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- Page 1 DESIGNED BY Assembly Instructions for MAD Marble Machine #1 Ver. 2.3...
- Page 2 Assembly Instructions for MAD Marble Machine #1 Required for assembly: Wood glue (PVA or aliphatic resin recommended) and/or Cyanoacrylate (CA) glue Clamps or weights, rubber bands Sandpaper It is recommended that you apply varnish or sealer to the finished marble machine, especially if you live in areas with high humidity.
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Page 3: Kit Contents
Assembly Instructions for MAD Marble Machine #1 Kit contents Ver. 2.3... - Page 4 Assembly Instructions for MAD Marble Machine #1 Kit contents 1. Ball Bearings 5. Washers 2. 2mm Rods 6. Steps 3. 3mm Axles 4. 3mm Crank Handle Ver. 2.3...
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Page 5: Camshaft Assembly
Assembly Instructions for MAD Marble Machine #1 Camshaft assembly Use the supplied jigs and 2mm rods to ensure the cams are properly aligned on the 3mm axle. One of the 3mm axles should be used for the camshaft. The axle should protrude 3mm from the jig at one end as shown below. -
Page 6: Frame Assembly
Assembly Instructions for MAD Marble Machine #1 Frame assembly Use glue sparingly – you don’t want a lot of glue to go inside the frame as this can interfere with the movement of the steps. Any excess glue can be wiped off with a damp rag. - Page 7 Assembly Instructions for MAD Marble Machine #1 Glue the top, front and bottom track supports to the frame. Ver. 2.3...
- Page 8 Assembly Instructions for MAD Marble Machine #1 “Steps” assembly Each step consists of two parts. Apply wood glue sparingly and assemble the stack using the 2mm rods to ensure good alignment. Be careful you don’t get glue on the surfaces that shouldn’t be joined! Clamp the parts or wrap with rubber bands and allow the glue to dry.
- Page 9 Assembly Instructions for MAD Marble Machine #1 Place the steps in the frame from time to time and check that they match up. When a lower step is in its top position it should still be a bit taller than the next step up so the ball will roll from step to step.
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Page 10: Track Assembly
Assembly Instructions for MAD Marble Machine #1 Track assembly Do not remove the tracks from the retaining sheet at this stage. They should be left in place until the track joiners are glued in place. However the piece between the tracks should be removed before the track spreaders are fitted. - Page 11 Assembly Instructions for MAD Marble Machine #1 It is easiest to first glue the joiners to one section and let the glue dry rather than joining the track sections in one go. Use clamps to hold the parts together or weigh them down while the glue dries.
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Page 12: Final Assembly
Assembly Instructions for MAD Marble Machine #1 Final assembly The track should be glued to the frame in two stages. If you use CA glue you can simply hold the parts in place while the glue sets. If using wood glue you will need a scrap of MDF and some rubber bands to hold the track in place while the glue dries. - Page 13 Assembly Instructions for MAD Marble Machine #1 Place a washer on the protruding crankshaft. Fit the large gear and doubler onto the shaft. A tiny drop of CA glue between the gear and doubler will suffice to keep the gear in place on the shaft.
- Page 14 Assembly Instructions for MAD Marble Machine #1 The crank arm pieces are glued together and secured on the axle with a drop of CA. The short 3mm crank handle can be glued in place or left a loose fit. Ver. 2.3...
- Page 15 Assembly Instructions for MAD Marble Machine #1 Place the completed marble machine on a level surface, drop 6-8 balls on the track and crank away to your hearts content! If you have any suggestions or comments regarding these instruction please email info@themadmuseum.co.uk...