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Pepe

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Re: Share your latest spintop acquisition!!
« Reply #75 on: May 13, 2019, 02:25:39 PM »
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I'll be working on long distance wire walkers when I can play outside.

Is a Kostas top right?

I'm planning a Taiwan Patch, what do you think??
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Re: Share your latest spintop acquisition!!
« Reply #76 on: May 13, 2019, 03:03:11 PM »
Nice looking top. Can't wait'e to see a video of it in action.
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paxl13

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Re: Share your latest spintop acquisition!!
« Reply #77 on: May 16, 2019, 01:00:17 PM »
Just got this nice 'snow top' from Larry D.





I promise you guys a snow spinning session next winter! :)
Cheers,
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butterfingers

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Re: Share your latest spintop acquisition!!
« Reply #78 on: May 16, 2019, 03:10:15 PM »
Quote from: Pepe on May 13, 2019, 02:25:39 PM
Quote from: butterfingers
I'll be working on long distance wire walkers when I can play outside.

Is a Kostas top right?

I'm planning a Taiwan Patch, what do you think??

It's 'a Kostas' me nothing. It was a gift.  :)

It came with this slick insert:





it references website www.svoures.gr - it's not been updated in a while and nothing for sale - no prices. It's too bad because the top is super nice.

A Taiwan patch? Might be fun. I am just starting with this type of top and it would be good to have a path for learning.

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Pepe

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Re: Share your latest spintop acquisition!!
« Reply #79 on: May 16, 2019, 04:59:22 PM »
Its made in greece by kostas, you can order via facebook.

I have three of those (check my previous post in ths thread and my profile picture)

find  a line or a target and ENJOY!!!

If you are seeking inspiration check this youtube playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEj-imBeUFAE6FQxWni8SoSkqmy9lJJ9L (more than 30 vids, most of them same tricks)
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the Earl of Whirl

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Re: Share your latest spintop acquisition!!
« Reply #80 on: May 16, 2019, 06:14:59 PM »
That giant Top at the end is crazy!!!
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Re: Share your latest spintop acquisition!!
« Reply #81 on: May 16, 2019, 09:39:56 PM »
Quote from: Pepe on May 16, 2019, 04:59:22 PM
Its made in greece by kostas, you can order via facebook.


Thanks! His tops are beautiful.
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butterfingers

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Re: Share your latest spintop acquisition!!
« Reply #82 on: May 17, 2019, 12:10:23 PM »
I took a day off recently and went to Vidler's 5 and 10 (Yes, it's an old timey type five and dime) and found these tops. My son bought one a few weeks ago and I made the trip to buy more.











They are very interesting. The body and crown are reminiscent of the mexican trompo (King Cobra model) complete with cobra logo. The button is very similar to the Duncan variety. The crown has the same slot with triangle as the Duncan tops. Mexican style holster and crown ring. They are bearing tip and have a light up feature which cycles through many colors as soon as the top begins to spin. Much to my surprise, they are very well balanced and play nicely. $2.99 each. I think they are a bargain.
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Re: Share your latest spintop acquisition!!
« Reply #83 on: May 17, 2019, 03:11:11 PM »
If they have more, could you pick up a couple more and bring them to Miamisburg?  I would take two.
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Re: Share your latest spintop acquisition!!
« Reply #84 on: May 17, 2019, 04:47:59 PM »
Got this beauty today from Wicked Pocket Tops.  It's stainless steel over nickel silver over zirconium with a bowlerite inlay.  Bowlerite is the polyurethane or reactive resin coverstock (shell) of a bowling ball.






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Re: Share your latest spintop acquisition!!
« Reply #85 on: May 17, 2019, 08:33:05 PM »
Quote from: Renee on May 17, 2019, 03:11:11 PM
If they have more, could you pick up a couple more and bring them to Miamisburg?  I would take two.

Of course. You may need to remind me, though!
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the Earl of Whirl

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Re: Share your latest spintop acquisition!!
« Reply #86 on: May 17, 2019, 09:16:51 PM »
PrincessTrouble, those tops are fabulous!  And butterfingers, I cannot believe you found those tops in a regular store in town.  It is so cool to hear of all the things you all are picking up!!!
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Pepe

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Re: Share your latest spintop acquisition!!
« Reply #87 on: May 24, 2019, 05:04:21 AM »
When you order online vs when it arrives...











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Re: Share your latest spintop acquisition!!
« Reply #88 on: May 24, 2019, 10:14:56 AM »
Quote from: Pepe on May 24, 2019, 05:04:21 AM
When you order online vs when it arrives...
Ha Ha, I can't stop laughing, that's great!
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Re: Share your latest spintop acquisition!!
« Reply #89 on: May 29, 2019, 09:42:24 AM »
Been working on this one for a while.  It's made from HDPE I melted and supposed to be a OWB top, I thought I got it done, but the OWB won't lock on the Delrin tip  :'(  It's probably going to take a bit more love to get it working like I want.  Ended up locking the bearings to play with it fixed, it does okay... at least it looks pretty  :)
3.5" diameter.
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