About this Product
The gyroscope was invented around the early 19th century and was originally used as a teaching aid, and later used by Leon Focault in an experiment to demonstrate the Earth's rotation. Gyroscopes are currently used for navigation, aerial videography, accelerometers, and many other uses.
Our gyroscope is completely hand machined using an aluminum frame, brass rotor and screws and a stainless steel axle. The adjustment screws have been tipped with stainless steel ball bearings. Note: the adjustment screw should NOT be tightened down, as the bearings are very small and can be damaged by too much lateral pressure.
The gyroscope comes with a brass base and small insert pin for use with the spin base. A kevlar pull string and brass pull handle are also included.
Rotor Diameter: 1.4".
Weight: ~140 grams
Height: 2.5"
Butterfield Machine
Meet the Maker
Butterfield Machine is a small locally-owned and run machine shop located in Centerville, Utah. All of our products are meticulously hand-crafted unique items that are known for their quality, durability and character.
We are of the opinion that quality, craftsmanship and simplicity matter to people. In the day and age where everything seems to be mass produced as quickly as possible at the lowest cost with the most features, it's rare that you find something of true quality. Ditch the cheap plastic packaging and the "Made in China" sticker, and find something that an individual made, by hand, on their time.
