Spinning top

[qquake]

I made quite a few of these years ago, and they were a lot of fun. I just ran across three kits that I bought probably 10 years ago. I turned this one from walnut, and finished it with Watco Danish oil. For some reason, this one doesn't spin very well. I tried to get most of the mass down low, but the tip is pretty round. That could be the problem. I might put it back on the lathe and reshape it.

 

[Charlie_W]

Nice job on the top!
My first guess is the point also.
Second, the walnut looks slightly lighter in color on one side. Could you be getting a little from heartwood into sapwood and have an imbalance issue?

 

[jttheclockman]

I do not see the difference in colors but the tip is a problem. Too much surface resistance. Thus a sharp point works well. Thanks for showing.

 

[terry q]

Small tip slightly rounded is best. You could lower the mass even more.