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Step 4: Determine the size of the lid and mark the cylinder. As previously stated, the size of the lid in relationship to the box depends on the box design. A general rule I use is that the lid should be about 1/3 of the total length of the box.

Step 5: Using your parting tool, part the cylinder into two pieces at the mark. You will now have a piece of wood for the lid and a piece of wood for the body. Each having it's on tenon for the chuck mount.

Step 6: Mount the shorter piece of wood for the lid into a chuck by clamping the jaws around the tenon. Be sure the shoulders of the tenon are touching the edge of the jaws. This is what makes a strong grip. Use a depth gauge to determine how deep you can hollow the inside of the lid without going through the top. Be sure to leave enough wood on the top of the lid to accommodate your design. Using a scraper, hollow out the lid being sure to leave the sides thick enough for the final turning on the outside of the lid. Sand and apply a finish to the inside of the lid.

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