COAL BOX
The construction of this box is both simple and convenient, and it requires little space in the room to accommodate it. There are four compartments in it. The back is divided equally to provide places for the kindling and paper; the front space is used for coal, and while it makes it more durable to line it with metal, this is not necessary. There is a narrow opening in the front in which the cleaning materials are kept—polish, brush, and stove rags. Stain or paint will make the coal box more attractive.
Materials:
27-1/2' of poplar.
3 pairs of 1-1/2" (butt) hinges.
24 3/4" No. 8 screws for hinges.
2 lbs. 5-penny box nails.
3 screen door handles.
1 iron door button.
4 castors.
5 lbs. sheet metal.
Dimensions:
Top: 1 piece 1" thick × 1' 9-3/4" wide × 2' 1-1/2" long to be used as level top.
Front: 1 piece 1" thick × 1' 7" wide × 2' 1-1/2" long for the slanting front.
Bottom: 1 piece 1" thick × 1' 11-1/2" wide × 2' 10" long.
Back: 1 piece 1" thick × 2' 1" wide × 1' 11-1/2" long to be used as the back of the box.
Ends: 2 pieces 1" thick × 2' 2" wide × 3' long.
Partitions: 1 piece 1" thick × 21" wide × 1' 11-1/2" long to be used as the partition in the back.
1 piece 1" thick × 2' 2" wide × 1' 11-1/2" long to be used as the slanting partition in the bottom of the coal box.
Supports: 1 piece 1/2" thick × 1/2" wide × 1' 11-1/2" long to be used as a support at the back of the opening in the box to hold door in place.
Drawer: 1 piece 1" thick × 1' 1-1/2" wide × 2' 1-1/2" long for the front of the drawer.
1 piece 1" thick × 5" wide × 1' 11-1/2" long for the back of the drawer.
1 piece 1" thick × 10" wide × 1' 11-1/2" for the top of the drawer.
Directions:
Measure 1' 9-3/4" from the back of the two end pieces (1" × 2' 2" × 3'). Cut the corners off from this point to make a slant which will fit the door 1' 7" long. Nail the back (1" × 1' 11-1/2" × 2' 1") to the two end pieces at
