- Cut out cogwheel sections
- Drill holes where indicated large enough for dowelling to fit through snugly
- Cut eight pieces of dowelling, each exactly 1/2 inch long
- Holding the cogwheel sections together, back to back, insert a 1/2 inch section of dowelling into each of the holes (except the one in the center), passing it through both wheel sections. When all the dowels are installed, ease the wheel sections apart so that the ends of the dowels are flush with the surface of the wheels. Place a drop of super glue at the end of each dowel. Set aside to dry
- Cut out the crank
- Drill holes where indicated large enough for dowel to fit through snugly. Score and bend on dotted lines
- Cut a piece of dowelling 3 1/2 inches long. this will serve as the crankshaft. Cut another piece of dowelling 1 1/8 inches long. this will be the handle of the crank
- Pass the longer piece of dowelling through the holes in the upper part of the crank. Adjust so that the crank is positioned at the end of the dowel as shown. Glue dowel to crank with a drop of super glue
- Insert the shorter piece of dowelling through the holes at the bottom of the crank with the end extending in the opposite direction from the crankshaft as shown. Glue in place with a drop of super glue
- Cut out two washers. Drill a hole in the center of each, large enough for dowelling to fit through snugly. Slip one washer onto the crankshaft next to the crank
- check the size of the holes in the base through which the crankshaft will pass. They should be large enough for dowel to rotate freely. Enlarge if necessary
- Insert the crankshaft thorught the hole in the side of the base, then through the cogwheel and finally through the hole in the crossbeam. Slide a washer onto the end of the crankshaft as it emerges from the crossbeam, but do not glue in place at this time
- Install the carousel assembly on the base by inserting the dowel thorugh the center holes. The cogwheel should engage the teeth on the lower edge of the lower rim. Adjust the position of the cogwheel on the crankshaft so that the teeth and the cogs meet properly. The crank should be snug against the base. When you are satified with the alignment, glue the washer at the end of the crankshaft to the shaft with a drop of super glue. Attach the cogwheel to the shaft by applying a drop of super glue to each joint. Be careful not to glue the shaft or the washer to the base. Do not attempt to turn the cogwheel until glue is completely dry.
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