Jan 18, 2021 | Anxiety, Spinning Tops, Stress Relief
Anyone who finds themselves fidgeting frequently has noticed that some types of fidgeting seem to “work” better others. There’s good reason for this. Most people who tend to fidget do it as a self-regulation mechanism. It might, for instance, relieve...
Jan 11, 2021 | Limited Edition Scovie Tops
Soon after purchasing a CNC lathe in 2020, I designed and produced my first line of CNC precision spinning tops, the Cahaba series. The series is comprised of 4 variations of a simple, elegant design intended to maximize the spinning time for a top that is small...
Jan 4, 2021 | Spinning Tops
A common question I get when I show someone a piece that I’ve made on my lathe is: How did you make this? This question gets asked regardless of what type of product, part, or component I have produced. It could be as interesting as a precision spinning top or...
Dec 21, 2020 | Spinning Tops
Precision CNC turning is just one of the many ways that spinning tops and other spinning toys can be manufactured. When it comes to producing the longest spinning top, this method wins – hands down. Aside from precision CNC turning, other methods for making metal...
Nov 8, 2020 | Spinning Tops
Spinning tops are fascinating to watch. They have amused cultures around the world for centuries. One of the main things we find so intriguing about them is that they appear to defy gravity. The way they move seems counterintuitive. Well-made tops, such as Scovie...
