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Step 12Lubrication?

Lubrication?
If your LED Pinwheel isn't spinning as freely as you would like it to, don't be afraid to add lubrication to the gears. I have used WD-40 on both of the pinwheels I have made. The first pinwheel has been tested in a major rain storm and it ran the whole time perfectly fine. Don't be afraid to really whip these around. Both of mine have a slightly different gear train configuration, but so far they have both proved to be exceedingly durable and fun.
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