Apple Corner Exploration
I've put together a series of videos that explore constructing the Apple corner with an approximated clothoid transition. Part 1 explores the clothoid transition. Part 2 explores some variations of…
Guitar Neck – With Volute – Surface Modelling Exercise In Solidworks
I've had a few people contact me since I posted the Les Paul Jr neck video, asking for assistance with modelling the neck/headstock area but with an edge/crease or volute…
Playstation 5 Controller, Modelled in Solidworks. Part 3 – Final
This video follows on from Part 2, where I have modelled most of the exterior of the product. In Part 3, I have added the smaller details like buttons, fillets,…
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…
Noho Lightly by Formway Design
Noho Lightly, by Formway
Designed in New Zealand by Formway, the Noho Lightly is a multi-purpose stackable chair, designed to use the least amount of material, while still passing BIFMA standards for seating. My…
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…