Turning A Multi Port Wet Hollow Sphere

I did not always relish turning a sphere. But that was before I found an easy, reliable process to turn them.

Now the question is how to embellish them even more.

For this sphere, I wanted it hollow but holey - that is hollow through multiple holes.

However, one major issue came up. The Russian olive was very wet and warped. The result? It is not a perfectly shaped sphere. What should I have done given the wet wood? Simple. Rough turn the sphere, let it dry, then return to the process. The only problem is that I tend to be impatient. But, I also saved a lot of money by not purchasing a commercial jig.

The sphere is 3.25 inches finished with beeswax and mineral oil. Then buffed.
Enjoy.

p.s. If you would like a more in depth demonstration than my weekly videos, please contact me for an IRD (Zoom Demo) on this or other topics.

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[glencrandall]

Attended your demo at SWAT. Enjoyed it very much. It was great meeting you. I will have to try hollowing next. I looks interesting. Thank you for sharing, Hope you and your wife had a good trip to SWAT.🙂🙂

[albertdawson]

Very nice Alan. Thank you for sharing. See you on the next one

[chrisgriego]

Great to see you at SWAT. And your squirrelly rolling sphere. lol

[williamellis]

Nice, Alan. Are you going to do a dry one next (or any time in the future)?
Bill