My appologies for posting the subject for a second time but I am still
searching for a relatively simple approach to this problem. I need to turn
fairly regular high (100+) volumes of 40mm dia spheres in soft woods for use
in a variety of toys that I make. They don't have to be "perfect" but they
need to look "OK". I curently just turn them using a spindle gauge. Single
piece blank to diameter then mark length. Plunge at length each end then
half bead left then right. If I am on song then they are great ... but I am
seldom on song.
I have seen plans for several complicated devices to make and attach to the
lathe but never attempted to make them.
Surely this problem has been solved in the past. I would be grateful for any
simple solutions ( on topic). eg would a set of LH & RH curved (20mm radius)
scrapers work? If so how would the tool be sharpened and re-sharpened?
regards,
G