How to build a plywood ball

How to build a plywood ball - Part 1

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3 жыл бұрын

This video will show you exactly how to build a 5" diameter plywood ball. This plywood sphere will start out as an icosahedron or d20 and then be sanded into a smooth sphere. You will see all the angles and techniques I use to build this wood sphere.
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@ThePapa1947 3 жыл бұрын

I watched that original video when you did it and I wanted to try. I did notice other asking for angles and understand why you were not ready to give them out. But a little over a year ago I did make one with 60 pieces. I came across a video by Matthias Wandel and he gave a lot of information. I am happy with how mine came out for my first one. After that I made one with 12 segment sides to look like a soccer ball and had to work the math out for it. I did give that in my video. Glad to see you do this as I know many people will want to try one. I just now came across this video of yours and plan on watching the whole process. Thanks for posting it. Gary

@matthewb8229 3 жыл бұрын

"Always have your saw plugged in, before you start to use it." Those are the pro tips schleps like myself really rely on to make us look competent. After following your advice, I did notice the saw worked much better. I always wondered how a person put enough force on the blade by spinning it with your hand, to get it to cut effectively. Saved my a boatload of time and effort!

@ODDBALLGALLERYKeithWilliams 3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you were able to learn something new.👍🏼 Remember ...power tools need Power. 😀

@richiebk79 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for posting these. I have been absolutely mesmerized by your work and the results you get, stunning. Can't wait to give this a go!

@ODDBALLGALLERYKeithWilliams 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, just take your time you can do it 👍🏼

@uniqko 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing skill

@jamesogorman3287 3 жыл бұрын

Man, I love your videos.

@ODDBALLGALLERYKeithWilliams 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍🏼 I’m going to try to get more content out there.

@mackenziewoods8201 2 жыл бұрын

I like your clamp for the table saw!

@ODDBALLGALLERYKeithWilliams 2 жыл бұрын

Simple,cheap,works👍🏼

@andrewnegri4678 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I've been taking notes can't wait to see part 2 and make my own

@ODDBALLGALLERYKeithWilliams 3 жыл бұрын

I think I covered most of it, but if you have any questions just ask.

@andrewnegri4678 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you not sure when i will get to making as i have a few projects on the go but thanks again and have the videos saved to watch later

@andrebourque2165 2 жыл бұрын

Re-watched a year later and still laughed at your funny comments. Great stuff!

@ODDBALLGALLERYKeithWilliams 2 жыл бұрын

👍🏼 I try to be funny but sometimes it falls flat. Im glad someone gets it. 😀

@dietrichnsons 3 жыл бұрын

I’m going to be honest, I don’t know that I have ever needed to find the angle down to the “.7” when “.9” wouldn’t work! Haha, great job! Such a cool project, I’ll show this to my students in class!

@ODDBALLGALLERYKeithWilliams 3 жыл бұрын

I guess if the pieces fit then the actual number is irrelevant. 21.7 is just a starting point.

@marblemountainwoodworks8475 3 жыл бұрын

I have no idea why I’m just discovering your channel now. You deserve all the subscribers!!!

@ODDBALLGALLERYKeithWilliams 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 👍🏼

@marioc.bitanga1974 3 жыл бұрын

I love all ur awesome n lovable n i dont know if i can do this segmented intricate project now i'm stock in ur channel

@ODDBALLGALLERYKeithWilliams 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by to watch my vids. 👍🏼

@donalddupont1610 3 жыл бұрын

GREAT VID CAN YOU PLEASE GIVE THE TWO BEVEL ANGLES FOR THE OTHER BALL AND AGAIN GREAT VID KEEP THEM COMING

@ODDBALLGALLERYKeithWilliams 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍🏼 I may do a how to on the pentakis dodecahedron at some point.

@donhallback4585 3 жыл бұрын

If you make more than one of plan on making more later you could consider making a wooden gauge to set your table saw angle easily in the future. A simple Thin scrap piece of plywood would suffice.

@ODDBALLGALLERYKeithWilliams 3 жыл бұрын

You are right , I have setup gauges made from lexan that I use for my chop saws.

@oliverm3149 6 ай бұрын

great vid what would the triangle edge's angle be for a 40-sided one? it's for my final school project thank you

@ODDBALLGALLERYKeithWilliams 5 ай бұрын

I have not made one with forty sides. What is it called?

@mellisb 3 жыл бұрын

Twenty One Seven!!!

@ODDBALLGALLERYKeithWilliams 3 жыл бұрын

👍🏼

@SheLsPeaker 2 жыл бұрын

ThankYou for sharing. Question: does your 21.7 angle change with thicker material or wider equilaterals? ThankYou

@ODDBALLGALLERYKeithWilliams 2 жыл бұрын

The angle will stay the same. If you are going to make the triangles larger, you will also have to make them thicker (if you plan on rounding it off).

@SheLsPeaker 2 жыл бұрын

@@ODDBALLGALLERYKeithWilliams ThankYou

@sirfluffycnut 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video series! Could it be possible to get mm measurements for us old continent folk (maybe as a text displayed on the video), please? Inches are way too confusing for my simple mind 😅

@ODDBALLGALLERYKeithWilliams 3 жыл бұрын

Plywood blank is 60cm x 18cm. Cut into strips 8cm wide. I think that was the only inch measurements I mentioned. As long as all the pieces are the same it will work out.

@sirfluffycnut 3 жыл бұрын

ODDBALL GALLERY - Keith Williams thanks buddy, great work!

@alan67530 3 ай бұрын

21.7° regardless of triangle size?

@anapaz7449 3 жыл бұрын

buena noche, podrian darme los angulos de corte para obteber el isocaedro. muchas gracias

@ODDBALLGALLERYKeithWilliams 3 жыл бұрын

21.7

@suryamaharana8478 2 жыл бұрын

850mmdia ply ball how to wark

@ismatnabila 3 жыл бұрын

how much the ball weights after sanding completely? is it too heavy & thick?

@ODDBALLGALLERYKeithWilliams 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t know...I will have to weigh it. The centers of the triangles are still near original thickness. The centers of the “web” areas is about 5/16” (8mm)

@ismatnabila 3 жыл бұрын

@@ODDBALLGALLERYKeithWilliams Ok. And how did you determine the primary bevel angle of the triangles? that it might be or close to 21.7 degrees?

@ODDBALLGALLERYKeithWilliams 3 жыл бұрын

Ismat Jahan There are quite a few cad programs that can figure the angles. I saw another video that used 21 degrees so I just started there and refined it until the pieces fit tight. All of the triangles are exactly the same so if the first five fit correctly the rest will fit too.

@ismatnabila 3 жыл бұрын

@@ODDBALLGALLERYKeithWilliams Will the board be curved by time? & lose the shape?

@ODDBALLGALLERYKeithWilliams 3 жыл бұрын

Ismat Jahan I have some that are over 10 years old and they are still in good condition. Most alphetic resin glue will “creep” over time and you will notice a slight raising of glue joint

@alekpavel 3 жыл бұрын

How can I contact you. ? I have an offer that is definitely advantageous for you

@ODDBALLGALLERYKeithWilliams 3 жыл бұрын

Oddballgallery@gmail.com

@johnhelton457 2 жыл бұрын

I have done very similar with woodglut designs.

@ODDBALLGALLERYKeithWilliams 2 жыл бұрын

👍🏼

@JijBuisGebruiker1 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work! By the way, look at my profile picture ;)

@ODDBALLGALLERYKeithWilliams 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks👍🏼 I can’t quite make out the pic. What do you make?

@JijBuisGebruiker1 3 жыл бұрын

Also 'balls' made of wood. A little different than you do it and pure for myself. Not that I wouldn't sell one if someone wants to buy a copy. Two examples: My logo here: i.imgur.com/tQXWAnv.jpeg A football / fullerene: i.imgur.com/frcnPzx.jpeg (now I have placed that last piece) The material is 3 mm laser cut plywood. The diameter is 200 mm (8 inches) Greets from the other side of the pond!