Patching Canvas Bottom of a Canoe
A patch of silk, properly applied makes a good repair for a hole worn through the canvas bottom of a canoe. Loosen the canvas for about 2 in. around the hole and apply thick shellac. Insert a piece of silk in the hole to lap under the edges of the canvas. Permit the shellac to dry slightly and smooth down the patch. Protect the joint further with white lead, smoothing over the patch and painting it when dry.
Handy Tray for Pencils and Penholders
A piece of light cardboard, or sheet metal, may be folded into a neat and useful holder for pens, pencils, etc., on the desk or drafting table. In the latter case a piece of stiff drawing paper folded into V-grooves and tacked to the board, is convenient. For use on a finished surface the folded piece should be pasted on cardboard or otherwise fastened down.—William Robert, Springfield, Mass.
Removing Sag from Couch Spring
A couch spring of the type shown in the sketch sagged considerably, making it ineffective. The sag was taken up by bending the sections of wire with a monkey wrench, so that the entire spring was stiffened almost as satisfactorily as when new. Care must be taken that the wires are bent uniformly so that the strain is evenly distributed.
¶An eggshell may be balanced on the edge of a knife if the egg is “blown,” and then partly filled with sand.