Single piece, simple ball turner.

[tonyfoale]

He's using the compound slide pivot, if I'm understanding correctly. Then all he needs is a block that puts the cutter on center. Swivels the compound, and that moves the tool in the arc necessary to cut the ball.

Though I'm with you on wanting more pictures and a video or two...

Bill

I no longer have the ability to use this ball turner, since I electrocuted my lathe I have no need for taper or ball mechanical turning devices. My electronic control and software takes care of it all for me. What am I talking about? Look here
Ball screw and electronic lathe conversion

So I now use a solid toolpost support without a compound.


For the electrocuted lathe