The Shadow Sphere Jig by Mr. David Reed Smith....

I posted some information about this subject in the past, however, Mr. Reed has added an additional video to the information. He illustrates just how helpful the jig can be when turning spheres.

Just what can you do with a sphere? Well here's an example of what Mr. Smith as done-

Even if you do not have any desire to turn a sphere, check out the end of this article. Mr. Smith has developed a wide range of home made chucking devices that can be adapted to just about any project.

Here's the link-  http://www.davidreedsmith.com/Articles/ShadowSphereJig/ShadowSphereJig.htm

this location includes the video, too.

Safe turning.

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Lew Kauffman-
Wood Turners Forum Host

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That is very whimsical and clever Lew, I love it! Dang, chomping at the bit for a lather!

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker
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Wow! what beautiful photos, a great video and detailed techniques. Very skillful, creative and talented making those spheres on the lathe. Love the fun, unique and amazing projects made out of the spheres and lot more possibilities. Thanks Lew for sharing!

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Thanks, Claude!

Mr. Smith is an extraordinarily talented turner and designer. 

Claude Bradford said:

Wow! what beautiful photos, a great video and detailed techniques. Very skillful, creative and talented making those spheres on the lathe. Love the fun, unique and amazing projects made out of the spheres and lot more possibilities. Thanks Lew for sharing!

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Thanks Lewis for posting. Thats pretty cool. 

Although it doesn't require a lathe there is a method for making a sphere but I don't think I'll try it because of the noise. You take a cube and knock the sharp corners off then attach a containment box onto a horizontal belt sander, drop the trimmed sphere into the box, secure the top and turn on the belt sander and out pops a sphere. I've seen it done in person and I can attest to the noise but it does render a sphere.

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Mike,

I have never seen that but I can imagine it is noisy!

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Lew Kauffman-
Wood Turners Forum Host

Time traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!