Wind Jammer Weather Vane

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This is a reworking of the wind spinner found on https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3095317. A unique blend of a wind spinner and weather vane comes together in this design. Two 6mm ID x 17mm OD x 6mm long bearings and two 6mm ID thrust washers are required to bring this project to life, along with a short length of 6mm steel rod. The mount for the spinner is carefully sized to fit inside a 38mm diameter pole, accommodating two bearings and two thrust washers for smooth effortless spinning. A short length of metal rod needs to be glued into the spinner part, extending sufficiently to pass directly through the bearings in the base. To minimize friction between moving parts, I employed two 6mm thrust washers, although they are not strictly necessary; two smooth, well-greased washers would suffice in most cases. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdMqf5ytDs4