I’m doing some practice part modeling and I’am trying to model the handle in the JPG drawing shown below. I’ve also attached my SKP file for reference. [Page 90] Page 90.skp (1.7 MB) I’ve been able to use Fredo’s Curvilot Loft Along Path extension to create half of the total shape using the uppe…

Before even trying, my first instinct is to look at the top view and side view and do simple extrusion of each without the rounded edges, and then intersect them - either intersect faces or solid tools. Then a round over plugin for the R1.0 and R3.0 radii?

Thanks RTCool. If you wander through my boneyard scene, you’ll see that I’ve tried a few different iterations of what i think you suggested. Unfortunately, I haven’t gotten to the final shape as shown in the practice document. My experiments with Curviloft Loft Along Path got me some close approxi…

Method 1 Modeling a curved handle using quads and subdivision. Clean topology. [Modeling a curved handle in SketchUp] Method 2 Modeling a curved handle using Curviloft and Bevel [Modeling a curved handle in SketchUp (v2)]

Mihai, Thanks for all your time and efforts in showing me the way. I got Method 2 to work for me, although it took me a few iterative attempts to set the proper options for Curviloft’s Loft By Spline tool to generate the same vertical and horizontal skins you did. Specifically, I had to turn on the…

[image] cobam747: The only other niggly issue I still see is that the shape of the curved handle where it meets the mounting plates… I was thinking about that while looking at it. It’s an example of a multiple orthographic view drawing that looks like believable, but isn’t really correct. …

[image] cobam747: … the shape of the curved handle where it meets the mounting plates is not the same exact R2.0 slot shape as indicated in the drawing. You’re welcome! If you want, you can try this too (method 4). You will have both end sections with the dimensions you want (marked on the p…

Help modeling shape that morphs from a slot shape to a rounded corner shape along 3 curves

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mihai.s August 3, 2026, 6:43am 4

Method 1

Modeling a curved handle using quads and subdivision. Clean topology.

Method 2

Modeling a curved handle using Curviloft and Bevel

Hobby mihai.s

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Help modeling shape that morphs from a slot shape to a rounded corner shape along 3 curves

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