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NSTR => Non SpinTop Related => Topic started by: Jack on January 28, 2017, 07:15:00 PM
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so i tried turning a kururin the other day and its just plain straight up didnt work >:(
so jack got t thinkin.......cus thats what jack do....sometimes :(
i took a small gouge and deepened the concave on the ends @-@
i have seen a larger version before used with chonkakegoma btw so this isnt anything new but it is for jack at least ;D
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Where did you get the dimensions? I was thinking about making one but was going to buy one to get the measurements first. Nice!
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hello jack!
you know, i've been playing this way with a simple can of coke for many years
top to bottom and back, even side with flattened alu
it's fun with a bearing top as well
jim
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Where did you get the dimensions? I was thinking about making one but was going to buy one to get the measurements first. Nice!
thanks ;D
i just kinda eyeballed it + worked with the scrap wood i had available ;D im so tempted to buy one too eh, but i just cant justify 15 + shipping >:(
hello jack!
you know, i've been playing this way with a simple can of coke for many years
top to bottom and back, even side with flattened alu
it's fun with a bearing top as well
jim
ha!!! i didnt know that ;D your an OG kururin/spintop player then ;D
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nice hat!!!
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I just ordered a 2-pack from that place, so I guess I should have them by the end of the week. I'll go get out my caliper and try to send the specs your way. That might help. I think in your case, while the work looks need, I think the fact that there's no arc in the center is what's preventing your kururin to continue it's momentum. It's just stopping, right? If not stopping,it's probably losing virtually all the momentum.
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nice hat!!!
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I just ordered a 2-pack from that place, so I guess I should have them by the end of the week. I'll go get out my caliper and try to send the specs your way. That might help. I think in your case, while the work looks need, I think the fact that there's no arc in the center is what's preventing your kururin to continue it's momentum. It's just stopping, right? If not stopping,it's probably losing virtually all the momentum.
you are sir sir!!!
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I noticed someone selling those (rubber?) pads that go on the ends too.
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I noticed someone selling those (rubber?) pads that go on the ends too.
I was thinking about this last night. You'd just need to find something like a coin or button, then make a shallow hoop and secure it to a smooth surface(like wax paper.parchment paper, waxy side up). Pour in some flowable silicone, remove the excess, let it cure for 24 hours. Trim t fit, adhere with some sort of contact cement or super glue. Another option is similar, just make a rectangular mold, pour to 1mm depth(or maybe less) with flowable silicone. If you've ever bought One Drop Flow Groove pads, it would be like this except not so thick, but same idea: strip. If you can punch to proper size, that would be ideal, otherwise, perhaps a trace with a Sharpie then skillfully excise with a #11 Xacto/surgical blade. Another idea would be if there was a really thick/rubbery tape that could be cut up, but I don't know of any. I also had to use some of that Leak Stop, and I would think if that was sprayed onto a surface coated with a non-stick spray, it could be sprayed on and left to cure. It sort of levels out a bit, but it's still kinda sloppy and messy to use. Might take some practice to get the depth good but could probably be sanded to proper thickness.
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just turned a new kururin without the slot in the centre.....................gentlmen...............it flipflops............i repeat it actually flipflops @-@
will supply pics when the linseed oil drys and wont make me have to change the paper in my lightbox >:(
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just turned a new kururin without the slot in the centre.....................gentlmen...............it flipflops............i repeat it actually flipflops @-@
will supply pics when the linseed oil drys and wont make me have to change the paper in my lightbox >:(
Excellent. I knew taking that slot out of the center would make the difference. Can't wait to see photos!
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just turned a new kururin without the slot in the centre.....................gentlmen...............it flipflops............i repeat it actually flipflops @-@
will supply pics when the linseed oil drys and wont make me have to change the paper in my lightbox >:(
Excellent. I knew taking that slot out of the center would make the difference. Can't wait to see photos!
(http://i1365.photobucket.com/albums/r754/jack1861-1865/image_zpsmwl1ggfy.jpg)
(http://i1365.photobucket.com/albums/r754/jack1861-1865/image_zpsbcgtfogl.jpg)
video coming soon to a theatre near you @-@
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not sure why when i embed instagram content it crops it wierd ???
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Must say that put a smile on my face. ;D
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Jack I'm trying to mail the package off now. I hope it gets there before they lock you up.
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I guess playing kururin is all about attitude! ;D
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Must say that put a smile on my face. ;D
thank you @-@
I guess playing kururin is all about attitude! ;D
kururin is serious business my friend @-@
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Jack I'm trying to mail the package off now. I hope it gets there before they lock you up.
ill fight them off as long as i can.....but theyre never gonna catch me @-@
jack be nimble jack be quick jack smack them suckers with my kururin stick @-@
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Yours does not even have those rubber pads on the ends! So brave!
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Yours does not even have those rubber pads on the ends! So brave!
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a fellow here in T.O asked if i could make him one so i went ahead and did that and made a second for myself. most importantly he supplied me with measurements from a legit kururin.....give a man a fish @-@
he requested it not to have a linseed oil finish so in these pics both are still unfinished but i later went ahead and oiled mine as per tradition in the house of jack ;D
(http://i1365.photobucket.com/albums/r754/jack1861-1865/image_zpsvwj0jmqv.jpg)
(http://i1365.photobucket.com/albums/r754/jack1861-1865/image_zps78wpv5rl.jpg)
(http://i1365.photobucket.com/albums/r754/jack1861-1865/image_zps4vy9zi43.jpg)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zR9vFlKMals
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And what are the dimensions?
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And what are the dimensions?
i will tell you sir @-@
18.5mm ends
25mm middle
100mm long
time to break out the enigma machines my dear american friends ;D
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And what are the dimensions?
i will tell you sir @-@
18.5mm ends
25mm middle
100mm long
time to break out the enigma machines my dear american friends ;D
Mine arrived on Saturday(the ones I ordered from Kendama USA). I haven't had a chance to measure them yet. This should save me some time!
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And what are the dimensions?
i will tell you sir @-@
18.5mm ends
25mm middle
100mm long
time to break out the enigma machines my dear american friends ;D
So about 3/4 x 1 x 4 inches?
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And what are the dimensions?
i will tell you sir @-@
18.5mm ends
25mm middle
100mm long
time to break out the enigma machines my dear american friends ;D
So about 3/4 x 1 x 4 inches?
yes ;D
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>:PPphew ! this kururin thingy doesn't even spin >:D
i was high time to télé-transport it into the non-spintop remote planet section
;--)
jim
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a fellow torontonian put me onto this @-@
(http://i1365.photobucket.com/albums/r754/jack1861-1865/image_zps3wcvgdtr.jpg)
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Why have I never seen these before? Fascinating!
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I am impressed by the second one. How many tries did it take?
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I am impressed by the second one. How many tries did it take?
mmmm a few ;D
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oh well cool vids ;) Jack-Bro'
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I am impressed by the second one. How many tries did it take?
mmmm a few ;D
how about the number of shots of JD ?
I'm not a Mormon, but could you please remove the brand name
and the bottle
thanx in advance
jim (non-believer,marxist the groucho trend)
and also ITSA Chairman >:D
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I'm not a Mormon, but could you please remove the brand name
and the bottle
thanx in advance
jim (non-believer,marxist the groucho trend)
and also ITSA Chairman >:D
ill do you one better mon ami jim.....i just removed that video altogether ;D i have the one where it hits the Top anyway which is the same video essentially ;)
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merci
jack
you
me
cool
dude
bro
pal
fun
ahead(..)
jim
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Kururin are expensive - I have seen another brand called a Huli Stick and Sweets Kendama has made one called "The Jammer". I purchased two on Amazon for my son and they were $14 a piece - not a bargain for a couple of shaped dowels - but he uses them often (and that's the real point). Anyway, I just placed an order from Topspin and they have the identical item for $7.62. A much better price. If anyone is placing an order for top stuff through Topspin and needs a Kururin, this is a less expensive source.
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Kururin are expensive - I have seen another brand called a Huli Stick and Sweets Kendama has made one called "The Jammer". I purchased two on Amazon for my son and they were $14 a piece - not a bargain for a couple of shaped dowels - but he uses them often (and that's the real point). Anyway, I just placed an order from Topspin and they have the identical item for $7.62. A much better price. If anyone is placing an order for top stuff through Topspin and needs a Kururin, this is a less expensive source.
tbh i was a little dissapointed with the muku studios kururin, i made my kururin before getting the name brand one and i thought the name brand would work better or easier or something but in fact it was the opposite lol
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Kururin are expensive - I have seen another brand called a Huli Stick and Sweets Kendama has made one called "The Jammer". I purchased two on Amazon for my son and they were $14 a piece - not a bargain for a couple of shaped dowels - but he uses them often (and that's the real point). Anyway, I just placed an order from Topspin and they have the identical item for $7.62. A much better price. If anyone is placing an order for top stuff through Topspin and needs a Kururin, this is a less expensive source.
tbh i was a little dissapointed with the muku studios kururin, i made my kururin before getting the name brand one and i thought the name brand would work better or easier or something but in fact it was the opposite lol
If I remember, your proportions were off a bit compared to the name brand, with the widest point being a bit larger. I would think that this would support your observation that your home-turned model would perform better than store-bought.
I doubt this will take off like yoyos or tops or kendama. From what I know, kendama has some rather rigid specs in regards to nearly every aspect, at least for JKA approval. This leaves little to no room for creativity or for "growing the sport" from a competitive level. I guess it's a "level the playing field, only the best can survive" approach. The western approach to Kendama has been using the basics as a starting point and freely experimenting from there with little concern or desire to be JKA compliant. Not that it makes any difference overall, but I've found I prefer JKA Approved kedamas, despite most of mine not being JKA approved, only one. With tops, we've seen changes to dimensions and where/how weight is distributed. Similarly, with yoyos, especially with this bi-metal craze, companies are again playing with dimensions and focusing weight while also trying to support the growing trend of horizontal style play coupled with top-on fingerspins.
Personally, I see nothing wrong with deviating from the "spec". If it can be made better, why not?
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Very impressive Jack. I am finding you a man or many talents.