Fig. 236 illustrates a typical form of chair leg. The principles involved in turning chair legs do not differ any from those learned in turning the first

Fig. 236. Square-topped Chair Leg.

twenty exercises. Fig. 237 shows the general arrangement of the lathe for turning long work, and also the position of the hands and the body.

In roughing long pieces, it is usually best to begin near the dead-center and turn down but a little at a time, as shown in Fig. 238. Each time begin a little farther to the left, and finish a little of the cylinder at the right.

Fig. 239 shows the method of working the pattern. First, turn the piece to the general outline, then

Fig. 237. Position in Roughing Long Piece.

begin at the end, usually at the top end, and work out the pattern. The completed leg is shown in Fig. 236.

Fig. 240 shows a design in which there is a square part to receive the rungs. For such legs the rungs or rails should be of rectangular section.

Fig. 288. Roughing Gouge on Long Piece.

Fig. 239. Chair Leg Outlined.

Fig. 240. Chair Leg with Square Section.

Fig. 241. Chair Leg.

Fig. 241 shows a typical form of leg for use in wood bottom chairs. The number of rungs used must be considered in determining the pattern.