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  1. 30th July 2011, 08:08 PM #1
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    Default Christmas Tree Ball

    Similar to a previous entry, except made from Noble Fir, and with a cutoff paintball tube for a vase liner. Also, seven of the concentric multi-axis decorative rings are centered on the knots, and four more added in blank spaces. Only the original ball surface is sanded; practically impossible in the turned rings.

    4 5/8" (118mm) diameter, finished with satin polyurethane.

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    Looks great Joe.
    I have enough trouble just turning a ball with no decorations.
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    Quote Originally Posted by turnerted View Post
    Looks great Joe.
    I have enough trouble just turning a ball with no decorations.
    Ted
    Have a squint here, Ted: https://www.woodworkforums.com/f8/www...-balls-132998/

    Click T&WWW Show from the link in that thread.

    For Step 11, I simply measure the circumference, and mark two points at the ends and the middle - seems to be accurate enough.

    If the cup centers are too wobbly, just use them for stationary workholding. A miniature belt sander makes quick work of the tenons. For this piece, the tenons were just cut off, because it sets in only one position.

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