diff --git a/_drafts/Mantis-Hidden-Blade.md b/_drafts/Mantis-Hidden-Blade.md index 5593842..d61b1c8 100644 --- a/_drafts/Mantis-Hidden-Blade.md +++ b/_drafts/Mantis-Hidden-Blade.md @@ -122,12 +122,13 @@ fishing line. Woven cord causes too much friction, so the mechanism will not operate properly. Line with a strength greater than or equal to 10 lbs (4.5 kg) should be used to prevent breakage. -### Initial Assembly +## Initial Assembly > Tapping screw holes is optional, since many 3D printed plastics are soft > enough to allow self-tapping as the screw is driven in. Tapping is recommended > for plastics harder than PLA. {: .prompt-tip } +### Prepare Axles The arms and blade are connected to each other and the case using 4 axle assemblies. Each axle assembly is composed of two sleeve bearings and one dowel pin. @@ -136,7 +137,7 @@ pin. Prepare 4 axles by gluing a dowel pin into each of 4 sleeve bearings. - +### Attach the gear rack ## Footnotes [^1]: I actually finished this design several years ago, but wanted to make an instructional video on assembly before publishing. I suddenly got very busy with college, so that never happened. Now that I have a blog, I can make the instructions a living document so that I can gradually upload images, diagrams, and videos.