I also added a simple revolve sketch to create some peg characters for the set. Once all the splits were applied, I used simple chamfer and fillets to create more varied block shapes, from cones to cylinders, which would turn into castle towers and turrets. I also demonstrate how you can split through selected bodies to create specific cuts, but also consume cut bodies to remove them from the set. Through each split I showcase how useful the split tool can be to divide up solid bodies without taking away from the overall mass or dimensions of the body. There were 7 different split features needed to create the full set of blocks. Extruding a rectangle block, I divided up this block into segments using a series of sketched lines. So, I decided to design a block set around this idea. I don’t apply the decals during the tutorial, but if you feel like adding them to your block set, I applied them to the individual blocks after save bodies was used, that way you only need to add them to one of each block copy.įor this tutorial, I really wanted to showcase the use of the split tool. The decals for this design are available to download here. I often like to experiment with SOLIDWORKS tools and features in their simplest forms to see what I can achieve with them I also enjoy having a fun design to apply them to.

Welcome to this SOLIDWORKS tutorial for a wooden Castle themed set of blocks.

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