4) Due to variances in prints, assembly of the leaves, etc I have found that th
ere is usually a sweet spot when lining up the leaves with the gear ring. Rotat
e the leaves/slot ring assembly until all the holes line up as close as possible
with the gear ring holes. Now carefully start putting the screws in but do not
over-tighten!
5) Ideally the screws should have a slight gap betweem their heads and the slot
ring. Squeeze together the gear ring/leaves/slot ring sandwich and tighten scr
ews accordingly. Make sure to take the tape off that was holding the leaves. T
est the mechanism by inserting the 'keys' on the base into the pathways on the u
nderside of the slot ring. Firmly pressing the base against the mechanism, test
by turning the gear ring. IT SHOULD NOT be hard to turn. If it is, stop and b
ack off the screws a little. The goal is to have some friction so the box stays
close but is still easy to open and close.
*** ALWAYS USE THE GEAR RING TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE BOX. PUSHING ON THE LEAVES T
O CLOSE IT WILL USUALLY SNAP OFF THE GUIDE PINS ***
6) Once the mechanism is adjusted to your liking, glue it to the base. I gener
ally use a 4-6 dabs of superglue around the edge of the base which holds it toge
ther well but also allows for prying it apart if needed.
Now make a whole bunch because everyone will ask for one.