Introduction: Pencil Spin Top
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About: Come spend some time in the shop. I'm a hobbyist woodworker and professional computer geek in Northern California. I guess my projects will vary widely, and I have no clue what I plan to make next...
This is a piece of sycamore turned to a top shape. You then insert a pencil and spin it up. I used 1/4 copper collars to give the pencil a tight grip.
It draws cool circles and shortening or lengthening the pencil will give it different paths as it alters the center of gravity.
It draws cool circles and shortening or lengthening the pencil will give it different paths as it alters the center of gravity.