Making a Caged Golf Ball

[@johnd1125]

I built mine this evening out of poplar. It took about 3 hrs including a 25 min hot water soak. I had very little resistance inserting the golf ball. I also used my scroll saw per your suggestion to remove the center wood. It makes for a cleaner result. Thanks for the detailed road map. These will make great gifts!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you found the video to be helpful. Thanks for tuning in and for chiming in with your methods. It's very much appreciated.

[@malcolmmarks7374]

Hi Kenny. Great video. Just to say before I insert the goofball (whoops) golfball I wrap it in plastic food wrap film (cling film here in the UK) then I can stain, wax, paint whatever without spoiling the ball. Then pull it off when dry. Brit tip. 👍

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

That's a great tip that I am sure will be useful to anyone who watches this episode of the show and reads the comments. Thanks for taking the time to chime in with your suggestion. It's a great one. Thanks for tuning in.

[@bobicard2503]

I made two this past weekend, they came out pretty good. I just need to get more accurate in my measuring. The 1 3/4 stock isn't always exact. I used the scroll saw on the second one and liked that process much better! Thanks for the tip! I'll be looking for fancy golf balls to 'spice' the caged golf ball up a bit... now I have to decide what finish to use on them.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I'm glad that you were able to make some successful projects and find a method that works well for you. Thanks for tuning in and for sharing your story. I love it. Feel free to send me some pictures of your work. You can email me at [e-mail]

[@frankorona1]

An excellent fun project to give as a gift. As you say many jobs do not have to have a specific use, the important thing is to feel good and have fun with people who like our work.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I couldn't agree more. People are too hung up on why they are doing something instead of just doing it and enjoying it. Sometimes, you just gotta make something because you want to. No other reason. Thanks for tuning in.

[@billhandymanbill2775]

Excellent! I made several of them and everyone of them came out just fine! Everyone is amazed by the golf ball in the wooded gage without ant cut lines! Thanks!!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

It's definitely a fun project Bill and make a great gift for all the folks who might golf on your gift list. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for taking the time to leave your comment.

[@nickhale2900]

My father made a similar version as part of his apprenticeship in the 1950s. He did not have the luxury of power tools and the ball in the middle was carved from the block itself!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I've seen those done Nick and they are impressive to say the least. Thanks for tuning in to the show and taking the time to share your story. I love it.

[@tanyalewis8017]

That don't make things like that used to!

[@williambuckley1185]

Good one Kenny, Just looking through some older video's to see what has been happening. I do like tricks and things like that.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it William. Give this one a try. It's a load of fun. Thanks for tuning in

[@Hupernike45]

I don't know if anyone's mentioned this. One safeguard against the wood cracking is this. After the wood is cut to length, check the grain and make sure that all of the grain, on all four sides is running from end to end. You can also do this before you cut it and cut it to length in that particular area. If any part of the grain is running from one end and then curves out to the edge of the block instead of continuing to the other end, expect it to split at that point when inserting the golf ball.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thanks for tuning in and for chiming in with your suggestion and advice Joe. It is very much appreciated.

[@frankhenry9130]

Hey Kenny ,just to let you know , I just finished my two caged golf balls and it came out better than I thought . No breaks! I used maple and boiled them for about 25 minutes. No problem, the wood bent and didn't even make any cracking sound and sprang right back. Keep up the videos ,looking forward to the next project. Ignore the anti voice people in your videos. We need to here what the heck is going on. It is indeed nice to make something without any real need, just for the the fun of it.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thanks for the update Frank. I'm glad that your project worked out well and that you are happy with it. Thanks for the kind words and the encouragement. I've been producing this show for almost 8 years now and I've received a lot of criticism over the years. It doesn't concern me. I do the show because I love to do it and as long as someone out there enjoys what I do, and I enjoy doing it, then I will continue, regardless of the critics who leave their negative comments. Thanks again for tuning in to the show.

[@JIMMIX7]

I just mde one out of pine, worked really good ended up using a hand coping saw to cut the left over bits, worked a treat, just got to find a golf ball and fingers crossed it dont break it. Thanks for the Video.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're very welcome. Good luck with getting the ball into the cage. You've got this. Thanks for tuning in.

[@kenzpenz]

Great video indeed. I can just see people challenging this, and looking for the glued up seam where it was cut and replaced. I love this stuff, thanks for sharing.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

This has actually happened quite a bit when showing people the piece. They all try to guess how it's done and try to find the glue seam. You are 100% right on what happens. Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to leave me a comment.

[@simonrourke9817]

Great idea. Will be giving it a go as I have a few golfing friends. 👍👍👍

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad to hear that you liked the project Simon. Thanks for tuning in and taking the time to leave your comment. I truly appreciate it.

[@ronb2505]

looks fun going to try this for my son in law thanks again

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Good luck on your project and thanks for tuning in Ron. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.

[@johnnylawson69]

This is a great, gift idea for my business. I already have customized golf balls. Thank you.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're very welcome Johnny. I'm glad that you liked it. Good luck on your project and thanks for tuning in.

[@casperscuts2627]

Great project, first time I've run across your channel, it will not be my last!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad to hear it. Welcome aboard. I look forward to your future comments on the show.

[@jakehelgoth9540]

Great video! No sponsors, straight to the point, and a great explanation for each step! Also I like the table for your drill press!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked the show Jake. Thanks for tuning in and for the kind words on the project. It is very much appreciated.

[@erniehenshaw4161]

Sometimes you just gotta do it because you can. Good one Kenny.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Obviously, I fully agree with this statement Ernie. Sometimes, there doesn't need to be a reason to make something. Sometimes, it's just about having a little fun. Thanks for tuning in to the show and taking the time to leave the kind words. It's very much appreciated.

[@andrewgward7]

I'm working on one of these, except I am making the ball out of wood. And I am doing it all manually with gouges and a knife, I'm on the second peice of wood( the other one didn't turn out so well😂). Thanks for sharing this!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

That sounds great Andrew. I hope you second attempt is more successful. I'd love to see you project when it gets done. Feel free to email me pictures of it at [e-mail] Thanks for tuning in.

[@danalaniz7314]

Really great video. Very professional production with clear picture and audio as well as perfect camera angle shots. Creative fun feature the way you push the inset picture out of the way. The alternative of using the scroll saw makes a lot of sense. Thanks for sharing.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I'm glad that you liked it Dan. It's always nice to come on here and see encouraging and kind words from folks who have viewed the show. Thanks for tuning in. It's very much appreciated.

[@hansdegroot8549]

I've never known how it was made. Now I do. Thanks for sharing.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're very welcome Hans. I appreciate you taking the time to leave the kind words. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@hansdegroot8549]

@@acutabove_woodworkings I've just watched the overview of all your videos. You really have some interesting ones there. I've just subscribed. Unfortunately, it's already Sunday afternoon. Time to prepare things for next work week. I'm looking forward to next Friday evening to watch more videos.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

@@hansdegroot8549 Glad to have you as a subscriber. Thanks. I hope that you find plenty to interest you. There are well over 500 episodes to choose from. Some good, some not so good but they were all fun. The show airs twice a week with Friday being the woodworking episode of the show. The Tuesday episode can be pretty much anything. Welding, tool reviews, rants, pyrography, alternate methods etc. Basically, Tuesday is the show where I do stuff that doesn't fit into the woodworking segment. Looking forward to your future comments on the show. Enjoy your work week.

[@halloweenspecialist133]

I try to watch as often as I can

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad to hear it. Thanks again for tuning in.

[@GenePenix]

Great s

[@GenePenix]

Gr3 Greates5

[@stephenkent8903]

Its interesting to see this done with power tools. My uncle who was a WWII navy signalman did something similar. He made a double caged wooden ball side by side which kind of looked like a lantern. He did it by carving it without power tools with his military knife! I find it wicked cool.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

It sounds amazing Stephen. Your uncle obvious had a ton of patience and a ton of skill. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for taking the time to share you story. I truly appreciate it.

[@lindaberry7206]

My dad was also great with wood. He carved a cage with a ball in it. The cage was about 10 or 11 inches tall and the ball inside the cage had a circumference of a large coffee cup and painted it as an 8 ball. All free hand. No machines. Oh, the ball was carved inside the cage.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Your dad was obviously a very talented man. I've done a little carving but nothing like that. Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to share your story. I love it.

[@tjscliving33]

Fun little project I will try this!!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@junebingham4213]

thanks for sharing Kenny, great project :-)

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you enjoyed it June. Thanks for taking the time to leave me a comment and for tuning in to the show. I appreciate it.

[@gig777]

That is really cool!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@rolandothompson3088]

nice job I will tray it up , thank you for the video

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You are very welcome Rolando. Good luck on your project and thank you for tuning in to the show.

[@tonymaguire6475]

Makes me realise how much I miss watching Norm Abram on TV.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I hope that's a good thing. Thanks for tuning in Tony. I hope you enjoyed the show.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

@DeeJay One Can't say as I've ever wondered that. Thanks for tuning in.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

@DeeJay One I don't play golf so I wouldn't know.

[@Gingin7321]

I miss watching him with my dad early Saturday morning. But it's a good thing. 😊

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

@@Gingin7321 Glad that I could bring a little of that memory back for you.

[@frogfoot198]

Nice shop and very nice toys sir!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you like it. Thanks for tuning in and for the kind words.

[@frankhenry9130]

I would also like to add, when you go to drill, drill the two outside holes first ,then drill one hole in the middleof these two next ,as this will ballance the drilling.Then you can drill between these three holes providing the block is clamped. Then just by holding the block with it against the fence or columm you can nibble most of the remaing stock with ease. Hope this helps.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

That's great advice Franks....especially on the clamping the piece in place. Thanks for tuning in and for chiming in with your suggestions. It's very much appreciated.

[@pnwRC.]

AWESOME video!👀😎👍🏻 I've seen the finished product of this before, & wondered how the golf ball was inserted into the block of wood WITHOUT breaking the block! Now, thanks to this video, I know!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad to hear that you liked the video. I hope you will try this for yourself. Thank you for tuning in to the show and for taking the time to leave the kind words. It is truly appreciated.

[@shanethomas772]

Nice one Kenny....

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it Shane. Thanks for tuning in to the show and taking the time to leave the kind words. I truly appreciate it.

[@HappilyHomicidalHooligan]

You could also use stop blocks and an end mill in a router to hog out the excess material... A template and trim cutter (the straight mill with the bearing to cut the excess trim of the edge of a piece flush to the face) would work too and eliminate the stop blocks...

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

As you are most likely aware, for every project in the shop, there are probably at least 10 different processes that you could use to accomplish the same result. I like all your suggestion and I think they would work out great. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for taking the time to chime in with your suggestions. It is truly appreciated.

[@john-paulgallant4806]

Hey Kenny cool project. I'm from PEI thanks for supporting our balls haha

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

LOL. Glad to have another east coaster tune in to the show. Thanks.

[@bobicard2503]

Love this and will try to make one this weekend, great work! At what speed does tour drill press run? Also, I like that you respond to everyone, some don't respond to any comments!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

My drill press has a range of 150-2800 RPM and is variable speed. I ran the press for this project (at a guess) around 650 RPM. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for the kind words.

[@learningscienceisfun]

Pretty cool!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@tomasarguinzoni9022]

Very good idea thank you for sharing 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're very welcome Tomas. I'm glad that you enjoyed the show this week. Thanks for tuning in.

[@brynnhowell9916]

What size drill did you use please? Interesting project

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

The drill bit size was very clearly stated at 4:08. It's 1-1/4". I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in.

[@dalewilliamson1125]

Great gift idea Ken, thanks for sharing.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thanks Dale. I appreciate the kind words on the show. Thanks for tuning in.

[@joelmckinley]

It's a fun project to do with kids, obviously not the boiling water. Great way to show them to science lessons

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

It is definitely a great way to get the children involved in something that challenges their mind. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for taking the time to leave me a comment. I appreciate it.

[@chriswebster24]

You can use the boiling water as a learning experience by letting the child touch it and feel the heat. The excruciating pain will teach them what terrible burns feel like. It would be a perfect opportunity for them to learn how burnt skin looks and smells, too! This could be a fun time for the entire family.

[@alfamale9555]

I’m jealous of all ur tools! Me trying this would be with a hand held drill and sandpaper LoL

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I've been building up my tool arsenal for over 40 years. I didn't get them over night. Give this a try. Even with a hand drill and sandpaper, it would still work and still be awesome. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@Kenfitzpat]

Another good one. Thanks for sharing.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thanks for the kind words on the show Ken. I really appreciate it. Thanks for tuning in.

[@jimking9646]

Very nice... I like your scale for measuring, havent found one like that..

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thanks for the kind words Jim. I believe your are referring to the INCRA T-rule. Those are available at most woodworking suppliers (such as Lee Valley Tools) or directly from INCRA themselves. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@frankyw8803]

Love it cheers .

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it Franky. Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to leave the kind words. It's appreciated.

[@ashtonmonaghan9960]

If you boil the water the ball will go straight in without creaking or any problem at all and it only had to boil for like a couple min. The hot water is what causes it to swell. If the water cools off it makes it harder. You can actually pull it straight out and put it in a vice and compress it and just drop the ball in it then put it back in the boiling water and it will swell back to it's original shape as if you never compressed it and then you don't have to use any force at all...

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

As I have said on my show many time Ashton, for every process in woodworking, there are multiple ways of achieving the same end result. You and I both have completely different methods but our end product will be the same. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for taking the time to chime in with your method. It's appreciated.

[@shanesmaineshop]

Been wanting to try this, I think its time, thanks for sharing.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're very welcome Shane. Good luck with your project and thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@billinfarmington5189]

Hi Kenny! Ultimately, you came up with a better solution with the scroll saw. However, when you were working on the first one, I was working on a solution as well. I was thinking that the final sides are only about 1/4" or so. So, just drill down on each side by about 3/8" and do the multi plunge holes to clean up the sides at the end, do the final through cuts on both ends which would cut the remaining material loose. You and that dang scroll saw is a better solution. Still haven't got that scroll saw in my thought process. I am thinking of doing this with one end about 5" longer and doing a two sided name with the scroll saw. Wish me luck. Regards, Bill

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Good luck with your scrolling project Bill. I'm sure it will turn out great. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@marykedykhuizen6902]

Thanks for this. Great video

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it Maryke. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@barryroberts6470]

Fourrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr ha ha ha, nice one Kenny great idea for more uses of that pile of scrap wood lying around. It's the old nail through the wood trick, but with a golf ball in a cage, Well Done. Barry (ENG)

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Nail through the wood trick eh? That's another show that's on my list of things to do. Maybe I will have to get it done and post it. LOL. Thanks for tuning in sir and for the unintentional show suggestion.

[@frankhenry9130]

Great how to, am in process of making two as we speak. Would sugest setting the block with the grain up and down like a sandwich with the grain on the cage like the bread and the ball like the meat.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

The grain will need to run along the length of this piece. Placing the grain along the width will cause it to break when installing the golf ball. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in Frank and good luck with your projects.

[@frankhenry9130]

@@acutabove_woodworkings thanks Ken, this what I ment to say, guese it didn't come out right!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

@@frankhenry9130 I thought that was what you meant but sometimes it's good just to clarify. LOL

[@bladewiper]

I wonder if there would be any advantage or harm in putting the ball in the hot water with the wood ? enjoyed the video. thanks.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I don't think there would really be any harm done by this but I also don't see any advantage. The wood doesn't bend because the object being pressed into it is warm; it bends because the fibres have been swelled and heated, making them pliable. I hope this helps. Glad that you enjoyed the show. Thanks for tuning in.

[@jackmonaco9419]

Ken, I enjoy your videos and have learned a lot of things from watching them. You use a clamp to secure the wood to your bench while you measure and mark it. I have searched far and wide but can't find it. Where can I get this. Thank you.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

The clamp that you are asking about is called the Veritas Quick Release Wonder Dog. You can find them at Lee Valley Tools. Here’s a link. www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/workshop/workbenches/benchtop-accessories/74622-veritas-quick-release-wonder-dog?item=05G1030 I hope this helps Jack. Thanks for tuning in and taking the time to ask your question. It's appreciated.

[@charleenheath6116]

A fun project. As for sawing from the drilled holes, a handheld jig saw or coping saw if you don't have a saw such as yours. Thumbs up for you. leenotcharleen

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

A jig or coping saw would also be a very excellent alternative to the scroll saw Charleen. For every process in wood working, there are multiple ways of accomplishing the same result. Thanks for chiming in with an alternative method and thank you for tuning in to the show. It's very much appreciated.

[@stevenfrederick2729]

What size forsner bit did you use? I didn’t hear it or didn’t catch it in the video. Nice simple project though!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

The size of the forstner bit was mentioned around the 4 minute mark of the video. It's 1-1/4" in diameter. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in Steven.

[@hellotrucker399]

I had a thought. Sink in some opposing magnets in the ends and use a metal ball bearing and maybe it would be “suspended” in the middle. Beginner woodworker here. Great content.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I love that idea!!! I wonder where I could get my hands on a large ballbearing like that. I'm going to have to do some research and possibly update this show and this project. Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to leave your idea. It's awesome.

[@hanshartung1916]

I can think of a third method. That would be by drilling out the end holes on all sides, then use a straight router bit by using the fence as the guide. That would give very clean lines and edges.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

That would definitely work Hans but I would suggest using a clamp or a small parts jig to hold the block of wood just in case the router bit should grab it at some point in time. That's a little close to the router bit for my liking so holding it with a hand screw clamp would keep your hands safe and well away from the spinning bit. Great idea. Thanks for tuning in and for chiming in with your suggestion. It's a great one.

[@icon211086]

What kind/ name of Wood can use for that awesome dude?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Any wood would work. In this case, I used poplar but you can use any, straight grained hardwood. Maple, walnut, cherry etc. For the harder woods, you may have to soak them a little longer in the water to compensate their hardness. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in and good luck on your project.

[@charlesdowrick2075]

Could be I missed it but I would suggest using the straightest grain wood as possible.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Definitely Charles. That's a great suggestion. I used poplar in this build and it really lends itself to being manipulated after the hot water bath. Nice straight grain and on the softer end of hardwood species. Thanks for tuning in and taking the time to leave a comment. I appreciate it.

[@halloweenspecialist133]

My nephew is going to hate me. THANKS !!!!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I hope this means you liked the show. Thanks for tuning in .

[@m444ss]

very cool

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@barstad-9591]

I have the perfect person to make this for. Thanks, Kenny. Did that pot call the kettle black?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

LOL. Sure did. Good luck on your build. Thanks for tuning in.

[@steveday6860]

would this work with other balls, maybe a baseball, maybe a pool ball, or maybe a football? I do like the golf ball though, it's cool.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

The football might be a bit extreme, but the baseball and the pool ball would definitely work. You would just have to adjust the size of the stock and the size of the hole. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in Steve and for taking the time to leave a comment. It's very much appreciated.

[@paulsmessyworkshop]

Ken, my list of to-do projects is growing larger. This is one that was already there however. I agree with you in using the scroll saw method for cleaning out the scrap. Much cleaner and I think easier to sand. You have come up with some really neat projects lately. When do you get a chance to sleep? Thanks for sharing.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I've been doing a lot of filming lately Paul and I had plenty of time when I was on vacation to think of some projects. I've got several multi part build that are coming up soon so hopefully, I can make your to-do list even longer. Thanks for tuning in sir and for leaving such a nice comment.

[@gadi70]

I wonder would that work if the would be a cube, which has been drilled on every 3 (or six) sides.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I'm not sure if there would be enough flex in the thinner stock left behind after drilling. Of course, there's only one way to find out and that's to give it a try. Thanks for tuning in to the show and taking the time to leave your comment.

[@weekendwarrior9570]

Excellent...

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for tuning in.

[@danadams7162]

This would be great for a golfer who got a hole in one. Just scroll saw a # 1 and put the ball inside.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

LOL. That would work as well Dan. Just make the number one 1-1/4" wide. Thanks for tuning in.

[@williamchester2823]

@@acutabove_woodworkings tf3a

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

@@williamchester2823 Huh?

[@atb2003]

I like it, and I like the fact of making it for no purpose at all...just because

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thanks for the kind words on the show. It is a fun project and I enjoyed making it. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@fivevenomstyle6337]

Fantastic! I admit I was always curious about how that was done. Thanks, Kenny.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Well, you need not be curious any longer. Now you know and now you can make your own. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@jefflynch3946]

Great project Kenny, I think I will try even though I don’t have a fancy drum sander, I will try sanding with my dremmel tool. Wish me luck.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

A Dremel tool would work just fine Jeff. The methods that I demonstrate on the show are just examples of how to do things but are by no means the only way to do it. As long as it is safe, there's no wrong way. Good luck with your project. Thanks for tuning in and taking the time to leave the kind words.

[@sophiacrunkhorn]

This seems so easy and so cool! I’m gonna try making this tomorrow

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Good luck with your project Sophia. I hope you like it. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@jairorochadeoliveira3742]

MUITO BOM VALEU ...DIZ AI ESSA ESFERA É DE QUE MATERIAL ..OBRIGADO

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thank you for the kind words. I'm not exactly sure what you are asking but the ball is a regulation golf ball. Not material. Thank you for tuning in.

[@MrScottyTay]

what is that ruler thing where you draw the lines with called?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

The device that you are asking about is called a T-rule and is available at most woodworking suppliers. I purchased mine at Lee Valley. Here's a link www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/hand-tools/marking-and-measuring/rules/58877-incra-t-rules If there isn't a Lee Valley store near you, you can purchase them directly from Incra.com. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@littleshopofsawdust1157]

This is a cool project. I think I missed you saying what size Forstner bit you used. Could you tell me?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thanks for the kind words on the show. I mentioned the size of the drill bit early in the show. I think it was around the 4:08 in the video. Either way, I used a 1-1/4" forstner bit. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@robertcasto9806]

Found your channel on my feed and have the perfect person for this idea. My question is what size Forstner bit do you use?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

At 4:09 I give the size of the bit to be 1 1/4". Good luck with your project and thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@shirleyrainman5326]

It was interesting to note that the wood swelled after being in the water. The 1-3/4" dimension was 1-13/16

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

The swelling of the wood and the expansion of the fibres is what makes this project work Shirley. It's a pretty cool process for sure. I hope your project turned out perfectly. Thanks for tuning in.

[@johnmeeks9618]

Could you use a router to cut the centers?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I don't see why not. If you were going to do that though, I would do it using a template to get cleaner edges and a more uniform cage. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@ld2653]

Watched video. Great. What is name of measuring device you used at 4:16? It intrigued me and I want one now? I'm a wood carver at heart.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

That would be a T-rule by INCRA. You can get them at most woodworking suppliers or directly from INCRA themselves. incra.com I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@srhaney67]

Where did you get that light/outlet set up?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I purchased that one at Costco quite some time ago. I don't believe they are available any longer but another viewer posted about a very similar one that was available on amazon. It's much more expensive than what I paid but there are probably others available from other manufacturers. www.amazon.ca/ZESEN-10-Outlet-Worklight-Protector-Workshop/dp/B075CJZM6H/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_img_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=0FSGTH0V6A0X87RNT1QN I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@MechanicMark613]

What type of wood?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

For this particular project Mark, I used Poplar. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@MechanicMark613]

@@acutabove_woodworkings thank you…love your work 👍

[@repoman146]

yes yes i did sir. gave me new eyedeas

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad to hear it Gus. Thanks for tuning in .

[@NEBoddy]

Who is the manufacturer of that centering tool/gauge? Thanks

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

The tool that you are asking about is called a T-rule and it is made by a company named INCRA. You can buy it at most woodworking suppliers or from INCRA directly at incra.com I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@NEBoddy]

@@acutabove_woodworkings Thank you!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

@@NEBoddy You're very welcome.

[@evanbriggs443]

Hi.... I know this video is 5yrs old, but hopefully you still might respond. I can't find in the video where you said what size forstener bit you used.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

The drill bit size was very clearly stated at 4:08. It's 1-1/4". I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in.

[@evanbriggs443]

@@acutabove_woodworkings I knew it was there, but I didn't even pick it up on a re-watch. Thanks.

[@grandpasgaming5232]

Love it!!!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad to hear that Grandpa. Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to leave me a comment. I truly appreciate it.

[@blackhawk32b4]

You never mentioned what size bit you used

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

The size of the forstner bit was mentioned around the 4 minute mark of the video. It's 1-1/4" in diameter. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in

[@michaeltreadwell777]

BRILLIANT :-)

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it Michael. Thanks for tuning in.

[@Duckmanloren]

What is the name of that ruler with guide you used to make the center line called?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

The device that you are asking about is called a T-rule and it is made by INCRA. They are available at most woodworking suppliers or from INCRA directly. I got mine at Lee Valley tools. Here's a couple of links. incra.com/measuring_marking-trules.html www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/hand-tools/marking-and-measuring/rules/58877-incra-t-rules I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@Duckmanloren]

@@acutabove_woodworkings thanks for the reply.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

@@Duckmanloren You're very welcome.

[@brentpaulus4195]

I just stumbled on to your site, very interesting procedure. My question for you is, I noticed your power strip on the wall. I'd sure like to know where you got it. Thanks

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

That one was purchased quite a few years ago at Costco Brent. I don't think they carry it any longer but it is pretty awesome. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for the kind words.

[@thinkbenjamin]

Amazon sells something similar, search for ZESEN 10-Outlet Power Strip with LED Worklight. I haven't tried it myself, but it's rated well by customers.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

@@thinkbenjamin Thanks for that. I just checked it out and it is quite a bit more expensive than what I paid for mine but you are quite right. It looks pretty much identical to the one that I have in the shop. Here is the link if anyone is interested. www.amazon.ca/ZESEN-10-Outlet-Worklight-Protector-Workshop/dp/B075CJZM6H/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=ZESEN+10-Outlet+Power+Strip+with+LED+Worklight&qid=1611541296&sr=8-3 Thanks for tuning in Benjamin and taking the time to chime in with the information. It's very much appreciated.

[@danmclean3384]

Hi Kenny! I would love to make a few of your projects...could you please tell me if your projects are copyrighted? Thanks for such an informative show! Cheers!!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Feel free to make any project that you see on my channel Dan. The information is here on my show to use and be shared. That's what it's all about, so have fun and if you have any questions along he way, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to help if I can. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@danmclean3384]

@@acutabove_woodworkings Excellent Kenny! I will for sure ask for help - if needed - as I am trying to get my @danallwoodworks shop up and running again after some much needed renovations. Take care!!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

@@danmclean3384 Good luck with the renovations and the projects.

[@jerrycampbell9376]

Kinda like how Bentwood boxes are made.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

A very similar process for sure. Thanks for tuning in Jerry. I appreciate it.

[@SeanONeill13]

What size bit was that?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

At 4:09 I give the size of the bit to be 1 1/4". Good luck with your project and thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@willybraun1022]

Genial. Sir

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I hope this means that you enjoyed the show. Thanks for tuning in.

[@xxskabxx]

Predicting boiling the wood then pushing the Ball in

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Well I guess there's no need to watch the show now is there? LOL.

[@jimking9646]

thanks

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're very welcome Jim. I hope you enjoyed the show. Thanks for tuning in.

[@Niclas-X-prodigydisc]

What size dril do he use

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

At 4:08 in the video, I give the size of the drill bit. In all my show episodes, all dimensions are given during the show and all you have to do is watch and listen to get all the information. Thanks for tuning in.

[@HappilyHomicidalHooligan]

The primary purpose of a project like this is to make people look at it, scratch their heads and then ask "OK, just HOW in did he DO THAT???"...

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Hopefully I've succeeded in accomplishing that. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@bobh6728]

The only problem with posting these, is when you do make these to mesmerize your friends, there reaction is going to be, “oh, I saw that on KZbin”. It was better when those were trade secrets that not everyone knew about. Just my opinion.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

@@bobh6728 Unfortunately, that is the downfall of the internet and the instant access to information. The benefit is that people can learn how to do things that they didn't know how to do before. The down side is that it can take away some of the magic. The main goal of my channel is to focus on the teaching aspect of woodworking and hopefully, I am succeeding in that. Thanks for tuning in to the show Robert and for taking the time to chime in with your opinion. It's truly appreciated.

[@saeedkaukab1791]

WHAT DIA OF THE BIT. YOU DID NOT POINT OUT.🤔

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Did you actually watch the video Saeed? The drill bit size was very clearly stated at 4:08. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@jamesb7651]

I learned a lot from Norm but he used too many drywall screws and moved on to age old joinery

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Well hopefully, you will find plenty to learn here on the channel. I don't think you will be seeing any drywall screws any time soon. Thanks for tuning in and taking the time to leave a comment. It's very much appreciated.

[@catreader9733]

I know how to hand carve or whittle a wooden ball in a cage, but it is tedious, and I only ever finished one that was acceptable. Now my hands are too aged to do it. Your method of preparing the cage with a scroll saw could be used, I think, to eliminate much of early work. By leaving the center intact, there would remaing only cutting free the matrix for the ball and whittling it into a sphere. Only?! What am I saying?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I've never hand carved a ball in a cage but I'd love to give it a try one day. I'm not a great carver but I have never been afraid to try something new so I'm going to have to put this on my bucket list (along with the other 2365 items. LOL). Thanks for tuning in to the show and for chiming in with your experience. I truly appreciate your comments.

[@terrya11]

I am thinking of trying steam

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

That would work. I'm just not sure how long it would take in the steamer to make the fibres pliable. Good luck on your project and thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@davidreynolds4684]

I see this and look around me and im guessing this is a metaphore for what it feels like to be married.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I don't know David. I've been married to the same lady for almost 30 years and if I had the chance to do it all again, I would. Not all marriages are bad. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@davidreynolds4684]

@@acutabove_woodworkings congratulations. In this day and time that seems to be rare. Ive never done it. Im sure i never will. At 51 im past my sell by date. If i ever did it i would hope it would be for life. I watched my parents go 18 years then mom decided they werent compatible any more. I have no concept of two people being together for 18 years only to figure out they arent compatible. 25 years ago i was dumped by my girlfriend of 7 years. I have no plans to feel that pain again. I feel it should be a lifelong commitment. My family is not a family. I wish that were different. Due to health issues i luckily wont have to wish for things to change much longer. I wont see it in my lifetime.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

@@davidreynolds4684 There's always hope. Someone who seems to have his values in the right place like yourself, deserves someone who has the same values. I wish you all the luck and happiness in the world Dave.

[@davidreynolds4684]

@@acutabove_woodworkings thanks for that. I wish you and yours another 30 years of bliss. I think thats very cool and sadly rare. I look at it this way. Ill never have a guy serve me papers for divorce. And the greatest part of it is the fact that i can leave the toilet lid up down off sideways or with nails stuck through it if i want. People...thats freedom. If i get to missing being in a relationship. I sometimes pee a little on the seat and leave it. Then later i go to the toilet and sit in it because i had forgotten then i cuss myself out and really let me have as to how big an idiot i am. After that im good for another year or so.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

@@davidreynolds4684 The comment was a great way to start my day. Thank you sir. LOL.