Make a Tippe Top

Neal Brand gives us his tips and techniques for making tippie tops. These amazing toys start spinning as a normal top then mysteriously flip over to spin on their stems. Neal explains why this happens and shows us how he makes these neat toys.
We want to thank the Harvard Natural Sciences Lecture Demonstration group for letting use their slow motion video of tippy tops in action. See their You Tube page at • Tippy Top
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[@mrjoeyman]

I know this is an old vid, but I really enjoyed this teacher. If I ever go to one of these, I hope its either with Neal, or someone who has a similar teaching style. I am going to try my hand at this....

[@carminasaurus3694]

Yay it worked! These look like fun and your tutorial was packed with useful tips that can be applied to all kinds of turning projects, thank you for sharing!

[@Antonsartor]

Thanks for a great demo. Now perhaps I can make one that works!

[@seniorchiefharris]

What a great little fun project! I bet these would make wonderful gifts for both young and 'older' children! ;>) Now that I'm hooked, I can't wait to clear my lathe of projects and start one, two or twenty!!! Thanks for sharing and safe turning to all!!!

[@bingcro]

thanks for a great lesson friend and I are going to give it a try

[@gigglesgames1]

I'm currently attending unt :D

[@samterian7694]

great video, what kind coloring pens ?

[@terencepinder2288]

Stem size matters. “That’s what she said”.

[@bmwrider1]

Could you post a link to the directions please.

[@DentonTurners]

www.goldentrianglewoodturners.org/GTW/Welcome_files/Making%20a%20Tippe%20Top.pdf