When working with small, round articles, such as ball bearings, it often happens that they roll off the bench and are lost. To remedy this, I bored several holes, each 2 in. in diameter, in a convenient place in the workbench top, making them about ³⁄₈ in. deep, for the different articles. To make the small parts easily accessible the holes were filled in with thick paste made of plaster of Paris which was molded into a saucer shape. After the plaster became thoroughly dry the inner surface was painted over with white enamel. This made them easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Any article dropped into these depressions will roll to the center, and as the sides are curved it can be easily picked up when it is wanted.—Contributed by Frank L. Matter, Portland, Oregon.
Ruler with Round and Flat Edges
The Molding Presents a Round Edge for a Pen and a Flat One for a Pencil
Picking up a smooth piece of ordinary wood molding, intending to use it as a ruler, I found that its shape, A, combined the properties of the round ruler and flat ruler, as well as assuming the third position D. A simple reverse changes the edge from a round to a sharp or flat, accommodating it to a pen or pencil, as shown. Such a piece of molding can be procured from a local lumber dealer.—Contributed by James M. Kane, Doylestown, Pa.
A Trouser Hanger
The Trousers can be Easily Hung on the Cross Bars to Keep the Crease in Them
A wood frame, similar to a picture frame, is made up and hinged to the inner side of the closet door with its outer edge hung on two chains. The inside of the frame is fitted with cross bars. After hanging the trousers on the cross bars the frame is swung up against the door where it is held with a hook. Several pairs of trousers can be hung on the frame, and when flat against the door it takes up very little space. The trousers are kept flat so that they will hold their crease.