Drilled post

Beginner Example 1 parts, 1 pieces

A single 120 x 120 mm post, 2400 mm long, with bolt holes, chamfered edges, a ground-level marking and a part number.

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Opens as a new project on this device. Open it again and you get a second copy; your first one is never overwritten.

What you learn

• Add a standalone part with a length and profile
• Drill through holes on the front and top faces
• Chamfer all four edges along the full length
• Scribe a marking line and write the part number on a face

Parts

No.	Name	Profile (mm)	Length (mm)	Qty	Processings
01	Post	120 x 120	2400	1	6

Processings used

• Chamfer
• Drilling
• Marking
• Text

Related pages

• Chamfer: Chamfer the lengthwise edges of a part. Choose the edges, the size and the run-out, and see how each machine format exports it.
• Drilling: Add a round hole to a face of a part: through or to a depth, with an optional countersink. Fields, defaults and machine export.
• Marking: Scribe a line across a face to mark a position for assembly. Angle and single or double style, with defaults and machine export.
• Text: Put text on the timber, such as the part number, so parts are easy to find on site. Fields, defaults and machine export.
• Simple frame: A mitred 2400 x 2100 mm timber frame with two posts, a top and bottom rail, and a mid rail. Change the span or height to fit your opening.
• Pergola: A freestanding 3000 x 2400 mm pergola with four posts, two beams and five notched rafters. Adjust the sizes to suit your garden.