Every year the chairman sets the members a challenge to make something that can be tested or played with on the night.
This year he challenged the club members using the four lathes to make some “TIPPI TOPS” A top that starts spinning on the bulbous end but then turns onto the small diameter end.
A drawing was given with each top tested and timed for spin duration at the end of the meeting.
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A view of what the tippi tops should look like 
Top having turned over 
view of club room 
Phil watching a new member on the lathe 
A top starting to form 
Russel a lathe leader with Sue. 
watching the progress 
Robin watching over another of the lathes 
Robin making some adjustment to the tool rest 
Phil giving some advice to a new member
It proved to be quite a difficult challenge many members having not seen this top before. However it was still a very enjoyable convivial night for all those able to attend.
Worcestershire Woodturners 