In making a pattern for a small column, turn it to the required section, allowing iin. per foot of length for contraction, all flanges having good drawing qualities to ensure clean castings. If the plinth is to be octagonal or hexagonal, turn it to the largest diameter, divide, and cut it to the required number of sides. If it is impossible to make a core-box on account of the core being too long for sand, a spindle must be used to turn the core, with a core-board, which is made of 3/4-in. or 1-in. stuff with a bevelled edge. It is fixed to the core-maker's spindle-bench and turned with a handle. The sand is applied to a spindle, which is kept for that purpose.