This box is worked in the same manner as the one not having a knob, except that in cutting the cover off, the parting tool is held at an angle, as shown in Fig. 110. This is to save material for the knob.

Lesson-XXVII-Box-With-Knob-108

Fig. 109. Box with Knob.

After the cover has been fitted to place, the knob must be turned. To turn the knob, use the gouge as shown in Figs. 53 and 111. This position tends to hold the cover

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Fig. 110. Cover, with Knob Being Cut Off.

Lesson-XXVII-Box-With-Knob-110

Fig. 111. Turning a Knob.

in place because of the pressure of the back of the gouge against the top. Take very light shavings, and work carefully.

After turning the knob finish the outside and the inside the same as the plain box in Lesson 26.