, this one is for you!

Design a Dog House From Scratch! Crafty Amigo Tutorial

If you're looking to build a complex design with wood, this is a great tutorial to follow! You'll learn all of the most important capabilities of Crafty!

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Questions?

Is this a downloadable app?
No! It all works on the browser. It works on your phone as well as your computer!

Is it free?
Yes the app is 100% free.

Can I save my design?
Yes! You can save your design in your account.

Can I share my design?
Yes! You'll have a unique URL for every design you save which you can send to anyone! They can then see or clone the design. They cannot edit your design. You can also delete it whenever you'd like.

What materials do you support?
Crafty currently have 1000 parts across
aluminum 8020, steel, wood, HVAC and PVC! Let us know if we're missing a part.

Where did the idea for this app come from?
I spent a year building an off grid farm and knew nothing about construction / plumbing / electrical work…
I saw that most people had to go the hardware store multiple times and many times they weren’t able to finish their work that day because the vendor didn’t have the part. So I thought if you can design your project beforehand, it will allow us to check for compatibility while you’re designing and then be able to send you all the parts! Much easier!

Can I connect PVC to wood, t-slot / aluminum 8020?
Yes. There are transition parts that allow you to connect PVC to wood or wood to aluminum 8020. If there is interest, we will start adding parts like motors and electrical components as well.

The idea for Crafty is to be a place where you can design your entire project with all of its components so when you want to get to building, all you need to do is order!

Do you have everything in stock?
No, not everything. We currently have about half of the parts and our goal is to little by little add more.
For the parts we don't have, we will give you a link for the provider that you can buy it from. Hopefully as the app gets more traction, we will start to carry more and more items so we can ship you everything in one set.

How do you deal with long and heavy parts (like 2x4s)?
When you have parts longer than 36" or of a certain kind (like lumber beyond a certain WxH), we just give you the dimension / exact length for you to go buy that at your local store. It doesn't make much sense to ship a 2x4 :)

Are you going to add more parts?
Yes. This current set of parts that you see on the app is our initial set. We just finished this version in late April 2023 so we’re listening to the feedback we get and will evolve the app to be the best that it can be for all of you!

Why not just use CAD?
You can! If you have all the parts downloaded already and are an expert in CAD software. Also, I would hope that your CAD software gives you a clean output of all the parts / their exact measurements.
What CAD software won't do is allow you to share the design online and allow others to see your design and specs.

Do you have tips I can follow for different materials?
Sure! Here are some basic concepts.
How to Use 80/20 Aluminum
How to Cut PVC Pipe
Can I Connect PVC Pipe with Metal Threads?
How to Connect PVC Pipe without Glue

Do you have any tutorials on how to use the app?
Yes please visit our YouTube Channel and learn about:
Crafty Amigo Tutorial: Design Your Woodworking Project!
Crafty Amigo Tutorial: How to design your DIY PVC Project!