Thanks for comments and likes! Couple of notes about this work: These sticks are going to be dropped into a male and female connector parts that are about 7 feet apart from each other. So it's not critical to have exact ball shape. The only exactness required is the 1" diameter. For now I haven't parted them off completely-I've left about a ¼" material left just in case if I need to remount them on the lathe and make a few adjustments. If no adjustments needed, I will just use a razor saw and a file to flatten that small nib.
Tarik Short your observation is spot on! This time I didn't sharpen it by hand on a flat diamond stone. I used Tormek without a guide -- can't tell if I did it right, but felt hard sharp on my thumb
Thanks for comments and likes!
Couple of notes about this work:
These sticks are going to be dropped into a male and female connector parts that are about 7 feet apart from each other. So it's not critical to have exact ball shape. The only exactness required is the 1" diameter.
For now I haven't parted them off completely-I've left about a ¼" material left just in case if I need to remount them on the lathe and make a few adjustments. If no adjustments needed, I will just use a razor saw and a file to flatten that small nib.
All similar to each other. Great job!
I dunno... Might need to sharpen up the skew a bit. Great work as always!
Tarik Short your observation is spot on! This time I didn't sharpen it by hand on a flat diamond stone. I used Tormek without a guide -- can't tell if I did it right, but felt hard sharp on my thumb
Jake Gevorgian I was absolutely joking and it makes my tools look completely dull in comparison. I'm always impressed by your skew work.
Wonderful... I like to believe I'm good with a skew. Watching this shows me how erroneous that belief actually is :-) Clyde
Great, Jake! Take care. Mauro
Nice job Jake, as usual. You're a true master with the skew. Thanks for sharing! Paul
Paul Waasdorp thank you Paul
This is so satisfying to watch. Great job also! Looks amazing
PhanFan I'm glad you like it