You're The Bomb - Turning A Valentine's Surprise

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This is a bit strange Valentine's project. But, if you add a note, candy, small gift, wedding ring, or other jewelry, it takes on added significance.
Except for the hollowing process, this uses the octagon and cup faceplate method to turn a perfect sphere.
The differences are that I also hollow this sphere which, in turn, requires using a chuck.
My sphere is about 2.75" diameter. The cork brings it to almost 4" tall.
It is apple and walnut wood finished with my utility media of beeswax and mineral oil (1 Lb to 1 pint)
Key measures base on the diameter of the starting cylinder.
Size of octagon side 0.414 times diameter.
Distance from end of cylinder to corner of octagon 0.293 times diameter.
Please see my earlier videos for a more detailed explanation of the octagon method.
How To Turn Perfect Hollow Sphere - No Jig • How To Turn Perfect Ho...
Woodturning Perfect Spheres - For Wise Turners • Woodturning Perfect Sp...
Enjoy.
p.s. If you would like a more in depth demonstration than my weekly videos, please contact me for an IRD (Zoom Demo) on this or other topics.
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[@glencrandall7051]

Best wishes for your wife's recovery. And congratulations to the two of you for 50+. I learned to do a sphere from you a few years back. At the time I just did it for fun. However I didn't think it would be of much use. Then I got taped by my club to do a demo. Much credit to you. Since then several other needs for a sphere have come up. Thank you for teaching me this skill. And thank you for showing us "the bomb". Have a great day and continue to be safe.🙂🙂

[@AsWoodTurns]

It is a great springboard to many projects. Alan

[@jackthompson5092]

What a wonderful idea for a Valentine’s Day gift Alan. I am sure your wife will appreciate it. Hope she recovers before that time.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Many thanks. I would hope so, but it actually will take several more months for full recovery. A gradual ramp up.

[@williamellis8993]

Nice, Alan. Best wishes for her recovery. Bill

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you Bill Alan

[@markfishburn8284]

Very nicely done. Thank you for sharing your video.

[@AsWoodTurns]

You're welcome Alan

[@albertdawson6814]

Very enjoyable Alan. Thank you for sharing

[@AsWoodTurns]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@LewisKauffman]

Thanks, Alan!

[@AsWoodTurns]

You're welcome, Lewis Alan

[@MASI_forging]

Beautiful work 🥰🥰

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you! 😊 Alan

[@oneturnatatime6309]

Very clever. Nice work 👌

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you very much!

[@user-sc7hb1ci9m]

Bonjour Alan. C'est clair cela change du perpétuel bouquet de fleurs ou de la lingerie fine.👍

[@AsWoodTurns]

Et le chocolat ? Alan

[@DKWalser]

I'm NOT wearing my face shield. I never wear it when watching videos at the computer! (I always wear it when at the lathe, or table saw, or ....)

[@AsWoodTurns]

:)