How to model a Handle in SOLIDWORKS or Rhino?

Could you introduce a tutorial on a pot handle like attachment?
I don't know where to start...
Thank you for your time:)
megumi

Accepted answer

Megumi,
That's a great part; I've been looking forward to modeling it all day. Attached is an image showing the steps I took to create it. There are many ways to make the model, so you'll have to experiment and pick the one(s) that work best for you.

Mine is "thinner" than yours, but I think the basic shape is captured pretty well.
I've never been able to make anything in Rhino, so this is in SOLIDWORKS.


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There is no requirement for a tutorial. a handle like this can be modeled several ways with the standard tools found in all 3D CAD applications. A simple way is to first sweep a profile of the cross section along a path to make the main shape. sweep another profile along a path to make the cut out, add the fillets and the bosses, about 15 minutes work, to make