The length is cut, mounted between centers and
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turned round, leaving a tenon for the chuck at either end and a rough tenon on each piece in the center. It has also been partly separated in the center and will later have the two ends cut free on the band saw. Note that this is a regular center in the chuck. It will hold a tapered center easily, giving you a choice of #1 or #2 Morse taper.
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The pieces are separated and the top is mounted in the chuck. The tenon is turned to closely fit
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the sphere. The mating surface of the top is undercut to give a good fit.
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