Constructing a Brass Gavel in SolidWorks

I made this video just for fun. In this video I measure and sketch a brass gavel and then model and assemble it in SolidWorks. I do not recommend actually modeling the knurled surface in SolidWorks as this eats up computational resources and wastes time. Just applying a knurled texture to the face would be faster and easier. Although, there is no default knurled brass texture (only steel). The gavel itself I machined in high school shop class back in 2002 on all manual equipment. As far as I know credit for the design goes to Terry Coss at NHS.

For more pictures, 2D drawings, and SolidWorks files: http://mschutter05.blogspot.com/2009/09/brass-gavel.html

Video & Editing:
Mark Schutter

Music:
Bigger on the Inside by Anima-Theory

Software:
SolidWorks
CamStudio
Any Video Converter
Paint.NET
Windows Movie Maker
Windows Vista Business

Hardware:
Intel Core i7 920 @ 2.67 GHz
6GB DDR3 1600
PNY Quadro FX 580

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• solidworks
• model
• solid model
• draw
• sketch
• assembly
• reverse engineer
• engineering
• assemble
• brass
• gavel

[halfmumi]

can you install the slow version to rapidshare??? i would be really glad to watch it in slow motion and try to follow the steps. ty.

[mschutter05]

I don't think I even have to original (regular speed) video file anymore. It was on an old hard disc.

[Zenjoksss]

super! make a slow tutorial! Please

[mschutter05]

I don't think I even have to original (regular speed) video file anymore. It was on an old hard disc.

[gundeep123]

hey man ...are u happy witn the gpu ???

dont u feel that geforce of same price could be ,much better ....

[mschutter05]

SolidWorks uses OpenGL for its 3D graphics. As such, "workstation grade" video cards are better suited to SolidWorks than mainstream video cards which are optimized for the gaming industry which favors DirectX. For SolidWorks you need ATI FirePro, NVIDIA Quadro, or some other OpenGL card. SolidWorks writes its own drivers for many of these cards specifically for their software. Some software features (e.g. RealView) do not work without a supported video card.

[dirtshower250]

were using solid works at my school and its awesome there's just so many options and features

[halfmumi]

@mschutter05 sad :( i was wondering how you managed to calculate the teeth sketching for it..Toolbox? and how did you measure the Steps of the `screw` part?? like : 10mm - 5 steps or something like that???

First question is in between : 2:00 - 2:10 ... What is the small graphic box at 3:20? flawless indeed.

[XTCMatrix]

How did you model the thread to easily? Also, how do you mate threads?

[3amsleep]

@londongamer, this is a workstation graphics card, its made for professional CAD software use, not gaming.

[londongamer]

Hi, I want a GPU that's good to run BF:BC2 @ or above med' settings, (on a 24inch LCD), AND to run Vue 8, (3D rendering, OpenGL renderer software), some Fraps screen-recording & video editing. Is this card good for games also or would you suggest I used say a GTX295 for all the mentioned activities etc? Thanks for the advice & vid. Much appreciated. You can message me directly if you feel the need. Thanks again. :)

[LazyMax05]

i hope to study this in high school