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between the base and the cove. The 7/8" line marks the top of the cove. And the 1-1/2" line is the top of the project.

Set the outside calipers for 1" and, with the parting tool, cut a groove to the RIGHT of the 5/16" line. Reset the calipers for 3/4" and cut a groove to the RIGHT of the second line.

Use a small gouge (a sharp round-nose tool could be used, too) to turn the cove. Note how the cove is not perfectly symmetrical. It is skewed or offset more toward the right-hand side. The cove should be approximately 3/8" deep at its lowest point (see Fig. 3).

Fig. 4. Removing the excess material above the second groove will make turning the remainder of the project much simpler.

The top of the note holder consists of two more opposing angled cuts and a half-bead. I used a small detail gouge to make these cu"S (see Fig. 5).

Note the attachment point that was left on and that secures the note holder to the revolving center in the headstock. If this point were to be removed now, the holder would be difficult, if not impossible, to sand and finish.

Finishing

Sand the project thoroughly. I started with 120-grit abrasive

Fig. 5. The turning is complete. Note the attachment point that was left.

paper and worked my way to 320-grit.

I applied a liberal coat of Danish oil, let it set for several minutes, and then wiped off any excess oil that did not soak into the wood.

Sometimes "happy accidents" occur. Such is the case here (see Fig. 6). When I started to part off the attachment point, the wood separated cleanly, but not where I want-

Fig. 6. Oops! The turning separated where it wasn't supposed to. I liked the look, However, and decided to keep it.

ed it to break. I rather liked the look, so I just kept it!

I buffed the project with the three-step buffing process that I use with all my small turnings. The first wheel is charged with a Tripoli compound. Tripoli is slightly abrasive and will remove any superfic'al scratches that remain. The second wheel is charged with a White Diamond compound that removes any excess Tripoli and begins the polishing process. The third wheel is charged with Carnuba Wax, which polishes the project to a high shine.

Install the magnet

Either thick superglue or two-part epoxy can be used to glue the magnet into the hole. Place a small dab of the chosen adhesive in the center of the hole and press the magnet in square until it seats in the bottom of the hole.

These magnets are reported to be able to hold a quarter pound of paper securely. That's a whole lot of crayon drawings that can be displayed on the refrigerator!

For questions concerning this project send an SASE to: Joseph M. Herrmann, 160 West Cedar Street Jefferson, Ohio 44047. Email: latheturner@earfhlink.net

Next, turn the half-bead that makes up the base detail, and then add the angled cut to complete the base detail. I used a small detail gouge to accomplish both of these tasks.

Remove the excess material above the 3/4" groove witn a small gouge. Your turning should now resemble Fig. 4. Removing this excess material now will make turning the remainder of the project less confusing because you will be working directly on the surface that needs to be cut.

Fig. 3. Cut the two grooves with the parting tool and turn the cove.

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