Building a Maple and Cherry Wood Sphere

[@andrebourque2165]

I really felt for you during that glue up. Nice to see the plastic wrap and rubber bands and the natural angles made it behave in the end.

[@Steve.Garrison]

It was a lot to handle all at once, but I think that's the best way to glue it together.

[@mikeh3458]

I was sat on the edge of my seat watching that. You are amazing. Well done.

[@Steve.Garrison]

Thanks! I was a little nervous myself - okay a *LOT* ! Luckily it turned out well.

[@rroe5718]

Glue ups take extreme patience and you exhibited a job well done with that. Tightbond III is definitely the way to go to get that little bit longer set time. Reminds me of a person that is wrapped up after a Plastic Surgery procedure and when the bandages come up.....WELLA!!!! it's beautiful. By the way, I received your post during a break from carving my first Spiral Conch that you've been graciously helping me with. Coming along great, but is tedious work. The end is near and hope to have a good post for the Wooden Shell Facebook page soon. Thanks for all the great video's....very enjoyable.

[@Steve.Garrison]

Thanks! I'm contemplating dipping the next one I do to apply the glue. This one was beginning to stick to the cardboard before I got it folded up. Are you carving with hand tools or power tools? It's a lot either way, but it will be worth it. I'm looking forward to seeing it!

[@rroe5718]

@@Steve.Garrison Using an assortment of Kutzall burrs with a Dremel 4000. Would like the Rotary Chisel bit, but it's twice the price......will have to give them some though. They do cut nice though.

[@Steve.Garrison]

@@rroe5718 They are expensive. I like that the wood that is removed is in flake form that falls quickly instead of dust.

[@drmkiwi]

Well that turned out better than I expected. I like how just before you put the cling wrap stuff on it looked like the blue tape was falling off and it was all going to turn to custard and then in a few seconds it took much better shape. Nice project. Thanks for the vid. Cheers, David

[@Steve.Garrison]

I was nervous about whether it would work or not, but it turned out nice for a first try with this many pieces. I need more practice. Thanks!

[@sapelesteve]

I must say Steve that that was quite the glue up. I don't think that I would have the patience to try & tackle that type of glue up. The end result is really great! Nice work as always...👍👍

[@Steve.Garrison]

Thank you. It went better than I had imagined.

[@express375]

very enjoyable, was even bobbing my head to the guitar all the way through :) ,keep 'em comin,,,,,,TV sucks, I aint got one :)

[@Steve.Garrison]

Thanks, Shaun! I have an old TV that was new in the mid-1980's. In the cabinet underneath I have a VCR. It still worked the last time that I wanted to watch "Grumpy Old Men". It's becoming my documentary LOL.

[@express375]

@@Steve.Garrison We aint grumpy really bro? maybe dont like the joy being interupted :) Interesting observation Steve, I've never had the urge to make a shell even from the beginning. I think I like the angle theory being visualised in 3 dimensions. It's coming in handy making graver sharpening guides. I think I've formulated it down to the simplest homemade design, I'll give you credit for that, cheers bro :)

[@mpart_woodlathe-stuff]

Great performance Steve👀🤹‍♂️ I didn't think your hands would be big enough. Nor did I expect the initial blue tape to hold, what with all the wet glue nearby. But I was wrong. Love the dialog, esp. 'I'm scared' and the final 'Haha, That's how it's done 👍" I was thinking about a jig but jees, 120 pieces at once? No way. All I could imagining was a half rubber ball to get it nearly formed and then squeeze & bind as normal(?) So what's next 796 pieces the size of a bowling ball ? eh? Stay safe. -Mike

[@Steve.Garrison]

I've got a few other ideas in mind including one that involves a balloon. It did get a little awkward and I thought it wasn't going to make it for a moment or two. Another pair of hands would be helpful. Maybe next time.

[@mpart_woodlathe-stuff]

@@Steve.Garrison 🎈

[@dmaschy599]

I like these because it's a challenge,you got to think and stay alert about what you are doing.

[@Steve.Garrison]

Thanks! I like a good challenge. 😊

[@Steve.Garrison]

Am I crazy to even attempt gluing 120 pieces together all at once? How would you have done it?

[@mpart_woodlathe-stuff]

How I would do that? You gotta be kidding😵 !!! ... perhaps initially build it around a balloon ?

[@cango5679]

@ 5:59 glue angst....

[@Steve.Garrison]

Yep! It's a lot to do before it starts setting up for sure.

[@Steve.Garrison]

The pattern for this 120-sided polyhedron is available here: www.spiralsbysteve.com/precision-polygon-jig.php