Woodturning the 8 Ball

[@jackdeespadas]

"It came out really nice" what an understatement.

[@zzrmatt1]

Also: "and that seemed to work ok".

[@blootard57]

I thought that too. Stunning piece of work.

[@Bartowski5000]

400th liker

[@MikeBoyd]

This was an excellent watch. Thanks for chilling me out :). Would love to learn someday.

[@Brady-xq1bg]

Mike Boyd hi

[@Nik-ny9ue]

never too late Mr. Boyd

[@sameermohammed7653]

Bro maybe learn playing pool for a next video

[@valentinsanchezislas7013]

Puto el que lo vea

[@dudebro3846]

Day One, Hour Zero

[@rrosaajohnsonn]

Just found your channel and I’ve been binging it like crazy! You’re so incredibly talented with not only woodworking but your ability to capture what you do in a unique way. Love from another Oregonian!

[@stewartgilbert76]

Rosa Johnson he is seriously talented. I consider Franks channel y internet happy place. His videos soothe my soul.

[@tggjj9255]

Rosa Johnson god is fighting our battles and putting things in our favor and making a way when we don’t even see a way

[@Lulph]

There's something kinda hypnotic about those little movies of his, right? And Frank'a adorable little chuckle. And those hilarious stop motion animations. AND Frank is a woodworking genius on top of that! This is very slow life / hygge, thank you for sharing, Frank...

[@GKChandlerBooks]

Not only am I impressed with this job overall, but the fact you matched the grain direction of the pieces inside the 8 is truly attention to detail. Just marvellous attention to detail.

[@frankmakes]

Thanks

[@terrafree]

gloves, and maybe stretch a cloth loosely like a hammock, then shimmy the sphere around like polishing a bowling ball? Looks great, thanks for sharing!

[@frankmakes]

My wife suggested something like this. fabric gloves.

[@Alexscottart]

Just have 2 cloths. No need for fancy gloves.

[@TM-zp1jh]

I'm curious, why not just leave it without finish, or just mineral oil to deepen the color?

[@mikemorocco3663]

I have the vision of a ping pong ball being suspended in air using a blow dryer. Hmmmm. Any solutions there?

[@lennym1273]

3 spikes pointing up with really fine but dull points so not to sink in the wood...

[@802Leith]

Now that is an 8 ball I can get behind! Nice job, Frank

[@mymechanics]

That thing looks super cool! I want that ;-)

[@joecondemi4643]

I just watched this after seeing your video mymechanics ..... both wonderful

[@kevincreech6880]

So this is where you got the idea!!

[@maximiliand2180]

you did it you crazy son of a b you did it!

[@股市-v4d]

⁸⁸⁸is cpu

[@股市-v4d]

!!!

[@pjofurey6239]

Enjoyed the film, I’m a metal man, but this film has lit me up to pull the old ,incomplete wood lathe I grabbed from a scrap yard And get busy, I’m making a gear shift knob in metal for my 1948 street rod, and wood will feel so much nicer in hand than stainless and brass. Keep em coming!

[@amircogs]

You are the most organised and most creative wood worker on KZbin

[@jomgelborn]

really?

[@amircogs]

The way you made your studio/workshop it’s so amazing.. my favourite spot in your work shop is CNC Machine and your 2 table saws in front of each other..Your “Mount St. Helen” project is one of my favourite video... the way you conceived the idea and the final piece was stunning Art piece.

[@nicolasbrossard8348]

Yeah, i put him up there with ishitani. Inspiring work

[@KE4YAL]

That’s awesome CNC machines are fascinating I ran CNC machines for 39 years it was amazing to see them evolve over that time Thanks for sharing

[@craftedworkshop]

Gorgeous job as always Frank. I am loving these sphere variations.

[@pjtange]

Not only a beautiful completed project, but your shop is super cool.

[@TheDfoster33]

For the walnut oil, just use an oily rag in both hands, so you're never touching it with anything but finish, that way you can avoid leaving fingerprints on it.

[@louistucker3793]

What about when you leave it to dry🙃

[@patwinner5440]

@@louistucker3793 place it down on something like a shot glass like in the video. just hold it in the rags until its down.

[@louistucker3793]

PatWinner54 it would still leave marks fucknutz

[@Mark73]

Couldn't you do one half while only touching it on the dry half, let it dry, then do the other half?

[@conkcat]

Your voice is just so relaxing , I don’t need to watch the video, it’s pleasure in itself just closing your eyes and listening to you.

[@ovidyus]

damn, this videos are so calming wish your videos were daily and i could start the day watching your video

[@staples138]

Never have I heard a more calming voice commentating over the use of large machinery.

[@moshemottaPRO]

1 down, 14 to go!

[@141poolplayer]

15 to go. 16 in a set of balls, 1-15 and a cue ball.

[@heikolange4348]

Wow great work. I absolutely love that you don't only show whats going well, but also giving your thought on how to do this and telling what didn't work out so well in the end. Much more interesting and informative than "that is the final way and everything went fine". Thumbs up!

[@Sludgepump]

Keep going and make an entire set with cues! :) Tremendous video as usual Frank!

[@rich1051414]

The cues should be made of recycled pool balls :)

[@woodbutcher3887]

I really like the “8” ball that you made, but i like how you MADE the ball even better. So many people would love to have access and then the knowledge to be able to do what you do in your shop. Keep up the great Photography work as that is another dimension to your overall work. Thanks for sharing.

[@NCMOUNTAINMAN]

Absolutely the best channel on KZbin. Thank you.

[@justinofboulder]

Perhaps....Ed Pratt is pretty close though..... ;)

[@mrferris4379]

Michael Moulder,Sr. Yes because turning machines on is such talent..... wish I could turn on a cnc and be called gr8.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

That's not fair. Turning a sphere is in itself a very challenging process. Not to mention all the design that went into holding the piece. I think a CNC is an amazing addition to the shop, but it shouldn't be seen as a simple tool. It brings with it a ton of complexity and the need for skill.

[@justinofboulder]

Mr Ferris.....LOL, that's a good one! Perhaps you may find more enjoyment in Mr Chickadee, DIY creator, Matthias Wandel, or Chris Salomone's channels. There are loads of amazing woodworkers on YT.....some of them have very expensive shops, and some don't. Mr Howarth has a shop I may never have, but his videos entertain and inspire me none the less.....

[@bachopinbee5991]

Love your content, Frank especially your comments on your craft and the honesty. I immediately subscribed to your channel. Love from somewhere in Africa

[@DIYdiacsnFarmstead]

Another Tale in the Storybook of "Making Jigs for the Project takes more Time than the actual Project" :D Well done!

[@IanLConnors]

You represent the best woodworkers on KZbin

[@doubledarefan]

BB-8 would BB a great project for May 4. May the 4th BB with you.

[@drjuluka]

As usual, your talent is outstanding, but the Zen in your attitude is quite highly refined, too! Beginner's mind is always a nice place to be.

[@Jonasolsenwoodcraft]

Hello! i really like the way you explain your progress in your videos. i just started my channel and i am experimenting a bit back and forth trying to figure out how to make the videos :)

[@selah2367]

Ive never seen anything on wood turning or wood working in my life but that was about the most relaxing thing ive ever seen

[@AndrewR74]

Very nice work as always. Now do the rest of the set, and build a pool table,and a few monster cues.

[@freezEware]

as funny as that suggestion might be in your opinion i find it incredibly unfunny and disrespectful for the amount of work and effort that has gone into making this 8-ball.

[@hotrodhog2170]

I will never achieve your level of expertise but I can dream about it through your videos Frank, Thank you!

[@danontheweekend4604]

You make me laugh in every video "I've been into spheres lately". Lol

[@Devorehardware]

The shot of the can lined up with the 'egg' on the lathe - now THAT'S good videography. Love the depth of your explanations on your processes

[@bukatasv]

That's very beautiful!

[@maxartist3d]

Indeed, i like it too,. 👍

[@reforzar]

You have got to be the most creative CNC user I have ever seen. Such an artist. I love the way you seamlessly integrate it into your work.

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Wow! beautiful!

[@lemau8458]

I agree

[@jogendrasharma7175]

My8

[@JDeWittDIY]

So much thought goes into these videos. I'm amazed at all the details that get added, down to the sound of hitting the pool balls right near the end.

[@whazee]

Maybe wear latex gloves when applying the oil; would that leave marks? It came out really nice in any case! 😁

[@TheBearDenPhotography]

Or spray it on? Would that work?

[@beenwandering]

Even just a cloth in each hand, maybe? But you're right it came out great.

[@websurfer44]

How about rent one of those zero gravity plane rides and quickly apply the oil? I'm kidding of course but it does bring up the point that as we venture out into space those ships are going to have to be self supporting and have some kind of machine shop which can control fluids and such from leaking around the ship.

[@dustysparks]

The only problem with latex is that it doesn't hold up to oil very well, so Nitrile is probably a better way to go, but non-textured (many brands have like grippy bumps or ridges on the finger tips)

[@rustybrooks]

Or cotton gloves, maybe, or just 2 rags, one for each hand

[@frasermoffatt1817]

Love your work, your workshop, your production values and especially your narration.

[@websurfer44]

Nice narration. Explained all that stuff the viewer thinks about while watching - like why not cut off the ends first - hard to hold while cutting with band saw....

[@mlladd9486]

Yvvbekfi

[@lihwacarl4852]

Besides all the amazing things you come up with, the one thing I enjoy, probably the most, is observing how you solve problems. Thank you for teaching us,

[@mooseworx5595]

I'm curious how spherical these spheres "turn" out. To the eye, they look great with no obvious signs of out of roundness . I'm really impressed with the look of the spheres. I'm just curious if they are useful enough to be rolled or used as balls without them being mistaken for a spitball. I know grain densities probably vary within the sphere, making it heavier towards one side of the sphere. I'm thinking of a croquet set. The mallet could be turned, as well as the spheres as demonstrated. Not that I'm nit-picking, I'd just like to know how close to a perfect sphere this method produces. Great work Frank.

[@dlwatib]

Using this method you can make it as perfect as you have the patience and skill for.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

The other thing to realize is that wood moves. So unlike composite materials, this sphere will change shape with humidity and moisture. One of the things that make wood such an interesting medium.

[@gswartzl]

I am not really interesting in turning projects, but I always learn new and interesting problem-solving techniques by watching your videos. I'm never disappointed. Thanks for all the effort you put into these, and please keep them coming!

[@MrHandwerk]

That's a XXL bandsaw: O greetings Mr.Handwerk :)

[@Rockin_Ross]

Not only do I want your skills, I want your SHOP!! Great stuff here, man!!

[@queleimportapene6582]

You are like primitive tecnology, industrial version.

[@fxd00mer]

I like how you kept the grain of the inlay consistent. Outer and middle part of the maple. Nice touch!

[@antraxxslingshots]

Love your work, admire your Skill in WW and Editing. I am that kind of person that tries to squeeze out even something from leftovers and cutaways tho...seeing you final projects and the pieces of wood it came from always reminds me of the Simpsons Episode where the single Bowling Pins are turned from an entire tree...aka it hurts inside..but that might just be me beeing to conservative with those awesome pieces of wood. And i´m amazed you tried so hard with that clamping method instead of just milling out a ring with an inner diameter smaller then the sphere and screwing that down to the cnc table with the Spehere underneath. I see no advantage in having 4 parts? Keep up the great work!

[@frankmakes]

I knew someone would have a better clamping method.

[@diabeticbih8588]

You are like the Bob Ross of woodwork! This is really cool

[@spudguy5]

What do you end up doing with pieces like these? Are they all ornaments in your home, or do they wind up in storage? Looks great though!

[@tpsmith14]

your creativity, skill and editing never cease to amaze

[@MonacoMike]

Nice project. Only thing is that on a real 8-ball the 8 shows up on opposite sides of the ball but I'm sure you don't want to go back to include that detail. LOL Great job! BTW; would lining the cups you use to hold the ball shape on your lathe with rubber help the grip and maybe allow for the cups changing shape slightly? Something thin like cutting up a tire inner-tube maybe?

[@_babycakes_3603]

Since no one else is gonna mention it, your voice is very nice to listen to. Like instantly I adore it! Amazing job. ✨

[@keyutcher281]

How many times did he say sphere

[@kyllianvanleeuwen8835]

17 times

[@Kihidokid]

At least twice

[@rmcdaniel423]

Man . . . the tools in your shop are truly next level. A bandsaw so big you have to "walk over there" to turn it on and off. LOL

[@markharding6582]

Well, I am surprised you didn't take some scrape wood laying around the shop and just build an anti gravity device to levitate that sphere while you finished it. I must confess myself a bit disappointed. Maybe next time.

[@johnshaw7107]

You make the most imaginative use of the CNC !! There are many KZbin stars that are CNC naysayers who I hope are taking notice... even if they aren't - I certainly am - thanks.

[@gordo1163]

7:07 oh now ThAts SaTiSfYiNg!!!

[@SeeWhyMan]

I love how you find great ways to incorporate your CNC machine into your woodturning. Maybe one day I'll get one.

[@GKOALA7]

You should make the other ball numbers.

[@chrisbarnhard7470]

Am I the only one that’s overwhelmed with jealousy when people have such comprehensive workshops

[@Stephen1455]

That is so cool to take a round object ,close one eye, and get a very close knowledge of where you need to cut! Old school, brilliant!

[@blueblur6447]

Awesome job. I got into hybrid woodworking with CNC years ago when I had access to my HS machines... Cant wait to get into it again and add my lathe experience to the mix. Your a great inspiration and your shop is a truly epic spot.

[@worshipwatcher55]

Another great video and project. i particularly loved the slow motion shot of the wood chips coming at the camera from the lathe.

[@dejanira2]

The ingenuity, resourcefulness required for your projects always amazes me! The 8 ball is absolutely beautiful. 🙂🙂🙂

[@hildetoepoel812]

incredible craftsmanship with an enormous amount of specialized equipment. I can't believe what it takes to make a wooden ball with an eight. In the end, a shot glass is needed for the finnising touch.

[@pinkhenrik]

The best part of your work, is to see you making the different jigs. And of course the finish product :-) Greetings from Denmark.

[@georgel5308]

Frank my friend you are a mad scientist. Great job. And as usual great filming

[@lekoman]

Great job, as always, Frank. Beautifully executed, and I really appreciate your willingness to talk about ideas that didn't work and how they turned into a better idea. Your videos are so much more interesting because of the depth to which you explore your process!

[@erik_natzke]

Delightful! Especially as you navigated various obstacles in the the process.

[@ShopSDB]

Wow, cool to have all these machines at your disposal. And you have a nice voice to listen to!

[@daveweber1331]

Thoroughly enjoyable video, of a Sunday evening. Thanks for sharing, Frank! Always enjoy your humility; the ability to learn in front of the camera - and teach me as you're doing it... Thanks again - Dave

[@dr.ghassanboghosian9604]

Your artistry continues to amaze me!

[@samvojtech1153]

Nice shop! Beautiful job piece! Great choice of woods!

[@juliangonzalezmunoz7392]

i really love the clean audio in the video. Nice job

[@normanboyes4983]

You are just getting better and better while remaining so understated. Fantastic skill.

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

It is so wonderful to see a ball coming forth from a piece of wood.

[@SamB-fv6su]

Great narration Frank - you are a master !

[@ignotummagister6235]

Absolutely wonderful video. Great work and really detailed description of how you are doing things. I really enjoy the way you go through the elements that didn't work, why they didn't work, and the thought processes that solved the problem. I'm a rank amateur, but enjoy making things - it's nice to watch a true professional and be inspired. Cheers.

Fantastic! Watching this process is quite therapeutic! Congratulations

[@jimmydunn6626]

I watched this when it was posted and I enjoyed it just as much now as I did then.

[@AlexMathersFilms]

Thanks Frank. The film-making is great quality. Documentary class.

[@nathanb3142]

Nice video. I enjoy seeing the problem solving that goes into your builds. It better illustrates the amount of work that goes into a nice product.

[@fergusdunlop8498]

Your videos are so calming.

[@Lutzboater]

Amazing workmanship. Enjoyed it immensely !

[@jackdaniels8898]

Really amazing. Thank you so much for sharing your thought process regarding the clamping of the sphere to the CNC table. It is interesting to follow along and see how you come to the solution that works.

[@terrydyck1653]

Man - I just want to come out and hang with you in your shop Frank. Great work here, again!

[@lisag2771]

Frank it’s beautiful and you are brilliant!

[@MrOso36]

Liked the idea of the project and the end result. I have a suggestion on a way to cut off those two "bits". Cut a 45deg angle on two boards as deep as your band saw table. Cut a piece of plywood. Screw the two boards from the bottom of the plywood so that the two cut 45deg lengths are facing down on the plywood parallel to each other. Clamp "jig" off to the side of the blade. This will allow the ball to "roll" down the "alley" as you cut off the "bits". Just make sure your two board are wide enough to accommodate the ball's diameter so that the ball doesn't bottom out on the plywood.

[@marklawson8346]

Very nice frank keep doing what your doing it’s good to watch 👍🏻

[@jakobhovman]

Hello Frank...Thank You for yet another excellent video, of process and production. Great camera work and storytelling.

[@tamasdedinszky9143]

'It came out really nice.' is an understatement. Awesome!

[@SyedHussain-cm5up]

True craftsmanship. Amazing work.

[@dragginpanvdub]

i highly admire your patience..... when im in the middle of a build, and start getting impatient, I ask myself.... what would Frank do??? amazing job sir!!!

[@LinauLee]

Frank, your videos are the best part of my day! thanks, Lee

[@drmkiwi]

Ingenious. And the final product looks amazing too. Thanks and cheers, David.

[@Thriller_Author]

Love your 8 ball, and also your alter egos watching you turning it on the thumb / poster for the moving the lathe video!

[@joelay6826]

Always amazing work you do Frank.

[@Mike-db1nn]

Best woodworker on youtube ! Top notch video as well. I get lots of inspiration ans ideas from you that help me in my shop. Thanks Mike in Tucson

[@gupssif]

I did something similar like this for my high school project. When i oiled my sphere, I used a shot glass like you to hold it up but if I needed to move the ball I would use a second rage with oil so that my fingers didn't ruin the finish. So basically your holding and oiling the sphere with 2 rags. Just a simple handy tip! ^__^

[@johannesgutenberg5993]

Every tool in your shop is the most gigantic version possible.