1-3/4" Wood Ball

1-3/4" Maple Wood Ball — Solid Hardwood Sphere for Durable Craft, Decor, and Montessori Projects

The 1-3/4 inch solid maple wood ball is a precision lathe-turned sphere crafted from natural hardwood, offering a reliable, splinter-free component for large-scale DIY, woodworking, and learning applications. Each ball is tumble sanded to a smooth, unfinished sheen, maintaining a true, uniform shape with no visible seams. Its robust size and consistent finish make it well suited for furniture accents, sensory tools, model parts, or high-impact crafts that demand both strength and versatility.

Key Features

• Smooth, tumble-sanded maple surface minimizes prep for paint or stain, providing a clean, ready-to-finish blank
• True 1-3/4" (1.75" / 44.45 mm) diameter with ±0.01" tolerance for optimal dimensional consistency and fit
• Solid maple hardwood ensures strength, stability, and long service life for repeated use in crafts or toys
• Seamless surface and randomized wood grain for a natural, modern aesthetic
• Medium absorption rate makes it compatible with a variety of coatings and finishes
• Lightweight at approximately 0.07 lbs (31.75 g) for easy handling by makers of all ages
• Available in packs of 5, 50, 100, or 500, with custom bulk orders on request

Specifications

• Diameter: 1-3/4" (1.75") / 44.45 mm
• Radius: 7/8" (0.88") / 22.23 mm
• Weight: ~0.07 lbs (1.12 oz / 31.75 g) each
• Material: Solid maple hardwood
• Diameter and Roundness Tolerance: ±0.01"
• Surface Finish: Tumble sanded, unfinished (light sanding may be applied before finishing)
• Grain: Random, due to spherical shape
• Machinability: Good for drilling holes or shaping to suit varied applications
• Finish Absorption: Medium, compatible with a range of paints and coatings
• Pack Sizes: 5, 50, 100, 500
• Storage: Dry, indoor area for best preservation and shelf life

Suggested Uses

Use a 1-3/4" maple wood ball for distinctive drawer pulls, furniture embellishments, and oversized doll or puppet heads. Its smooth, round profile is favored for Montessori sorting games, gross motor toys, and creative manipulative sets in early education. In DIY projects, add them as striking knobs, turn them into custom-painted ornaments, or drill for stringing as statement beads in home décor. For a unique approach, assemble a set as juggling balls or weighted tokens for therapeutic hand exercises and motion-based STEM games.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Will this wood ball fit in a 1-3/4" hole for furniture or assembly?
  Yes, each ball has a true 1-3/4" diameter and ±0.01" tolerance, ensuring reliable fit for corresponding holes and projects.
• Is the ball already sanded and prepared for painting?
  Tumble sanding yields a smooth finish for immediate painting or staining; extra fine-sanding may be used if desired for flawless coatings.
• Can the solid sphere be drilled for mounting or threading?
  Yes, solid maple accepts standard woodworking drill bits and allows secure attachment of hardware, dowels, or hooks.
• Are these balls splinter-free and safe for hands-on educational use?
  Each ball is free of seams and splinters, providing safe handling for supervised crafts, educational tasks, or learning environments.
• Can I buy these in large quantities for group kits or manufacturing?
  Choose from standard packs of 5, 50, 100, or 500, or contact for custom volume orders as needed.
• How should I store unfinished wood balls for best longevity?
  Keep balls in a cool, dry, indoor environment to retain their smoothness and prevent warping or mold.
• What kinds of finishes or paints work best for customization?
  These maple wood balls accept acrylics, stains, varnish, sealer, and most artist or craft coatings with excellent adhesion and durability.

The 1-3/4" maple wood ball from Craftparts is engineered for demanding creative, functional, and educational builds, providing a beautiful and dependable wooden sphere for projects of any scale or complexity.