Globe Stand on Book

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A piece I was commissioned to design and print as centerpieces for a local library association. These are designed to hold styrofoam balls roughly 3-4 inches in diameter, with 100mm being the maximum limit but 90mm or less recommended for proper rotation. The ball is supported by a pair of sewing pins, though other thin needle-like things may be used. The "IT'S A FACT" was also part of the commission, if you don't want this on the stand, you can remove it from the sketchup file provided or change it to another phrase as desired. To get the full stand, you need to print both the book and the arm. I noticed that the arm's mounting location tends to sit a little loose in the book's bracket, so a solid fit may require applying your preferred adhesive.