Shape the end round and sand
to 400 grit.
Apply sanding sealer and allow to dry, then sand
again. Tailstock end of the ball is completed and finished. Allow the finish to cure 24 hours before vacuum
chucking.
Reverse mount onto the vacuum drum chuck.
Bring up the tailstock for added safety and support.
Option #2 is turn the tenon away with the chuck
still attached.
Action shot, finish this end of the hollow ball.
Use the outer template often to get the ball round.
Sand and finish the same as the rest of the ball.
The finished ball with the inside and outside templates.