The Rhode Island 4-H Show Box

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Step 10:

Position Runners on Bottom as shown on Sketch E and nail with one or two nails to hold in position.  NOTE:  Do not use glue on the runners; only use 4 or 5 #9 1 ¾” screws on the inside to hold:  The Runners are only to protect the Show Box and are not part of the Box itself.

Step 11:

Place Cover #22, number side down and mark location of Cover Front and Back Frames #5 and Cover Side Frame #6 as shown on Sketch L.  Also mark Frame Ends where they meet.  Remove Frames, coat marked ends with glue, and nail pieces together.

Turn Cover #22 number side up and lay out and mark screw locations as shown on Sketch M.  After Frame glue has dried, place on Cover #22 as shown on Sketch M.  Clamp Frame to Cover to hold in position; drill and countersink screw holes.  Screw parts together using #9 1 ¾” wood screws.

Step 12:

Mark center of Cover Front Frame; locate and install hasp.

Cut molding to size (front must be 36” long measured on inside of bevel end pieces 16” from bevel to end).  And nail to frame using 2-penny nails.  Note: There is no molding on rear of show box, and front molding must be fitted over hasp!  Cut molding to size and nail to bottom of show box.

Step 13:

Using Sketch N as a guide, assemble the tray as shown.  The tray can be nailed together instead of screws but parts should be glued for greater strength.

Step 14:

Locate hinges and install as shown on Sketch P.  Open cover and install chain at the best place to keep the cover from opening too far.