pic: 3 CIM WCD Ball Shifter CAD

[AdamHeard]

Originally Posted by asid61

On lightening:
I've tried a few different styles and I use something similar to Bryce's method nowadays. However, I start with a huge plate, cut all the holes, and then I draw lines connecting the holes and offset them. Then I cut away all the parts that aren't connecting beams or clearances around the holes. I fillet at the end.
I would love to see your ballshifting shaft. It might be harder to make than you realize if it's in one piece.

I started this way, and now prefer the method in the video that Chris linked.

We try to go with thinner plates, and skip pocketing alltogether, so the style lends itself well to that as well.

I hate parts blowing up on changes, so the connect the dots method is a no go for me.

Granted. I'm a grumpy jerk and hate tedious/manual CAD methods. I don't have the energy to brute force with dumb methods like I used to when I was younger.