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 MILKING STOOL

A convenient device used in milking, which not only provides a seat for the one who is milking, but a platform with a hoop to hold the bucket. The bench is light in weight which makes it easy to handle. When not in use it may be hung on the wall.



2-1/2' yellow pine. 1 piece of metal, 1" wide × 15" long, to make hoop to hold bucket. 1/4 lb. 6-penny nails. Sandpaper and paint.



Top: 1 piece 3/4" thick × 10" wide × 14" long.

Brackets: 4 pieces 3/4" thick × 3" wide × 3" long to support top shelf.

2 pieces 3/4" thick × 2" wide × 3" long to support shelf which holds bucket.

Shelf: 1 piece 3/4" thick × 3-1/2" wide × 10" long to hold bucket.

Ends: 2 pieces 3/4" thick × 10" wide × 11-1/8" long.