How to model a conveyor belt the easy way using Solidworks?
Q. I have to model a conveyor belt that both side have teeth. The initial draft model was in straight form. But now have to model in Solidworks in a circular shape. Please help on the step to model and what tools must be use to make the work flow efficient. Thanks!!
Asked by BWK - Wed Nov 21 00:59:23 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I would open a sketch, lets say on the right plane Draw a circle and dimension the outer diameter Next I would offset that circle to the thickness of the belt Next I would extrude that sketch by mid plane to the width of the belt Now I would create another sketch off the same plane (right) and select the face of the belt and select convert entities in your sketch list Now I would take the line command and center a tooth top and bottom (or off set them if need belt) Now trim off the excess lines after you dimension your teeth. Extrude the teeth sketch the same way as you did the belt. Now select that feature in the feature manager and do a circular pattern. You can then choose how many teeth you want and it will space it out for you. Email… [cont.]
Answered by Zenkai - Wed Nov 21 15:13:19 2007

How do I get started in model horse showing?
Q. My apologies to the horse forum for this not being about live critters, however, I didn't get much help from the hobbies and crafts section. I would love to get involved in model horse showing. There are some shows coming up within driving distance. How do I get started? How are they judged? Do I have to modify a model to enter it? Is there a "class" for rare models, like Julips?
Asked by PH 1 - Sun Oct 21 23:02:05 2007 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Yes you can enter with rare models. There are usually classes for un-modified horses. My sister is really into in and has joined a message board where the people all trade info and methods and a lot of the big names in the business are on it. So you could join one of those. Also try calling the contact people for the shows to get more specific info on what classes there will be. I know that this can actually be an incredibly expensive hobby, so if you do hook up with the message board, don't be shocked by the amount of money these women are willing to pay for a particular model or paint job. (My sis has started to modify the models herself but buys the cheap models so when she screws up she isn't as upset). So be prepared that some of… [cont.]
Answered by whistler45 - Sun Oct 21 23:39:47 2007

Where can I find the model number on my gas gril?
Q. I have a weber gas grill that desperately needs replacement parts and I'm having trouble finding the model number. It's an older model. Can anyone help me?
Asked by k - Fri Sep 28 10:58:00 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Webers on line sight is under construction but here is their phone # 1-800-446-1071. They should be able to help!
Answered by kr77w - Fri Sep 28 12:21:49 2007