Bolt or screw threads in sketchup, Yes it can Be done! Shape Bender plugin.

How to Make a real bolt/screw with actual threads in sketchup.

See my Sketchup work: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sketchup_3d/
Shape Bender plugin used for this model

http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=180&t=18210

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• Sketchup
• threads
• bolt
• screw
• design
• CAD
• tutorial
• 3D
• kerkythea
• Three-dimensional Space

[tahwnikcufos]

Nice vid - A must watch new "sketchers", and highlights the benefits of using the "Ctrl" key modifier too!

Just to point out one minor flaw in this approach - using a half circle makes a distorted screw, when comparing the front view to a side view. The initial pasted curves, should appear as a "sine" wave, when viewed from any angle. As-is, it looks like a "S" from one direction, and a "zig-zag" from another. (Parallel projection - front vs. side)

[fret2424]

@tahwnikcufos You are correct. I noticed this when making a DNA type spiral. When I stretched the spiral, it was more then evident that it wasn't a perfect continued spiral.

[hunts168]

I am only getting a flat surface after I draw the line and activate shape bender. The longer I expand the triangle, drawing the line, and activating shape bender, the wider the flat surface. I am using GS8.0 and Windows 7.

[fret2424]

@hunts168 You'll have to reply with a video capture, I'm not sure what's happening.

[Gordonfan6]

Looks great but a little slower would be nice.

[CaljuCotcas]

nice !



[BlindInTexas911]

That was BOSS.

[ariaripouto]

Enjoyed the video and sounds,you da man bit to fast for me though but great to watch quite a catchy sound to.

Thanks

[TheNanjin]

very berry cool. Awesome Job

[francescoilgrande1]

@fret2424 Ok thank you =)