Procure a piece of 1/8-in. fiber, 1-1/4 in. long and 3/8 in. broad. Drill two 1/8-in. holes in this piece, one in each end, so that they are 1 in. apart. Drill a third 1/8-in. hole in the center and fasten a small handle to the piece of fiber. Now mount this piece upon the two pieces of brass that form the blades of the switch by means of two small 1/8-in. brass machine screws.
Two small brads should be driven into the wooden base so as to prevent the possibility of the switch blades moving beyond their proper position. Two pieces of 1/16-in. fiber should be placed between the heads of the screws G and H, and H and I, to prevent the ends of the switch blades from dropping down on the wooden base.
Adjustable Rod for Potted Plants
Procure a brass sash-curtain rod of the telescoping kind and stick the solid part into the soil close to the plant and tie it to the rod. As the plant grows move the tubular part of the rod upward to correspond with the height of the plant. This makes a good support and is not so unsightly as a stick.—Contributed by Gertrude M. Bender, Utica, N. Y.
Wrench for Different-Size Nuts
A very handy wrench can be made from a piece of square bar, shaped as shown and fitted with a handle. The joint at A may be halved and riveted or a weld made as desired. The size of the bar and the space between the parts will depend on the size of nuts to be turned.
The Sloping Notch in the Wrench Permits Its Use on Nuts of Various Size