Spiral Kinetic Sculpture

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This is a kinetic sculpture I designed after seeing a similar sculpture a few months ago. The spirals rotate in opposite directions creating a pretty cool effect. Video: https://youtu.be/Y7j_ximNTm0 All pieces print without supports except the Spiral Gear. Assembly: 1. Bolt together the Base, Front and Rear Panels, and the Bridge. 2. Place Crank Gear, Base Gear and Base Bevel Gear into the Base 3. Screw Nut onto Base Gear post - NOTE: Do NOT over tighten 4. Place Front and Rear Bevel Gears facing inward and slide Bolt through to act as the axle. - NOTE: Do NOT over tighten 5. Rest Spiral Gear on the cradle near the top of the Front Panel 6. Slide Spiral Post through the Spiral Gear and the Bridge - NOTE: Washers are optional to space out the spirals, and between the top gears and bridge. 7. Slide Top Rear Gear onto Spiral Post - NOTE: You want this to be a tight fit, as the Top Rear Gear acts as a nut. Prints Counts: Front and Rear Bevel Gear x2 Bolt x5 Nut x6 Everything Else x1 Much thanks to the creators of the gear, nut, and bolt generators I used. Feel free to remix! Please post pics/videos if you print/Remix!