When time permits, and a fine job is wanted, the clock casing, Plate XXXIV, is included under the heading of segment work. It is handled in the same manner as the serving trays, except that, being of smaller diameter, four segments are used instead of six.

After building up the segments to the proper height, turn the cylinder to 3 1/2" in diameter, hollow out the inside, sandpaper and finish. (See Finishing, page 33.) Now rechuck and turn the mold on the front. The cover is turned on the face and rechucked, after which the knob and two legs are turned between centers.

Plate XXXIV.

The cover is hung with a small brass hinge, and the knob glued in place. Bore the hole for the knob with a Forstner bit, and bore the holes for the legs with an auger bit.

Where the problem is turned from a solid piece of wood, the grain should run with the length; in other words, the face will show end grain.

On account of shrinkage, it will be necessary to make the inside diameter a little large, so that when the wood contracts, it will not bind around the clock and hold it fast. There is also danger of checking, should the wood shrink considerably.