jonbikebod
Established Member
I am new to the forum and have never had a lot of success with CAD programmes. I never got anywhere with AutoCAD but have been more recently using SketchUp which has a much more gentle learning curve. My question is, how do you draw a 2D spiral? This is to form a scroll saw pattern. The idea being the table of the scroll saw is tilted a few degrees and when the spiral is cut out, the solid centre drops and the spiral forms sloping sides and locks to its neighbour. The rim is solid as well – I forgot to mention that.
I have found a number of ways of creating a 3D helix for ‘circular’ stair cases etc but not one for a 2D spiral.
Sorry, the above is a very inelegant explanation. What I think I am asking to draw is a 2D spiral between a small and a large circle that has a constant pitch between the initial and final gradient. Preferably in SketchUp.
Jon.
I have found a number of ways of creating a 3D helix for ‘circular’ stair cases etc but not one for a 2D spiral.
Sorry, the above is a very inelegant explanation. What I think I am asking to draw is a 2D spiral between a small and a large circle that has a constant pitch between the initial and final gradient. Preferably in SketchUp.
Jon.