--- 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)" price: "AED 11" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/255368180-large-ball-and-radius-turning-tool-designed-to-cut-round store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # 1/2" standard shank size 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) **Price:** AED 11 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔧 Elevate your lathe game—turn curves like a pro, no compromises! ## 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) - **How much does it cost?** AED 11 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/255368180-large-ball-and-radius-turning-tool-designed-to-cut-round) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Built to Last:** Solid aluminum alloy frame & hardened pivot pins for industrial-grade durability. - • **Made in the USA Quality:** Hand-assembled & inspected for flawless performance every time. - • **Universal Compatibility:** Engineered for most top-brand lathes with 5"+ swing—fit and forget. - • **Precision Curve Crafting:** Cut perfect balls & curves up to 1.75" diameter with ease. - • **Versatile Material Mastery:** Effortlessly shape brass, aluminum, steel, wood, or plastic—your creative edge. ## Overview The Large Ball and Radius Turning Tool by LittleMachineShop.com is a precision lathe attachment designed for cutting round shapes and curves up to 1.75" diameter on metals and plastics. Compatible with lathes having a 5" or greater swing and standard 1/2" shank holders, it features a durable aluminum alloy frame, hardened pivot pins in bronze bearings, and includes a pre-ground, resharpenable HSS tool bit. Proudly made and inspected in the USA, this tool delivers professional-grade performance for home and small machine shops. ## 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: Chatter - Product is good for small light parts. It is made from aluminum and will chatter a lot if not careful. ## 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 | | Best Sellers Rank | #795,630 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #845 in Lathe Turning Tools | | Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (18) | | Date First Available | October 15, 2020 | | 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) ![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 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/6139AjWoc1L.jpg) ![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 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61y9+MkPTDL.jpg) ![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 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Ps0TF2mtL.jpg) ![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 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51OBy3KK6-L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding *by R***B on May 7, 2025* Outstanding item. Very useful ### ⭐⭐⭐ 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. ### ⭐ It works *by D***S on August 28, 2024* For the price it should have carbide incerts ## 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.ae/products/255368180-large-ball-and-radius-turning-tool-designed-to-cut-round](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/255368180-large-ball-and-radius-turning-tool-designed-to-cut-round) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-11-04*