FYI you don't actually need a kit to make one. There are a few youtube videos and websites that'll walk you through the process. [
my search results].
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Thanks for the footwork Andrew. I'll take a look at those. Cousin has his mind set on the PSI kits, and I'd rather not waist my time trying to change it. Just wanted to do some advance planning, as far as how these things are mounted for turning. Although, I may make some of the other types for my own grand kids.
I have not made any of the gyroscopic tops......but I have made several more traditional tops. They are fun to turn and even more fun to play with! Kids are still kids new things that move still are fun and most of the best toys still lack batteries.
Rick, I totally agree with you. Thanks.
I've made those - I think PSI links to my You-tube video that shows how to spin it.
How to spin a PSI PKTOP2 self-winding top - YouTube
I learned not to make them out of too small a blank. 4inch diameter is plenty large but 2 is two small - there just isn't enough weight to have enough inertia for it to spin very long. If you can't find a large enough blank you can laminate some different woods together. it's sorta neat to see how the appearance changes when the tops spins.
Thanks Tony, I did see that video. Pretty cool. I have some wood coming from a friend, who is bailing me out yet, again.:biggrin: I wanted to make them the same, so the kids don't fight for the nicest one. But, they probably will anyway.
