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QT is the smallest soccer ball I have ever turned, 100 mm in diameter. It looks so cute that everyone loves it very much. The size, seemingly, is the reason for the people to fall in love with it, more than anything else. Same angles, same principle and same effort of building a soccer ball. All I did was reducing the size of the 32 pieces to % 50.

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That is a beauty Sam, you sure create some great work. Can see why people love it. Do you want to share the angles, I would love to make one or try to. Thanks for showing mate.
 

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Sure, Bob. Hexagon at 69.2 degrees and pentagon at 75.3 degrees. NOTE: It is not easy project. All angles must be exactly like they are mentioned above. the H and P must be correctly drawn and cut. Good luck.
 

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Your right, not an easy project to get correct. I know, I tried one once.
You have done a terrific job Sam. You are one talented guy. Looks great in any size.
 

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Sam, that is magnificent!!!!!! Quite fascinating to look at. It gives the impression that it would roll and bounce….......Great work Sam. You are a true Artist.

Regards,

Cliff.
 

· In Loving Memory
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Thanks Sam, accuracy is not my best subject but it sure is a challenge for the future. Thanks for sharing, I have always admired your work, your the master.
 

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Sam, that is a cutie (QT).. like 2 1/2"...........Nice work as usual!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Do you have fixtures made to hold the wood at these precise angles and then just flip the parts to 5 or 6 positions on the saw?

Every time I look at one of these it starts a challenge in my head just to accomplish this.

Cheers, Jim
 

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You are soccer ball master,and segmented turning master….no question ! Nice Sam !
 

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Awesome project!
 

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Phew Sam this is getting tricky stuff, I can appreciate the accuracy required for a 4" ball.
Fabulous result as usual Mate.
cheers
Pete
 

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Great work, Sam… as usual!

How do you turn a Ball like that?
... I'm assuming it is 'turned' knowing you.

Want to share your secret?

Super COOL! I like the black & white one… with the rounded seams… COOL!

Thank you.
 

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Very nice. Well done.
 

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Incredible turning skill. The ball is awsome and realistic.
 

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Great job Sam. Just don't go kicking it around.
 

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It is only for head kicking, Grumpy.
 
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