Do tops spin clockwise or counter-clockwise down there?

Finger Spinners (Twirlers):  Tippe Tops

Ode to the Tippe Top:
 
 
(Made by Brian)
 
(Animated by Gary Peach, U.K.)
 
 

This tippe top is made by a guy who gave me some turning lessons
many moons ago.  It is lethal when it gets going,  I think I
thought once that it had broken my leg!!!!  It really did hurt.
(John's Note:  I was really excited when I saw this top!  It is a combination tippe/supported top.
First I have ever heard of.)


 
 



For questions about the tops:
Contact Brian Lemin, brian_l@avondale.edu.au

For questions about this page
Contact John Sandstrum, sandsjd@millsaps.edu

Last Revised 16-April-1999

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