There are two general types of boxes to consider: those having the cover fitting on the inside, Plate XXII, and those having the cover fitting on the outside, Plate XXIII. Most boxes are of the latter type. There is, however, little difference in the turning.

Fig. 49

All boxes should be turned standing on end grain, (a) Rough off the stock to approximately the largest diameter, (b) True up the end. (c) Now hollow out the inside of the cover, Fig. 49, No. 1, to fit a templet, and (d) turn as much of the cover as can conveniently be handled; (e) sandpaper and polish. If the cover fits from the outside, (f) cut the collar of the box to fit the cover snugly, (g) Rechuck the cover on this collar and (h) finish the top. When this has been done (i) remove the cover and (j) hollow out the inside of the box to fit a templet (See Bowls), (k) Now sandpaper thoroly. (I) Turn the outside of the box to conform with the inside, easing upon the collar slightly, (m) sandpaper and finish, (n) Cut the waste wood at the bottom to about 1/2 in diameter, and slightly concave. The bottom is now ready to be cleaned with a knife and finished off with felt (See Bowls).

Plate XXII.

Plate XXIII.

When the cover fits from the inside, great care must be taken when sandpapering the inside, not to drag the paper over the top, otherwise the cover will not fit.

It must be remembered in getting out stock for boxes, to allow at least 1/4 between the cover and box proper in order that there will be room for cutting off.