Trying to model something resembling "Chinese Handcuffs" (see attached pictures). It involves weaving strands over & under and around a cylinder, but please, look at the pictures- it is difficult to describe.
If you have an idea, could you email me after you post here? Thanks! Smith2u@aol.com
Just an idea - I dont have time to model anything.
Model one band at a time, and as short as possible. Then pattern.
Two helix same pitch - slightly different diameter.
3D sketch - convert entities.
Break the sketch so you have segments of visible and invisible parts of one band.
Connect the segments with small splines defining the transitions.
Sweep.
Repeat for other band.