Turning balls

[seanybaby]

I'm making a set of skittles and bowls for a mate. This is the first bowl/ball i have had a bash at. I just turned it between centres and chiseled off the excess. I have to make a few more so any tips?

I'm going to knock up a template for the next one, instead of eye-balling it :roll:

 

[wizer]

erm Sean you've clearly nailed it..

 

[seanybaby]

Cheers wizer, but the pic is off its good side :lol: The ball wobbles or bounces a bit when in use.

 

[Slim]

That's a proper male woodworker, isn't it - plane, wood, pint, tv remote and a can of lynx! Brilliant! :lol:

 

[CHJ]

I would be tempted to make up a sphere turning jig, but there are some good tips on "How to" with free hand turning Here:

http://www.woodturningonline.com/Turnin ... heres.html

(you may have to sign up to site to view.

 

[seanybaby]

That's a proper male woodworker, isn't it - plane, wood, pint, tv remote and a can of lynx! Brilliant! :lol:

:lol: NOTE TO SELF - Start leaving my tools in the garage/workshop instead of my bedroom.

Nice one chas Plenty of tips for me to be trying there.

 

[Blister]

Try this

http://www.laymar-crafts.co.uk/tip48.htm

 

[Richard Findley]

Hi Sean,

I had to turn some balls recently. I found it best to turn between centres and make an accurate MDF/Ply template just to try it against when you are getting somewhere near size.

The biggest problem is they tend to be either a bit square or a bit pointy... the perfect shape is somewhere in-between but is surprisingly hard to come by!!! :lol:

By the time you've finished the set you'll be very good at turning balls!! :wink:

Here's a picture of the ones I made:

Cheers,

Richard

 

[Woodmagnet]

Richard, looks like you have a bad infestation of giant woodworm mate. :lol:

 

[Richard Findley]

Hi Kevin,

:lol: :lol: We get man eating Wood Worm down here in the Midlands!! Watch out for it if you're ever in the area :wink: !

Richard