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may gather, the top layer is fastened at one end only. Each end of 

 the table is extended about 1 foot on which to rest one end of the 

 box. As a rest for the other end a board projecting about 1 foot at 

 the side is fastened to the bottom of the bed. These supports for 

 the boxes are built at alternate corners of the table. Shelves on 

 which to place wrapping paper, lining paper, or layer paper are often 

 built beneath the table. 



Fig. 172. Packing-table. 



A box-press may be devised in various ways, the essential points 

 of construction being: (a) to rest the box on the ends so that when 

 the top is nailed down the bottom is free to bulge also; (b) to catch 

 and press down the top pieces from the ends so that a minimum 

 bruising wiU result. A convenient press is shown in diagram Fig. 

 173. The box lies across the open space in the center, the pieces 

 being caught and clamped at the end by the arms. This press is 

 built for boxes of different lengths. Many other types of box-presses 

 have been made, and are equally efficient and convenient. 



Following is the description of the box-press shown in Fig. 173. 



1. Cover boards to table. Length of table, 64 inches; 2. Side 



