The New Design

Production was started on the new hamster ball design over the last week.  Thanks to the lathe, two parts (that should have been completed in about 2 hours) were completed in about 10 hours.  This was due to the poor design of the lathe (and lack of CNC capabilities).

Four standard radial ball bearings were purchased to use in the shafts created on the lathe.  Pictures are below.

Finishing the end surface, preparing to cut hole for bearing

Drilling a hole  down the end to be tapped

Reducing the stock size

Finished product

Bearing inside stock