Fit the frame over the gear to complete the project.
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Display Gears Box
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Application scenario
Laser processing (60min)
Machine & module
xTool P2
55W
xTool S1
20WCompatibles · 1
Material used
1/8"(3mm) Walnut Plywood
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3897
Information
Four interlocking gear wheels in a display case. Art and engineering in perfect harmony.
This project was originally published on robives.com,The plans for making this project are available for everybody to download for free.
Bill of Materials
xTool parts
1/8" Black Walnut & Basswood Plywood Sheet (4pcs)/45648
x1
* Currently only available in US store
Instruction
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Step1
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All the parts apart for the pieces cut out and ready to go. Having cut out all the parts follow the instructions below to assemble the gear display.
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Step2
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1、Glue together the two eighteen teeth gears. Make sure that they are aligned precisely.
2、Glue the outer ring to the thirty eight tooth gear as well as the centre hub. Again, make sure you are as accurate as possible with your alignment.
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Glue the eighteen toothed gear to the hub. You can use a dowel to make sure the holes are lined up accurately.
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Step3
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Assemble the twenty two toothed gear as shown using the pentagon hub.
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Step4
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Assemble the thirty toothed gear as shown using the pentagon hub.
Carefully glue the secondary gear ring in place making sure that the teeth are accurately lined up.
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Step5
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Glue together the three base pieces and fit the two longer dowels into place tapping them home with a hammer if necessary. They should be a tight fit and should not be free to turn.
Fit the various spacers into place as shown in the picture.
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Step6
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Glue the eighteen millimetre long dowel into the knurled gear as shown. Make sure that it is sitting accurately square as the glue dries.
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Step7
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Fit the knurled wheel through the hole in the base plate,It should turn easily in the hole. Fit the small gear into place on the dowel,small gaer should turn easily via the knurled wheel.(Carefully glue the small gear and dowel together,Do not stick to the spacer)
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1、Drop the largest gear onto the dowel. Check that it turns freely via the knurled wheel.
2、Drop the final gear onto the remaining dowel. Fit the remaining ring over it so that it holds the gear down but still allows it to turn.
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1、Fit together the five main pieces of the frame
2、Put the transparent acrylic into the frame and fix it with glue
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