I have been trying unsuccessfully to model this caster. I am hung up on the turn down edge. Is this possible? Any help appreciated. Thanks in advance. [Caster] [Screen Shot 2020-03-09 at 5.43.33 PM]

That actual shape is quite difficult to replicate with sketchup, not impossible but quite complex because of the way metal will deform as it is bent. I can’t think of a sketchup tool that will clamp the corners while you bend the middle. Do you want to model that or simply make a bent bracket. Th…

Box, thanks for the GIF, it answered several questions. I get your point about the deformation issue. I am just trying to bend the bracket, nothing more complicated. At the end of the GIF, you make the edge in the bend, disappear. How did you do that?

[image] EosDawn: At the end of the GIF, you make the edge in the bend, disappear. How did you do that? That was just soften.

How To Model Turn Down Edge

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RLGL March 10, 2020, 12:04am 2

Fredo Round corner should be able to handle that task. You may have to use the Dave Method due to small size limitations. see this POST for a demo.

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How To Model Turn Down Edge

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