5/8" Wood Ball

5/8" Maple Wood Ball — Smooth Unfinished Sphere for Crafts, Toys, and Fine DIY Detailing

The 5/8-inch maple wood ball is a precisely lathe-turned, solid hardwood sphere designed for crafts, ornaments, education aids, and model making. Made from hard maple and tumble sanded to a smooth, ready-to-finish texture, each ball maintains consistent dimensions with minimal imperfections. Its moderate size provides sufficient surface area for painting, gluing, or drilling, while remaining lightweight and easy to integrate into a wide range of personalized or batch projects.

Key Features

• Solid hard maple construction ensures strength and a smooth, natural touch
• Precise 5/8" (0.63" / 15.88 mm) diameter with ±0.01" tolerance for reliable fit and assembly
• Tumble-sanded, ~220 grit surface is ready for paint, stain, or sealant with minimal prep
• Virtually knot-free and free from large imperfections for a clean, uniform look
• Accepts finishing, vinyl, and glue for decorative, functional, or educational uses
• Lightweight at just 0.004 lbs (0.06 oz / 1.7 g) per ball for bulk crafting or kit assembly
• Available in bulk pack sizes: 10, 50, 100, 500 to support a variety of needs
• Good drillability for custom holes or dowel mounting without excessive tear-out

Specifications

• Diameter: 5/8" (0.63") / 15.88 mm
• Weight: 0.004 lbs (0.06 oz / 1.7 g) each
• Material: Hard maple (solid)
• Moisture Content: 7–13%
• Sphericity and Dimensional Tolerance: ±0.01" (±0.25 mm)
• Surface Finish: Tumble sanded, ~220 grit
• Color: Natural light cream to pale tan maple
• Available Pack Sizes: 10, 50, 100, 500
• Grain Orientation: Random radial (due to spherical shape)

Suggested Uses

The 5/8" maple wood ball is a favorite component for doll features, holiday ornaments, movable mobiles, and animal crafting. Its uniform diameter is well-suited for math manipulatives, sorting, or fine motor skills kits in educational environments. Use for smooth rolling in homemade toy marble runs or combine with dowels for kinetic projects. For a clever touch, string them into garlands, assemble custom beaded trivets, or incorporate into textured wall art for tactile, dimensional collage effects.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Will this ball fit a standard 5/8" dowel hole?
  Yes, the ±0.01" tolerance ensures reliable fit with 5/8" holes or mounts.
• Is it ready for immediate painting or sealing?
  The ball is tumble sanded to a fine finish, minimizing any extra prep work before decorating.
• Can I drill through the ball for threading or attachments?
  Yes, the hard maple accepts center-drilling or through-holes with minimal tear-out using sharp bits.
• Is the surface free from knots and large defects?
  Each ball is carefully selected for minimal imperfections, making it suitable for display and functional projects.
• Are bulk quantities available for classroom or business projects?
  Packs of 10, 50, 100, and 500 meet various volume requirements; inquire for larger sizes or special orders.
• What is the recommended way to finish these wood balls?
  Any craft paint, stain, wood sealer, or even adhesive vinyl can be used for a custom look; sanding is rarely necessary.
• Does the spherical shape allow for smooth rolling?
  Yes, the high sphericity and smooth finish yield reliable rolling behavior for marble runs or movement-based crafts.
• How should I store these wooden balls?
  Store in a low-humidity, room-temperature space to preserve shape and minimize shrinkage.

This 5/8" maple wood ball delivers a professional-grade component for countless DIY, classroom, and crafting applications—offering uniformity, reliability, and a flawless touch for any project where all-wood spheres are required.