1/2" Wood Ball

1/2" Maple Wood Ball — Solid Round Unfinished Component for Craft and Educational Projects

This 1/2-inch diameter maple wood ball is crafted from solid hardwood, tumble-sanded for a reliably smooth surface and precise sizing. Each sphere features a natural, unfinished grain and is free from seams or weak points, supporting a wide variety of creative and technical builds. Its balanced strength and uniform shape make it a popular solution for detailed crafts, decor accents, educational manipulatives, and professional production needs where natural appearance and durability are essential.

Key Features

• Smooth tumble-sanded maple surface minimizes prep work for painting, staining, or finishing
• Consistent 1/2" (0.50" / 12.7 mm) diameter with ±0.01" tolerance for accurate multi-piece assembly
• Solid maple hardwood with high structural integrity, suitable for drilling, gluing, or light machining
• Randomized natural maple grain highlights each ball's clean, uniform look
• Unfinished, ready for your choice of custom coatings or decorative detail
• Multiple pack sizes available, from small kits to large manufacturing orders (10, 100, 500, up to 25,000)

Specifications

• Diameter: 1/2" (0.50") / 12.7 mm
• Radius: 1/4" (0.25") / 6.35 mm
• Circumference: ~1.57" (40 mm)
• Volume: ~0.065 in³ (1.07 cm³)
• Surface Area: ~0.79 in² (5.10 cm²)
• Weight (10 pcs): 0.02 lbs (0.91 g total, approx. 0.002 oz / 0.09 g each)
• Material: Solid maple hardwood
• Grain: Randomized, seamless spherical form
• Finish: Tumble-sanded, unfinished, light sanding
• Diameter and Roundness Tolerance: ±0.01"
• Finish Absorption: Medium (reads, stains, and seals evenly)
• Drillability: Good for adding holes or axles
• Structural Integrity: Strong and seamless
• Storage: Store dry, indoors
• Shelf Life: Indefinite when unfinished
• Color: Natural maple tone

Suggested Uses

This 1/2-inch wood ball is ideal for creating miniature knobs, decorative architectural accents, or moving components for handmade toys. In furniture builds, it's commonly used as a detail piece for drawer pulls or sculptural elements. Educators incorporate them in Montessori learning kits for fine motor training, counting, or sorting activities. Crafters and batch producers rely on the uniform sizing for assembling painted ornaments, DIY robots, or kinetic game parts. Try using several balls with dowels to construct rolling STEM toys or use as spacers and embellishments in custom jewelry and signage projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Will this wood ball fit a 1/2" hole or axle?
  Yes, with a ±0.01" tolerance, it fits most 1/2" holes snugly for axle or decorative installations.
• Is the surface prepped for painting or sealing?
  The tumble-sanded finish is smooth and ready for paint, stain, or sealants with minimal extra prep required.
• Can holes be added for thread or dowels?
  Yes, maple's structure allows clean drilling for custom mounting or threading.
• Is each ball's shape and diameter consistent?
  Manufactured to strict tolerances and roundness for reliable, uniform use in multi-part builds and projects.
• Are bulk quantities available for classrooms or manufacturing?
  Pack sizes include 10, 100, 500, and 25,000. Contact for additional bulk options or special orders.
• How should unfinished balls be stored?
  Store in a dry, indoor location for best preservation of finish and structural quality.
• Is there a risk of splinters on these wood balls?
  Low splinter risk due to tumble sanding and quality control checks, making them safe for crafts and supervised educational use.
• Are these suitable for learning and fine motor skill activities?
  The solid, smooth shape is well suited for Montessori, sensory, and skill-building toys and classroom kits.

Choose these 1/2" maple wood balls for a blend of dependability, smooth finish, and natural hardwood strength—perfect for craft, woodworking, and educational uses demanding both quality and consistency.