A variety of attractive objects is suggested in Fig. 53. They were selected because of their suitability as gifts and also because they are small and simple. In making them, the following outline of the processes will be of assistance to the inexperienced wood-turner:

Flower Holder. Step No. 1 - Base: Stock 1% in. thick and 3 ½-in. in diameter. Turn on a screw chuck. Work the bottom side to correct form. Rechuck and turn face. Step No. 2 - Shaft: Bore hole for test tube, plug hole, and turn around this hole. Fit the shaft dowel into the base. Step No. 3 - Stain and polish in the lathe.

Teapot Stands. Step No. 1 - Turn the bottom to shape and rechuck. This operation may be omitted, if desired, to simplify the turning. Step No. 2 - Turn the face side. Step No. 3 - Stain and polish in the lathe. Step No. 4 - Fasten an etched copper or German silver top to the stand.

Picture Frame Moldings. Step No. 1 - Turn the face side or molding design. Step No. 2 - Stain and polish in the lathe. Step No. 3 - Rechuck and turn the rebate for the picture and glass. Five designs are given below.

Lady's Writing Set. Look around the house for a small ink bottle of about the size shown on the drawing. Step No. 1 - Box part: Turn out the inside of the box to fit the bottle. Step No. 2 - Rechuck and turn the outside. Step No. 3 - Cover: Turn the inside of the cover to fit over the neck of the bottle. Step No. 4 - Rechuck and turn the outside of the cover to design. Stain and polish in the lathe. Step No. 5 - Make the base and screw into the box part from the bottom. Glue felt to bottom.

Fig. 53. - Flower holder, teapot stands, picture frame moldings, writing and sewing sets, and watch case. The dimensions indicated have proved satisfactory, but they can be modified by the individual worker.

Boudoir Watch Case. Purchase the watch first; a cheap one with radiolite face will be satisfactory. Step No. 1 - Turn the face portion first, rechucking and turning the back to fit the watch. Step No. 2 - Turn the back portion, fitting it to the face portion.

Sewing Set. Step No. 1 - Base: Turn the bottom side. Rechuck and turn the face side to design. Step No. 2 - Turn the disk on both sides. Step No. 3 - Turn the cushion holder. Step No. 4 - Turn the shaft between centers. Step No. 5 - When gluing the parts together, do not fasten the disk; it should be free to revolve. Cement the brass dowels in place. (See above illustration, Fig. 54.)

Fig. 54. - As a gift for any woman, what could be more appropriate than this graceful sewing set?.