--- product_id: 292693213 title: "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)" brand: "littlemachineshop.com" price: "β‚±19174" currency: PHP in_stock: true category: "Little Machine Shop.Com" url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/292693213-small-ball-and-radius-turning-tool-designed-to-cut-round store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # Machined from solid aluminum & tool steel Fits standard 1/4" tool holders Pre-ground HSS tool bit included 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) **Brand:** littlemachineshop.com **Price:** β‚±19174 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ”„ Curve your creativity with precision and durability! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 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) by littlemachineshop.com - **How much does it cost?** β‚±19174 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/292693213-small-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 - β€’ **Precision Fit for Top Lathes:** Designed for Sherline, Taig & most 5"+ swing lathes with minimal shimming - β€’ **Durable All-Metal Construction:** Solid aluminum frame, tool steel handle & bronze bearings for long-lasting performance - β€’ **Versatile Material Compatibility:** Cuts brass, aluminum, steel, wood & plastic with ease - β€’ **Ready-to-Use High Speed Steel Bit:** Includes pre-ground HSS tool bit, resharpenable for extended use - β€’ **Made in the USA with Quality Assurance:** Hand-assembled & inspected for professional-grade reliability ## Overview The Small Ball and Radius Turning Tool from LittleMachineShop.com is a precision-engineered lathe accessory designed to effortlessly cut round shapes and curves in a variety of materials including brass, aluminum, steel, wood, and plastic. Compatible with most 5"+ swing lathes and standard 1/4" tool holders, it features a durable all-metal build with a pre-ground, resharpenable high-speed steel bit. Manufactured and quality-checked in the USA, this tool empowers home machinists and professionals to create flawless ball joints, knobs, and decorative curves with ease. ## Description The small Ball and Radius Turning Tool, like its larger 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.On most lathes, the Ball and Radius Turning Tool will fit in standard tool holders. The tool is designed so that the center height is 1/4" from the bottom of the shank, so that on lathes like the Sherline or Taig, which use a standard 1/4" tool bit, little or no shimming is needed. On other lathes, the tool can be easily shimmed to center height. 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. ## 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 small Ball and Radius Turning Tool is designed to cut round shapes or curves in brass, aluminum, steel or plastic on your own small lathe. On most lathes, the Ball and Radius Turning Tool will fit in standard tool holders. The tool is designed so that the center height is 1/4" from the bottom of the shank, so that on lathes like Sherline or Taig, which use a standard 1/4" tool bit, little or no shimming is needed. On other lathes, the tool can be easily shimmed to center height. - Durable: 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 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 | B08LHK4YVM | | Best Sellers Rank | #1,411,253 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #1,785 in Lathe Turning Tools | | Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (10) | | Date First Available | October 15, 2020 | | Item Weight | 3.68 ounces | | Item model number | LMS2569 | | Manufacturer | LittleMachineShop.com | | Material | steel | | Part Number | 2569 | | Usage | Metal Cutting | ## Images ![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) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61+6j+x0ubL.jpg) ![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) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71fvgBMKLFL.jpg) ![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) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61UdO0o14oL.jpg) ![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) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61bX89cQNEL.jpg) ![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) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71R-1bf+ryL.jpg) ## Frequently Bought Together - 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) - Tool Bit, Small Ball and Radius Turning Tool, LittleMachineShop.com (2964) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/292693213-small-ball-and-radius-turning-tool-designed-to-cut-round](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/292693213-small-ball-and-radius-turning-tool-designed-to-cut-round) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-07-27*