Fig. 25.—Cabinet, showing stove in position for use
Fig. 26.—Cabinet, with stove behind centre partition when not in use
Use any handles that may be conveniently obtained. Cut two pieces 4' 9½" × 1½" × ⅞". Space the Sections as shown, and nail these pieces firmly to the fronts of the larger boxes, A and B, top and bottom. Four end pieces 18" × 1½" will be required. Fill in Section C, in this case, 2' 7½", with the pieces from the box lids or with ordinary flooring. Make a door for the cupboard from similar material. The top is best made from good, clear, white pine. Screw battens across, and screw the whole firmly to the box top from the inside. If more table space is required, make a similar bench top, which can rest on top of the cabinet when not in use. When required, it may be placed over the desks. Steel or glass shoes or wooden skids or battens should be fixed under the cabinet, so that it can be pulled away from the stove and replaced easily. The dimensions given are for a two-flame-burner oil-stove which is 30 inches high, 31 inches across the front, and 16 inches from front to back. The middle Section, C, and the total height of the cabinet may be enlarged or reduced to fit other sizes of stoves.
The material required for, and the approximate cost of, such a cabinet, labour not included, are as follows:
| 2 boxes @ 25 | $0.50 |
| 5 raisin boxes @ 5 | .25 |
| 5 handles at 45c per doz. | .20 |
| 1 cupboard latch | .15 |
| or 1 turn button | .02 |
| About 9 sq. ft. flooring | .25 |
| About 8 sq. ft. pine for top | .50 |
| Pieces for battens, etc. | .25 |
| Steel shoes | .10 |
Figure 27 shows another type of equipment and the space it occupies in the class-room when not in use.