Knee-Rest Holder for Milking Pail
Becoming tired of holding the milk pail between my knees while milking, I made a contrivance of strap iron to overcome this. It is arranged so that the milk pail will just fit inside, the curved straps supporting the weight of the pail on the knees. The holder may be made of wood, with the possible exception of the curved arms, which should be made of pieces of iron, ¹⁄₈ in. thick and about 2 wide. The circular frame can be made adjustable to various pails by bolts set in holes in the bands.—J. C. Whitescarver, Miami, Okla.
Tool Sockets in Edge of Drawing Board
Drawing tools, pencils, etc., were kept out of the way on a drawing board by inserting them in pockets drilled in the upper edge of the drawing board. A small brass plate, pivoted on the center, was used to cover each set of two pockets, and the latter were numbered on the upper surface of the board.—Elmer O. Tetzlaff, De Pere, Wis.
Cart for Carrying Huge Drum in Parade
This Rubber-Tired Cart was Built Specially for a Large Drum Used in Parades
The inalienable right of the small boy to carry the drum in a parade was disregarded when the cart shown in the sketch was made for a large drum. Two rubber-tired wheels were mounted on an axle bent to fit the drum, and curved handles, forming a supporting frame, were fixed to it. The frame was made of hickory, steamed and bent into shape, and the drum was arranged to be quickly dismounted.—W. C. K., Mason City, Iowa.