"How to" for the scrap sphere.

[Randy Rhine]

Hi,

There were a few "how did you do that" questions when I posted the scrap sphere pic a few days ago. So...I made another batch and took some pics of the process. You can see them here.

I didn't go into great detail on the actual sphere trunig process, but you can get the general idea. Lotta articles on the web on sphere turning.

randy

[Robert Miller]

Thanks Randy!
I saw your previous post on these and I thought it was a great use of your "scraps".
I'm started to get interested in turning but having never done so before, I was just fascinated at just how you did this.
Too cool.
By the way, what would you recommend an expierenced woodworker but non- turner get as a first lathe?

[Randy Rhine]

By the way, what would you recommend an expierenced woodworker but non- turner get as a first lathe?

Hi Robert,

For the money, it's hard to beat the Jet Mini. But if you really enjoy turning and get into it, you'll out grow the Jet pretty fast. For the larger lathes, there are a lot to choose from. I have a Oneway (2036) and like it a lot. Solid and well made. Can't comment on any of the others since I have no experience with them.

randy

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Robert.......I turn on a Jet VS Mini and it's a great little machine. I hope to upgrade to a PM 3520B later this fall.

Randy....thanks for putting up the links to your site! I think I'll have to try one of those balls.

[Benjamin Dahl]

Randy, Thanks for the tutorial. I really enjoy some of the other pieces on your site as well.
Ben