Carl_Stammerjohn

You convinced me. When I got home (I couldn't install the plugin on my work computer) I tried it. Very slick! Thanks!

I tried this after reading the problem but prior to reading the solution. I was not familiar with the plugin, so I came up with a different method.

I created the brace in the same position as yours, but mine was 3" too long. I then drew a circle with 96 sides, with the center in the same spot as your rotation axis, and the radius at the opposite corner of the frame. I was then able to rotate the brace into position using the appropriate intersection point on the circle.

I don't think it's quite as accurate as your solution, due to the segmented circle, but it's pretty close if you use lots of sides on the circle.

Great tip about flipping multiple components! That will come in very handy.

Thanks, Dave

I agree with Loxmyth; this is much safer when using a sled. I teach this method in some of my advanced classes at Cerritos College, although I first evacuate most of the material out with a series of cross cuts. The sliding action is only to smooth the tenon cheek.

I would not allow a student to use the method as shown in the video. Too many simultaneous or nearly simultaneous motions.

Dave,

(I hope you're still responding to old posts.)

I am trying to find an example of a project that includes all the scenes used to create the project plan views. If I purchase one of your or Tim's plans from the store will it include those? Or are the plans only in the PDF file?

Awesome! Thanks for the tip. I have gone through great frustrations to create that center point. This is so simple.