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I wondered if you could get them to fly given the right profile on the arm thingies?

Was an interesting conversation with the kids in class anyway.


 
Posted : 21/07/2017 6:11 pm
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hammyuk - Member

Could be an interesting litter tray.....

I'll ask my neighbours.


 
Posted : 21/07/2017 6:15 pm
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My spinner...but I've had for years on my desk.

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Just love how it is made.

Skefko SESL RM67
Perhaps the ball race experts on here can tell us something about it.

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Posted : 21/07/2017 6:32 pm
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I built one from an old wheel bearing and a chain cable tied to it.

I ended up buying some large 75mm bearings and cutting the shape out of some nice plywood. It ended up around 400mm and is lethal.

Photos?


 
Posted : 21/07/2017 6:49 pm
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I'd not seen one until recently, was impressed how well it spun. Made me wonder about putting full ceramic bearings in one.


 
Posted : 21/07/2017 6:50 pm
 DezB
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[i]Made me wonder about putting full ceramic bearings in one.[/i]

Wonder no longer. It's been done many times (search youtube if you can be bothered!)


 
Posted : 21/07/2017 8:24 pm
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If you're spinning plain bearings, try it with a compressor before letting go of the bearing.


 
Posted : 21/07/2017 8:31 pm
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bluearsedfly - Member

If you're spinning plain bearings, try it with a compressor before letting go of the bearing.

^^ This , highly entertaining 😀


 
Posted : 21/07/2017 9:38 pm
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