This box differs from those shown in Figs. 99 and 109, not only in the shape of outline, but also in the fitting of the cover. The cover is turned in a manner

Fig. 185. Box.

Fig. 186. Inside and Bead of Cover Polished.

similar to the one shown in Lesson 27, the difference being that the inside is a simple curve, and the shoulder for fitting against the top of the box is on the outside, as shown in

Fig. 186.

The large bead at the top end of the box and the rounded edge of the cover are to obscure this joint.

The inside of this cover and also the bead should be polished before the cover is cut from the box. The end of the box should be polished before the cover is put in place, because of the difficulty in polishing the small groove between the end of the box and the cover, after the cover is on the box.

This is a large box, being made of 4-inch stock, and you should do most of the work with the skew chisels and gouges rather

Fig. 187. Turning the Bead on the Cover.

than with scraping tools. Fig. 187 shows a good position for using the skew chisel in turning the large end.

Fig. 188 shows the cover in place, the outside polished, and the groove at the base where the box

Fig. 188. Box and Cover Polished.

Fig. 189. Working Out the Inside of a Box.

will be cut off. Fig. 189 shows the position of the rest and the gouge in boring the inside. Notice that the gouge is rolled towards the left so that it will not dig into the work.

In removing the waste from the interior of a box of this size, usually the 1/2-inch gouge can be used. When this gouge is used, the rest is generally set square across, as shown in Fig. 189, yet it may be set as in turning the light goblet (Fig. 114).

Unless the gouge is so light that it springs, the rest had better be set square across.

This box is large enough to receive a very nice polish on both inside and outside.