Auto Cad Some of the auto cad Tools Lines : with line you can create a series of contiguous line segments. Each segment is a line object that can be edited separately. Offset : You can offset an object at a specified distance or through a point. after you offset... Continue reading

Stem section I found drawing the stem section quite easy once Chris had showed us. it represents the shape of the bevel of the stem.. Here's an example of one i drew on auto cad. Continue reading

Lines / lofting When drawing my first lines on the big bits of cardboard I under estimated the importance of how accurate the lines and measurements had to be in order to get a fair curve. The more lines i drew the more efficient i got at drawing straight and... Continue reading

Lofting schedule This is the lofting schedule i followed.. 1. table of offsets 2. grid line 3. sheer - profile 4. deck line - half breadth 5. chine - profile 6. canoe body - profile 7. stem face - profile 8. chine - half breadth 9. butt 200- profile 10.... Continue reading

Today we started drawing / copying this lines plan into auto cad. I'm finding it difficult to find all the measurements needed to copy it. Any1 else having the same problem? Continue reading