How to Design a Hand Scoop

Learn how to design a hand scoop with SelfCAD

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How to Design a Hand Scoop with SelfCAD

Welcome to this comprehensive tutorial on designing a functional and stylish hand scoop using SelfCAD, a powerful and user-friendly 3D modeling software. Whether you're a novice or an experienced designer, this guide will walk you through the process of creating a custom hand scoop from the initial sketch to the final 3D model.

SelfCAD provides an intuitive interface and a wide range of tools, making it the perfect choice for bringing your design ideas to life. By the end of this tutorial, you'll not only have a practical hand scoop but also a solid understanding of SelfCAD's features and capabilities.

To access the interactive tutorial to this article, visit https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials/614u6i3x5w4y5b17645p323h64315a1q6v6g

Once you’ve launched the editor;

From the 3D Shapes Category on the Toolbar choose Cube. Set Width to 200, Depth to 200, Position y to 30

Click to finalize cube

Click to activate Edge Selection. Click on highlighted region to select it

From the Modify Category on the Toolbar choose Fillet. Set Intensity to 60, Level to 10

Click to finalize Fillet

From the 3D Shapes Category on the Toolbar choose Cube. Set Width to 200, Depth to 200, Position y to 25, Position z to 56, Rotation x to 39

Click to finalize Cube

Click highlighted part on selection cube to turn off region selection

Click on mesh-4 to select it. Click Stitch & Scoop on the Toolbar. From the Tool panel choose Difference. Choose mesh 16 to subtract

Click to finalize Difference

Click to activate polygon selection. Click on highlighted region to select it

Click Delete button to delete selected object

From the Modify Category on the Toolbar choose Add Thickness. Set Thickness to 4

Click to finalize Add Thickness

From the 3D Shapes Category on the Toolbar choose Cube. Set Width to 42, Height to 15, Position y to 97, position z to -151

Click to finalize Cube

Click on highlighted region to select it

Click Rotate on the Toolbar. Set x to -320

Click ‘x’ to close Transformation panel

From the Modify Category on the Toolbar choose Extrusion. Set Extrusion Amount to 30

Click to finalize Extrusion

Click on highlighted region to deselect it

Click highlighted part on selection cube to turn off region selection

Click on difference 1 to select it

Click Stitch & Scoop on the Toolbar. From the Tool panel choose Union

Click to finalize Union

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 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 and 3D Modeling 101 series. This comprehensive resource offers in-depth courses taught by industry experts, allowing you to master the intricacies of SelfCAD at your own pace.