Convert my sketch to a "real" drawing

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Grub
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Re: Convert my sketch to a "real" drawing

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I had thought it was a joint without asking myself what it was for.


Here is the corrected file of Body:
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Depending on how you make it (3D print?), allow for some gap in the tapping.
C4e
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Re: Convert my sketch to a "real" drawing

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Grub wrote: Sat Mar 05, 2022 8:49 pm
JKLnew wrote: Sat Mar 05, 2022 8:42 pm Wow! Grub, that was fast work. What do I owe you?
Only a virtual beer :lol:

Moreover, you can contribute to the development of Freecad: translation, reporting bugs, promoting it or simply using it etc...
May I offer you another virtual beer if you can tell us about the thread construction and used tools for it?
Grub
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Re: Convert my sketch to a "real" drawing

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C4e wrote: Sun Mar 06, 2022 9:19 am May I offer you another virtual beer if you can tell us about the thread construction and used tools for it?

Yes, you need to use Fasteners WB : I added a threaded rod with custom size (22*1.5) length 7mm, I positioned it in the right place and used it in the boolean union operation.
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You can do the same with boolean subtraction operation for the Caps (or use a copy of the whole body to do the substraction)

EDIT : don't forget to set the "thread" parameter to "true"
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Re: Convert my sketch to a "real" drawing

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JKLnew wrote: Sat Mar 05, 2022 10:59 pm I will be donating to this site in your name.
Thanks to Grub and you!
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JKLnew
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Re: Convert my sketch to a "real" drawing

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Grub, Thanks again for all the help.

Just donated to FreeCAD, unfortunately though there was no comment option for "Thanking Grub".

Thanks again,
John
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Re: Convert my sketch to a "real" drawing

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JKLnew wrote: Sun Mar 06, 2022 3:07 pm Just donated to FreeCAD
Appreciate!
Grub wrote: Sun Mar 06, 2022 9:30 am Yes, you need to use Fasteners WB
I still had installed the Workbench, but did't see the right function. Got it from your explanation. Cheers!

My first attempt this morning was with the ThreadProfile_Workbench. I found a video on YouTube that shows me the main idea. I have to complete my construction this afternoon to learn the complete construction.
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Re: Convert my sketch to a "real" drawing

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chrisb wrote: Sat Mar 05, 2022 4:24 pm Would this also be possible as a community project and you donate to the project?
Great how this has worked out - Wondering if we should do more to promote the "Community Project Idea/Concept"
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Re: Convert my sketch to a "real" drawing

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keithsloan52 wrote: Sat Mar 12, 2022 8:53 am Wondering if we should do more to promote the "Community Project Idea/Concept"
Good idea! It could be done on the donation wiki page or as a sticky topic in the Jobs subforum, where I am a bit hesitant, because I would like to give forum regulars the opportunity to do a paid job.
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JKLnew
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Re: Convert my sketch to a "real" drawing

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I agree, it's a great idea. Consider my situation, there was no way that I could learn CAD in a relatively short period of time to produce a technical drawing in order to start production. I'll be using this "service" again, unless I master FreeCAD between now and then :)
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