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Whenever I see someone promote a sphere jig, a conflict boils up in me.
On one hand, I respect someone who can create a good jig and appreciate the apparatus.
On the other hand, a sphere jig is a terrible expense for most turners when the same result can be achieved in the same amount of time with typical tools and trivial expense. I would rather use my budget to purchase a good multi-purpose tool.
Well, I saw another and decided to again present the process to turn a perfect sphere without any expensive jig. This process combines the octagon method and cup centers. There sphere in this video took only 27 minutes from the cylinder stage to completed stage. I did not work quickly because I did not intend for it to be a race. However, after realizing how quickly the sphere turned, I am issuing a challenge.
The Challenge is in two parts: For turners who already have a jig and for turners who do not have a jig. For both groups, start when you have a cylinder of the chosen diameter.
Turners with a jig:
Using your jig - any jig - turn a sphere at your standard pace (not race speed) to completion and report your time. My time was 27 minutes to finished.
Turners without a jig:
Follow the process in this video. Turn a sphere at your standard pace (not race speed) to completion and report your times. Even better plan to turn 3 spheres to cement the process in your brain and body.
Instead of blowing the budget on a special purpose tool, develop a basic skill to be used again and again in the future.
Enjoy!
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