Author Archives: Dave Knight
Detergent Bottle in SolidWorks
In learning more about SolidWorks surfacing, I decided to complete a fun, but fairly common project. The bottle is not based on any known design in particular, and I was careful to draw the profile myself, and to use a
... ContinuedAntique Bicycle Horn in SolidWorks
I thought the bicycle that I posted was missing something, so I decided to add an antique-style bicycle horn. I used a Loft along a centerline as well as the Revolve and Scale features to create the body. I uploaded
... ContinuedHigh-Wheel Bicycle in SolidWorks
This is a high-wheel bicycle from the late 19th Century. These types of bicycles were originally referred to as "Penny-Farthings" because of the relative sizes of the wheels in relation to British coinage of the era. This is not a
... ContinuedSpartan Hoplite Helmet in SolidWorks
This is the helmet that I have been working on. To make this part, I created the helmet with proportions that appeared visually correct, and then used the Scale feature to bring the part to a reasonable size. With this
... ContinuedCompleted Telecaster Guitar in SolidWorks
It’s finally done! This is the completed Telecaster model. The electrical components are modeled vaguely, if at all, as they are very complex. However, every other aspect of the guitar is modeled as accurately as possible. This has been a
... ContinuedComplete Telecaster Guitar Neck in SolidWorks
This is the completed neck to the guitar. The mounting of the fret wire was by far the most difficult part, and it is still not perfect. The entire assembly is posted below, with all of its parts. I am
... ContinuedTelecaster Guitar Neck in SolidWorks
This is the neck to the guitar. I also re-uploaded the body, as I changed the size of the neck mounting holes. Now this is starting to look more like a guitar! I wonder how I’m going to put
... ContinuedTelecaster Guitar Body in SolidWorks
Here is a model of the body of one of my favorite guitars. This is the most logical way to start modeling the guitar, and I hope you will follow my posts and enjoy my future models. Thanks for
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