I made my first part

[Dave]

Using CAD!

 

Trying to learn Fusion 360, mainly because its free. But I need to learn! Its not much, just playing around...

 

This is kind of addicting! Like the first time I played on the internet! I actually want to do a set of M60 semi rails, I have a pair on loan to copy.

[bruski]

Dave,

 Is that a muffler bearing? 

 

I\'m joking of course, did you draw the part in 2D or make it as a solid to start with? It looks good though.

 

bruski

[Dave]

It was 2d then made it into 3d,  then added the center then the little nub. Im just trying to learn basic stuff and hope a lot falls into place. This software seems to be really easy to work with, of coarse the youtube vids are a lifesaver!

[Sparky_NY]

Be sure and watch the tutorials by Lars on youtube.   He works for autodesk and is a great teacher.   His videos got me up to speed fast on fusion 360.  

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo29kn3d9ziFUZGZ50VKvWA\'>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo29kn3d9ziFUZGZ50VKvWA

 

 

George   (big fusion 360 fan)

[Dave]

Thats funny George! His videos are the only ones I have been watching!

[Dave]

A M60 semi bottom rail, all drawn up and all dimensions correct.......Addicting shit!

[Cutter]

A M60 semi bottom rail, all drawn up and all dimensions correct.......Addicting shit!

 

 

Hooked

[Sparky_NY]

Here is a Fusion 360 rendering of my gun from my cad drawings.      

[Dave]

Here is a Fusion 360 rendering of my gun from my cad drawings.      

Damn! Your a lot further along than me. Lol

[Sparky_NY]

Damn! Your a lot further along than me. Lol

I started with fusion last year when I did the redesign of the D&E gun.    There are some fusion pics in that D&E hybrid thread.      That bottom rail you did is damn good for just starting !     The learning curve with fusion is a lot easier than many of the other cad/cam programs I think.    Watch Lars videos and play, you will get the hang of it quickly.

 

George