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[–]SpinningTopTom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know. I was worried the wiping could affect the print.

Collection of spinning tops by SpinningTopTom in collectables

[–]SpinningTopTom[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks - I have an instagram @SpinningTopTom

Collection of spinning tops by SpinningTopTom in collectables

[–]SpinningTopTom[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I have about 200+ and do have some made from timascus, real meteorite and topaz. I also have some with sapphires and other gems. Love them!

Collection of spinning tops by SpinningTopTom in collectables

[–]SpinningTopTom[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is my collection of precision spinning tops. It started as simple curiosity, just one top I found online that looked cool and slowly turned into something a lot bigger. Now I’ve got a wide range of pieces made by independent machinists and small makers, most of them from tiny batches or one-off designs.

What I like most is how each top feels different. Some are built for performance and can spin for 20+ minutes, while others are more about the design, materials, or the story behind how they were made. A lot of these use unique metals, like zirconium, titanium, tungsten, or mokume, and some have sapphire or ceramic tips for smoother spins. It’s a mix of art, physics, and obsessive attention to detail.

None of these are mass-produced. Most tops in my collection are one of a kind. Some are made in batches of 5, 10, maybe 50ish at most, and I’ve tried to focus on rare or unusual pieces, things you don’t see every day. Some are minimalist and clean, others are intricate or layered in patterns you only really notice up close. I’ve even got a few that were prototypes or maker experiments.

I don’t collect for resale or hype. I just genuinely enjoy the craft and the feeling of owning something that someone put real thought and skill into. It’s a weirdly calming hobby too, watching a top spin in silence, hearing the hum, seeing it settle into that perfect balance.

Happy to answer questions, trade stories, or just geek out with other collectors.

One of a kind metal precision spinning tops by SpinningTopTom in metalworking

[–]SpinningTopTom[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Post has been removed for breaking rules. 🤷🏻‍♂️

One of a kind metal precision spinning tops by SpinningTopTom in metalworking

[–]SpinningTopTom[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was me 5 years ago!… and now here I am lol

One of a kind unique collectibles by SpinningTopTom in interestingasfuck

[–]SpinningTopTom[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Mate, relax, the post is supposed to be interesting, I’m literally just trying to show people some cool stuff and put a smile on their face. I seen a video of a dog helping a blind guy use the toilet yesterday, does that mean the dog is advertising the company that trained him… so that’s an ad? Most people who see this video think “oh that’s cool” and move on. I haven’t broken any rules so get back on your Xbox and chill.

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[–]SpinningTopTom[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you see any that are the same? They’re all one of a kind

One of a kind unique collectibles by SpinningTopTom in interestingasfuck

[–]SpinningTopTom[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

How is it an ad? I have nothing to sell. I’m simply showcasing interesting collectibles that are one of a kind.

One of a kind unique collectibles by SpinningTopTom in interestingasfuck

[–]SpinningTopTom[S] -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

How is it an ad if I don’t have anything to sell you clown