Slot together furniture

[BFresh]

I'm trying to make a frame work (for a piece of
furniture) that consists of plywood sections that are
slotted together like the attached images.

I've modelled the overall (solid) shape and now need to
model each section of plywood. So far I have duplicated
the part file and split each into length and widths. Now
I need to add the joints. Is there a simple way to do
this?

The attached images will better illustrate what I'm
trying to accomplish. Unfortunately, I'm not able to
upload any CAD files of the model as it is for a client
project.

<a target="_blank" href="uploads/BFresh/2012-08-31_112826_Examples.zip" target="_blank">2012-
08-31_112826_Examples.zip</a>

 

[design-engine]

I would consider using top down design or as solidworks speak 'insert part' Your images show a simple cut onto two pieces. Using the above top down design method you can change the model 20 times and it will update properly w/o you having to go back and double check the dimensions over and over. to me it's not how fast you model something but how fast you change the model 20 times.
Edited by: design-engine

 

[brunchguy]

Well, goodluck on your project. Working on a plywood is one
exciting job, especially if you are creating a new
furniture.

 

[BFresh]

After much experimentation and tearing out what's left of
my hair, I figured out a way to do it as easily as
Solidworks and my knowledge would allow...

Basically, I cut squares through the whole body on the
top plane. Then I created 2 copies of this part file. 1 I
split into lengths.

Then I created a new assembly and inserted these 2 part
files. I then edited the parts in-assembly to add the
joints. This was a good way to ensure the joints aligned
correctly.

I then went back to the 2 part files, now with joints cut
into them, and separated all the lengths and widths using
the split feature.

Sorry if this sounds long winded, complicated, and
confusing ...it was. I'd love to show images, but
unfortunately this work is for a client, and therefore I
unable to make it public for the time being.

 

[nathanzgmm]

Well done really you have done a good job keep it on. Working on a plywood is one exciting job, especially if you are creating a new furniture. Working on Plywood is very complicated. Learn more here

Regards,
Nathan