Woodturning Perfect Hollow Sphere No Expensive Jig

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For this project I turn a 2.7" sphere from mesquite using the octagon method. I interrupted the octagon method to split and hollow the sphere. The sphere is finished with beeswax and mineral oil mix.

Important measures for octagon method.
Distance from end of cylinder to nearest octagon corner
Diameter * 0.293

Length of octagon sides
Diameter * 0.414

Cup Centers
Any scrap wood held in a chuck with recess to hold the sphere.

Link to Basic Sphere Video
Woodturning Perfect Spheres - For Wise Turners    • Woodturning Perfect Spheres - For Wis...  

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Live Tailstock Chuck Adapter: 1 in. x 8tpi - #2MT Shaft

Beeswax/Mineral Oil Mix
Shred 1/4 pound beeswax into double boiler.
Add 1 pint mineral oil.
Stir occasionally until creamy consistency. Let cool.
Or put in hot attic for two days stirring a couple of times until creamy consistency.
Do not use direct heat on wax. You risk a fire and burns.

Enjoy!

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