Need a stake, simple instructions included

[SilverSong]

Former animation/modeling drop-out I am. I can find no programs that even resemble what I was working with before and can't understand/comprehend the new commands, they changed all the icons for stuff and added far too much. Since 3DS MAX 2.0

Very simple instructions to make a stake:

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  Create a cylinder, make sure it has a second set of vertices 1/2 down it's length.
  Grab all the vertices in the edge of the circle on one end.
  Use Scale Tool.
  Scale all selected vertices down to just touching the center point.
  Add wood texture.
  Save in correct file format.
  Upload to models.
  Done.

Ty for your help.

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