Can you use points from a different body to create holes into a second body

[paulMVAJU]

I hope I can ask this question correctly. I have the bottom plate with points. Those points set holes for screws that will hold the sides on. I want the thread to go into the sides. If I put a hole on the point, it will only let me go down and not up. The sketch plane is between the bottom and sides. The sides sketch plane is in the center with the bodies offset to the edge of the bottom sides. I guess I could create a sketch on the bottom of the side bodies, project the point on to it, then do the holes from that. Is there an easier way?

[TheCADWhisperer · Accepted solution]

P for Project.

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@paulMVAJU wrote:

...it will only let me go down and not up. 

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@paulMVAJU 

Or simply Flip the Hole direction.

[paulMVAJU]

I knew there had to be a simple solution.

[terry_fusion]

I took your file and reworked it somewhat.

I didn't include all the features you had but if you follow what I did you can easily adapt it and add to it.

So here's my approach, firstly I always use the parameter table to set the values I'm using, because things change and its much easier to peruse through the parameter table than open a bunch of sketches to find the correct value to alter.

Also build in place if at all possible, I saw you built the spool and then preformed a move operation on it, just create an offset sketch plane from the inside of the cradle side that way everything stays aligned all nice and proper.

I used an axis line through as a visual for myself but you could just as easily project the cut circle from the side as a construction element.

Also when you use values in the parameter table you can reference them again later in your design to help with adaptability. For example the value I used for the full radius on the sides was a formula based upon the length of the base.

The other thing is I keep my sketches and elements simple and grouped, again makes finding things easier (for me)

This is fully adaptable so play around with it and get a feel for how it works.

Cheers

[TheCADWhisperer]

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@terry_fusion wrote:

I took your file and reworked it somewhat.

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@terry_fusion 

The problem description was holes for screws.

I recommend using Hole features rather than extruded circles.

This will be especially important when (if) Autodesk adds automatic fastener placement functionality in Fusion.

[paulMVAJU]

Thanks @TheCADWhisperer , I will dig into it. I am always looking for best practices. 
This was more of what I call a whiteboard project. When I started, I was not sure of where I was going. The spool is for a weed trimmer. I was making something that I can put in my vise, stick a spool, then wind it. I was also working on how to 3D print it without a lot of support. That is why it is in pieces and flat. The shaft has cogs that spin the spool. The shaft is only held by sideward pressure on the handle, this is not there yet. 🙂 The next step is for a hole and threads, that the crank will screw into. Have not tried anything yet, I think the crank will be two pieces. A flat bar with the male thread sticking up when printing. The other end will have a hole for the handle. Then it can be printed round with the male screw sticking up. As I am typing this, The end (what is on the bed) can be bigger, then I can print a hollow tube that inside will spring on the handle shaft and be captured between the flat end of the handle and bar. In the more information than you care, I will post my solution. 🙂

[paulMVAJU]

Here is an untested try. 🙂

[terry_fusion]

Good deal 👍

[terry_fusion]

Good deal, thanks.