Mechanical Inverted Snow Globe

This mechanical toy is just like a snow globe except the snowflakes are on the outside, you turn a crank instead of shaking it, and there is no water involved. But there is a globe and snow.

You will need to print eight “Square Bevel Gears,” seven each of the “Snowflake” and “Snowflake Adapter” and one of each of the other files.

Follow the directions here to seat seven of the square bevel gears within the “Sphere Bottom”: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4673064

To assemble the handle and crank assembly, start by putting the “Crank Collar” down over the “Handle Extension”, ensuring that it rotates cleanly around the ridge at the bottom. With the “Crank Collar” in place, glue the “Handle Extension” in to the “Sphere Top with Handle Attachment.”

Next you will be gluing the “Crank and Handle” on to the “Crank Collar”. It is essential that the connection is strong, but also that the grip rotates around and is held in place by the ridge on the “Handle Extension.” I recommend f