Achieving weight balance

[adam.beauchene]

there is a similar programme: rhino 3d is very nice and a lot cheaper

That happens to be what I'm using now! My example above is in rhino. It has a nice set of mass property tools. SolidWorks does more though, from what I understand you can establish relationships between parts, then scaling your designs becomes easier. For instance, I'd like to be able to make a neck longer without the modeled fretwire getting wider.

 

[Hawkbone]

That happens to be what I'm using now! My example above is in rhino. It has a nice set of mass property tools. SolidWorks does more though, from what I understand you can establish relationships between parts, then scaling your designs becomes easier. For instance, I'd like to be able to make a neck longer without the modeled fretwire getting wider.

Parametric modellers like Solidworks and Pro-E are the gear for sure, but you can manage in regular solid modellers. So much nicer though when you can edit a dimension and your model updates accordingly. OTH, pretty frustrating when you didn't use good references and your model won't update when you edit that dimension.

For anyone looking for a 2D CAD program, I just downloaded a free Beta of Solidworks' 2D CAD package, Draftsight. Looks good so far, and it's compatible with ACAD dwg files.

 

[adam.beauchene]

For anyone looking for a 2D CAD program, I just downloaded a free Beta of Solidworks' 2D CAD package, Draftsight. Looks good so far, and it's compatible with ACAD dwg files.

Oh, thanks, you're the man! (Or the lady...don't wanna assume...) Stoked they have a mac version. I'll try playing with this tonight!

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[Dirk Diggler]

I hadn't realized we had so many engineers building, wow I feel again like an illiterate dinosaur. Good for you guys, I'm very envious of your technical prowess. Certainly beats trial and error any time.
Cheers,
Dirk

 

[Hawkbone]

Oh, thanks, you're the man! (Or the lady...don't wanna assume...

haha, nope, all man, man!

I hadn't realized we had so many engineers building, wow I feel again like an illiterate dinosaur. Good for you guys, I'm very envious of your technical prowess. Certainly beats trial and error any time.

IDK, I'm envious of those who can make it work without all the education and geekery! My buddy who got me into woodworking is able to do in his head in 10 min what it takes me hours to in CAD. There's no substitute for hands on experience.

By the time I get my bass planned out, some 16 year old in his bedroom will have one built!

 

[richtea]

haha, nope, all man, man!



IDK, I'm envious of those who can make it work without all the education and geekery! My buddy who got me into woodworking is able to do in his head in 10 min what it takes me hours to in CAD. There's no substitute for hands on experience.

By the time I get my bass planned out, some 16 year old in his bedroom will have one built!

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