Uploaded July 2019 | Updated September 2026, 12 hours ago
When I was younger I had a science book. One of the things that the book talked about was a Benham's disk. I recently decided to make that from memory, but also ended up looking for info about that. It has a really interesting effect so I decided to make a video about it! The effect works much better in person than it does on camera. It seems as though the frame rate of the recording changes how will it works. Hope you like the video!
Here are some links that I found with more info on Benham's Disks:
michaelbach.de/ot/col-Benham/index.html
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benham%27s_top
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/benham.html
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Jig Saw (amzn.to/2M0q8vH)
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Dremel (amzn.to/2VfvXVK)
Cutoff Wheel (amzn.to/2Ymrvq1)
Parts
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Benham's Disk Design
Plexiglass (amzn.to/2vxB09Q)
1" Long 1/4"-20 Bolts (amzn.to/2vnWp5y)
1/4"-20 Nylon Lock Nuts (amzn.to/2njvzH7)
1/4"-20 Acorn Nut (amzn.to/2FJvO7Q)
1/2" Washer (amzn.to/2ZU9gZQ)
1/2" Ball bearing (amzn.to/2J1Ju0m)
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When I was younger I had a science book. One of the things that the book talked about was a Benham's disk. I recently decided to make that from memory, but also ended up looking for info about that. It has a really interesting effect so I decided to make a video about it! The effect works much better in person than it does on camera. It seems as though the frame rate of the recording changes how will it works. Hope you like the video!
Here are some links that I found with more info on Benham's Disks:
michaelbach.de/ot/col-Benham/index.html
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benham%27s_top
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/benham.html
My Instructables Link:
➞ instructables.com/id/Benhams-Disk
My Second Channel:
➞ youtube.com/hdydiy
▽▽ ▽▽
If you would like to help support this channel, check out my Amazon affiliate links below. I earn a small commission for anything you buy after clicking them, and you don't pay any more than you normally would.
▽▽ ▽▽
My Amazon Storefront
➞ amazon.com/shop/howdoyoudiy
Just For Fun
➞ amzn.to/3RBtLIn
-----
▽ Here is what I used:
Tools
-----
Jig Saw (amzn.to/2M0q8vH)
Jig Saw Blade (amzn.to/2KF4OWJ)
Drill (amzn.to/2LWBoJr)
1/4" Brad Point Drill Bit (amzn.to/2OmRMiS)
Dremel (amzn.to/2VfvXVK)
Cutoff Wheel (amzn.to/2Ymrvq1)
Parts
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Benham's Disk Design
Plexiglass (amzn.to/2vxB09Q)
1" Long 1/4"-20 Bolts (amzn.to/2vnWp5y)
1/4"-20 Nylon Lock Nuts (amzn.to/2njvzH7)
1/4"-20 Acorn Nut (amzn.to/2FJvO7Q)
1/2" Washer (amzn.to/2ZU9gZQ)
1/2" Ball bearing (amzn.to/2J1Ju0m)
Epoxy (amzn.to/2GQ7ZMK)
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▽ Follow Me:
➞ Twitter - twitter.com/HowDoYouDIY
➞ Facebook - facebook.com/HowDoYouDIY
➞ Instagram - instagram.com/howdoyou.diy
➞ YouTube Second Channel - youtube.com/HDYDIY
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▽ If You Would Like To Support Me: (optional)
➞ buymeacoffee.com/HowDoYouDIY
➞ Or click the "Thanks" button below the video
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▽ Music:
Music promoted by YouTube Audio Library
➞Track: Stellar Wind
➞Artist: Unicorn Heads
➞ Link: youtu.be/24Z-e--0prg
