Les Paul Carved Top Surface Modelling Exercise in Solidworks 2020
In this surface modelling exercise, I try and recreate the form of a carved top Les Paul. I have seen several queries on forums over the years, where people discuss…
Constructing Drafted Split Lines on Smooth Forms in Solidworks
In this exercise I cover two ways to construct a drafted split line on a smooth form, where the form has not been modelled with an explicit split line. Both…
G3 Surface Blend ‘Stretch’ Exercise in Solidworks 2020
In this exercise I try and recreate elements of a physical display I saw at the Apple Park visitor centre, using G3 blends where possible. The display emulates a planar…
Cad Model Planning #2… Chairs
This my second video looking at planning approaches to modelling via sketching. The subject matter this week is chairs… including a rabbit.There are quite varied forms and challenges in the…
Cad Model Planning #1
In this video, I delve into the process of planning CAD models through sketching, a valuable exercise prior to commencing digital modeling. As a CAD modeller/sculptor, it is crucial to…
Lightly Chair by Noho. Solidworks Model Review
I'm pleased to share my first client work on Youtube! The Lightly Chair by Noho, designed by Formway Design Studio and manufactured here in New Zealand. Formway has kindly allowed…
My Solidworks Setup for… Modelling
A viewer has asked if I could go into a bit more detail about how I set up my Solidworks environment, with a focus on modelling. I go over some…
Ribbing Technique Using Combine in Solidworks
I stumbled upon this technique a number of years ago, when I was working on a chair development. Some of the parts had thick sections and needed to be cored…
Lozenge/Pill Form Exercises in Solidworks
A series of video explorations, building different lozenge forms.In this video I explore building a lozenge or pill shaped slider, using G3 constraints where possible. I roll forwards through the…
Using a Sketch Graph to Vary Dimensions in Solidworks
A sketch can be used as a graph, to control a number of dimensions at once and vary those dimensions based on the shape of a curve. In this video…