Rick Roemer started out handmaking eclectic, steampunk, upcycled, and recycled lamps, but has since added industrial fidget toys to his repertoire. This one, his BioHazard Spinner, is 3D printed and has 6 chrome steel weights embedded around its inner disc for spinning inertia. Roemer also used a Ceramic Hybrid bearing to keep the danger whirling and tearing around for longer. Check out his store for Galaxy, Nuclear, and Gear versions.
Another fidget spinner based around skateboard bearings. This design is a little more compact, and comes with an optional cap to plug up the holes in the middle of the bearing. It’s only available to buy from Shapeways, but it is available in a variety of colors and finishes.
We all have moments where we want to just sit there and fidget, but while our actions may not be annoying to us, they can be intensely frustrating to others. You probably know how aggravating it is when someone is clicking a pen at pace next to you, or perhaps you’re fed up with biting your nails. Thankfully, there’s now a solution that’s both small and quiet: introducing finger spinners.
How does it work? You spin one round and round in your hands, holding it by either the center or the spoke. It’s simple to use, and the perfect diversion for overactive fingers and minds.
Perhaps one of the best things about finger spinners is that they come in various materials, as it helps to keep everything fresh and unique. The simplest and cheapest spinners are made out of 3D-printed plastic, but while the materials are cheaper, the plastic allows for more flexible and aesthetically-pleasing designs. ABS plastic is a regular plastic used for this 3D printing and is sturdy, so you won’t have concerns about your spinner breaking, even with heavy use.
This is a super-advanced fidget toy, described by its designer as nunchucks for your fingers. Available to buy only from Shapeways, the Spiro Begleri Beads are 3D printed in metal and attached to a paracord, whereupon you flip them around your digits in a stunning display of dexterity. Available in stainless steel, matte gold steel, matte bronze steel or matte black steel.
The single most important component in any hand spinner is the 608 skateboard ball bearing at its heart. And the quality of these bearings can vary tremendously, ranging from a turgid grind that lasts a few seconds to a silky glide that lasts forever. Our advice is to source ceramic or hybrid ceramic bearings if you can. They’re pricier than standard stainless steel bearings, but the difference they make to spin times and smoothness is incredible. Failing that, try to find bearings with an ABEC rating of 11 or higher.
This fidget spinner is made from copper and brass metal, it’s ultra compact, and it uses only a single bearing. If we weren’t so devoted to the art of 3D printing, we’d be sorely tempted by a ready-made number like this.
This hand spinner can be printed in one of two ways; one with space for counterweights embedded in the spokes, or one without. Fabricating without the counterweights means spins won’t last as long, but the need to fidget is still satisfied. The version pictured is printed at 200 microns with 100% infill, with glow-in-the-dark filament, and it looks the business.
This pair is made to order and hand turned from solid 5/8" diameter brass by J.L. Lawson & Co. For those unfamiliar, Begleri beads are a type of worry beads. Often flipped and spun to keep the hands (and mind) occupied, Begleris originated in Greece as a derivative of the Greek rosary. For those both unfamiliar and familiar, here's a sick video of what you can aspire to do with your Begleris.
Check out here if you want to find out more reasons why you should buy finger fidget toys!
Another fidget spinner based around skateboard bearings. This design is a little more compact, and comes with an optional cap to plug up the holes in the middle of the bearing. It’s only available to buy from Shapeways, but it is available in a variety of colors and finishes.
We all have moments where we want to just sit there and fidget, but while our actions may not be annoying to us, they can be intensely frustrating to others. You probably know how aggravating it is when someone is clicking a pen at pace next to you, or perhaps you’re fed up with biting your nails. Thankfully, there’s now a solution that’s both small and quiet: introducing finger spinners.
How does it work? You spin one round and round in your hands, holding it by either the center or the spoke. It’s simple to use, and the perfect diversion for overactive fingers and minds.
Perhaps one of the best things about finger spinners is that they come in various materials, as it helps to keep everything fresh and unique. The simplest and cheapest spinners are made out of 3D-printed plastic, but while the materials are cheaper, the plastic allows for more flexible and aesthetically-pleasing designs. ABS plastic is a regular plastic used for this 3D printing and is sturdy, so you won’t have concerns about your spinner breaking, even with heavy use.
This is a super-advanced fidget toy, described by its designer as nunchucks for your fingers. Available to buy only from Shapeways, the Spiro Begleri Beads are 3D printed in metal and attached to a paracord, whereupon you flip them around your digits in a stunning display of dexterity. Available in stainless steel, matte gold steel, matte bronze steel or matte black steel.
The single most important component in any hand spinner is the 608 skateboard ball bearing at its heart. And the quality of these bearings can vary tremendously, ranging from a turgid grind that lasts a few seconds to a silky glide that lasts forever. Our advice is to source ceramic or hybrid ceramic bearings if you can. They’re pricier than standard stainless steel bearings, but the difference they make to spin times and smoothness is incredible. Failing that, try to find bearings with an ABEC rating of 11 or higher.
This fidget spinner is made from copper and brass metal, it’s ultra compact, and it uses only a single bearing. If we weren’t so devoted to the art of 3D printing, we’d be sorely tempted by a ready-made number like this.
This hand spinner can be printed in one of two ways; one with space for counterweights embedded in the spokes, or one without. Fabricating without the counterweights means spins won’t last as long, but the need to fidget is still satisfied. The version pictured is printed at 200 microns with 100% infill, with glow-in-the-dark filament, and it looks the business.
This pair is made to order and hand turned from solid 5/8" diameter brass by J.L. Lawson & Co. For those unfamiliar, Begleri beads are a type of worry beads. Often flipped and spun to keep the hands (and mind) occupied, Begleris originated in Greece as a derivative of the Greek rosary. For those both unfamiliar and familiar, here's a sick video of what you can aspire to do with your Begleris.
Check out here if you want to find out more reasons why you should buy finger fidget toys!
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