A top turned between-centers of sugar maple (Acer saccharum). A 9/64" diameter hole is drilled through the center axis of the top and a brass pin is inserted. This pin is cut at 3/16" below the bottom of the top body and ground to a rounded point. This serves as a spin bearing for the top.
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Shaker Museum Top. https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=24087. Accessed on September 30, 2024
