I cut all the parts and assembled the spinner with a brass 1/4-20 bolt and a couple of brass nuts. The magnet stacks held in place better than I expected. At first glance, after cutting, I assumed the edges would be too brittle, but everything has kept sturdy. I suspended it from a string, which reliably pointed north, despite twisting the line.
The base is currently held together with nylon bolts and long plastic standoffs. I am curious if this will be the correct height when the spinner is functional, but it keeps the parts tidy.
The pendulum needs work. I thought there would be sufficient clearance between the brass nuts and bolts, but it will not work. I added a hole for the pin where it would swing, but it did not cut, so I had to force it through, and it became crooked, plus it was too low. The hex holes were the wrong size. The unit will require a heavy overhaul.
Assembled
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The base is currently held together with nylon bolts and long plastic standoffs. I am curious if this will be the correct height when the spinner is functional, but it keeps the parts tidy.
The pendulum needs work. I thought there would be sufficient clearance between the brass nuts and bolts, but it will not work. I added a hole for the pin where it would swing, but it did not cut, so I had to force it through, and it became crooked, plus it was too low. The hex holes were the wrong size. The unit will require a heavy overhaul.
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Completed projects from year 7
Completed projects from year 8
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com and 24HourEngineer.com
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information on this blog, or linked by this blog, is not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property, or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
Comments to the blog may be utilized or erased at the discretion of the owner. No one posting may claim property or assets based on their post.
This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.
2023-03-28
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