Making A Ball Turner From a Boring Head: Machinist Tools

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Some people are having trouble with the Audio not syncing on this video. Please be sure you are in 1080P and it should be correct.

[@pjofurey6239]

Nice touch making the centre to aid set up, used my home made one first time today, made everything barvthe boring head. Got carried away with thrust and linear bearings.the set up is gold on yours.

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Thank you! Using tools you made in your own shop is rewarding. Thanks for watching!

[@BillyTpower]

I liked the way you put the work piece backward in the collet I'm stealing that tip

[@WorksbySolo]

Sweet build Austin! I always learn something new when watching your videos. Keep’em coming.

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Thanks for watching Bernie!

[@JustMightDIY]

The level of skill and knowledge you have in metalworking never ceases to amaze. Great job on this video and the ball.

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

we are always amazed at the things that you are able to make. I think you should build a custom lathe from scratch! It would be so cool and I know you could make each and every part!!

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Holy cow that would be a project 😂

[@jacobdaugherty4052]

Very cool, in never ceases to amaze me what you can make on a metal lathe.

[@davidmckenzie7190]

We had a ball or radius tool that would turn a radius on your part that you were making, The problem was it had a lot of chatter when you used it. You had to make baby Cuts to finish out your ball. I think thats a good Idea. I would of never thought of using a boreing head that way on a lathe.

[@EthanCarterDesigns]

I'm always so fascinated by your process! Super cool video bud and the head pop up at the end hahaha

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Thanks Ethan! I was wondering if anyone made it to the end 😂

[@adambergendorff2702]

Good point on how to center it and the improvements you would do on the next one!

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Thanks!

[@dean_duplantis]

Great video. One of your cooler shop designed tools.

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Thanks Dean!

[@AnonOmis1000]

I'd recommend getting a smaller tap wrench for taps that small. They have shorter arms so you can't really put as much torque on the tap.

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

I have plans to make one, one of these days!

[@houdini9697]

get that sound in snyc my man. but excellent use of a boring head well done

[@johnhall8455]

Would it be a good idea to drill a third hole in the boring head to accept the cutting tool? That way you can see and use the adjustment screw without stopping the operation..😉

[@XDIY]

Cool tools! I like to see such works.

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Thanks 👍

[@aweirdguynamedjeff]

It must be nice to have some shiny balls that can be kicked around the shop

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

😂👍🏻

[@Lwimmermastermetalart]

Being careful with a large tap wrench with small taps is the reason they make small tap wrenches 😜

[@BearMaked]

I'm still not exactly sure what you were doing, but I enjoyed watching along anyway. Nice shirt, btw! Also, ball joke.

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Thanks for watching Justin!

[@chrisj4570g]

Oh sweet! I’ve got a good use for this. Adult toy industry.

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Glad to be a bit of inspiration!

[@pjofurey6239]

Mine has a longer handle with a crank / bend to clear the tool post.

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

I did the same. Thanks!

[@AirGunnerrr]

Great video.. 😎

[@717Fang]

I wonder if possible to make 2 inch balls with it? Thanks

[@axa.axa.]

If your so scared to tap with that t handle make a dedicated small thumbscrew handle. Not sure of a turner that that lacks rigidity. There are other basic designs that would provide significantly better performance

[@AnonOmis1000]

Holy shit that R8 arbor just unscrews? That can't be safe for mill work, which was it's intended use.

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Pretty sure this is how the majority of them are made but not positive.

[@alastairweatherley5202]

Why didnt you just mount that M3 tap in the tailstock chuck if you were worried about torquing it off with the tap wrench

[@TwistedTwineWoodworking]

Ohhhhh I get it now!!! Great adjustment....kinda boring though 🤣😆😅

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

extra boring is my specialty!

[@joell439]

👍😎👍

[@TheGrantAlexander]

I expected you to balls this one up, but you did a great job instead!

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

lol thanks Grant!

[@jagboy69]

Why is it every ball turner I see makes eggs and not a true round ball?

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

True round is tough because there is only one perfectly true and an infinite number of not rounds. Ill have to put a mic on the aluminum one I turned to see how close I got!

[@jagboy69]

@@HighCaliberCraftsman I dont need a 100% ball, but it just cant look like an egg. Maybe with some practice you'll get closer.

[@GTL77]

Cool build but what are the balls for 🤣

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

I am hoping to use some in some upcoming builds! Thanks for watching!

[@pieterbotes8938]

First, throw away the cheap Chinese trash so-called "boring bars." Secondly, what have you achieved by cutting a sort of a ball shape with a boring head? There are numerous videos on KZbin which shows exactly the same process. Show something which can be used to cut internal and external radii, and please, using steel, stainless steel etc., and not aluminium or brass which is soft.

[@dirkgadberry3084]

Hobby machinist wasting his time. Buy a CNC Lathe, used 90s Mori's are dirt cheap