How to make a whistling spinning top

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3 жыл бұрын

In this video I make a whistling spinning top out of basswood and brass. In order for this to work you need the top to spin really fast. So an acceleration handle mechanism is essential.
In mr David Reed Smith's site I found really useful info on how to make it, in this link: tinyurl.com/2fxwkm59
Tools and materials I propose:
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Wood turning tools set: amzn.to/2pH5K59
Bandsaw: amzn.to/2pHj49v
Chuck kit: amzn.to/2NLQG55
Tormek T8 Sharpening System: amzn.to/334j2Mz
Tormek Woodturner’s Kit: amzn.to/3w11xcs
Drill press: amzn.to/2pJaAPo
No4 hand plane: amzn.to/2CnmTrZ
Hole saw: amzn.to/2C0WdND
Grinder sanding disc adapter: amzn.to/2PvV6cv
Mini machinist’s lathe: amzn.to/3hR3wJT
Mineral oil: amzn.to/2CrXeP7
Small files set: amzn.to/2BEAxpm
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Пікірлер: 66

@ValioMadre7 23 күн бұрын

Awesome. Best video I've seen for whistling tops. Thanks.

@ScrapwoodCity 22 күн бұрын

Thank you very much

@MarkMcCluney 3 жыл бұрын

As a child I had a top like this and I adored the sounds it made and played with it constantly - it mysteriously disappeared one day! I like this build a lot, especially the taper on the handle. Great job Dimitris; thanks for being the most consistently enjoyable channel on KZfaq.

@ScrapwoodCity 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks man, that was a really awesome comment! :)

@Jamil1989 Жыл бұрын

Dude, I had a similar experience. I got one from a fieldtrip from my childhood. They were from and indigenous people called Aeta/Ita. They are very good with their hands and that top blew my young mind back then, it still does when I think about it. I would love to get one of those tops again.

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@willybee3056 3 жыл бұрын

When it comes to inovative wood working, You are the tops... ;-)

@ScrapwoodCity 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the nice words

@4THECRAFT 3 жыл бұрын

complicated built and very nice result. συγχαρητηρια μαστορα

@ScrapwoodCity 3 жыл бұрын

Σε ευχαριστώ πολύ

@Dadmadeit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for such an interesting video!

@ScrapwoodCity 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

@kennyh5083 2 жыл бұрын

Very Cool Project!

@ScrapwoodCity 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@repeataftermerestoration4179 3 жыл бұрын

Another great simple toy that bring back many memories. Defiantly put this one on the to do list

@ScrapwoodCity 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@Mauroiltornitore 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice, thank you!!!

@ScrapwoodCity 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for watching my friend

@merontfeelta2557 3 жыл бұрын

Super. A powerful thing. GooD)))))))

@ScrapwoodCity 3 жыл бұрын

thank you

@cobberpete1 3 жыл бұрын

Love it 😊

@ScrapwoodCity 3 жыл бұрын

thank you

@samvlog5349 3 жыл бұрын

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@bearshield7138 3 жыл бұрын

very nice

@ScrapwoodCity 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@MichaelBechlivanis 3 жыл бұрын

Ωραίες ιδέες έχεις Δημήτρη!!!

@ScrapwoodCity 3 жыл бұрын

Ευχαριστώ Μιχάλη. Η αρχική ιδέα είναι παλιά αλλά νομίζω έβαλα πολλές δικές μου πινελιές

@MichaelBechlivanis 3 жыл бұрын

@@ScrapwoodCity Ναι έτσι ακριβώς είναι!!!

@johnnygsdiy1981 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job

@ScrapwoodCity 3 жыл бұрын

thank you

@samvlog5349 3 жыл бұрын

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@JustFun-iz9rf 6 ай бұрын

Nice

@ScrapwoodCity 6 ай бұрын

Thank you

@stevekalogerakis 3 жыл бұрын

Ωραία κατασκευή Δημήτρη.

@ScrapwoodCity 3 жыл бұрын

Ευχαριστώ Στέλιο

@anachronist 2 жыл бұрын

How did you know in advance that it would whistle? Does it work with one or three holes? How do you determine the wall thickness for the whistle? Or does any cavity with a hole that air moves past make a sound?

@carlpeberdy9086 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for such an interesting and thorough video! Is there any reason for the multiple holes? As far as I understand having more holes would make the pitch higher, and only one should be necessary to create a tone, but perhaps it's more likely that one will sound if there is more than one. And have you tried multiple chambers to make chords?

@ScrapwoodCity 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I guess your questions are pretty logical and would be really cool to experiment on them. I just went for the two wholes so I could keep things more balanced and symmetrical. I think symmetry works better with spinning tops most times.

@carlpeberdy9086 3 жыл бұрын

@@ScrapwoodCity That makes sense! I must try find some more examples and experiment myself - I think there could be some interesting musical/sound effects to be had, thanks once again.

@jimjakosh2506 2 жыл бұрын

Is the size of the holes and the location of the holes from the end of importance? I can see where the 45 degrees is important to catch the air

@godushhellas8568 3 жыл бұрын

ΜΠΡΑΒΟ ΩΡΕ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΗ!!!

@ScrapwoodCity 3 жыл бұрын

Ευχαριστώ

@lloydcain7271 5 ай бұрын

Good video. Would love to see some plans with dimensions, etc.

@ScrapwoodCity 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. At some point I might make a pdf with plans and basic dimensions.

@gabrieldai88 3 жыл бұрын

nice build. i like spining tops a lot. is it possibl eto make one without a lathe?

@ScrapwoodCity 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it is, although it won't be as balanced as the one coming from a lathe

@gabrieldai88 3 жыл бұрын

@@ScrapwoodCity would you make one for us to see? =D

@ScrapwoodCity 3 жыл бұрын

Why not. Perhaps I will at some point.

@UR1ANDONLY_J3LLYB3AN 2 жыл бұрын

Where can I buy this whistling spinning top 😍😍😍😍😍

@UR1ANDONLY_J3LLYB3AN 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a website where you sell your spinning whistling tops 😍😍😍😍

@ScrapwoodCity 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I don't

@user-td8nl3je4e 3 жыл бұрын

ΚΑΛΗΜΕΡΑ

@ScrapwoodCity 3 жыл бұрын

καλμέρες

@garyjohnson9297 Жыл бұрын

Cut the stem off 3/8" from top of handle , it will wobble less , when turning and sanding , especially resinous woods like pines , cedar , yew and exotics , wear an M -95 dust mask to protect you lungs , and wear a face shield , the ends of the handles can be tapered with a 3/8" spindle detail gouge , and linseed , and Danish oil finishes penetrate and harden , and a bees wax , mineral oil paste gives a more durable finish , and is a child safe , edible finish , and a dust extractor helps keep fine dust from becoming airborne

@ScrapwoodCity Жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend

@cattleNhay 9 ай бұрын

Don’t run with scissors and don’t pee into the wind also don’t eat yellow snow

@canaldoportugues10 Жыл бұрын

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯👌👍🤝

@osiabender8186 3 жыл бұрын

Это было изобретено в СССР для пахотных работ на тракторе. Именно этим устройством заводили в движение дизель трактора. Называлось шморгалка́.. Shmorgalka..

@woodandmetal. 2 жыл бұрын

Ωραίο.τι ξύλο είναι?

@garyjohnson9297 Жыл бұрын

For your next build , lay out your design , lay out the vent holes to be in the center of rim , with less thickness, with more taper to base of spindle , and the tip . Add some color , with brush tip markers , add some details with a chatter tool , or a Sorby Decorating Elf tool . If you are turning the handle , joint the edges and omit planing the faces , they will get turned off anyway . Use a dense hardwood for the spinning tip and use the heel of skew when tapering with planing cuts , less chance of a catch

@thomascanfield8571 2 жыл бұрын

I think I will make one but use pex water pipe in the handle as a bushing to reduce friction while pulling the string. It works good on toy cars so the axle turns better and pex is cheap.

@ScrapwoodCity 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I will do my research. Thank you for the idea

@thomascanfield8571 2 жыл бұрын

I neglected to thank you too. Very nice project and making kids happy.