Precision machined spinning tops...the latest trend!

[Uluahunter]

Nice pickup on the BW/SS/SS. I was eyeing all of the Dammy collared ones, but sadly had to make one choice, lol. This will be my first Spiro Dammy anything, so I'm looking forward to it.

I'm still on the fence about getting a K9 station. I have more than enough stations ATM, so another would be overkill. As usual, I'll prolly change my mind tomorrow, haha.

If you're interested in a Torqbar, it launches for general sales this Sunday, 9/18....www.torqbar.com. I'm going to try and get a Ti and Cu.

 

[kronin323]

If you're interested in a Torqbar, it launches for general sales this Sunday, 9/18....www.torqbar.com. I'm going to try and get a Ti and Cu.

Thanks, I have been interested in those and had heard there was a kickstarter planned for this month but had not heard any recent details or specific date. I appreciate it.

 

[Rusty M]

I picked number 27!

 

[kronin323]

If you're interested in a Torqbar, it launches for general sales this Sunday, 9/18....www.torqbar.com. I'm going to try and get a Ti and Cu.

Checked it out...

Of course the Ti one has to be the most expensive...

I've been trying to lighten my EDC though, replacing some items with Ti equivalents when I can, among other things. The SS, Br, and Cu are relatively close in weight, ranging from 59 to 66 grams. While the Ti is a mere 34 grams. In "American" that's about a 1 oz difference in weight, which is significant when you're talking pocket carry on top of everything else.

Of course I wouldn't expect the lighter version to spin as long but really, does that matter with a torqbar? It's not a top, I think you'd play with it differently, don't necessarily need for it to have the longest spin...

 

[Rusty M]

Thanks, I have been interested in those and had heard there was a kickstarter planned for this month but had not heard any recent details or specific date. I appreciate it.

Here is his last post about the TB!!

Major Announcements, please read!!

SCAM Design has grown up. Fast. In the last couple of months there has been a lot going on behind the scenes in order to get ready to bring the Torqbar to a larger market. Primarily, I've partnered with my colleague Paul de Herrera, and together we've started MD Engineering, LLC. Paul brings business acumen to MD Engineering LLC resulting from his 26 year career in the technology sector. He presently works as a senior pre-sales systems engineer for a technology vendor and sells solutions into Fortune 100 companies. Paul has held many leadership roles and has owned a successful consulting company. MD Engineering, LLC is now the company behind the Torqbar. Don't worry, I'm still the guy bringing you the Torqbar (I'm the "M" in "MD"), nothing has really changed aside from the business adopting a more professional name and structure, and our new "Spin Forever" logo!

OK, but how do I get a Torqbar? Ah yes, the million dollar question!

Here's the short answer:

WE ARE BYPASSING KICKSTARTER AND BEGIN DIRECT PRE-SALES SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th, 11:00 AM PDT via our web store at WWW.TORQBAR.COM. You can check out the store now if you like, but nothing will be for sale until Sunday.

Here's the long answer:

We have already done so much work establishing production pipelines and efficient processes, we've decided to bypass the Kickstarter process. We are ready to go, and this will get you a Torqbar faster -- there's no waiting for the campaign to end! Torqbars are already in production RIGHT NOW!

Pre Sales will be handled via our website, www.torqbar.com, and the release schedule will be handled by selling the Torqbars in "Waves". Each Wave will contain a limited number of Torqbars, and will have its own estimated delivery date range. Once one Wave of Torqbars sells out, a new Wave will open, and it will have a new estimated delivery date range.

The sole purpose of using "Waves" is to provide reasonable delivery date estimations. These dates have been calculated using real data. We've already made hundreds of Torqbars and removed a lot of guesswork in determining fulfillment rates. In fact, we are hoping to improve on the current estimated delivery dates with additional increases in efficiency.

Pricing:
Torqbar SB Brass: $139
Torqbar SB Tellurium Copper: $149
Torqbar SB Stainless Steel: $179
Torqbar SB Titanium: $199

What about those of us still waiting for our "List" Torqbar SB?

Nothing has changed here. We will still complete the list. In fact, more than enough Torqbar SB's to complete the list offers will be delivered to me tomorrow. These will be the last SB's stamped with the SCAM Logo. Future SB's will be stamped with our new "Spin Forever" Logo.

What's happening with Customs?

I will continue to make customs, working from my existing list. No changes in plans for customs. I know the delays have been painful, but it's been necessary in order to get this big SB release off the ground. The success of the SB means we will be able to make capital investments into new and better machinery and process to make the customs faster, and even more precise.

Last but not least, there’s a new “official” way to know what’s going on. We’ve started an MD Engineering LLC Facebook page, and to kick it off there’s an AMAZING VIDEO you have to see! Please go to our page, be sure to LIKE it so you’ll get future updates, and check out the video!

MD Engineering LLC | Facebook

And Finally, THANK YOU! I’m so grateful for your overwhelming support!

 

[kronin323]

I picked number 27!

That one was real nice, too...

 

[Rusty M]

And a great vid from Jim

 

[Uluahunter]

Checked it out...

Of course the Ti one has to be the most expensive...

Of course I wouldn't expect the lighter version to spin as long but really, does that matter with a torqbar? It's not a top, I think you'd play with it differently, don't necessarily need for it to have the longest spin...

Hahaha, yup! I was originally looking at the SS, but after watching frickin Skelton's video on all three, I'm leaning heavy toward the Ti now. As mentioned, the Ti will prolly be the easiest to play with, flickability and control wise.

I carry my Brass around from time to time, but you're right how EDC carries can add up in weight, especially if everything is in my pockets, lol.

Scott mentioned that the Ti's average spin time was around 3mins, and the longest of any of the SB's was 9mins (I forget which one that was). It's not meant to be a top and reach the same spin times, so you're right. It's mainly aesthetics for me.

 

[Uluahunter]

Don't carry the knife as often anymore, too heavy...carry my mini Kwaiken more. But the TB and ZW are in regular rotation.

 

[cyclerdoug]

@Rusty M and @kronin323 OH MY GOD!

I thought this whole thread was a bit "meh" until I watched the video just now on the torqbar!!

I am getting one of these because I have that "Need" he talks about and cannot live any longer without playing with one of these damned things!