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Jerry's demonstration was on his techniques of making the Springett style spheres |
Because of the time involved, Jerry brought an assortment of completed, oops, and partially completed |
One of the keys is starting with a perfect sphere and having a "chuck" to hold it during the processing |
Jerry shows the proper use of the Springett undercutting tool |
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Jerry uses an assortment of homemade tools along with his purchased Springett tool |
The keys to the Springett tool are proper tool rest height and keeping the tool from overheating |
One of the partially completed spheres with a plug in place for further processing |
There was a lot of interest as Jerry is the only member of the club doing this type of turning |
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Accuracy is the goal as the sphere is positioned for further drilling |
One of the spheres with the layout done |
Jerry finishes up trimming one of the plugs on an almost completed spheres |
On completion, the plugs securing the inside shape need to be removed |
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Jerry puts a screw in the plug so it can be pulled out with a pair of pliers |
With all of the plugs removed, he sends around the finished turning |
A great demo of the Springett style of sphere turning |
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Photos by Kurt Hertzog |
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