How to Design a Toy Hammer and Nail With SelfCAD

Learn how to design a toy hammer and nail with SelfCAD

How to Design a Toy Hammer and Nail with SelfCAD

Welcome to this tutorial where we'll explore the exciting world of 3D design by creating a toy hammer using SelfCAD. SelfCAD is a powerful online 3D modeling and slicing software that offers intuitive tools suitable for beginners and advanced users alike. This project is not only fun but also serves as a fantastic introduction to the fundamentals of 3D modeling, including basic shapes, manipulation techniques, and assembly.

The interactive tutorial to this article can be accessed at https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials/723g276p2g5nl31k734q3h3h161m6dr1x3z2

Once you’ve launched the editor;

From the 3D Shapes Category on the Toolbar, choose capsule. Set Top Radius to 10, Bottom Radius to 10, Height to 200

Click to finalize Capsule

From the 3D Shapes Category on the Toolbar, choose cylinder. Set Top Radius to 25, Bottom Radius to 25, Horizontal segments to 14, Position y to 130, Rotation z to 90

Click to finalize Cylinder

Click to activate Edge selection

Click selection settings button to change selection settings. Set Loop selection to true

Click on highlighted edge to select loop from the object

Click ‘x’ to close selection swings panel

Click Scale on the Toolbar. Set y to 40. Set z to 40

Click ‘x’ to close Transformation panel

Click on highlighted region to deselect it.

Click Color picker button to change color of selected object. Click Red button

Click OK button to confirm color change

Click highlighted part on selection cube to turn off region selection

Click on mesh 4 to select it. Click on mesh 8 to deselect it

Click Color picker button to change color of selected object. Click Blue button

Click OK button to confirm color change

Click on mesh-8 to select it

Click Stitch & Scoop on the Toolbar

From the Tool panel choose Union

Click to finalize Union

From the 3D Shapes Category on the Toolbar, choose cone. Set Radius to 5, Height to 50, Position x to 30, Rotation x to 180

Click to finalize cone

From the 3D Shapes Category on the Toolbar, choose cylinder

Set Top Radius to 9, Bottom radius to 9, Height to 5, Position x to 30, Position y to 48

Click to finalize cylinder

Click on mesh 12 to select it

Click Stitch & Scoop on the Toolbar

From the Tool panel choose Union

Click to finalize Union

From the Modify category on the Toolbar choose Round object

Set Smoothness to 2

Click to finalize Round object

Click Color picker button to change color of selected object

Click silver button

Click OK button to confirm color change

Complete!

As you continue honing your design skills, remember that SelfCAD offers a wealth of resources to support your learning journey. To deepen your understanding and explore more advanced features, consider checking out the interactive tutorials (https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials) available on the SelfCAD website. The tutorials page provides a treasure trove of guides, tips, and tricks that cater to designers of all levels.

More structured learning experience can also be accessed at the SelfCAD Academy (https://www.selfcad.com/academy/curriculum/) and 3D Modeling 101 series (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL74nFNT8yS9DcE1UlUUdiR1wFGv9DDfTB). This comprehensive resource offers in-depth courses taught by industry experts, allowing you to master the intricacies of SelfCAD at your own pace.