| Project by Sam Shakouri | posted 489 days ago | 1267 views | 6 times favorited | 14 comments |  |
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For this spinning top I added acrylic that is used to turning pens. I cut one of them into 5 pieces, 4 for the top and the fifth for the pulling string. I, also, used green string to match the set altogether.
Photo # 3: it is in action on the special demonstration ring. Photo #5: in action from the top.
I found it was a nice interesting toy not only for children but for those who thought they were big men as well.
-- Sam Shakouri / CREATING WONDERS WITH WOOD.....Sydney,Australia....
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rance
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#1 posted 489 days ago
Nice addition of the Acrylic Sam. Very well done on the whole top. Thanks for sharing. :)
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#2 posted 489 days ago
Thanks – Now I know what to do with some of those cut offs.
Great post.
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#3 posted 489 days ago
Nice one Sam, I can see the acrylic mezmerising as it spins. Definitely to good for the kids.
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#4 posted 489 days ago
Sam, the acrylic adds a new dimension to the toy. Very nice and I don’t know a man or boy that wouldn’t like this one….
thanks for sharing
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#5 posted 489 days ago
Nice work Sam!
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lew
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#6 posted 489 days ago
And no batteries required!!
Another beauty, Sam!
Lew
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#7 posted 488 days ago
Very cool top Sam
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#8 posted 488 days ago
Sam you have taken the simple spinning top to a new level, great job
Pete
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#9 posted 488 days ago
Awesome work!Thanks for posting!
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#10 posted 488 days ago
Can you imagine how many Tops Sam could make out of just ONE 2×4 x 8’?? LOL
Awesome work! (as usual)
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#11 posted 488 days ago
Nice job!!
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#12 posted 488 days ago
What a great idea! This makes a great gift!
Pabull.
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#13 posted 488 days ago
A ripper mate.
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#14 posted 488 days ago
very nice !
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