Muffin-pan trays used by the housewife in baking make serviceable containers for nails, screws, and other small articles used in a shop. The illustration shows the pans fitted into a box, and sliding in grooves cut into the sides with a saw.
The Metal Trays Are Substantial and may be Removed Readily for Use Elsewhere
The box is made with the end pieces lapping over the top and the bottom this being a better construction to carry the weight of the trays. The wood used in the sides is ⁷⁄₈ in. thick, in order that a saw cut may be made to a depth of ¹⁄₄ in. without weakening the support. Thinner wood may be used if instead of saw cuts small strips of wood are nailed against the side on which the trays may slide.—Contributed by Harry J. Blacklidge, San Rafael, Cal.
Waterproofing Matches
Dipping ordinary parlor matches into melted paraffin and permitting them to dry thoroughly will enable them to withstand water. The paraffin acts like a wax candle and is unaffected by the moisture. This should be of aid to campers and others who find it hard to keep matches dry.—Contributed by T. W. Lambert, Jr., New York, N. Y.
Homemade Electric Locomotive Model
and Track System
By A. E. ANDREW
PART I—The Motor
The electric locomotive described may be constructed by boys having average mechanical ability and the necessary tools. However, in any piece of mechanical construction care must be taken to follow the instructions. The material required is inexpensive, and the pleasure derived from such a toy is well worth the time used in its construction.
The making of the outfit may be divided into three parts, the first of which is the motor; [second], the truck which is to carry the motor and the body of the car, and [third], the track system upon which the engine is to operate. A side view of the locomotive is shown in [Fig. 1].