This pattern of spindle is often used on porches, and should be made of pine or other soft wood. The usual lengths of such spindles are 8 inches and 10 inches. The square portion at the bottom is a little longer than at the top. The diameter of the

Fig. 96. Porch Spindle.

bottom bead is nearly as great as can be turned from the piece. The diameter of the top bead is considerably less than the size of the square portion.

Cut in at each end and finish the corners (Figs. 76 and 77). Rough the central part to as near the desired size as you can with the roughing gouge (Figs. 20 and 78), and smooth each end with the skew chisel. Mark all spaces, as shown in Fig. 97, with the chisel point. Review

Fig. 97. Beads Spaced.

Fig. 98. Beads Turned.

what is said in Lesson 22 about marking spaces on square pieces (Fig. 75).

Turn the cove and bead at the bottom end first, and then turn those at the top, as shown in Fig. 98.

Finish the long curve with the skew chisel to the shape shown in Fig. 96. This spindle should be turned smooth enough for a paint finish without sandpapering.