WOOD BOX
(Made From Dry Goods Boxes)
What an unsightly spectacle does a wood pile by the stove, on the porch, or in the corner of the room present! It is a place of refuge for all trash, such as old papers and rags. This not only adds to the untidiness of the room or porch, but it makes extra work for the already overworked woman. The wood box made of old dry goods boxes should appeal strongly to the home. It can be kept by the stove or on the porch or in some convenient place to be reached, and to be filled by the man before he goes to his daily work. A lid will not only cover up the contents of the box, but it will serve as a comfortable seat to be used while preparing the meal.
Materials:
- 1 packing box, 24” deep × 23½” wide × 32” long.
- 1 pair 2” (butt) hinges with ⅝” screws to fasten on top.
- ¼ lb. 8-penny nails to make box.
- Sandpaper and stain.
Dimensions:
- Body: 1 box 24” deep × 23½” wide × 32” long.
- Top: 1 piece ¾” thick × 18” wide × 32” long.
- Legs: 4 pieces ¾” thick × 2” wide × 28¾” long.
- 4 pieces ¾” thick × 2½” wide × 28¾” long.
- Cleats: 2 pieces ½” thick × 3” wide × 15” long.
- Hinge Strip: 1 piece ½” thick × 3” wide × 29” long.
Directions:
Make the legs 4” longer than the depth of the box after the cover has been removed, and nail them on the box. Make the cover 2” wider and 2” longer than the outside length and width of the box. Place each cleat about 3” from the end of the cover and nail on the cover. Hinges are put 5” from each end of the box. Sandpaper, stain and polish.
