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Re: Spinners.…Spinners everywhere
Reply #60 on: April 04, 2017, 07:26:39 PM
Got my first one today :mail:

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Decided to play with it a bit ;)

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Did you drill the holes?  Looks cool  :salute:

Nope, came just like that 8)

It's not very high quality, being all chinese and all that, but fun nonetheless  :D
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Re: Spinners.…Spinners everywhere
Reply #61 on: April 04, 2017, 07:49:08 PM
Got my first one today :mail:

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Decided to play with it a bit ;)

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:cheers:

Did you drill the holes?  Looks cool  :salute:

Nope, came just like that 8)

It's not very high quality, being all chinese and all that, but fun nonetheless  :D

 :salute: yeah there fun ,I wouldn't pay big money though as see me getting bored of it in the end  :D my kids enjoy it more,hence having to order 2 more  :rofl:


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Re: Spinners.…Spinners everywhere
Reply #62 on: April 04, 2017, 08:32:41 PM
I can't see the point in having more than one SAK, knife, multitool, flashlight etc. Normal people do just that, we don't. At least that's the cheapest artificial need I know of, it goes less than 10(-10) € per round.


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Re: Spinners.…Spinners everywhere
Reply #63 on: April 04, 2017, 10:03:53 PM
not sure if these things would help solve the fidgeting problems or make them worse
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Re: Spinners.…Spinners everywhere
Reply #64 on: April 04, 2017, 10:35:35 PM
I can't see the point in having more than one SAK, knife, multitool, flashlight etc.

They can always break, get borrowed or lost while you need them. Back-ups are crucial  ;)  ::)   :whistle:
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Re: Spinners.…Spinners everywhere
Reply #65 on: April 05, 2017, 07:10:07 PM
Adding the Fidget Cube to the collection... ;)



...and I have more stuff coming... DAMN YOU ENABLERS! :rant:



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Re: Spinners.…Spinners everywhere
Reply #66 on: April 08, 2017, 09:58:37 AM
Second spinner arrived... it's Glow in the DARK!!!!  :mail:

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Re: Spinners.…Spinners everywhere
Reply #67 on: April 21, 2017, 06:21:32 PM
If anyone in the USA wants a cheap China one without the wait I have them in stock.  :rofl: :rofl: Honestly I bought a bunch to sale to friends.


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Re: Spinners.…Spinners everywhere
Reply #68 on: April 25, 2017, 06:45:21 AM
I was getting roughly 100" of spin. Today I used White Greese (Lithium and Teflon) and the spin time dropped to 45"!!!. I was dissapointed. Then I used WD40 to remove the greese and time was 70", still worse than before. I guess when all these will be removed I will go where I was.


Can anyone explain that?

 Your lube is too thick you need a thinner lube. I like one part 3in1 oil and three parts paint thinner. Use very little I apply with a toothpick.
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Re: Spinners.…Spinners everywhere
Reply #69 on: April 25, 2017, 06:53:44 AM
Saw a coworker with a spinner the other day. I think I may need to take the plunge and get one. It may satisfy my fidgety needs.
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Re: Spinners.…Spinners everywhere
Reply #70 on: April 25, 2017, 07:35:39 AM
I saw a kid with one in a food court yesterday.


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Re: Spinners.…Spinners everywhere
Reply #71 on: April 25, 2017, 08:48:58 AM
I gave some as presents - children seem to like them, and for under $2 they make a nice gift
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Re: Spinners.…Spinners everywhere
Reply #72 on: April 25, 2017, 12:32:36 PM
I got one but found it a bit boring.  I prefer a fidget made from a couple of chain links and split rings.

However, one of my dogs is totally obsessed with the spinner, and keeps on asking me to spin it for him  :pok: whenever I'm sitting at the table.
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Reply #73 on: April 25, 2017, 05:02:10 PM
Anyone up for a supersized spinner?

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Re: Spinners.…Spinners everywhere
Reply #74 on: April 25, 2017, 07:08:47 PM
I was getting roughly 100" of spin. Today I used White Greese (Lithium and Teflon) and the spin time dropped to 45"!!!. I was dissapointed. Then I used WD40 to remove the greese and time was 70", still worse than before. I guess when all these will be removed I will go where I was.


Can anyone explain that?

 Your lube is too thick you need a thinner lube. I like one part 3in1 oil and three parts paint thinner. Use very little I apply with a toothpick.


Grease, and that junk will actually slow them down. Get some carburetor cleaner, spray in then spin, repeat a few times and finished. Won't rust it either so no need for air compression or hair drier.


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Re: Spinners.…Spinners everywhere
Reply #76 on: April 26, 2017, 01:01:12 PM
I gave some as presents - children seem to like them, and for under $2 they make a nice gift

now they are under $1... they will be free soon :)
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Re: Spinners.…Spinners everywhere
Reply #77 on: April 26, 2017, 04:15:37 PM
OK, I admit it, I'm totally behind the curve on this one.  However I've ordered one for my daughter to supplement her fidget cube. 8)
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Re: Spinners.…Spinners everywhere
Reply #78 on: April 27, 2017, 08:43:23 AM
Lol I'm bored of mine already plus just a extra thing to carry, my kids love there's though  :salute:


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Re: Spinners.…Spinners everywhere
Reply #79 on: April 27, 2017, 08:47:37 AM
They are unusual - there is not really much you can do with them (unlike traditional rosary beads) but some people seem to like them. It seems to depend on the person.
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Reply #80 on: April 27, 2017, 11:16:23 PM
I just got one of these for the little guy and he's going nuts with it!
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Re: Spinners.…Spinners everywhere
Reply #82 on: April 29, 2017, 09:03:45 AM
I was getting roughly 100" of spin. Today I used White Greese (Lithium and Teflon) and the spin time dropped to 45"!!!. I was dissapointed. Then I used WD40 to remove the greese and time was 70", still worse than before. I guess when all these will be removed I will go where I was.


Can anyone explain that?

Yep - it is drag coefficient.  The grease causes a degree of drag (resistance) and each ball in the bearing has to plough its way through a thin film of it (if you think how your car loses performance in the wet due to the tyres "dragging" through surface water - it's the same effect).  Ball bearings run well (without load) when they are dry so I would not bother to grease or lubricate it at all.  To clean it use a cleaner (Gunk/Jizer) or paraffin/petrol.  Hope this helps.
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Re: Spinners.…Spinners everywhere
Reply #83 on: April 29, 2017, 09:24:16 AM
I still carry mine but have less playtime with it, mainly because it isn't as good as it was before lubrication (I'll try cleaning it again).


But the fidget cube I keep in my ofice is a big hit. I use it during psychotherapies and it doesn't distract the patients. It helps me keep calm and carry on through the end of the day.


I thing that a dual spinner would be better for EDC. Are they as good as trispinners?
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Re: Spinners.…Spinners everywhere
Reply #84 on: April 29, 2017, 09:30:46 AM
My dual spins much the same time if not better, it's just less stable on the finger.


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Re: Spinners.…Spinners everywhere
Reply #85 on: April 29, 2017, 09:38:33 AM
I'll try one then, thanks.


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Re: Spinners.…Spinners everywhere
Reply #86 on: May 01, 2017, 04:03:59 PM
I am seeing these things more often now.  Seems they are really trending big time.  I wonder whats next?
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Re: Spinners.…Spinners everywhere
Reply #87 on: May 01, 2017, 04:19:45 PM
I am seeing these things more often now.  Seems they are really trending big time.  I wonder whats next?
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I hear there's this company in Seattle that's making pocket tools that fold open into pliers....might be the next big thing?
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Re: Spinners.…Spinners everywhere
Reply #88 on: May 01, 2017, 04:31:03 PM
I am seeing these things more often now.  Seems they are really trending big time.  I wonder whats next?
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I hear there's this company in Seattle that's making pocket tools that fold open into pliers....might be the next big thing?

Hmm.  Sounds intriguing.  I stumbled upon this item tho not sure if it qualifies.  Its plastic and metal, has a knife, scissors, and nail file.  Seem gimmicky tho.  Not sure it'll last but I might have a look. 
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Reply #89 on: May 02, 2017, 01:24:17 PM
This popped up in my instagram feed

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