37" Diameter Windmill with 608 Bearings

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My original design is entering its third summer, but this winter I've been working on and printed a number of different spinners using 608 bearings - so far, none have been uploaded to Thingiverse. These new designs spin smoothly, so I wanted to try bearings on my existing thing as well. Like before, I designed these changes with minimal support needed. The only part that requires support is the Mount. Everything else comes from the original design; I think the substitutions are self-explanatory. Printed with PETG, which remains my go-to material. Six layers were used for the top, bottom, and sides, along with 20% infill. You'll also need some hardware and 3/4" water pipe to complete this project. Everything is relative to what you have on hand, as I designed it based on the hardware I had available. Here's a list of materials used: - 6pcs of 4d finish nails - 6pcs of 3mmx10mm nylon screws - 2pcs 608 bearings (the same ones commonly used in fidget spinners) - 1pcs 5/16-18 x 4" threaded rod (M8-1.25 can be substituted for all 5/16 hardware) - 4pcs 5/16" washers - 2pcs 5/16-18 lock nuts - glue - 3/4" water pipe (1.05 OD)