Bridges Between Baskets

Connect the cushion and round baskets using the Bridge tool for structural integrity.

Quick Polar Array

In the transform tab, use Quick Polar Array to duplicate the round basket:

• Select the round basket.

• Set Number of Copies: 6, Angle: 105 degrees, and Alignment: Left.

• Leave gaps between baskets for bridging.

If you can't properly visualize the model, remember to click the Refresh button to update the command parameters.

Create bridges

To simplify the process, select the round baskets and move them to a different layer. To do this, click on the arrow in the Layer panel.

In the SubD tab, use the Bridge command.

Start with the cushion basket and select faces as shown in the image.

Repeat the process with the round basket.

Use the bottom view to facilitate the process

Use Segments: 2 for each connection.

Repeat the process with all the rounds baskets.

Video Lesson

Next Step

Mirror the assemblies and create the classic shank.