Making Perfect Rounds with a Wood Lathe Sphere Jig
If you've ever tried to turn a perfect ball by hand, you know how frustrating it is, but using a wood lathe sphere jig changes everything. There is something incredibly satisfying about watching a lumpy, off-cut piece of wood transform into a perfectly symmetrical orb. I remember the first time I tried to turn a sphere "freehand." I spent three hours chasing a high spot, and by the time I was finished, my six-inch bowl blank had turned into a two-inch marble. It wasn't even round; it looked more like a potato that had seen better days. That's when I realized that for some things, geometry needs a little mechanical help. ...