Revisiting Tippy Top Failure - New Process For Success

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10 ай бұрын

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Ten years ago, I failed to turn a tippy top. What is a tippy top? When a tippy top spins, it spins on its axis. But then, the turning axis gradually shifts until it flips over. Believe it or not, the top itself is now rotating very opposite to its initial rotation. No, it does not stop spinning to change. It gradually flips over.
Why not incorporate the octagon process to give a great starting point for the top? But before rounding off the octagon, the straight sides are perfect places to measure from while drilling a couple of holes.
This top is two pieces: the round body and the handle. The body started with 1.5" by slightly longer wood; the handle about 3/8" by 2. Coloring was with a variety of Tombow markers. Finish is carnauba wax.
The optional 1/4" ball bearing goes in the extra depth of the hole for the handle. The ball bearing serves to lower the center of mass to encourage the tippy top to behave.
I also designed a launcher to help my fingers get the spinning started. While mine is 3D printed; it is easily made from wood. The model files are at www.Printables.com at this link: www.printables.com/model/5820...
It is time to prepare for this year's challenge. Details are at www.OrnamentChallenge.com
Enjoy.
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Пікірлер: 14

@rroe5718 10 ай бұрын

Glad you finally met sucess in the world of tippy tops. A year ago I also added a small ball bearing to help bring the center of gravity downwards and it's worked great ever since. These are fun little projects but can be very finiky if the world of Physics is not just so so.

@AsWoodTurns 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for reinforcing the bearing concept. Alan

@LewisKauffman 10 ай бұрын

Thanks, Alan!

@AsWoodTurns 10 ай бұрын

You are welcome, Lewis Alan

@williamellis8993 10 ай бұрын

Congratulations, Alan. You did it! Bill

@AsWoodTurns 10 ай бұрын

Thank you - it took me long enough. :) Alan

@jackthompson5092 10 ай бұрын

I have made a number of tops with wood turned launchers but have never made a tippy top. Like other people have said, where does the ball bearing go? Well done Alan.

@AsWoodTurns 10 ай бұрын

I've added that information in the description. Meanwhile, just for fun, where could a ball bearing be inserted in a tippy top? :) Alan

@halmartin7668 10 ай бұрын

Hey Alan, You didn't say or show where the ball bearing goes or info about the launcher. Nice top I like it. Thanks

@AsWoodTurns 10 ай бұрын

I've added it to the description. BTW. In the handle hole. Alan

@glencrandall7051 10 ай бұрын

Do I assume the ball bearing goes in the bottom of the peg hole? I like your launcher. That is something I would need too. Fun project. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

@AsWoodTurns 10 ай бұрын

Yes it does. I cannot think of any alternative. :) Alan

@LindsayFamily 7 ай бұрын

I'm quite interested in your launcher design. I don't quite understand how it works. Do you have more detail posted somewhere? Thank you.