Solution
Saving the notched piece until last, set two pieces so they are facing away from each other, such as db, then place another between them at a 45 degree angle in a U shape. This will make the bottom of the sphere and serve as a platform for the other pieces. Rest the pieces on the middle finger to give them a firm base, with the thumb and first finger reaching through the U shaped piece so that the two db pieces can be held. Using the U shaped pieces as a table place two other pieces on either side of it, they will curve towards each other so that they hold the db pieces up, they will link together so that it won't be as wobbly. Then the notched piece should be slide down from the top, but it'll be stopped by two pegs. The notched piece will now give the side pieces a brace so they don't fall inward. The notched piece should be slid in so the first notch near the edge will meet the two pegs below it, push it onto the pegs, if done carefully this will cause one of the pegged pieces to sink down, as the first peg clears the center beam, move it more towards the center of the sphere, so the second notch is over the second peg. Slide the pegged piece back upward, now only the notched piece will be out of place. To lock the pegged piece into place push the notched piece to its center position.
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