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Whether you are turning tops for charity or just for the kiddos to play with, this tutorial should break everything down step by step for you. Let's get started!

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Jun 21, 2013 · I was there to film a segment for a recent Guild project but Matt also offered to show us how he turns a spinning top in under ten minutes! He does it all with a roughing …

Learn how to turn a spinning top. It's a quick project that can be made from some of the smaller pieces of wood lying around the shop or from local wood. They're easy to turn, make great …

May 26, 2023 · I was given some lovely acacia wood, just under 24" long and 2"x2". I have really enjoyed making these spinning tops, as I haven't made them for over 3 years....more

Dec 5, 2018 · For this article I turned three different tops, each with a unique profile, and experimented with different coloring, texturing, and finishing techniques. Here are the steps …

Jan 16, 2020 · This executive top and other small projects not requiring a great investment in wood or time can be a good way to explore design options. Turning a second executive top …

Tops can be made very tall, but they usually won't spin as long and beginners may have trouble getting them going fast enough. It takes good balance and high speed to keep a tall top upright.

A piece of fine-grained wood is perfect for a spin top. Betke uses check-free and knot-free chunks of wood from his woodpile, but you can easily use lumber from your local mill.