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 FOLDING CANNING TABLE

The table shown in this illustration is made of poplar and designed especially for the Canning Club agent. It folds up and requires little space, which makes it convenient to take around during the canning season. The top is zinc-lined to make it more durable and sanitary. In the center an opening is made to hold the bucket which catches the parings from the vegetables or fruits. On the left side is an adjustable zinc-lined trough to hold the vegetables or fruits while preparing them for use. This will save many steps in going to and from the basket to get these things. A hole is bored in the trough, to which is attached a small pipe that allows the water with which the vegetables or fruits have been washed to run off.



18-1/2 ft. of poplar. 1/4 lb. No. 5 box nails to nail trough on table. 60 three-penny box nails to nail the zinc on top of table. 16 No. 5 screws, 3/4", to fasten the legs on table. 2 pairs of 2" (butt) hinges to hinge legs on table. 6 3" gate hooks to hook on legs and trough. 6-1/2 lbs. 28-gage zinc to cover the top of table. 1 pail to fit in hole 9" in diameter.



Top: 1 piece 7/8" thick × 24" wide × 44" long.

Bottom: 1 piece 7/8" thick × 10" wide × 34" long, to be used as bottom shelf.

Crosspieces: 2 pieces 7/8" thick × 4" wide × 20-1/2" long, to be hinged on the top of the table.

2 pieces 7/8" thick × 1-1/2" wide × 15-1/2" long, to be used as braces for bottom shelf.

Legs: 4 pieces 1-1/2" thick × 1-1/2" wide × 27-1/2" long.

Braces: 2 pieces 3/4" thick × 1-1/2" wide × 2-1/2" long, to support top piece.

Trough: 1 piece 6" thick × 5-1/2" wide × 24" long.

1 piece 6" thick × 6" wide × 24" long.

Hole: 7/8" thick × 9" wide × 9" long, for opening in center of table.



Measure 4 inches from each end of the top and fasten the two crosspieces (3/4" thick × 1-1/2" wide × 20-1/2" long) putting one on each end to brace