Playing with top design

[Terry Q]

Thought I would try inlaying some Maple veneer to see the effect. All 3 are stabilized Spectra-ply. Stabilizing helps holds the plys together while turning plus the added weight allows them to spin longer. My favorite is the first with the 3rd a close second. The 3rd top has some further design ideas I want to incorporate. Don't think I will go into production with these. They will reside in my wife's collection.

 

[yorkshireman]

Terry mate I must make some of these, they may be a bit plain compared to yours but I'll knock a couple out next week

 

[Penpal]

Top turning Terry are they two piece, by that I mean is the turning stem integrated or part of? The design and splatter paint job is superior to me . Very attractive all the same mate.

Peter.

 

[Terry Q]

Yes, which piece. The stem is 3/8 maple dowel. I drill a 3/8 hole about half way through the blank spread a little glue in the hole and drive in the dowel.

 

[Penpal]

Yes, which piece. The stem is 3/8 maple dowel. I drill a 3/8 hole about half way through the blank spread a little glue in the hole and drive in the dowel.

That piece thanks Terry.

Peter.

 

[fortress]

They are very appealing Terry, I like them.

 

[Scots Bill]

Takes me back to childhood Terry, The third is my favourite I think. Did you have the kind over there that the girls would set spinning and then lash with a leather boot lace on a stick, a whip, and thus keep them spinning for ages. In Glasgow the were called Peeries. I sneakily tried but never did master that game.

 

[Graham_C]

They're really nice Terry, and lovely workmanship! Something else to go on the ever growing "must try" list

 

[Winemaker]

Very nice I like them

 

[wm460]

They look great Terry.

 

[Bammer]

They look cool

 

[Bucks]

They look great Terry! I can't decide whether the first or the third is my favourite