Turn first the coves as indicated by the dotted lines of the drawing (Fig. 51), cutting straight down to the point where the curves will be joined when the bead is turned. Be careful to finish the coves, as shown in Fig. 52, before attempting to turn the beads.

The beads may be worked either with the gouge, as shown in Fig. 53, or the chisel may be used, as in

Fig. 50. One-inch Bead and Cove.

Figs. 23, 33, and 54. Whether the skew chisel or the gouge would be used by the practical turner would be determined by circumstances. For ordinary

Fig. 51. One-inch Bead and Cove.

cheap work the gouge would probably be better, as it would avoid a change of tools, and the gouge can be used more rapidly. For very fine work the skew chisel must be used.

In making this piece two of the beads may be turned with the gouge, and two of them with the skew chisel. After the tools are understood, there will be many opportunities for the pupil to determine which tool to use for a certain piece of work.

Fig. 52. Bead and Cove, Coves Completed.

If the piece is to be highly finished, use the tool that will do the smoothest work; if the finish on the

Fig. 53. Turning Bead with Gouge.

piece is not important, use the tool that will do the work in the least time.

Do not forget that it is a great waste of time to use a tool in such a manner as will dull it rapidly,

Fig. 54. Turning Bead with Skew Chisel.

even if by such a use a part of the work may be done more quickly.

One of the chief errors of this nature is the use of chisels and gouges for scraping instead of holding them so that they will cut shavings. Such a use of these tools dulls them very rapidly, because the wood revolves across the cutting edge, and is torn off instead of being cut.