Tops

[Terry Q]

Many years ago when my woodworking focus was scrolling I stopped by a Woodcraft store for some supplies. Inside there was a turning demo taking place. The man was making tops. Long story short this was the beginning of the slide into the world of wood turning. Bought a lathe and some tools from an older gent and was hooked. Now 10+ years later I still enjoy turning tops. This bunch went to my local library to support a children's summer reading program. Prizes are given when a book is finished. This was my 5th year supporting. I also sell these but get more enjoyment giving them away.

 

[Terry Q]

Start to finish I can make one in 20 minutes. I start with a 2x2x7 hard Maple and get 3 tops. I turn the top first, sand, apply chatter work and color before turning the stem and parting off. Last is a 2 step buffing process. White diamond then carnauba.

 

[Terry]

Lovely work Terry. Thanks for showing !!!!

 

[paulm]

You certainly have a kind heart Terry. They all look fantastic and thank you for the demo.

 

[Buckeye]

They are lovelyI too love turning tops, the joy such a simple toy brings, even to adults reminiscing, is a soght that make me smile. I haven't done any as colourful as your, but I will be doing now. Thank you for showing them, it's alway nice to see great work. Have you done any cup and balls?

Peter

 

[stevenw1963]

Really like those Terry, must have a go at making some of those.

 

[Vic Perrin]

Really nice Terry some lovely pattern and colour in them

Vic

 

[Grump]

Yep all my grandchildren have a regiment of them, great fun but not as colourful as these.
I daren't let them see these ones they will keep me busy init?

 

[Gilliandrea]

They all look stunning, would like to know how you get the fantastic patterns, and also a very worthy cause

 

[yorkshireman]

Some good work there Terry, and a good cause

 

[Gizmo3k]

The first thing I ever turned on my lathe was a top. It worked ok, he second was rubbish, third and fourth were pretty good though! :-)

Really need to make some out of something harder than pine though!

 

[PhillH]

Fantastic !

What a great idea and a fabulous way to raise money.

 

[Dalboy]

Looks like you have loads of fun doing those tops and for a good cause. Have seen them turned at plenty of shows but still have never made one yet

 

[chas_41_uk]

Very nice

 

[bassethound]

Very well done tops indeed, what a great idea to help people, well done Terry,thanks for showing and the info!

 

[wm460]

Really nice Terry, very generous of you giving them away.

 

[Bill Mooney]

Great tops Terry & a good cause.

 

[Penpal]

Terry those tops exceed the best I have ever seen they are over the top IMHO with real quality all the way indeed it made my day to dwell in the pics for a while I also understand you using hard Maple the most suitable choice for this purpose. Most professional mate.

Kind regards Peter.:bravo:

 

[Jim]

Love them Terry, they look great the way you have added colour to them .. Nice to hear that you also make these to support the school ..

 

[Terry Q]

Thank you all for your kind comments.