A Merry Marblevator Christmas Tree

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Yes, yes, I know, yet another Marblevator (yawn), but this one is in Christmas Tree form and as an added bonus the track assembly, screw, and marble lift housing prints in one piece! Video of prototype is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fe9wRFAmWg&list=UUv_zm49u-RjnCJVwhUO-ecA. Video of prototype in high-speed track break-in test here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WtRruzbctw&index=2&list=UUv_zm49u-RjnCJVwhUO-ecA. The basic assembly consists of 5 components; "Track.stl", "Screw Lower.stl", "Screw Middle.stl", "Screw Upper.stl", and "Cap.stl" (I dissected the screw components for those with a limited build area). Optional accessories adding to the decor include "Star.stl" (never waste a PTO), "Ornament Ball.stl", and "Clip Ornament.stl". With "Clip Ornament.stl" and "Ornament Ball.stl", you can customize your Merry Marblevator Christmas Tree to your liking. I'm still working on some presents for under the tree and additional ornament styles, and my wife is sewing a skirt for the base, but I posted this for those who wanted to get a head start on printing this thing before, well you know, Christmas. Hence, the work-in-progress status. Designed using Sketchup Make 2015, and printed in PLA on a Makerbot Replicator 2 using Makerware 2.3.3.42 "Standard" Settings (.2mm layer height, 2 shells, 10% infill).