The piece for the 3/8-inch coves should be turned with the greatest care, as it is the last of the cove exercises. Be sure that the cylinder is of full size, and that it is also very smooth and straight before

Fig. 49. Three-eighths-inch Cove.

cutting the coves. The spaces between the coves are each | inch.

Some may prefer the 1/4-inch gouge for this size of cove, yet a 3/8-inch gouge will do the work better if it is correctly used. This piece may be spaced with the gauge stick used for the 3/8-inch beads, as shown in Fig. 36.