How To Turn Perfect Hollow Sphere - No Jig
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I've turned many spheres and have combined two techniques to make them perfect without a jig. But at a club demo, I was challenged to turn a hollow sphere. My response - sure. But, here's the proof.
Using the process, I've described in previous videos, the only difference is to stretch out the center of the sphere while still an octagon. In this case, I hollowed the sphere, then glued it back together again. Similarly, I could create friction slip joint or thread the joint. After gluing or joining the halves back together, continue the process from where it was interrupted.
My hollow cherry sphere is 3" diameter. It weights 75 grams = about 63 grams less than a similar solid cherry sphere. The finish is beeswax and mineral oil.
For basic sphere turning, please see my video - Woodturning Essentials - Octagon Method For Perfect Spheres at • Woodturning Essentials...
Enjoy!
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Music: Traumerei by Shumann performed by Becky Schlappi. Used with permission.
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The "stretch" in the middle was the key to what I have been missing in hollowing. Brilliant! Thanks.
@AsWoodTurns
3 жыл бұрын
Somewhat of an intermission. Alan
You make it look so easy! Thank you for sharing your techniques with us.
@AsWoodTurns
5 жыл бұрын
Because it is easy once you know a good process. You are welcome Alan
You always inspire. Thanks for another great video.
@AsWoodTurns
5 жыл бұрын
You are welcome. Thanks for regular comments. Alan
Nice demo. Love that ornamental cherry.
@AsWoodTurns
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike. Yes, Cherry is pretty. Alan
Great job! I learned a new technique. Thanks for sharing.
@AsWoodTurns
5 жыл бұрын
You are welcome - Now to try it out. Alan
Alan The way you set up the spigots on each end, then turned the inside was brilliant. Great technique I will certainly try. Sam
@AsWoodTurns
5 жыл бұрын
It is a great technique that avoids me having to buy a jig. Alan
@WYOMINGWOODTURNER
5 жыл бұрын
@@AsWoodTurns I love there are so many ways to turn a sphere. And this is one I had not seen. Sam
Thank you , you answered if and how turning a hollow sphere.👏👏👍
@AsWoodTurns
5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Now you can show me up. :) Alan
Excellent, looks great... Cheers...
@AsWoodTurns
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Adam Alan
Very nice Alan.
@AsWoodTurns
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you John Alan
Great job!
@AsWoodTurns
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Aleksey Alan
Another one to try,cheers Alan!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@AsWoodTurns
5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely - Move it to the top of the list Alan
Nice spheres, good method.
@AsWoodTurns
5 жыл бұрын
Gracias Osvaldo. Alan
Excellent! Thank you sir.
@AsWoodTurns
2 жыл бұрын
Very welcome! You may find this video also helpful. kzread.info/dash/bejne/mKJpk8Gof8W0mZM.html Alan
Looks like fun. Thanks
@AsWoodTurns
5 жыл бұрын
They are fun. You're welcome Alan
You made that look easy awesome work !........John
@AsWoodTurns
5 жыл бұрын
Actually, it is easy. :) Thank you John Alan
@hardtailsuicidaljockey6827
5 жыл бұрын
@@AsWoodTurns for you maybe not so for me yet just starting out but getting there......thanks for sharing. ....John
Super demo and really inviting a go...
@AsWoodTurns
3 жыл бұрын
Go for it. It is a great skill to master sooner rather than later. Alan
@richardchiswell6517
3 жыл бұрын
@@AsWoodTurns I can hardly believe how good they look, the minimal sanding required and how easy they are to make this way - many thanks
Great job 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@AsWoodTurns
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tomas Alan
Okay you did make that look easy. Have I missed a video where you go over the measurements you talked about and the method? I would like to try this out. Thanks for sharing.
@AsWoodTurns
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, you must have missed that video. However, a reference is in the description. You are welcome Terry Alan
Nice
@AsWoodTurns
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alan
👍🏆 A link for that four-jaw chuck plz.
@AsWoodTurns
4 жыл бұрын
There are many good chucks on the market. Mine is Vicmarc. Alan
Not for a beginner. 8-| Nice
@AsWoodTurns
4 жыл бұрын
I agree for the hollow sphere. However, smaller solid spheres should be on every beginners list. A sphere is a basic skill to be mastered. Alan