This exercise is similar to the previous one. The coves and beads are each 1/2 inch. If the coves are

Fig. 55. Half-inch Bead and Cove.

made 1/2 inch deep, the curves will all be half circles. Be careful to cut the coves to exactly the correct depth.

Fig. 56 shows the piece with the coves finished. Notice that they are straight down at each side for 1/4 inch, and that the bottom is an exact 1/2-inch semi-circle.

If you are very particular to make the coves in this manner, you will find it much easier to work the piece to a correct shape. If you are careless about making the coves, and especially about cut-

Fig. 56. Half-inch Bead and Cove, Coves Completed.

ting the sides square down to the depth of 1/4 inch, you will experience much difficulty in turning the beads so that they will be of proper size and shape. You will also be obliged to widen the coves, and in so doing you may have considerable trouble to make them of correct size. This style of turning was used a great deal at one time, as it could be done very rapidly after the turner had learned the necessary motions. These movements would often be learned by continued practice without any attempt to learn the general principles of turning.