spinning profile

before engaging mechanism

after engaging mechanism

centrifugal lock prevents plunger from dropping when top is at rest

fast spinning action pulls centrifugal locking pins outward

inverting and pressing the spinner to the table drops the plunger

engaging the mechanism slows down the spin rate of everything but the bronze mini-top

body section expanded

body section

body sections and handle are glued together

assembled body is ready for plunger mechanism installation

no glue used here

plunger mechanism

plunger mechanism underside

concept sketch