2" Wood Ball

2" Wood Ball – Solid Maple Hardwood Craft Sphere for Professional Woodworkers

The 2" Wood Ball from Craftparts is a solid maple hardwood sphere crafted to meet the exacting standards of professional woodworkers. Designed for projects demanding a durable, natural wood component, this sphere offers consistent size and superior finish quality. It serves as a dependable element for fine woodworking, cabinetry accents, custom furniture, and precision craft applications, providing a clean, smooth, and structurally sound base for further machining or finishing.

Key Features

• Solid Maple Hardwood Material: Provides lasting strength and stability with a natural light maple finish ideal for custom painting, staining, or sealing.
• Tumble Sanded Smooth Surface: Delivers a high-smoothness, splinter-free finish that minimizes preparation time, allowing efficient workflow.
• Precision Diameter and Roundness Control: Held to ±0.01" tolerance on both diameter and roundness to ensure uniform fit and appearance in assemblies and multi-piece projects.
• Good Drillability & Moderate-to-High Machinability: Enables easy customization such as drilling, carving, or shaping without compromising structural integrity.
• Medium Finish Absorption Rate: Compatible with a wide range of coatings and finishes for clean, vibrant application results.
• Seamless Sphere Format: No seams or joints, guaranteeing a flawless look and balanced structure.
• Lightweight (~0.1 lbs Each): Easy to handle and integrate into assemblies or educational tools.
• Available in Bulk Packs: Options from single units up to 400 pieces support project scalability and workshop inventory management.

Specifications

• Diameter: 2 inches (approx. 2 1/32")
• Radius: 1 inch (approx. 1 1/32")
• Weight: ~0.1 lbs per ball
• Material: Solid Maple Hardwood, professional-grade
• Diameter & Roundness Tolerance: ±0.01"
• Surface Finish: Tumble sanded, unfinished yet smooth
• Grain Direction: Randomized due to spherical shaping
• Paint/Coating Compatibility: High
• Drillability: Good
• Machinability: Moderate to High
• Storage Recommendation: Dry, indoor conditions
• Shelf Life: Indefinite if stored unfinished
• Color: Natural maple wood tone

Suggested Uses

• Fine Woodworking & Cabinetry: Ideal for cabinet knobs, furniture accents, and artisanal hardware components.
• Custom Furniture & Millwork: Supports thematic design elements like balusters, finials, or decorative ball feet.
• Educational Tools for Classrooms and Workshops: Perfect for tactile learning aids building fine motor skills and spatial reasoning.
• Craft Kit Assembly: Bulk availability and precision size make it suitable for high-quality craft kits and production runs.
• Toymaking and Model Construction: Durable and safe for small parts in wooden toys, puzzles, and miniature models.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Will this fit a 2-inch diameter hole in cabinetry or furniture?
  Yes, the ball's diameter tolerance of ±0.01" ensures a snug, reliable fit in standard 2-inch bore holes, suitable for precision woodworking assemblies.
• Is the surface ready for finishing, or will additional sanding be needed?
  The tumble sanded surface is smooth and splinter-free, requiring no additional sanding before applying paint, stain, or sealant, saving valuable preparation time.
• Can these balls be drilled or carved for custom joinery or design features?
  Absolutely. The solid maple wood allows for good drillability and moderate to high machinability, enabling clean holes and detailed carving without compromising the ball’s integrity.
• How consistent are these balls in size and finish for bulk orders?
  Craftparts maintains tight tolerances (±0.01") for diameter and roundness across all units, ensuring batch uniformity critical for professional projects.
• Are bulk quantities available for manufacturing or classroom supply?
  Yes. Packs are available in quantities of 1, 10, 50, 100, or 400, with custom bulk orders handled upon request, ideal for large-scale production or educational institutions.
• What packaging ensures product safety during shipping?
  The balls are shipped in boxes that comply with ASTM D5118 standards, providing industry-grade protection against damage during transport.
• How should these wood balls be stored to maintain quality?
  Store in a dry, indoor environment to prevent moisture absorption and maintain surface and structural quality indefinitely in their unfinished state.
• Are these balls free from seams or imperfections?
  Yes. Manufactured as seamless spheres, they offer a flawless appearance and superior structural reliability.
• Can these wood balls be integrated into existing modular or custom systems?
  Their consistent sizing and roundness make them highly compatible with modular designs, expansions, or custom jig setups, supporting precise integration.
• What is the weight per unit, and does it affect handling during assembly?
  Each ball weighs approximately 0.1 pounds, making them lightweight and manageable for rapid assembly operations or intricate educational applications.

Craftparts’ 2" Wood Ball combines precision crafting with durable maple hardwood to offer professional woodworkers a reliable, smooth, and adaptable wooden sphere. Its consistent quality and finish readiness help streamline project workflows and support refined outcomes in cabinetry, furniture making, and specialty woodcraft.