For larger tops, the way most people do it is to use
carriage bolts, chuck them into a drill press, and turn
them into the desired shape. Anything smaller than that
might work.....but I really have no idea.

Steve

> Hello all. I'm a lath hobbist and I have developed an
> interest in tops. I'm looking for a source to buy the Metal
> Top Tips that are fitted into the bottom of the tops. I've
> checked yoyoguy.com and found some but I think the price is
> ridiculous (maybe I'm wrong). Also I'm looking for an
> alternate ways of accomplishing the same thing. Would like
> to hear from other other lath hobbists on this subject.

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