Screw
The Screw tool lets you add a “screwing” or spiral effect around the 3D cursor, and you can select the amount of turns, segments, and height of the generated screw (see Figure 6.18).
Figure 6.18 Result of using the Screw tool with an edge
To use the Screw tool:
1. Select a string of vertices or edges. (This tool doesn’t work with faces.)
2. Place the 3D cursor where you want the center of the screwing effect to be.
3. Place your point of view in the direction in which you want to apply the effect. The center position will be defined by the 3D cursor, while the orientation will be determined by your point of view.
4. Access the Screw tool ...
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