I need to model the threaded rod in the drawing - with squared off threads: [WANT] I’m stumped! This is what I got: [GOT] I’m sure there’s an easy way to do this. Can anybody help? Joel

[image] Joel3D: Can anybody help? Eneroth has a free extension, Upright extruder. It works pretty much the same as the normal follow me, except that the profile remains in the same orientation as it was. https://extensions.sketchup.com/extension/ef5e2452-244d-4905-8696-35ef63e48363/eneroth-…

[image] Making Threads for Wood Nuts and Bolts SketchUp Wood Threads.skp (45.6 KB) Using native tools in Go, what is the best way to go about cutting/extruding the threads. I have a 2 1/4" holesaw bit and after drilling a hole I want to make Vee cut threads. I modeled a …

yes ! I was exactly thinking of that one ! it’s the same technique he published on my link, but it’s local and images are bigger :smiley: :smiley:

I tried installing the upright extruder extension but it complains and won’t let me intall it. “Blocked” “Unsigned”

[image] Joel3D: but it complains and won’t let me intall it. “Blocked” “Unsigned” Change the loading policy to allow it in Extension Manager. [Screenshot - 6_12_2024 , 10_45_25 AM] [image] ateliernab: aslo, I’m pretty sure @DaveR made a tutorial or a video about making threads, maybe h…

You might be interested in the final. “What the hell is this guy making?” It’s a hoist for a one-man sharksub… [WTHID]

Interesting. Do you really want square threads for that? Seems like Acme threads would be preferable. Easier to cut for one thing. Very likely available off the shelf, too.

Creating this rod with square thread

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Royce June 12, 2024, 2:28pm 3

Another thread that might help. This is about using native tools and takes much longer.

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Creating this rod with square thread

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