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and the end of the box. The medium and small sizes may 

 be tightened in the layers considerably by pulling the layer 

 toward the packer, from time to time in the packing process. 

 The larger sizes should fit well, but should not be tightened 

 much as the bulge in the finished box may be too high. 



(77. S. D.A.) 



Fig. 20. A desirable arrangement for nailing the covers on boxes. The 

 press is simple and easily operated from the foot pedal. The boxes to be 

 covered come to the press on a conveyor at the right, and after nailing 

 are set on the conveyor at the left. 



Carry each layer through to completion before starting 

 another. The packer will need to make adjustments and selec- 

 tion so as to have the fruit about i/^ inch above the ends of the 

 box and about 1 inch above the sides at the center when the 

 pack is completed (Fig. 18). The bulge should be gradual 



