Requirements

Body. 1 Gelatin Box (about 4 in. deep, 8 in. wide, 10 in. long).

Top. 1 Piece 1/2 in. thick, 2 in. wider than the outside depth of the box, 2 in. longer than the length of the box outside.

Legs. 4 Strips 1/4 in. thick, 1 in. wide, 11/2 in. longer than the width of the box outside. 4 Strips 1/4 in. thick, 11/4 in. wide, l1/2 in. longer than the width of the box outside.

Hardware. 2 7/8 in. brass hinges (butts) and screws. 1 brass hook, screw-eye, and screw.

Construction

Make the legs 11/2 inches longer than the width of the box. Remove the cover. Place the box on its side and nail the top in place, allowing it to project 1 inch all around. Secure the legs on each corner. With the keyhole-saw cut a circular opening in the center of the bottom of the box, which is now to become the face of the Clock Case. This opening is to be made of a diameter to fit the face of the clock. Measure the clock face and with a pair of dividers inscribe a circle as a guide. Cut the opening a little smaller than desired. Sandpaper smooth the edges of the hole to the correct size. From the cover removed, make a door to fit the space between the legs and lower edge of the case to the under side of the top. Hang it on the hinges and use hook and screw-eye to fasten it. Set the clock in place and, if necessary, place a small block on the bottom inside for supporting at the right level.

This is especially adapted for the ordinary American alarm-clock, which is sold at a very low price.