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  • Опубликовано: 3 ноя 2017
  • How to turn wooden balls. How to combine both the lathe and the drill press to make wooden balls. In this woodworking video we see how to set both woodworking tools to make the wood balls using a hole saw. Turning wooden balls can be tricky, but with this trick we can get almost perfect wood balls.
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  • @BRUXXUS
    @BRUXXUS 5 лет назад +23

    That was one of the most terrifying and ingenious things I've ever seen!

  • @BrassLock
    @BrassLock 6 лет назад +60

    That's amazing! I did think it would all jam up suddenly at the start, but it worked a charm. Very innovative. That's what I love about your woodworking videos, they make my brain re-wire itself and accept new ways of looking at stuff.

    • @thoslwwillis
      @thoslwwillis 6 лет назад +1

      Well done! Very clever of you. I look forward to your videos. All the best to you, Sir.!

  • @jcortese3300
    @jcortese3300 6 лет назад +211

    I was looking at your setup and thinking to myself, "OMG, he's not going to do what I think he's going to -- he is. He seriously is." :-) This was Matthias Wandel-quality crazy/clever.

    • @41A2E
      @41A2E 6 лет назад +1

      I actually got here through one of Matthias' videos.

    • @ianmoone2359
      @ianmoone2359 6 лет назад

      People say much the same when I take to wood spinning on my Lathe, with a 4 inch Makita angle grinder & tungsten tip rotary power chisel (Arbortec wood carver pro).
      It works so well I’m going to make a dedicated copy Lathe with the angle grinder and wood carver out of my 2nd Lathe & keep it for repetitive baluster type work, where it’s mounted on a cross slide that follows the desired shape template. I’m of half a mind to use CNC & stepper motors to automate it!

    • @myrnalennon7809
      @myrnalennon7809 6 лет назад

      Janis Cortese u

    • @d.h.2857
      @d.h.2857 6 лет назад

      Wow! That is really cool.

    • @aaronlord1927
      @aaronlord1927 4 года назад

      J Cortese
      Matthias is a freaking GENIUS!

  • @byonbill9499
    @byonbill9499 6 лет назад +65

    "I think not bad" is truly an understatement. That is really thinking outside of the box.. I wish I had the need for some wooden balls.

    • @thomasarussellsr
      @thomasarussellsr 6 лет назад +10

      That sounds like what Gapetto said just before deciding that Pinocchio was to be a boy.

    • @boristhebilder7553
      @boristhebilder7553 6 лет назад +1

      Thomas Russell hahaha

    • @andrewcady9443
      @andrewcady9443 6 лет назад

      You must use them to play croquet!

    • @testticklehead
      @testticklehead 6 лет назад +2

      +Thomas Russell
      LMAO - That is one of the best comments I have seen in a while

    • @redjack2629
      @redjack2629 6 лет назад +1

      I'm thinking wood and resin. It'll need some touching up to make it glassy, but it's a good start.

  • @testticklehead
    @testticklehead 6 лет назад +7

    Thanks for the video. It's great to see videos like this where people think outside the box. To be honest, I was waiting for the hole saw to grab hold of the wood and something go flying. A little bit of danger always makes projects more fun!

  • @zross8471
    @zross8471 6 лет назад +14

    Fantastic! You utilize the potential of the tool beyond its typical use.

  • @clivebashford2900
    @clivebashford2900 6 лет назад +16

    You are one clever man that never ceases to amaze me. Oh how I wish you were my neighbour!

    • @clivebashford2900
      @clivebashford2900 6 лет назад +3

      Great, I have a shop too. We could be unpopular together.

  • @SatanSupimpa
    @SatanSupimpa 6 лет назад +4

    Here in Brazil we have a name for these clever improvisations that looks like could go very wrong, gambiarra. And you sir is a gambiarra master.

  • @SilentGloves
    @SilentGloves 6 лет назад +216

    This is definitely a safety squints engaged, mom on speed dial scenario. 😂

  • @1d2a3ve41951
    @1d2a3ve41951 6 лет назад +2

    Thanks Sergio,this gave me the idea on how to make planters with these balls attaches to the four wooden posts for a good finish!!!

  • @bigshortstack2929
    @bigshortstack2929 6 лет назад

    Mr. Padin.......you Sir, have an incredible eye and thought process for developing new ways of doing projects. You are an artist and I thank you for your videos that have given me ways to build many of my own projects.

  • @thomasarussellsr
    @thomasarussellsr 6 лет назад +52

    Maybe if your rounded the wood first it might run smoother, less drag on the outside of the hole saw. Or, when you get close, use a parting tool or SHARP chisel to open the outside gap a bit.

    • @ericdell1819
      @ericdell1819 6 лет назад

      Thomas Russell I agree.

    • @davidspicer9621
      @davidspicer9621 6 лет назад +2

      Thomas Russell killer what's your channel name where you did the way you said? I cant wait to watch it

  • @mattwasmyname
    @mattwasmyname 6 лет назад

    Why people give thumbs down? This is beautiful simplicity.

  • @scottlowe5961
    @scottlowe5961 6 лет назад

    Pure genius, I wish my dad was still alive. He would have loved this.

  • @songofthepassaic1521
    @songofthepassaic1521 6 лет назад

    I've been wondering about this for several years now. Now I don't have to try it myself. Thank you for the great vid

  • @ScrapwoodCity
    @ScrapwoodCity 6 лет назад +4

    Awesome technique!

  • @ianthompson9201
    @ianthompson9201 5 лет назад

    Very ingenious and effective. I imagined there would be several quite delicate processes, but you did it all in one go!

  • @andrewmackinnon3327
    @andrewmackinnon3327 6 лет назад

    Another genius on RUclips. That's two I've come across in the last hour.

  • @petea2721
    @petea2721 6 лет назад +160

    You sir have some balls

  • @eCitizen1
    @eCitizen1 5 лет назад +2

    That is very clever. Thanks for sharing. I was terrified and thrilled at the same time.

  • @2hopskipjump2
    @2hopskipjump2 4 года назад +3

    This man has balls of wood for trying this, literally. Don't you just love YT.

  • @McAVITYourWay.
    @McAVITYourWay. 6 лет назад

    I have the exact same hobbist lathe in my shed, hardly used and gathering dust, I will get it out tomorrow and give this great idea a try, you sir, are a genius!!

  • @SpecificLove7
    @SpecificLove7 6 лет назад +6

    WOW, that is awesome

  • @Naiemaa
    @Naiemaa 6 лет назад

    This is brilliantly simple and works great!
    I’m amazed
    Thanks for the video

  • @Vulcano200
    @Vulcano200 6 лет назад +2

    Buen experimento, pero la textura final es muy burda. Buen trabajo Sergio.

  • @capcom6633
    @capcom6633 5 лет назад +1

    I am thoroughly impressed by your ingenuity! Not to mention your fearlessness of completely cutting through the wood. I probably would've cut and sanded the last bit just for safety. And fear of injury( lol)! Great video again. If I wouldn't have already subscribed I would have after this one!

  • @sergeykuts9346
    @sergeykuts9346 6 лет назад

    Sergio, thank you. It is really easy, fast and useful idea.

  • @2ndsonof8
    @2ndsonof8 6 лет назад

    Very clever way to turn wooden balls, thanks for sharing!

  • @markohelenin8731
    @markohelenin8731 6 лет назад

    Awesome! I have lathe/mill and this is by far the most easy way to make a sphere!

  • @BitHead1000
    @BitHead1000 6 лет назад

    Howdy Doodie would have been thrilled with this one.

  • @sgvpotter
    @sgvpotter 6 лет назад +2

    ingenious!!! i've never thought of that... well done!

  • @brianskinner5711
    @brianskinner5711 6 лет назад

    Great stuff! I would never have envisioned this. Real imaginative work!

  • @spuds6423
    @spuds6423 6 лет назад

    Nice job, Sergio... you never disappoint.

  • @AlbiesProductsOnline
    @AlbiesProductsOnline 6 лет назад +7

    Good job you could try stopping the hole saw wile the ball is still connected by 5mm or so and sand wile it’s still on the lathe then saw the tabs still contact

  • @ddrusa
    @ddrusa 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you for the inspiration teaching us how to build one now I want to build this set up very cool

  • @jardel_lucca
    @jardel_lucca 6 лет назад

    This is not so dangerous if go slowly with low power tools just like he did. Very clever method... Thanks for sharing!

  • @jorgeaguilar5809
    @jorgeaguilar5809 6 лет назад

    AMAZING! I've gotta try this, thank you, buddy!!!

  • @huzlmann
    @huzlmann 6 лет назад

    Perfect! a great idea! Thank you!

  • @MakeSomething
    @MakeSomething 6 лет назад +7

    This is genius! Love it!

  • @mathieudietrich2514
    @mathieudietrich2514 6 лет назад

    Great job Sergio, once again !

  • @raylularoussef247dasilva6
    @raylularoussef247dasilva6 5 лет назад

    Trabajo fantástico muy bueno !

  • @edl4114
    @edl4114 6 лет назад

    One of the things this video taught me is how people make those fancy wooden railings.

  • @nolanwoodworksartcompany6612
    @nolanwoodworksartcompany6612 6 лет назад

    Woah. What an awesome idea. Great job. BALLSSSSS!!!

  • @oficinagarcia1442
    @oficinagarcia1442 6 лет назад

    Muito bom Sergio... método prático e eficiente parabéns ..vou tentar fazer.grande abraço.

  • @AtomicShrimp
    @AtomicShrimp 6 лет назад

    Brilliant! Well done!

  • @MarkMcCluney
    @MarkMcCluney 6 лет назад

    Amazing!! And amazingly brave! Very interesting vid Sergio, thanks for sharing.

  • @ffff1758
    @ffff1758 6 лет назад

    buena tu idea Sergio, algo peligrosa para mi gusto, pero...
    Sólo dos sugerencias:
    1) sería razonable acercar el trozo de madera a una forma más cilindrica y no tan prismática
    2) se puede ver claramente sobre el final del video como la perforadora de mano que usas como torno se mueve en su soporte...
    sdos.!

  • @smmoin111
    @smmoin111 6 лет назад

    I am going to produce these balls in mass quantities most probably by using your method.....
    Thanks a lot bro you are genius man ...

  • @davidmiller5832
    @davidmiller5832 6 лет назад

    You sir, are The Man!

  • @brijmohanchourasia8658
    @brijmohanchourasia8658 6 лет назад

    It is very amazing.
    Thank you sir for this video.

  • @antonmarkov2893
    @antonmarkov2893 6 лет назад +12

    the cutting tool has to turn way faster than the ball itself otherwise you get a point where the direction of cutting and direction of spinning is the same and that is why it might be rough.

    • @smoj304
      @smoj304 5 лет назад

      Like 'retreating blade stall' in a helicopter. At a certain speed, the rotor blade rotating backwards relative to the direction of flight is effectively at zero airspeed, no longer generating lift on that side, and the chopper falls out of the sky.
      Good pickup @Anton Markov. You could have a point there.

  • @andreww6738
    @andreww6738 6 лет назад +1

    This is a very clever idea, brilliant actually! Great idea for making fence post caps or other exterior ornaments, might be a tad heavy for a Christmas tree ornament though, but I love the idea. Thanks just subscribed.

  • @shellyg397
    @shellyg397 5 лет назад

    That’s really clever! I’m glad the ball didn’t fly off at the end 😅

  • @marceloribeiroalcantara9839
    @marceloribeiroalcantara9839 6 лет назад +1

    Parabéns muito criativo

  • @johnhealy2092
    @johnhealy2092 6 лет назад

    A great idea ,simple thanks for sharing 👍

  • @shivamvaid601
    @shivamvaid601 6 лет назад

    Ur drill bit is wobbly that's why it wasn't very smooth by the end. But one cheeky but innovative way. Great job.

  • @RDALEHOUSTON
    @RDALEHOUSTON 4 года назад

    very nice ,quick ,fast simple ,thank you for sharing your video friend

  • @AlhamRana
    @AlhamRana 6 лет назад

    Awesome man..

  • @travissmith7471
    @travissmith7471 5 лет назад

    Thanks for sharing... You helped inspire some woodworking ideas...

  • @coldblu357
    @coldblu357 5 лет назад

    Awesome as always Sergio....thankyou

    • @WoodworkingwithDIYtools
      @WoodworkingwithDIYtools  5 лет назад

      Thank you very much. It is nice that people know my name despite I changed the name of the channel 👍😃

  • @Ojb_1959
    @Ojb_1959 6 лет назад

    Good job, sand it while spinning prior to it breaking off then touch up the ends👌🏽

  • @hansdegroot8549
    @hansdegroot8549 6 лет назад +91

    Wow, this is really awesome. It looked a bit scary though.
    Which rpm did you use on your drill/lathe? Backwards or forwards?
    And which rpm did you use on the drill press?
    How long did it take to make one ball?
    Did you not fear that during the process the block of wood/ball would come loose and hurt you?
    Thanks for sharing and I hope you can answer the questions. I'd very much like to try this too.

    • @pipspiper
      @pipspiper 6 лет назад +6

      RPM depends on the size of wood. The formula is: Work piece size (inch) x RPM = 6000 - 9000. If work piece is 3 inch, RPM should be: RPM = 6000 - 9000/3 = 2000 rpm to 3000 rpm range. Hope this helps.

    • @BomenJager
      @BomenJager 6 лет назад +6

      that is so weird what you told. that is the most weird formula i ever seen. i am a machinist myself and i can tell you the the rpm is a factor of what you are cutting and whit what material you cut it and also the diameter. the normal formula is : ø : π : (cutting speed) = RPM???? so as example if i wanna cut steel round 40 with a highspeed steel tool which is best for around 20meters. its : 20,000 : 3,14 : 40 = 159 rpm.

    • @hansdegroot8549
      @hansdegroot8549 6 лет назад +2

      I do not know if Pips Piper is right with his answer or BomenJager.
      I only know that in general larger diameters of material require lower speed than smaller diameters.
      And I also know that in general for wood is used higher speed than for metal/steel.
      But in any case I'd like to hear a reaction of Sergio himself because his speed was OK and I think that he knows which RPM he used.

    • @Mysli0210
      @Mysli0210 6 лет назад +5

      BomenJager is right, pips is just plain bogus.
      But the direction of the lathe don't matter in this particular situation as the hole saw is sawing both directions perpendicular to the lathe Z axis.

    • @hansdegroot8549
      @hansdegroot8549 6 лет назад

      But the example from BomenJager is for steel and in the video wooden balls are made.
      I suppose the rpm should be in that case higher than 159 rpm. Or not?
      And which rpm is meant for the drill/lathe or for the drill press?

  • @mr.b.w.3146
    @mr.b.w.3146 6 лет назад

    I say, what a clever idea! With a bit of imagination and invention................

  • @ziopoe
    @ziopoe 6 лет назад +2

    I've did it to make some of those pinterest pencil ball rings, the setup is a bit tedious but work like charm when is needed to batch more than one or two! The only problem is the red color left on the piece, i've solved it stripping the paint entirely from the holesaw.

  • @OnlyDubai
    @OnlyDubai 6 лет назад

    Congrats for your idea, it works great! Love it

  • @NLDHGRockStaR
    @NLDHGRockStaR 6 лет назад +47

    why didnt you leave the last 10 mm on so you can sand it while its still in the lathe, makes your life easier :)

    • @ericdell1819
      @ericdell1819 6 лет назад +2

      NLDHGRockStaR seeing the basic concept we love to hear all the commits then learn together. I love the people here.

    • @hlloyd-fs4uf
      @hlloyd-fs4uf 4 года назад +5

      I'm thinking this was a ball making video, and not a ball sanding vid would be the reason for that. Most guys can figure out how to finish their balls off.

    • @matthewharvey8755
      @matthewharvey8755 3 года назад

      @@hlloyd-fs4uf Nelson "Ha Haaah"

  • @patcorrigan3624
    @patcorrigan3624 6 лет назад

    Just wonderful , I make patterns for sand casting and making a ball is not easy , but your method is brilliant thank you

  • @charlesxix
    @charlesxix 6 лет назад

    Who on earth was the first person to do this, amazing.

  • @leksey7870
    @leksey7870 5 лет назад

    I'm delighted! Great video!

  • @steven.h0629
    @steven.h0629 6 лет назад

    Nice .. thanks for sharing Sergio

  • @LeopoldUlysees
    @LeopoldUlysees 5 лет назад

    Had I not seen it with my own eyes . . . Amazing.

  • @PeranMe
    @PeranMe 6 лет назад +14

    That was superb! You're a star!!

    • @damienroblesylopez1496
      @damienroblesylopez1496 6 лет назад

      Per Almered de

    • @PhDarien
      @PhDarien 6 лет назад

      Per Almered I’m just happy that you spelled “you’re” correctly. Most others don’t. You’re the superb person.

  • @vernrogers2041
    @vernrogers2041 3 года назад

    Out of 1.3 million views,if only 1 percent lost their fingers trying this, that's still 13 000 people!!! lol....Nice job on this...I might give it a try myself. Cheers from Canada.

  • @edheide7229
    @edheide7229 6 лет назад

    Very good idea, thanks for sharing. Near the end of the turning maybe you could do a small amount of hand lathing so the saw does not bind. I will try your method.

  • @ldwithrow08
    @ldwithrow08 6 лет назад

    A novel idea. Fastening the square blank via a screwed on face plate would eliminate the slippage. However, there is a lot of torque on the ball at the end and you need a really HEAVY drill to spin it. Going to try this on some fence posts I have to make

  • @tizianogreco
    @tizianogreco 6 лет назад

    Genius. Thank for this video bro

  • @XCreator
    @XCreator 6 лет назад

    Good job

  • @BlackMetalHappiness
    @BlackMetalHappiness 6 лет назад

    That was really interesting to see. Amazing idea.

  • @JDeWittDIY
    @JDeWittDIY 6 лет назад

    Good idea Sergio!

  • @justincarter9622
    @justincarter9622 6 лет назад

    Sweet. I️ want to make some now. Great job man. Awesome video!!!

  • @mtmchenry
    @mtmchenry 6 лет назад

    Very ingenious idea. Thanks for the video.

  • @tunapig
    @tunapig 3 года назад

    That's pretty darn clever. Nice job.

  • @ProfessorDIY
    @ProfessorDIY 6 лет назад

    Good Idea! I will try it. Thanks!

  • @Subgunman
    @Subgunman 6 лет назад +2

    Nice start but a real lathe will help. Excellent idea!

    • @_ozveta_
      @_ozveta_ 6 лет назад

      A real lathe has a attachment to make round objects lol. but that's the safe way.

    • @raylularoussef247dasilva6
      @raylularoussef247dasilva6 5 лет назад

      and there is no excitement ! with the easy and safe way you don't feel alive

  • @jonrosenthal7749
    @jonrosenthal7749 6 лет назад

    What a terrible idea.... I LOVE IT! Good job.

  • @omskariyazmaraikayer913
    @omskariyazmaraikayer913 6 лет назад

    unique idea.never imagined that before.excellent.

  • @macbilling6410
    @macbilling6410 6 лет назад

    What a fantastic idea

  • @americanwoodworkingtrickss6543
    @americanwoodworkingtrickss6543 6 лет назад

    Great idea.

  • @michaeltubbs4606
    @michaeltubbs4606 5 лет назад

    This is genius! Good job!

  • @wood4nothing284
    @wood4nothing284 6 лет назад

    Now that's clever.
    Cheers
    Tim from wood 4 nothing

  • @kerrycomstock9220
    @kerrycomstock9220 6 лет назад

    Wow...awesome video and great idea!! Honestly, I wouldn't believe this would work if I hadn't seen it...I enjoyed your video very much....thanks!

  • @danielrose1392
    @danielrose1392 6 лет назад +2

    Great idea. There is one thing you could improve, your cutting tool is often gearing up with the work peace. Both move at the same speed which results in zero net cutting speed. Try running your lathe slower, if possible i would try about 100rpm but probably your drill can't go that slow.

    • @Dingbat217
      @Dingbat217 6 лет назад

      That's the same I thought, but I would speed up the drill-press to get the same effect, would that not work too?
      The increased speed of the hole-drill should also improve on the surface quality if the ball I would think.

    • @danielrose1392
      @danielrose1392 6 лет назад +3

      Morten not sure if you can improve the speeds on this setup, if it starts wobbling around, the quality will be worse. Also, you increase the damage in case the tool catches the work piece. With a more sturdy setup, I would run it faster.

  • @Windragon76
    @Windragon76 6 лет назад

    Thank you for the video.

  • @HODYODesign
    @HODYODesign 6 лет назад +1

    Interesting experience!

  • @pgtips4240
    @pgtips4240 6 лет назад

    Fantastic idea.

  • @derrickp2628
    @derrickp2628 2 года назад

    Amazing bro!!! I had a piece of 4x4 fly off my lathe one time...definitely had to change my underwear haha.

  • @carpii
    @carpii 4 года назад

    Genius! Can you think of any tools or techniques that would let me cut a semi-sphere cavity into a block of wood?

  • @MexTheOnly
    @MexTheOnly 3 года назад

    A pretty easy technique, thumbs up. I'm a bit afraid to try it myself, because it looks like the drill press may not be suited for this sort of turning operations and may be damaged or degrade pretty quickly

  • @Mark73
    @Mark73 6 лет назад

    Holy crap! That's brilliant!

  • @InoFughaul
    @InoFughaul 5 лет назад

    Nice little trick!