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Old 6th May 2007, 02:11 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Spinning/tilting discs?

I've been searching all over, and still haven't found a name for these decorations... They consist of two discs that seem to tilt/spin with the disc always touching on two points. http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/921/spinqk2.jpg is a photo from an old Dr. Who which should give an idea what I'm talking about. Anyone know what they're called?
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Old 8th May 2007, 09:10 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Spinning/tilting discs?

Can't look at the link but sounds like a gyroscope I think.
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I've been searching all over, and still haven't found a name for these decorations... They consist of two discs that seem to tilt/spin with the disc always touching on two points. http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/921/spinqk2.jpg is a photo from an old Dr. Who which should give an idea what I'm talking about. Anyone know what they're called?
I know exactly what you mean Bananatron, they are sometimes seen in jewelers windows. But I've no idea what they are called.
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Re: Spinning/tilting discs?

Seen them, also don't know the name. But the fact that so many people have seen them should help!
Maybe JD, Pyan, or Chris will know
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