Compound Angles

[Anonymous]

I was hoping that I could figure this out on my own, but no luck.  I searched but didn't really find anything that looked like it would work.

I'm trying to create a set of folding workbench legs.  It's a simple X design, so that when ratchet strapped against itself there is a pinch point at the top that would hold a crossmember to go across to an identical set. Each leg would be cut 15degrees front to back and side to side, therefore a compound angle at the top and bottom of each leg.

I've been able to design it with one bevel, but when I try to add in the other bevel it just doesn't come out right.

Any suggestions anyone?

[TheCADWhisperer]

Attach your attempt here.

Can you File>Export your *.f3d file to your local drive and then Attach it here to a Reply.

[laughingcreek]

maybe this gives you some ideas

[jhackney1972]

I would create a common leg component using angled construction planes.  Then you can Copy and Paste/Paste New, depending if you want it independent, in your assembly.  Screencast shows you how I did it.  The Model is attached.