Fig. 281. Taboret.
Scrap-boxes, Fig. 282, and flower-pot boxes may be made with the same construction.
Fig. 282. Scrap-Box.
Rectangular Boxes. There are various methods of joining their sides. The butt joint, Fig. 264, No. [11], [p. 177], is plain, simple, and good for coarse work. This joint may be reinforced as in packing boxes, Fig. 283.
Fig. 283. Reinforced Butt Joint in Box.
Mitered joints, Fig. 268, No. [52], [p. 181], are neat but weak, unless reinforced by a spline, Fig. 268, No. [54].
The rabbet or ledge joint, Fig. 266, No. [24], [p. 179], is both strong and neat. It can be glued and also nailed if desired.
The rabbet and dado joint, Fig. 266, No. [26], can be glued without nails and is good for small boxes.