Claro Walnut Tippie Top

[kludge77]

This might be the most fun thing I've ever turned! I love watching it spin on it's head....

Turned from claro walnut and finished with shellac.

I made a quick video too, because I'm a video addict...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24ApXC7iabE

 

[Fishinbo]

It brings back great memories. It's cute and fun. It has pretty grain patterns and shape. Like it.

 

[Dan Masshardt]

Cool. Looking forward to watching the video. I've turned several tops but not one of these.

 

[kludge77]

It was tricky to get that shape right. I think I refined it about 4 times before I had it correct.

 

[Dan Masshardt]

It was tricky to get that shape right. I think I refined it about 4 times before I had it correct.

if it's not just right it won't tip right?

Do you think you'll be able to replicate the proper shape now for future tops?

 

[kludge77]

I think so. Plus I can make a template now from this.