# How to model a pair of handlebars?

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**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [April 6, 2022, 11:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-model-a-pair-of-handlebars/18605 "2022-04-06T23:59:12Z")\
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**Author:** ![Dazzad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/4491bb/32.png) [@Dazzad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dazzad)\
**Post date:** [April 6, 2022, 11:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-model-a-pair-of-handlebars/18605/1 "2022-04-06T23:59:13Z")

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Is there a way to use the sketch and sweep tools (or another approach) in 3d space to create a pair of handlebars like you would see on a road bike. Drop handlebars for example. I’m having trouble figuring out how to transition a sweep or sketch from one plane to another. Thanks for any advice.

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**Author:** ![Oregonerd](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/oregonerd/32/8012_2.png) [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Post date:** [April 7, 2022, 2:04am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-model-a-pair-of-handlebars/18605/2 "2022-04-07T02:04:14Z")

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You simply need to create one side and mirror the other. Try this: Draw a circle. Use the “move tool” to move and make copies of the circle using the (+). Move and rotate the circles in a half hazard arc. Then use the loft tool to loft from circle to circle.

Also try this: draw a flat line with 2 lines and 2 arcs kinda like a handlebar. Using the move tool, move the anchor point to where the lines connect and rotate to make the flat line twist into 3d space.

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**Author:** ![Oregonerd](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/oregonerd/32/8012_2.png) [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Post date:** [April 7, 2022, 2:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-model-a-pair-of-handlebars/18605/3 "2022-04-07T02:12:16Z")

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**Post date:** [April 7, 2022, 2:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-model-a-pair-of-handlebars/18605/4 "2022-04-07T02:12:56Z")

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**Post date:** [April 7, 2022, 5:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-model-a-pair-of-handlebars/18605/5 "2022-04-07T17:17:47Z")

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Thank you. That is completely understandable. I’ll give it a try. Much appreciated!