Windmill / Spinner

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I really liked the original design by dutchy, but it just wasn't catching enough wind for me. So, I doubled the width of the blades without changing the length or the thickness (or the connector!). Making the blades catch more wind necessitated making the tail longer. While I was at it, I wanted it to take a beefier pole, so I changed that so you can fit in on a 1 inch diameter pole. I also flattened out the inside of both the mount and the hub so I could fit a washer on each for added strength. Oh, I also added a cap on the hub, just to give it a "finished" look. You can see a comparison of the original and mine in two pictures (with mine obviously being the one with the wider blades). Printed with PETG since it's my favorite stuff. Edit: I added an additional stl which you may or may not need. I grabbed a pole that was 7/8 inch in diameter, so I made an adapter to be a press fit on that 7/8 inch pole with a .980 outside diameter to fit in the 1 inch hole in the mount and allow the spinner to turn easily with the wind. Edit: Added a .980 outside diameter Adapter Topper which will mount to the top of any pole 1 inch diameter or less to fit in the 1 inch hole in the mount and allow the spinner to turn easily with the wind. Print Settings Printer Brand: MakerBot Printer: MakerBot Replicator Rafts: No Supports: Yes Infill: 20%