Rule #1: Create a new component

Before we get into modeling we will go over a few core design principles to keep in mind through the process of modeling your next piece of furniture.

Starting with Rule #1: Always begin with a new component.


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Module 1: The Basics

  • Welcome!
  • Get support for your questions!
  • Join the Community
  • Download Fusion 360
  • Moving Around
  • Using the View Cube
  • The Component Tree
  • The Timeline

Module 2: Core Design Principles

  • Rule #1: Create a new component
  • Rule #2: Name Everything
  • Rule #3: Defining Parameters
  • Defining Parameters Retroactively
  • Rule 4: Constrain Sketches
  • Putting it all Together

Module 3: Basic Modeling - Farmhouse Table

  • Start with the sketch
  • Create 3D shapes
  • Create joinery
  • Apply material properities

Module 4: Creating Plans

  • Intro
  • Creating a Cut Diagram Sketch
  • Using the Align Command in a Cut Diagram
  • Using Joints for a Cut Diagram
  • Creating a Cut Diagram with Dimensions
  • Creating a Cutlist
  • Creating callouts for Specific Features
  • Creating a Drawing Template
  • [BONUS] Using the NESTER script in a Cut Diagram

Module 5: Rendering

  • Rendering Intro
  • Rendering Basics

Module 6: Mid Century Modern Credenza

  • Intro
  • Setting Up Parameters
  • Initial Sketch
  • Constrained Sketch
  • Build the Top Components
  • Build the Base
  • Fixing the Frame
  • Build a Drawer
  • Joints: "Gluing" it together
  • Joints: Drawer Slide
  • Contact Sets to Limit Motion
  • Joint Limits
  • Building the Bottom Drawer
  • Fixing the Bottom Drawer
  • Rendering
  • Animation

Module 7: Trebuchet

  • Introduction
  • Trebuchet Example
  • Create the Frame and Throwing Arm
  • Build the Counterweight Box
  • Adding Linked Joints

Bonus: Build a Workbench

  • Create a Sketch
  • Build the Top
  • Build the Base
  • Build the Shelf
  • Shelf Fix
  • Width Fix
  • Create an End Cap
  • Create a Deadman
  • Create a Deadman Rail
  • Add Materials
  • Design Dog Hole Layout
  • Create Mounting Holes for a Vise

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