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Pencil PDF Print E-mail
Fundamentals
Written by Ryan Olson   
Monday, 05 February 2007
ImageIn this tutorial of a simple pencil model, we use the Circular Pattern sketch tool to create a six-sided regular polygon, and sharpen the tip of the pencil with a revolved cut. You can also download the part file here. This tutorial incorrectly states that there's no polygon sketch tool, but the alternative provided should be interesting nonetheless.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 06 March 2007 )
 
Table legs PDF Print E-mail
Fundamentals
Written by Ryan Olson   
Monday, 05 February 2007
ImageThis tutorial continues with the table model and covers two additional topics. First, we shape a table leg in much the same way that a lathe works, by cutting away material with a Revolved Cut feature. Then, we mirror the leg to the three remaining corners of the table using the Mirror feature. You can download the finished table part here.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 06 March 2007 )
 
Routing a table edge with a swept cut PDF Print E-mail
Fundamentals
Written by Ryan Olson   
Monday, 05 February 2007
Image In this tutorial we simulate the shaping of the edge of a table with a router bit, using the Swept Cut feature.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 06 March 2007 )
 
Setting up Scanned Orthogonal Sketches PDF Print E-mail
Fundamentals
Written by Ryan Olson   
Tuesday, 16 January 2007
Image One of the first steps for creating a model based on hand sketches is to bring scans of those sketches into SolidWorks. This tutorial demonstrates how to place your orthogonal sketches into a SolidWorks part, using the Sketch Picture tool.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 06 March 2007 )
 
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