Mysterious gap

[TheMarkster]

Consider modeling this as pappyblaise suggested as a revolved profile. You could then incorporate the fillets into the profile sketch and the base sketch.

To get a starting point for a profile sketch you could take a cross-cut of the body on the xz or yz plane, then use draft to sketch in draft workbench to create a sketch from the profile. Use this sketch to create a new body. I would chop off half of the sketch so there is not so much to edit. Then use a copy of base sketch for another body with the base sketch padded. Part:Common both new body objects.

Here is a video demonstrating this:

phpBB [video]

These are just starting points. You still need to add the arcs needed to form the fillets, but you have place to begin if you choose this approach. You still need the pocket for the holes, too. You could also remove the subtractive loft and use body for the pad and pocket instead of making the 3rd body.

[darrenmsmith]

Consider modeling this as pappyblaise suggested as a revolved profile. You could then incorporate the fillets into the profile sketch and the base sketch.

To get a starting point for a profile sketch you could take a cross-cut of the body on the xz or yz plane, then use draft to sketch in draft workbench to create a sketch from the profile. Use this sketch to create a new body. I would chop off half of the sketch so there is not so much to edit. Then use a copy of base sketch for another body with the base sketch padded. Part:Common both new body objects.

Here is a video demonstrating this:

phpBB [video]

These are just starting points. You still need to add the arcs needed to form the fillets, but you have place to begin if you choose this approach. You still need the pocket for the holes, too. You could also remove the subtractive loft and use body for the pad and pocket instead of making the 3rd body.

Great video, thanks! Many of things that you did I got totally lost. Starting all over with a different approach is too much at this point. Thanks again, I appreciate the time on all your answers you have provided.