Measure 4 inches from each end of the top and fasten the two crosspieces (¾” thick × 1½” wide × 20½” long) putting one on each end to brace the top of the table. These crosspieces must also be put at equal distances from the sides of the top. Screw the legs on these two pieces, using the crosspieces (⅞” × 1½” × 15½”) as braces for the legs. Use two gate hooks on each end of table to support the legs when the table is unfolded. The bottom shelf (⅞” × 10” × 34”) is placed crosswise on the braces and 9” from the bottom of legs. This shelf is not to be stationary, for it has to be removed when the table is unfolded. Bore a hole 9” in diameter in the center of table to hold the bucket. Fasten the trough, after it has been completed, on the left side of the table with two gate hooks. Cover the top of the table with the zinc, using the 60 3-penny nails to tack it on the top. Sandpaper, stain, and polish the table.
FLY TRAP
This trap as described below is not only good for the house and the back porch, where so many flies are attracted by the odor of the foods, but also excellent for use out of doors. It is inexpensive and can be easily made at home. Much of the success of the trap depends upon the bait used. There are many kinds of baits recommended, such as a plate of vinegar with sugar scattered around it, banana skins, syrups, and meat. The bait is placed beneath the cone in a saucer, which rests on the bottom board of the trap. The flies then enter the cone and are destroyed by smoking before being removed through the hole in the top. If a poisonous bait is used the smoking is not necessary.
Materials:
- 3’ of poplar.
- 12 5-penny box nails.
- 1 small box of 3 oz. tacks.
- 1 ¾” No. 5 screw.
- 2½ yds. of wire netting, 24” wide.
Dimensions:
- Top: 1 piece 1” thick × 16” wide × 16” long.
- Bottom: 1 piece 1” thick × 16” wide × 16” long.
- Cover: 1 piece ¼” thick × 1½” wide × 2½” long.
- Braces: 3 pieces ⅞” thick × 1” wide × 24¾” long.
- Cone: 8” high and 12” in diameter at bottom.
