Turn a Wood Spin Top

Mike demonstrates how to turn a wood spin top and add some chatter and color. This is an easy wood turning project and kids love to help with the decorating.
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[@BunnyRamey]

Not alone. My wood went flying off. Being to aggressive. Keep makin the shavins. Thanks for the instructions.

[@gilgrace1915]

Lots of different ways to decorate these come to mind. A nice age appropriate toy for kids...ages 4 to 80. ;o) i'm going to make one for me!!!!!

[@edmorse3529]

Thanks Mike! Always enjoy the videos, love the detail!!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Glad you like them!

[@RTK1948]

Nice video, Mike. For those who want a top that will spin a very long time, try adding a small ball bearing on the tip. I use a point tool to make a very small indentation on the tip, Then add a touch of CA glue and press in the ball bearing. I use one eighth inch ball bearings which I bought on eBay very inexpensively. Spin the top on a round make-up mirror with a concave surface, and it will spin for more than two minutes.

[@robertcator3420]

Ron Krietemeyer Way

[@thomasarussellsr]

I'll definitely have to give it a shot. I would recommend checking out Mike's and other videos on making a chatter tool.

[@silvioinacio7929]

Congratulations for the work, very good and beautiful ... I'm from Brazil, I intend to make one for testing. Congratulations, Silvio Jr nota 10

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Go for it!

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Good video, Mike!

[@ericaandloujacobs914]

Wonderful video Mike! Thanks! I just picked up a chattering tool at the Baltimore Woodworking Show last weekend. Looking forward to trying this tomorrow. Lou

[@shootinblanks007]

Thanks for the info!! Quick question though... you mentioned using stable dry wood... would you consider using glued up blanks??

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

You could. I just do not want to spend my time jointing , planing and glueing when I could just grab some spindle stock I have had drying. When you get a piece of firewood or two, put away some 2" squares for a future spindle project. A year will go by before you know it.

[@tonygentry9041]

Hi Mike, I’ve recently started wood turning and have been enjoying your KZbin videos a lot. I recall seeing a video where you discussed Bartlett Pear turning but can’t find it. I’ve come into possession of a large Bartlett limb that broke off a neighbors tree. It’s been down probably 8 or 9 months and has been cut to various lengths but it don’t see any large cracks yet. I’m trying to determine my best plan of action to be able to use it in the best manner. I’m not sure you discussed it in much depth but if you could point me to it and or give me some advice I’d really appreciate it. Thanks for any advice and please keep posting. Tony Gentry in Avon, Indiana

[@beakittelscherz5419]

these tops would make awesome furniture doorknops!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks, I had not thought of that.

[@leksey7870]

Good toys for kids!

[@tomasarguinzoni9022]

Cool job thank you for sharing

[@J-D248]

When you use the polishing wax what RPMs work best? I haven't had much success and think I am using too slow of a speed. Great video btw!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I do about 1000 rpm.

[@jimschaffer9831]

When you had that catch I didn't feel so bad when it happen to me. Jim's wood shop.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I have seen Richard Raffan get catches. If you are a woodturner, it happens occasionally.

[@tomcoker9882]

Hi Mike, I just came across this video of yours while looking for quick projects to show the grandkids when they come to visit next weekend. When you started to use Auburn colors for the one top, I thought we had a couple of more things in common, serving in the AF and Auburn. then you put the text up about having gone to that other school down there.😒 I guess like causing the wood to fly out of the chuck, you can’t be perfect.😄 Anyway thanks for another good video. Stay safe and well so you can keep them coming. U of A really 😔Cheers, Tom - War Eagle!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

War Eagle! I never could get myself to say Crimson Tide.

[@tomcoker9882]

Mike Peace Woodturning I knew you were a good guy.👍😄👍

[@hraun2berg]

Thak you Mike Júlíus

[@williampeak8851]

I like that, do you sell those if so how much?

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I do not.

[@scottgaber2267]

Very nice Mike. Did you make your chatter tool, if not where do you find them. I tried using a flimsy kitchen knife but it didn't work.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Yes, check out the link at the end of the video to my video on making and using a chattering tool

[@bernardmaitre3733]

hello Mike how to make the tool to texture the wood please thank you

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Check out the videos in my texturing playlist kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpOkdmNvermlhpo

[@kevincostelloe4463]

What is a “Chatter Tool”?

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Maybe this video will help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpOkdmNvermlhpo

[@blushy3001]

Jan 12, 2015