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 HOME LABOR SAVING DEVICES

CHAPTER I

KITCHEN CONVENIENCES

VEGETABLE PARING TABLE

A convenient kitchen table made of poplar and covered with zinc with an opening in the center through which the parings of vegetables or the scraping of dishes may be put into a pail sitting on the lower shelf. This saves soiling the floor and many steps while preparing the vegetables for cooking. It should be remembered that the pail underneath must be removed and the contents emptied into the garbage barrel after each using. It is not a garbage pail and should in no sense be used as such. Above the table hooks on which hang many smaller cooking utensils, such as paring knives, graters, spoons, scissors, or can openers, are all arranged to accommodate the housekeeper.



12' poplar. 1/4 lb. 6-penny nails to construct table. 1 piece of sheet zinc, 12" × 30", to cover the top of table.



Top: 1 piece 1" thick × 18" wide × 26" long.

Shelf: 1 piece 1" thick × 10" wide × 32" long.

Legs: 4 pieces 1-1/2" thick × 1-1/2" wide × 24" long.

Cleats: 4 pieces 1" thick × 1" wide × 14" long.



After cutting legs, nail on cleats even with the top edge, measuring 14" for the bottom cleat. Measure 2" from the ends and sides of the top and nail on the legs. Measure 7-3/4" from the right-hand end and 9" from the side and make a hole 8" in diameter. Nail the bottom shelf at an equal distance from the bottom of the legs.