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Finger spinning top and what we used to call ‘button whizzer’ since it was usually made from a large button and makes whizzing sounds as it spins! Drilled holes in this wooden button at various angles to makes strange whizzing/humming sounds. Thought it might even whistle but no luck on that. Made for a co-worker’s young daughter from leftover cut-offs from last project (gavels). Finished with a little mineral oil so as to be non-toxic. Just a little quick fun at the lathe!
-- Dennis, WV
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Roque
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#1 posted 103 days ago
Great job. I’ll have to make some for the grand kids. Thanks for sharing.
kiefer
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#2 posted 103 days ago
Yes I remember making these from big buttons as a child ,a wonderful toy !
Thanks for bringing back those memories .
-- Kiefer 松
Porchfish
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#3 posted 103 days ago
Nice work !
-- some men see things that are and wonder why, I dream of things that never were and ask why not .... rfk
helluvawreck
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#4 posted 103 days ago
I’ll bet those go over big with the kids. Nice work.
helluvawreck aka Charles
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Fishinbo
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#5 posted 102 days ago
Love those beautiful and fun toys, brings back great childhood memories.
drbyte
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#6 posted 100 days ago
Thanks guys!
-- Dennis, WV
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