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Set aside the 4 joined HEJNE posts. To flip the rotating base: Now, the tricky part. In its
original form, the two SNUDDA plates are bolted
together from below. Sandwiched between these 2
plates is a metal ball-bearing mechanism. In its upside
down position, you will see the bolt. Our hack requires
the smaller plate be situated on top of the wider plate.
This creates a problem as the 4 joined HEJNE posts
will cover the bolt, and we won’t be able to attach both
plates together. The solution is to flip the SNUDDA
ball-bearing mechanism over, secure it to the smaller
plate and create a new hole for the bolt in the wider
plate.

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Here’s now: Loosen the nut from the bolt holding Locate the center of the wider plate. Use a hole saw
the SNUDDA base (smaller plate) to the wider top. to drill a hole for the nut. Make sure that it is deep
Remove the triangle metal ball-bearing piece from enough to let the nut to sink in and grip the ball-
the wide plate and screw it into the smaller plate, bearing connector screw. But don’t screw both plates
centering it. Add in 3 extra screws between the together yet.
existing screws to reinforce it and reduce the wobble.

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Screw in the 4 joined HEJNE posts to the smaller plate.
Drill pilot holes in the smaller plate first and then
secure with long screws.