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How to Make a Tongue and Groove Joint in Fusion 360

In this Fusion 360 tutorial, I will show you how to make a tongue and groove joint. This is a very convenient joint and a strong joint for making corners on boxes and aligning your parts.

What You Will Need

  • Fusion 360
  • A computer with a mouse and keyboard

Instructions

  1. Create a new Fusion 360 project.
  2. Create a new component and name it “Groove”.
  3. Create a sketch on the front face of the component.
  4. Draw a rectangle that is the same size as the groove you want to create.
  5. Extrude the rectangle to the desired depth.
  6. Create a new component and name it “Tongue”.
  7. Create a sketch on the front face of the component.
  8. Draw a rectangle that is the same size as the tongue you want to create.
  9. Extrude the rectangle to the desired depth.
  10. Combine the groove and tongue components.
  11. Save your project.

Tips

  • Make sure the groove and tongue are the same size.
  • Use a router bit that is the same size as the tongue and groove.
  • Add fillets to the tongue and groove for a more finished look.

Benefits of Using a Tongue and Groove Joint

  • Tongue and groove joints are strong and durable.
  • Tongue and groove joints are easy to create.
  • Tongue and groove joints can be used on a variety of projects.

If you are looking for a strong and durable joint that is easy to create, then I recommend using a tongue and groove joint. Tongue and groove joints are a great way to join two pieces of wood together, and they can be used on a variety of projects.

A tongue and groove joint is a strong joint for plywood cabinets and boxes. This video shows how to make a tongue and groove joint with Fusion 360 to cut out on a CNC router. This is a simple to 3D model joint.

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