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Achieving a secure press-fit on a small DC motor shaft

The problem is to create a secure press-fit between a DIY propeller made from household materials and a small 1.5-3V DC motor shaft. The propeller spins but the motor shaft does not, causing the propeller to slip. The goal is to find a simple DIY solution to make the propeller grip the shaft tightly.

Engineering, Core Engineering, Materials Science