Spinning top from a CD

[Randy Rhine]

If any one is interested in maing a simple top from a CD, I put some instructions out on my web site...

http://randyrhine.com/Techniques/CD_Top.htm

One could add some chatter work and coloring (i.e. the Bonnie Klein technique) and have a colorful little spinner.

randy

[TYLER WOOD]

saweeeeettttt!!!! I like the idea. I have a couple of cd's I popped in the microwave that look would awesome (may not be recommended):eek: . The foil in it is broken up and color more vibrant. This would be a perfect use of them. THANKS!!!

[Steve Schlumpf]

Thanks Randy - nice tutorial!

[Jim Underwood]

So can you play that CD by spinning it?:D

Nice tutorial by the way!

[Kurt Forbes]

pretty cool i was cleaning out the shop and ran across a box I got from my fathers house when he died. In the box were a few of my old wooden tops I used to play with in the very early 70's. I chucked up some wood I was saveing for bottle stoppers and turned a prety good looking rosewood top. i just need to find the right brass fittings to use for the tip and the center cap once i get them fitted I will post pics.

[Clem Wixted]

So can you play that CD by spinning it?:D

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You might be able to use one of those little laser pointers and hold it just right. Holding your mouth in just the right way might also help :)

[Nancy Laird]

Very interesting. I printed out your tutorial and may try one of these before long.

Thanks, Randy.

Nancy

[Dennis Peacock]

Excellent display of creativity. I really like this idea. :cool: