. Cedar chests, how to make them. Fig. 14 EO^y TO BUILD A SIMPLE CHEST 27If of one diagonal of the box^ and use this to test on the other diagonalthe box is square, both diagonals will be the same length. Place the bottom side up and screw the bottom to the sides and IJ No. 8 flat head screws well countersunk. Bore the holes throughthe bottom rather large to allow for any expansion or contraction, anduse about twelve scrcAvs. TRIANGULAR CORNER STRIPSIn the inside corners of the box, triangular strips should be securelyglued. They are made hj ripping on the diagonal of the If square pi


. Cedar chests, how to make them. Fig. 14 EO^y TO BUILD A SIMPLE CHEST 27If of one diagonal of the box^ and use this to test on the other diagonalthe box is square, both diagonals will be the same length. Place the bottom side up and screw the bottom to the sides and IJ No. 8 flat head screws well countersunk. Bore the holes throughthe bottom rather large to allow for any expansion or contraction, anduse about twelve scrcAvs. TRIANGULAR CORNER STRIPSIn the inside corners of the box, triangular strips should be securelyglued. They are made hj ripping on the diagonal of the If square pieces,and should be made 17 long. Fig. 15. They help to strengthen the chest.


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