Bucket Tying & Rope Selection for Faster Spins

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Using a single knot on the handle may not be the most effective method for tying a bucket to enhance spinning speed. Opting for a larger bucket can help create a bigger concave shape, reducing the need for high-speed spins. A longer rope can also facilitate prolonged spinning, allowing the water to achieve the desired paraboloid shape. Additionally, utilizing an old record player turntable set to 78rpm could provide an interesting alternative for achieving faster spins. Overall, experimenting with bucket size, rope length, and alternative spinning mechanisms may improve performance.
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Is there a better way to tie the bucket than single knot on the handle? Or type of rope to use...that would increase speed of the spin? Mine just don't spin that fast at all.. Plastic bucket.. The concave is quite small compared to some I've seen done before.. Any better way to set it up?
 
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Is it spinning long enough for the friction to get the water turning? You could try a bigger bucket. It won't need to spin as fast to get a big concave.
 
A very long rope will allow spinning to continue for longer - to allow the paraboloid shape to form and for other small perturbations to die out.

An old record player turntable, set to 78rpm is good - if you can find one.
 

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