Feb 1, 2021 | Spinning Tops, Uncategorized
Well-made, balanced tops can spin for a long time. Some of the tops I make spin for 13 minutes or more. However, the design and quality of the top itself are only a portion of what influences the total spin time. The way you launch a top can make a big difference....
Feb 1, 2021 | Spinning Tops
Few toys set and break records the way spinning tops do. Spin duration, size, and simultaneous spins are just a few of the records set by tops. Read on to learn about the world’s biggest spinning top and 8 other world records set by tops and the people who spin...
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 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...
