Fidget Spinner - Assembly Instructions
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🎲 Assemble Your Gear-Driven Fidget Spinner
A Mesmerizing Laser-Cut Gadget – Step-by-Step Guide
Dive into a captivating DIY project with our laser-cut gear-driven fidget spinner! This intricate yet rewarding build combines the satisfaction of assembly with the mesmerizing motion of gears. Get ready to create a unique piece that's as fun to build as it is to spin.
🎥 Prefer to watch? Check out our real-time tutorial video below:
🛠️ What You'll Need
- ✅ Laser-cut wooden pieces (main body, gears of various sizes, bearing housing, shafts/pins, caps/covers)
- ✅ Central bearing (standard fidget spinner bearing)
🧺️ Step-by-Step Assembly Instructions
🧡 Tip: Pay close attention to gear alignment to ensure smooth rotation. Do a dry fit for tricky parts if needed.
✅ Step 1 – Prepare Your Components
Lay out all the laser-cut wooden pieces and the central bearing.
Familiarize yourself with the main body parts, gears (different sizes), small shafts/pins, and circular caps.
✅ Step 2 – Assemble the Central Bearing Housing
Take the central bearing.
Press it firmly into the designated circular slot on one of the main body pieces (the bearing housing). This forms the core of your spinner.
✅ Step 3 – Integrate the Gears (Layer by Layer)
Starting with the first layer, carefully place the gears into their respective slots on the main body piece.
For each gear, insert a small wooden shaft/pin through its center and into the corresponding hole on the body piece.
Secure each shaft with a small cap piece, pressing it firmly into place.
✅ Step 4 – Continue Building the Gear Mechanism
Repeat Step 3 for all remaining gears. Work systematically, placing gears and securing their shafts/pins with caps, ensuring they interlock correctly with adjacent gears as you build up the layers.
✅ Step 5 – Enclose the Mechanism and Finalize
Once all gears and shafts are installed, take the remaining main body piece(s).
Carefully align them and press firmly to enclose the gear mechanism and complete the spinner's structure.
Test the spinner by rotating it to ensure all gears move smoothly.
🎉 Get Ready to Spin!
Congratulations! You've just built your very own gear-driven fidget spinner. It's a testament to precision laser cutting and your own crafting skills. Enjoy the satisfying tactile experience and the mesmerizing movement of the gears.
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