FreeCAD For Beginner : Learn 3D Modeling from Scratch !

Learn to create and manage custom keyboard shortcuts in FreeCAD 1.0, including global shortcuts and assignable ctrl combinations for export, import, chamfer, and fillet to boost modeling efficiency.

Learn how to install FreeCAD add-ons offline in FreeCAD 1.0 by downloading from GitHub, transferring the zip to mod folder via pendrive, and restarting FreeCAD to load dynamic data.

Reset FreeCAD 1.0 user preferences to fix misconfigurations using built-in reset options for journal, group, or all settings, or by deleting the configuration files to regenerate fresh defaults.

Install the cube menu add-on via the add-on manager in FreeCAD 1.0+, restart, then open a part to access advanced navigation like rotate, zoom in, zoom out, and fit all.

Explore how to customize FreeCAD themes in version 1.0 or higher by switching between light and dark UI styles in preferences, improving comfort for day or night work.

Learn how FreeCAD 1.0's multiple reset option lets you restore specific tabs or entire setting groups. Adjust icon size and auto recovery, then reset to defaults as needed.

Explore how to customize FreeCAD's user interface, display, and sketcher settings. Save and apply my optimized 1.0 configuration files by locating the system and user config in AppData Roaming.

Master the freecad sketcher workbench to create fully constrained 2d sketches with constraints and dimensions for use in part design and part workbenches.

Redefine a sketch to a new reference in FreeCAD 1.0 using the attachment editor. Relocate the sketch to back, front, or top faces and refresh or recompute without deleting it.

Learn how to reorient a sketch with offset in FreeCAD 1.0 to move features between planes without recreating them, using the sketch options' reorient tool and offset.

Learn how to merge multiple sketches into a single master sketch in FreeCAD 1.0 using the sketcher workbench, enabling combined profiles and efficient part modeling.

Explore FreeCAD 1.0's Sketcher Workbench to view part sections using persistent section cuts and sketch-based view sections, with isometric and flat-line views, to inspect and refine models during modeling.

Learn to interlink dimensions in FreeCAD sketcher by creating driving and driven constraints with expressions, making linked angular and linear dimensions update automatically across any dimension type.

Learn to use the array transform tool in FreeCAD's sketcher workbench to generate horizontal and vertical patterns, manage copies and rows, and lock constraints to stabilize the sketch.

Learn to create a polar pattern in FreeCAD's sketcher workbench, set copies and center, apply equal and lock constraints, and use twist for precise 90 and 45 degree angles.

Master 2d sketching in FreeCAD 1.0 by applying constraints, dimensions, and tangency to build a precise sketch that matches a reference drawing and export to dxf.

Create a fully constrained 2D FreeCAD sketch with the sketcher workbench, mastering origin placement, construction and reference geometry, and constraining circles, arcs, slots, radii, and tangencies with smart dimensions.

Master constructive solid geometry in FreeCAD's part workbench by using primitive objects and boolean operations (union, cut, intersection) powered by the OpenCascade kernel.

Explore FreeCAD's part workbench to model a plate using boolean operations and part primitives like cube and cylinder, demonstrating cuts and holes without a sketch.

Learn boolean operations in FreeCAD part workbench, including union, difference, and intersection, and master selection order to create holes.

Explore the thickness feature in FreeCAD's part workbench by shelling a 300x200 plate to a constant thickness, using the thickness tool and selecting faces to modify or remove.

Explore the similarities between FreeCAD's part and part design workbenches and master tools like pad, revolve, fillet, chamfer, swept, loft, sketch extrude, and boolean operations.

Explore FreeCAD’s geometry check in the part design workbench to verify manufacturing feasibility, detecting self-intersections, vertex edges, and other invalid shapes for 3D printing or CNC milling.

Explore how to use the joint tools in FreeCAD's part workbench to cut, embed, and connect two pipes, then review a merged section and persistent cut.

Learn how to scale a 3d object in FreeCAD using the draft workbench, create clones, adjust x, y, and z scales, and export stl files for 3d printing.

Convert an STL to a solid in FreeCAD, add features with part design and boolean operations (cut, union), create a bore, and export for 3d printing as STL or STEP.

Create a globe valve model in FreeCAD using the part and part design workbenches, starting from sketches, revolve and extrude features, applying boolean operations, holes, and section views.

Explore the FreeCAD 1.0 part design workbench and its parametric, feature-based workflow for modeling solid mechanical components. Use additive and subtractive tools like pad, revolve, pocket, fillet, and chamfer.

Master the pad feature in FreeCAD's part design workbench by extruding a constrained sketch into a solid, with options like symmetric to plane, direction, taper angle, and up to face.

Master the pocket tool in FreeCAD 1.0 Part Design Workbench to subtract material from a solid by sketching a rectangle and slot and applying a through-all pocket.

Explore the revolve feature in FreeCAD 1.0 part design to create solid bodies by revolving a sketch around a chosen axis, with angle controls, symmetry, and up-to-face options.

Master additive loft in FreeCAD 1.0 part design, merging square, slot, and circle profiles into a single lofted solid across multiple planes.

Explore creating an additive pipe in FreeCAD 1.0 part design: merge multiple profiles along a guided path to build a solid, using multi-section options for circular and square sections.

Explore how to use the additive helix tool in FreeCAD's part design workbench to sweep a sketch along a helix, creating a solid and understanding height, turns, and pitch.

Explore the FreeCAD 1.0 part design hole wizard to create simple and threaded holes, plus counterbore, countersink, and counter drill, with practical tips for through all depths and visibility.

Learn to create a groove in FreeCAD 1.0 using the groove feature in the part design workbench. Sketch, constrain, and select the base y axis to remove material.

Master subtractive loft in FreeCAD by creating a solid, defining three sketches, and performing a material removal loft that transitions from circle to slot to square.

Learn the subtractive pipe feature in FreeCAD to remove material along a guided path. Use a square starting profile and a circular end profile with a guided curve and sections.

Discover the subtractive helix feature in FreeCAD 1.0’s part design workbench to remove material along the z axis and compare it with the additive helix.

Explore how to apply fillets in FreeCAD's part design and part workbenches, using constant and variable radii, edge selection, and precision tricks like 49.999 mm to avoid gaps.

Learn to create chamfers in FreeCAD 1.0 using equal distance, two distance, or distance and angle options in part design workbench, with real-time updates and ability to use all edges.

Learn to use the draft tool in FreeCAD 1.0 part design to apply draft angles to multiple faces, choosing a neutral plane and adjusting pull directions.

Learn to use shape binders in FreeCAD part design to reuse edges, faces, or sketches across bodies, create new bodies, and keep designs adaptive as the parent updates.

Understand the difference between part and body in FreeCAD 1.0, where a part acts as a container. A body lives inside a part, while assembly workbench manages bodies and constraints.

Explore how to model a part in FreeCAD 1.0 using the part design workbench, including creating datum planes, sketching profiles, extruding, cutting, and applying fillets.

Model an offset guide from scratch in FreeCAD 1.0 using the part design workbench; create base features, sketches, pads, pockets, fillets, and a countersunk hole to complete the part.

Model an actuator mount in FreeCAD 1.0 from scratch using sketches on the front plane, extrusions, ribs, chamfers, pockets, and a groove within the beginner friendly part design workbench.

Learn to model a link support from scratch in FreeCAD 1.0 using the partisan workbench, applying sketches, datum planes, projections, pads, pockets, and constraints to match an isometric view.

Model a clevis bracket in FreeCAD from scratch using sketches, pads, and symmetric constraints, then refine with circles, fillets, datum planes, and holes to match the reference isometric view.

model an anchor bracket from scratch in FreeCAD 1.0, using sketching on the right plane, extruding to 40 mm, and applying cuts, mirrors, fillets, and a slotted cut.

Model a branch pipe in FreeCAD 1.0 from scratch by sketching the main and branch paths, then use datum planes, an axis, and additive pipe.

Learn to model a stepped shaft in FreeCAD from scratch, using revolve, keyway slot, datum planes, holes, threads, chamfers, and fillets to create a complete isometric shaft.

Model a valve body in FreeCAD by converting an orthographic drawing to a 3d part using the part design workbench, with extrudes, mirroring, datum planes, and m10 holes.

Create a bracket from scratch in FreeCAD 1.0 using the part design workbench, sketch, pad, mirroring, and hole wizard through all.

Model a crank shaft in FreeCAD from scratch, using sketches, arcs, radii, constraints, and projection geometry to convert a 2D drawing into a complete 3D part.

Model a rear support bracket in FreeCAD 1.0 from scratch using US customary units. Sketch on the front plane, extrude, pocket, mirror features, and apply fillets and holes with diameters.

Model a rotor shaft in FreeCAD 1.0 from scratch using revolve and pad. Apply dimensions from the reference drawing and refine with groove, cuts, fillets, and chamfers.

Model a gear cover from scratch in FreeCAD 1.0 using the part design workbench. Create sketches, pads, thickness, holes, fillets, and a mirrored feature.

Learn to model a part in FreeCAD 1.0 from scratch by creating sketches, revolving profiles, adding datum planes, projecting geometry, and building pads, pockets, grooves, holes, fillets, and chamfers.

Model a shaft support from scratch in FreeCAD 1.0 using the part design workbench, employing sketches, constraints, pad features, fillets, and project geometry to match the isometric view.

In this FreeCAD beginner tutorial, learn to model a mounting base from scratch using sketching, constraints, pads, and datum planes, matching the orthographic and isometric views.

Learn to model a bearing housing from scratch in FreeCAD 1.0, generating a base profile, extruding, adding a symmetric groove, and creating a through-hole with a mirrored cut.

Learn to model a clamp hub in FreeCAD 1.0 from scratch using the part design workbench, revolving profiles, and creating cuts, holes, chamfers, and M6 threaded features.

learn how to model a bearing bracket from scratch in FreeCAD 1.0 using the part design workbench, sketches, pads, hole wizard, datum planes, and construction geometry.

Model a flange adapter in FreeCAD 1.0+ using the part design workbench, sketch inner and outer diameters, extrude, then apply polar pattern, holes, a slot cut, and a fillet.

Learn to model a gripper rod center in FreeCAD 1.0 from scratch using the part design workbench, sketches, pads, hole wizard, mirrors, and isometric view.

Model a flywheel in FreeCAD using the part design workbench, including sketches, revolve, cuts, mirror, fillets, and a keyway with an M4 screw.

Learn to model a pipe with flange in FreeCAD from scratch using isometric view, outer diameter 64 and inner diameter 45, datum planes, and hole features.

Master FreeCAD 1.0 by modeling linkage fork from scratch: sketch on origin and front planes, constrain circles, extrude pad, add datum planes, revolve, holes with hole wizard, mirror, and fillet.

Model a wheel hub in FreeCAD from scratch with a revolve profile and pad. Use polar pattern for four through holes, add a pocket cut, mirror it, and apply colors.

Model a socket form roller in FreeCAD 1.0 by creating a constrained base sketch, using construction geometry, projecting geometry, applying features like pad, fillet, and drill with hole wizard.

Learn FreeCAD basics by building a ball catch part from scratch using sketches, pads, mirroring, fillets, and a through-hole drill, with constraint and dimension linking.

Model a lever bracket in FreeCAD 1.0 from scratch using the part design workbench, sketch base plate, apply fillets, project geometry, and bore with hole wizard.

Beginner FreeCAD tutorial teaches creating a linear shaft support from scratch using the part design workbench, applying extrude, pocket cuts, counterbore holes, taper feature, and mirroring with sketch constraints.

model a bearing housing in FreeCAD 1.0 from scratch by sketching, extruding, mirroring, revolving, and using the Hole Wizard for counterbore holes.

Model a cross stop in FreeCAD using the Part Design workbench, sketching on the front plane, extruding, projecting geometry, and adding pockets and holes to match the drawing.

Model a flange bearing housing in FreeCAD from scratch by sketching the base profile, extruding features, creating datum planes, performing a groove cut, and drilling M10 through holes with chamfers.

Learn how to model a bevel block in FreeCAD using the part design workbench, creating sketches, pads, and pockets to achieve a through triangular cut.

Learn to model a control guide in FreeCAD using the part design workbench, from sketching with tangents to pockets, fillets, holes, and a through-all slot.

Model a FreeCAD holder block from scratch, starting with a 90×90 mm base and a 16 mm plate, then add a 48 mm boss and a 19 mm through hole.

Model this mounting bracket in FreeCAD from scratch, building a weldment part with a base plate, extruding to ten millimeters, and adding a slot and three D13 through holes.

Learn to model a slotted guide in FreeCAD by building a base plate, constraining sketches, creating slots, bosses, and mirrored holes to complete the part.

Learn to model a control guide in FreeCAD using the part design workbench, create a base solid, extrude, pocket, slot, drill holes, apply fillets, and merge features with precise dimensions.

Model a jaw block in FreeCAD using the part design workbench, starting with a constrained sketch on the xy plane, then pad, cut, and through hole features.

Model the guide clip in FreeCAD from scratch by building a base feature, extruding, and adding a slot, a pocket, holes, fillets, and finishing with chrome appearance.

Model the ejector bracket in FreeCAD with the part design workbench, starting from a base profile, extruding to create an L-shaped body, and adding pocket, holes, and fillets.

In this FreeCAD beginner tutorial, model a stud guide from scratch using the part design workbench, creating a constrained base sketch with circles and arcs, plus bosses, pockets, and refinements.

Model a bearing bracket in FreeCAD using the part design workbench, building from a base sketch to ribs, rounds, holes, and a mirrored rib with fillets.

Model a shifter in FreeCAD using the part design workbench, creating base circles, extruding a 40 mm pad, adding datum planes, sketches, pockets, chamfers, and a mirrored feature with fillets.

Create a feed guide in FreeCAD from scratch using the part design workbench. Build and constrain sketches, extrude, pocket cuts, add slots and fillets to finalize the model.

Model a control bracket in FreeCAD using the part design workbench, from sketching and revolving the base, to adding pads, holes, and mirrored features.

Create a base sketch on the right plane and extrude to form the 3d body. Add pockets, holes, arcs, radii, and bosses with the part design workbench.

Convert an isometric drawing into a 3D FreeCAD model using the part design workbench, building sketches, pads, datum planes, and projected features to complete a bracket.

Learn to model a bearing bracket in FreeCAD using the part design workbench, creating sketches, pads, slots, pockets, fillets, and datum planes for a clean, constrained 3D part.