This exercise is similar to that given in Lesson 11. The difference being that the coves are but 3/4 inch. The spaces between the coves are each 1/2 inch. The straight parts between the coves are not worked after the piece is spaced for cutting the coves. Therefore, the cylinder should be very carefully smoothed before marking the spaces. These coves should be exactly | inch deep, and each should be an exact semi-circle. It is as great a mistake to make the coves too deep as it is to leave them too

Fig. 46. Three-fourths-inch Cove.

shallow. One who has made the 1-inch cove correctly, as given in the previous lesson, should now be able to make these coves of correct shape and size.

You can try using the gouge without first cutting back from the line, as in Fig. 40, if you wish. The

Fig. 47. Starting the Cove.

proper position for starting the cut in this manner is shown in Fig. 47. The handle is moved from the upper to the lower position, the same as shown in Figs. 41 and 43. Care must be taken to keep the gouge from bruising the corner and making the cove too wide.

In order to avoid bruising the edges, a light cut should be taken at first.