Bobham's got a competitor in the metal field - ball turning

[OldWood]

I found this link to a YouTube clip on turning spherical knob ends in steel; there will be those here who turn metal as well and may well know of this, but the principle looks as if it could be transferred to the wood turning lathe.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4pwUw0G3RQ

Rob

 

[wizer]

Rob, have a look at this:

https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/balls-t39748.html

 

[OldWood]

OK - Ok - you've already been there, done it, got the T shirt and seen the video !!

Thanks for the connection through. Wizer, I'll look at it later.

Rob