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Old 20-03-2007, 04:24 AM   #1
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Hi Guys,

I want to make a spring.

I found a tutorial. http://home.no.net/tbj69/Gallery/T03.htm

I'm braking my head on how to tackle this with the Lathe tool but I can't find the solution :headbang:

can anyone help me out ?

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Old 20-03-2007, 08:14 AM   #2
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Here is a screen grab with the numeric panel open.
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Old 20-03-2007, 02:10 PM   #3
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What about just using a plugin like Quickspring?
http://www.iemedia.co.uk/graphics/p-plugins.htm
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Old 21-03-2007, 01:41 AM   #4
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Thanks :beer:

It worked using the lathe tool. But I''l download the plugin anyway

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