How to Chamfer Corners in SketchUp

Chamfering corners in SketchUp involves using the versatile **Follow Me** tool to sweep a profile shape along the edges you want to modify. This method allows you to create custom angled or rounded edges on your models.

## Step-by-Step Chamfer Creation

The most common way to chamfer a corner in SketchUp is by following these steps, utilizing the **Follow Me** tool:

1.  **Create the Profile:** On a face adjacent to the edge you want to chamfer, draw the shape of the chamfer.
    *   For a standard angled chamfer, you will typically draw a **triangle**.
    *   For other edge effects, the reference mentions shapes like a **rectangle**. Place this profile so one of its edges aligns with the corner point where the faces meet.
2.  **Select the Path:** Select the edge or series of edges that you want the chamfer profile to follow. You can do this using the **Select Tool** (Spacebar).
3.  **Activate the Follow Me Tool:** Click on the **Follow Me Tool** in the toolbar (it looks like a curved arrow).
4.  **Click the Profile:** Click once on the profile shape you created in Step 1.

SketchUp will then extrude the profile along the selected edge(s), creating the chamfered effect.

According to the provided information: "Start by creating a profile of the chamfer you want, such as a rectangle or triangle. Then, select the profile, activate the 'Follow Me' tool, and click on the edge where you want the chamfer to be applied. This will create a smooth chamfer that follows the contour of the selected edge."

## Understanding the Chamfer Profile

The shape of the profile you draw dictates the final look of the chamfered edge:

*   **Triangle Profile:** Creates a classic angled chamfer. The size and angle of the triangle determine the size and angle of the chamfer.
*   **Rectangle Profile:** As mentioned in the reference, a rectangle profile would create a different type of edge detail, essentially a stepped or square cut along the edge rather than an angle.

By mastering the **Follow Me** tool and understanding how different profile shapes interact with edges, you can effectively chamfer corners and create detailed edge work in your SketchUp models.