Buy It or Build It: The Fidget Spinner

If you don’t know what a fidget spinner is, you’re… well… like almost every other old guy. But this old guy does know and the new craze that is the fidget spinner a great way to exude nervous energy. For whatever reason, we all think we have ADHD these days. We don’t. We just like to fidget. And that’s OK.

Fidget spinners generally consist of a very smooth-spinning bearing in the center of some kind of housing small enough to spin between your thumb and another finger. They usually look like ninja throwing stars (am I saying that correctly?) or small fans and can be made out of just about any material—plastic, brass, metal, etc.

The “better” fidget spinners are those that are well-balanced and can spin for a minute or more with one finger flick.

Fidget spinners are oddly satisfying, which is the entire point. But instead of buying one for anywhere between $10-$30, you can build one quite easily using wood, a 3-D printer, or just plain ingenuity.

Dylan, over at one of our favorite YouTube channels, Woodbrew, shows us how it’s done, sourcing all of his materials from an old skateboard. The result is pretty cool. Take a look:

Also, here’s top 3 best seller Fidget Spinners on Amazon!

Bestseller No. 1
Gokeey Transformable Fidget Spinners 4 Pcs for Kids and Adults Stress Relief Sensory Toys for Boys...
  • 【Transformable Finger Gyros】4 colors (red yellow blue purple) finger spinners...
  • 【Cool Fidget Spinners】 Each of fingertip gyro has a a high speed bearing in the center...
  • 【Stress Relief Toys】It can effectively reduce stress, anxiety and can increase focus...
  • 【Perfect Gift】Such a creative sensory toy is very suitable as valentines day gifts for...
  • 【Perfect size】These gadgets are small and can be put in your pocket. Whether you are...
Bestseller No. 2
SCIONE Fidget Spinners Toys 5 Pack, Sensory Hand Fidget Pack Bulk, Anxiety Toys Stress Relief...
  • SCIONE FIDGET SPINNER TOYS PACK- 5 Fidget spinner toys came with a protected individual...
  • SAFETY SENSORY FIDGETS TOYS for KIDS and ADULTS-Great for fidget, anxiety, focus, ADHD,...
  • HIGH SPEED HYBRID CERAMIC BALL in the center to ensure the smoothest rotation and...
  • EASY TO USE-Spinner the adhd fidget toys simply hold with one finger either side of the...
  • AMAZING GIFT CHOICE for KIDS and ADULTS-SCIONE fidget spinner toys make top party favor...
SaleBestseller No. 3
JOYIN 36 Pack Soccer Fidget Spinners for Kids, Soccer Party Favors, Fidget Toys Bulk, Stress Balls,...
  • SUPER VALUE PACK: With 36 Pieces In One Set, Offering A Variety of 9 Vibrant Colors to...
  • Compact And Portable: 1.3 INCH. These Fidget Spinners Are Perfectly Sized at 1.3 Inch...
  • HIGH QUALITY: Crafted with Precision and Care, These Fidget Spinners Boast High Quality,...
  • KIDS FRIENDLY: Non Sharp Toy, Prioritizing Safety, These Soccer Fidget Spinners Are...
  • EXCEPTIONAL CARE: We're big on the little things. That's why customer safety and...

Forty-something years later, Chad still doesn't' know what he wants to do if he grows up. Raised around cars and trained in diesel mechanics, Chad has owned a successful detail shop, developed and sold software, led a K-9 SAR team, ridden the dot-com wave as a marketing & PR executive, led digital strategy teams at both large and small agencies, and now this. He digs Jeeps, off-road racing, football, photography, writing, making EDM, cranking metal, PC gaming, and a plethora of other contradictory things.