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Precision machined spinning tops...the latest trend!
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kronin323
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Is that all machined from one piece or two pieces press-fit together?
Not one, not two but five pieces!!! I've been told! I'll keep you updated as more info come out.
FROM @Rich Stadler
Well, I dont even know what to say at this point! Let me intoduce you to "The Bathgate". We have a ton of work to do so you have plenty of time before we sell these. This one spins as smooth as I have ever seen.
kronin323
Font of Useless Knowledge
Wow. Yep, I can count 5 pieces. Wonder where the name came from.
AndreaW
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It's a collaboration with Chris Bathgate. Chris's imagination and design brought to life by Rich.
kronin323
Font of Useless Knowledge
That makes a lot more sense than a small town in Scotland...
The top of the stem needs something IMO. Looks unfinished to me. But looks wicked awesome!!
From Rich on FB:
Bathgate Official information post: After talking with Chris, this is how we are going to proceed. The plan is to continue to make these. I am not sure on how many at this time but less than 50 for sure. Probably closer to 20. It all depends on how well they run. There will be 4 combo's total. All SS, SS and copper, Flamed SS, Brass and SS. There are reasons why we have to limit the combos to this and the machining is the main reason. We will sell these here in the group. There will only be one flamed SS and I am not sure I want to sell that. Each will come with a numbered COA. They will be numbered in numerical order as we finish them. We will provide pics of each one.
The vast majority will be sold as an SUS. Price for the regulars will be $900 shipped. I am hoping to make two a day which would mean 2 SUS a day. This will go on until I am tired of making them or we run into problems which is a real possibility due to the complexity of this design.
I understand this top will not be for everyone due to price. When you win one SUS you will not be able to participate in another one. You will not be able to sell these in the group on the secondary market until all have shipped and owners have received them. They will come in our standard packaging although I with I had some nicer stuff for these.
I think that sums it up for now. First SUS will be tomorrow. Keep in mind these are hand assembled so each will have its own personality so to speak.
