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1" Wood Ball

SKU: RB1000

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1" Maple Wood Ball — Solid, Smooth-Sanded Sphere for Crafts, Models, and Learning Tools

This 1-inch maple wood ball is a solid, seamless sphere crafted from durable hard maple. The tumble-sanded surface ensures a consistently smooth, unfinished texture ready for painting, staining, or direct assembly. With strict ±0.01" diameter tolerance and strong structural integrity, this component is designed for demanding craft, educational, and woodworking projects that require reliable fit, easy handling, and a quality appearance.

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Specifications

  • Diameter: 1" (1.00") / 25.4 mm (±0.01")
  • Radius: 0.5" (12.7 mm)
  • Circumference: ~3.14" (79.8 mm)
  • Surface Area: ~3.14 in² (20.3 cm²)
  • Volume: ~0.52 in³ (8.5 cm³)
  • Weight per unit: 0.01–0.02 lbs (4.54–9.07 g)
  • Material: Solid hard maple
  • Finish: Tumble sanded, unfinished
  • Roundness Precision: ±0.01"
  • Seam Presence: None (solid, single piece)
  • Storage: Dry, indoor
  • Structural Integrity: Reliable strength for furniture, toys, models
  • Packaging: 10, 50, 100, 500, 2,000 units per pack
  • Shelf Life: Indefinite when unfinished and properly stored
 
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  • Ready-to-finish, pre-sanded surface minimizes prep for paints, stains, and sealers
  • Consistent 1" (25.4 mm) diameter with ±0.01" tolerance across all units
  • Solid hard maple build with seamless, randomized grain for durability and balanced visual appeal
  • Excellent drillability for adding holes or attachments as needed
  • Lightweight—each ball weighs 0.01 to 0.02 lbs for easy maneuvering and child-friendly activities
  • No seams, knots, or major imperfections for a flawless, professional finish
  • Compatible with modular construction, educational kits, art projects, and tactile learning
  • Available in pack sizes of 10, 50, 100, 500, and 2,000 to suit all project needs

This 1-inch maple wood ball is favored for making custom knobs, art accents, movable toy parts, and educational manipulatives. Use them as main components in building block sets or math kits, kindergarten sorting tools, or as the head in handcrafted dolls and animal figures. The uniform size supports group projects and classroom activities. For a distinctive touch, try center-drilling for beadwork, stringing into oversized garlands, or creating modular structures in STEAM and craft challenges.

  • Will this ball fit a standard 1" hole?
    Yes, the 1" diameter and ±0.01" tolerance ensure compatibility with most 1" diameter applications.
  • Is the surface ready for painting or does it need more sanding?
    The ball is tumble-sanded and generally ready for immediate finishing; only minor touch-up may be desired for specific finishes.
  • Can these be ordered in large quantities for bulk use?
    Yes, several pack sizes up to 2,000 units are available for classrooms, manufacturing, or business projects.
  • What wood is used in production?
    Only durable hard maple is used for its strength and excellent finish compatibility.
  • Are these solid or glued sections?
    Each ball is a single, solid piece—no seams or glued joints for maximum reliability.
  • Can holes be drilled or hardware attached easily?
    Yes, careful drilling is possible due to maple's strong, fine-grained character.
  • How should these be stored for best longevity?
    Keep in a dry, indoor location to preserve finish quality and structural integrity over time.

This 1" maple wood ball provides a dependable and easy-to-use foundation for craft, woodworking, and educational projects—ideal wherever quality and consistent sizing are priorities.

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