--- product_id: 255368180 title: "Large Ball and Radius Turning Tool - Designed to Cut Round Shapes or Curves in Brass, Aluminum, Steel, Wood or Plastic on your Bench Top Metal Lathe, LittleMachineShop.com (2568)" brand: "littlemachineshop.com" price: "£152.32" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 category: "Little Machine Shop.Com" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/255368180-large-ball-and-radius-turning-tool-designed-to-cut-round store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Machined aluminum & steel build Fits lathes ≥5" swing Pre-ground HSS tool bit included Large Ball and Radius Turning Tool - Designed to Cut Round Shapes or Curves in Brass, Aluminum, Steel, Wood or Plastic on your Bench Top Metal Lathe, LittleMachineShop.com (2568) **Brand:** littlemachineshop.com **Price:** £152.32 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔧 Shape your vision with precision and power! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Large Ball and Radius Turning Tool - Designed to Cut Round Shapes or Curves in Brass, Aluminum, Steel, Wood or Plastic on your Bench Top Metal Lathe, LittleMachineShop.com (2568) by littlemachineshop.com - **How much does it cost?** £152.32 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/255368180-large-ball-and-radius-turning-tool-designed-to-cut-round) ## Best For - littlemachineshop.com enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted littlemachineshop.com brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Durable Craftsmanship:** Solid metal construction with hardened pivot pins and bronze bearings for smooth, lasting use - • **Made in the USA Quality:** Hand-assembled and inspected for reliability by LittleMachineShop.com’s trusted experts - • **Precision Curve Cutting:** Effortlessly craft perfect balls & curves up to 1.75" diameter - • **Universal Compatibility:** Designed for most standard 1/2" tool holders on lathes with 5"+ swing - • **Versatile Material Mastery:** Cuts brass, aluminum, steel, wood, and plastic with ease—expand your creative horizons ## Overview The Large Ball and Radius Turning Tool from LittleMachineShop.com is a premium lathe attachment engineered to cut precise round shapes and curves up to 1.75" diameter on metals and plastics. Crafted from high-strength aluminum alloy and tool steel with hardened pivot pins in bronze bearings, it ensures durability and smooth operation. Compatible with lathes having a 5" or greater swing and standard 1/2" tool holders, it includes a pre-ground, resharpenable HSS tool bit. Proudly made and inspected in the USA, this tool elevates your metalworking projects with professional-grade precision. ## Description The large Ball and Radius Tool, like its smaller counterpart, is designed to cut round shapes or curves in brass, aluminum, steel, wood or plastic on your own lathe. Balls in the ends of rods, shafts, or handles are easily turned with the tool. You can also make ball joints, governor weights, railing knobs, round contact points for tools, nose cones, and many other useful and decorative objects.The lathe radius turning tool is sized for lathes of 5" or greater swing, and the 1/2" shank size will fit most standard tool holders. The tool will cut convex curves up to 1 3/4" in diameter. This lathe ball turning attachment is designed so that the center height is 3/8" from the bottom of the shank. The tool comes with a pre-ground HSS tool bit which may be easily resharpened or modified.This tool is manufactured from the highest quality materials. Frames are machined from high strength aluminum alloy. The handle is tool steel, the pivot pins are hardened and ground and rotate in custom bronze bearings. The tool is completely machined from solid metal stock, there are no stamped, cast or pressed parts. A pre-ground High Speed steel tool bit is included. Each lathe radius turning tool is manufactured in the USA for LittleMachineShop.com by Belfanti Toolworks and is carefully assembled and inspected before shipment in our warehouse. Review: Outstanding - Outstanding item. Very useful Review: It works - For the price it should have carbide incerts ## Features - Compatibility: This product is designed to work across a broad range of metalworking machines including most top brand names. Please look at our images to see a list of compatible machines. The list of machines are those where the machines' specification ensure compatibility. If you don’t see your machine in the list, it is almost certain this product will NOT WORK on your machine. In this event, please contact us before purchasing, as we may have alternate options. - Versatile: The large Ball and Radius Turning Tool is designed to cut round shapes or curves in brass, aluminum, steel or plastic on your own small lathe. This lathe ball turning attachment is designed so that the center height is 3/8" from the bottom of the shank. The tool comes with a pre-ground HSS tool bit which may be easily sharpened or modified. - Durable: Frames and handle are machined from high strength aluminum alloy. The pivot pins are hardened and ground and rotate in custom bronze bearings. The tool is completely machined from solid metal stock, there are no stamped, cast or pressed parts. A pre-ground High Speed steel tool bit is included. Each lathe radius turning tool is manufactured in the USA and is carefully inspected and checked before shipment. - Tips: Balls in the ends of rods, shafts, or handles are easily turned with the tool. You can also make ball joints, governor weights, railing knobs, round contact points for tools, nose cones, and many other useful and decorative objects. The lathe radius turning tool is sized for lathes of 5" or greater swing, and the 1/2" shank size will fit most standard tool holders. The tool will cut convex curves up to 1 3/4" in diameter. - About Us - LittleMachineShop.com is a small U.S. business specializing in sourcing and selling quality machines, tooling, spare parts, and accessories for home shop machinists and small machine shops. Additionally, we sell upgrades and accessories for many of the leading brands. Whenever possible, we work with, and promote, other small US machinists and machine shops who sell innovative products. With direct US based customer support from our knowledgeable team, we stand behind all our products. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B08LHKG6MY | | Batteries Required? | No | | Best Sellers Rank | #756,407 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #899 in Lathe Turning Tools | | Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (18) | | Date First Available | October 15, 2020 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Weight | 11.2 ounces | | Item model number | LMS2568 | | Manufacturer | LittleMachineShop.com | | Material | steel | | Part Number | 2568 | | Usage | Metal Cutting | ## Images ![Large Ball and Radius Turning Tool - Designed to Cut Round Shapes or Curves in Brass, Aluminum, Steel, Wood or Plastic on your Bench Top Metal Lathe, LittleMachineShop.com (2568) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61CUKrZM43L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding *by R***B on May 7, 2025* Outstanding item. Very useful ### ⭐ It works *by D***S on August 28, 2024* For the price it should have carbide incerts ### ⭐⭐⭐ Chatter *by E***G on April 30, 2024* Product is good for small light parts. It is made from aluminum and will chatter a lot if not careful. ## Frequently Bought Together - Large Ball and Radius Turning Tool - Designed to Cut Round Shapes or Curves in Brass, Aluminum, Steel, Wood or Plastic on your Bench Top Metal Lathe, LittleMachineShop.com (2568) - Tool Bit, Small Ball and Radius Turning Tool, LittleMachineShop.com (2964) - Small Ball and Radius Turning Tool - Designed to Cut Round Shapes or Curves in Brass, Aluminum, Steel, Wood or Plastic on your Bench Top Metal Lathe, LittleMachineShop.com (2569) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/255368180-large-ball-and-radius-turning-tool-designed-to-cut-round](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/255368180-large-ball-and-radius-turning-tool-designed-to-cut-round) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-24*