2562 by 2 by 16 inches, for lid cleats. Two pieces, 2542 by 2 by 20 inches, for cleats across top of ends. Remove one side from the box, then saw through the ends at an angle so the width of the front will be 21 inches. (See fig. 66.) Nail cleats in place across the top edges of the box ends. Secure the two partitions in place. Nail a piece of the removed side about 3 inches wide across the high end of the top of the bin; to this piece hinge the remainder of pieces removed from the side of the box, which have been previously cleated together. Remove the ends from the box. Saw through the sides of the box so the top will be 24 inches long and the bottom 10 inches long. (See fig. 69.) From the ends cut a piece 334 by 14 inches (A) and another piece 111⁄2 by 14 inches (B). Nail (A) in place as shown and to this piece hinge (B). From the remainder of the ends cut two strips (C) 2 by 121⁄2 inches and two others (D) 2 by 10 inches. Staple the wire across the bottom of the hopper and then nail strips (C) and (D) in place over the wire. Hang the bottom of the hopper about 10 inches from the floor. POULTRY DRINKING STAND Four pieces, 2532 by 3 by 14 inches (A). One box, 26 by 26 by 534 inches. One piece, 2552 by 7 by 26 inches (B). Seven pieces, 6 by 134 by 26 inches (C). Two pieces, 2542 by 14 by 26 inches (D). Remove top and bottom from the box. Nail the four legs (A) to inside corners of the box. (See fig. 70.) Nail pail support (B) across the bottom of the box. Place pail in the center of (B), then cut two slots 252 by 14 inches in the top edge of each end of the box so that supporting members (D) will FIGURE 69.-Poultry Green-feed Bor.-Such a feed box prevents waste of grass clippings and other greens. (Courtesy F. T. Struck, Construction and Repair Work for the Farm, Houghton Mifflin Co.) the floor boards to the triangular-shaped half of the box. The door is constructed by stapling chicken wire across the inside of the frame formed by joining together the four pieces composing the doorframe. In addition to holding together the ends of the floor boards protruding beyond the coop, the floor cleats keep the floor off the ground and permit air circulation under it. POTTING BENCH One box, 30 by 24 by 30 inches. Two pieces, 116 by 3 inches by inside depth of box (A). Remove all of one end of the box with the exception of 10 inches across the bottom. Nail cleats (A) in place along the ends of the sides as shown in Figure 68. The three top pieces of the bench may be made from the pieces of the end removed. These pieces are then fastened in place by wood or metal cleats. POULTRY GREEN-FEED BOX One box, 24 by 14 by 121⁄2 inches. One piece 1-inch mesh wire, 12 by 15 inches. come full 1 inch from each side of the pail. Nail top strips (C) across the top of the sides of the box and members (D). The middle strips must be cut to allow the pail to pass through them. The top of the stand may or may not be nailed in place. GARDEN WHEELBARROW One box, 30 by 24 by 20 inches. Two pieces, 25% by 25% by 66 inches, for handles (A). Four pieces, 2532 by 8 by 16 inches, for wheel sections (B). One piece, 31⁄2 by 3% by 20 inches, for axle (C). Two pieces, 16 by 25% by 12 inches, for legs (D). Six pieces, 116 by 16 by 25 inches, for cleats (E). One piece 6 by 5 by 24 inches (F). Round one end of each of the two handles. Nail the box through the bottom to the handles so that the rounded ends project about 25 inches. (See fig. 71.) The handles should be spaced so that the rounded ends are about 25 inches apart and the other ends about 20 inches apart. Nail one cleat (E) to the underside of the handles directly below the front end of the box. Next nail the two legs to the handles with their narrow edge against the cleat. Against the other narrow edge nail a second cleat to the underside of the handles and a third about 3 inches from the rear end of the box. Nail two other cleats to the inside rear end of the box to support piece (F). The wheel is constructed by cutting shaped as shown. Slide the axle through the center of the wheel and secure it in place by driving a nail through the axle tight against each side of the wheel. To attach the wheel to the handles, fasten a strap 14/16 1" STRIPS " 335 FIGURE 70.-Poultry Drinking Stand.-This stand keeps the chickens' drinking water FIGURE 71.-Garden Wheelbarrow.-A sturdy homemade wheelbarrow for your garden. four half circles from each of the four wheel sections hinge to the rear end of each of the handles, then with wheel in place drive a heavy wire nail through the hole in the hinges into each end of the axle. FIGURE 72.-Beehive Tool Box.-You may prefer this type of tool box. (Courtesy Louis M. Roehl, Agricultura! Woodworking, The Bruce Publishing Co.) 24 FIGURE 73.-Concrete Measuring Bor.-Useful in measuring mixtures for making concrete FIGURE 74.-Window Plant Box.-A box made like this will add to the attractiveness of your house FIGURE 75.-Concrete Wood Float.-A useful tool for spreading concrete FIGURE 76.-Purple-martin House.-As purple martins nest together in large numbers, the house illustrated shows one of several units that may be hooked together Nail the two in position 6 inches from the ends of the inverted box. Fasten pieces across the bottom of projecting box ends. Cut handgrips in top and Space the two short pieces on edge 24 inches apart and nail the long pieces to their ends, as shown in Figure 73. If an old box is used, remove the top and bottom, then fasten two handles to the top of the sides of the box. WINDOW PLANT BOX One piece, 2542 by 8 by 40 inches (4). Two pieces, 2542 by 5732 by 6716 inches (B). Two pieces, 2542 by 52 by 40 inches (C). Four pieces, 2542 by 2542 by 40 inches (D). Twelve pieces, 2542 by 2552 by 46 inches (E). Two pieces, 2532 by 2 PURPLE-MARTIN HOUSE One box, 24 by 20% by 201⁄2 inches (for 3-story house). A sufficient number of boards, 261⁄2 inches long by 16 inches thick, to form a floor for the attic, 261 by 201⁄2 inches. A sufficient number of boards, 261⁄2 inches long by 16 inches thick, to form a floor 2611⁄2 by 261⁄2 inches (per unit). A sufficient number of boards, 291⁄2 inches long by 16 inches thick, to form the two roof sections. FIGURE 77.-Plumb Board.-Use this arrangement to determine whether or not your posts are vertical. (Courtesy A. Neely Hall, The Boy Craftsmen, Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Co.) by 41 46 inches (F). Two pieces, 2542 by 25/32 by 9916 inches (G). Window plant boxes may be made from several boxes nailed together with the ends removed or from the material listed above. (See fig. 74.) Cleats (D), (E), and (G) are used for ornamentation only, unless several boxes are nailed together, in which case they serve to hide the joints. Cleats (F) nailed to the bottom tend to strengthen the completed window box when a number of boxes are used. To Four pieces of molding for each unit and four addi tional pieces for the attic roof. Four pieces, 716 by 6 inches by inside length of box (inside partitions for units). Hooks and screw eyes. Cut the box into four equal sections 6 inches deep (See fig. 76.) Remove the ends from the box sections. The ends of the box cut into 6-inch widths may be used for the ends of the attic and the partitions in the units. Cut out two of these pieces as illustrated for attic ends (A). The roof section is |