Checkerboard Sphere Turned Freehand (No Jig)

This video shows one method for turning spheres without an expensive sphere turning jig. All dimensions are laid out by hand and the cuts are simple and made with standard wood turning chisels. All dimensions are based off of the initial diameter of the cylinder turned, so this method will work for a sphere of almost any size.
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[@glencrandall7051]

I learned the same process from Slan Stratton several years ago. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[@kevinpkapp]

Alan is in my woodturning club, and I have learned a lot from him too. Thanks for your comment!

[@georgestewart7351]

Very informative! Thank you!!

[@gagecolson]

Good stuff buddy! This is how I like to turn mine!

[@drabusharr]

The precision is admirable and is similar to how a machinist would work. For me it's far too much measuring. I seem to be able to do it by eye and feel and some rotating shear scraping between centers. I could probably do two of them in the time that it would take to do all the measurements. Thanks for sharing this precision work however.

[@kevinpkapp]

I completely understand the sentiment. Truth be told, I turn mine the way you described... this was mostly just to show one way to do it that might be easier for a beginner woodturner who hasn't yet developed "the eye." Thanks for the comment!

[@hswing11]

give me a break it's wood not metal + or - a 32nd good enough