Segmented Wooden Soccer Ball

Segmented Wooden Soccer Ball

$750
Cincinnati

A unique centerpiece, gift or trophy that is commanding and subtle all at once. Handcrafted from exotic woods, each ball contains 32 individual pieces of wood that are high-precision cut from ¾ thick wood. After gluing and sanding, the ball is finished with multiple coats of polyurethane. My father and myself began making these back in the mid 1970's. Similar items have been made by the famous Malcolm Tibbets. Size: Approximately regulation size with a 9.5 - 10 inch diameter Choice of Hardwoods as follows: #1: Soccer ball made from Purple Heart and Maple #2: Soccer ball made from Walnut and Maple (~ 10 inch diameter) Custom options are available and will be quoted upon request: Soccer ball lamp Soccer ball trophy Soccer ball with choice of woods

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John Cummings

John Cummings

JC Woodworkings

Cincinnati, OH
Member since: 2015
4.9
43 Maker Reviews

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    A Maker who has been a valued part of this community for several years.

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    This Maker has consistently demonstrated excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.

John Cummings, born and raised in Cincinnati, comes from a long lineage of woodworkers and craftsmen. Individually designed items include handcrafted wooden soccer balls & bowls and wine bottle holders & stoppers. I enjoy coming up with unique designs.
My latest offerings wood carved signs.

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    Rebecca Gouvier

    For Custom Personalized Wood Signs
    5.0

    Mr. Cummings exceeded my expectations. He did a beautiful job on our Welcome sign.

  • SM

    Steve Meyer

    For Custom Family Established Sign
    5.0

    We are very happy with the sign you made us. We will be shipping it to our relatives in Germany this week. Thank you very much!

  • AT

    Ameel Trabilsy

    For Ameel's Sign
    5.0

    Very happy. Answer all my questions very promptly, delivered a product just as described. Thank you!!

  • Lennie Mormino Jr.LM

    Lennie Mormino Jr.

    For Lennie's Sign
    5.0

    Just an all around great experience working with John! I had a vision and he made it come to reality with a superb, otherwise outstanding custom wood carved sign! Thanks again my friend :-)

  • Terry WaltersTW

    Terry Walters

    For Sign For Terry
    5.0

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