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VEE GROOVES

Cutting the vee groove demands much the same technique as

the bead, except that the skew is hinged straight into the work

without rotation (Fig. 51). Only one-half of the vee is made at a

time, and one, two, or more cuts may be needed on each side

to obtain the desired shape. As in all cutting with the skew, use

the bevel next to the cut as a fulcrum. Be careful not to allow

the full edge of the chisel to catch and cause a run. Vee

grooves can also be made with the toe of the skew, in the

same manner as squaring an end.

LONG CUTS

Long cuts are usually either convex or straight-tapered

surfaces. With a convex surface, the method used in making

the finishing cut is shown in Fig. 52. Turn the gouge on the tool

rest so that it will be inclined in the direction that it will move.

The bevel is at approximately a 45 degree angle to the work,

and the center point of the cutting edge is the contact point

with the wood. As the cut progresses toward and around the

end of the curve, the handle is gradually raised and swiveled

to the right (Fig. 53) in order to maintain the angle between the

grind and workpiece.

Figs. 54 and 55 show the cutting of a long taper with a skew.

The operation differs from smoothing a cylinder only at the

start of the cut. The starting cut should be made with the heel

(Fig. 54) to prevent the tool from digging into the work. As the

tool moves down the work, the chisel can be pulled back to

allow the center point of the cutting edge to cut. However, the

full taper can be made with the heel. Be careful not to cut too

deeply at the center of the taper. The direction of cutting is

always downhill.

COVE CUTS

Second to forming a perfect bead, the cove or concave cut is

the most difficult to master. This cut is made with the gouge,

where the size of the tool depends on the size of the cut. Push

the gouge directly into the work to remove the surplus stock

(Fig.56).

Fig. 51

Fig. 52

Fig. 53

Fig. 54

Fig. 55

Fig. 56

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