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Speaking of spheres... *LINK*

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Speaking of spheres... *LINK*

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Speaking of spheres... *LINK*

Craig Daymon

I turned one from some 3" diameter acrylic rod I have. I'm not really much of a fan of turning plastic, but I am happy I did this. Polished up downright perfect with Tripoli followed by White Diamond. (So clear I worry it may start a fire when the sun passes through it.)

I turned a small stand for it about 3" tall. Very column-like, though no flutes.

Made me think it might be nice to discuss pedestals for spheres. I'm considering a multi-axis one. Might be fun for this acrylic sphere.

Anyone make any interesting pedestals for their spheres?

Along these lines, I was watching a Netflix program (Brit TV mini-series), "Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell" and, to save everyone that has no interest in "historical fantasy" shows, near the beginning of episode 6, they are in Mr. Norrell's house and there are wonderful turned wood (looks like Australian burl with some colored, maybe brass, infill) spheres on nice tall stands. I'll have to watch it again to get a better look. (There was a clear one too.) If I watch using my browser, I should be able to grab a screenshot.


Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell - Wikipedia page

Re: Speaking of spheres... *LINK*

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Re: Speaking of spheres...

John K Jordan

>>>Anyone make any interesting pedestals for their spheres?

I don't have a picture yet but I turned a small pedestal of ebony made like a goblet. In the small bowl I put an tiny sphere as a surprise. I'll go take a photo.

Hey, where is the picture of the acrylic sphere?! I've been turning acrylic lately but I don't have stock that big.

JKJ

Re: Speaking of spheres... *LINK*

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No one does it better than Craig Lossing

Dick Coers

Pedestals always come too close to looking like egg cups in my mind. Craig elevates them to an art form!

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Re: Speaking of spheres...

Craig Daymon

I'll see about getting a picture up tomorrow. Stand and sphere.

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Pictures - Acrylic sphere and Maple one from Cube

Craig Daymon

Here's a pic of the Acrylic Sphere, about 2-7/8" in diameter on 2-5/8" column (mahogany). Petrified wood in background.


Same scene, no flash.


Cube between centers. (Relates to old post about spheres.)


Rough turned.


Before going to cup centers.


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Re: Pictures - Acrylic sphere and Maple one from C

David Walser

Craig -- Thanks for the pictures. I think acrylic spheres in different translucent colors would make an interesting display -- particularly if the bases had LED lights hidden within them. Very cool.