285, G.The shrinkage trouble still obtains here.

Otherwise the appearance is excellent.
The top may be paneled into the sides, Fig.

285, H.This has a good appearance if the sides are mitered and ledged but not if the sides are butted or dadoed, because then the groove for the top shows.
[Illustration: Fig.285.Forms of Box Construction.] Any of these lids may be made removable or hinged, except the sliding top.

For methods of hinging see p.

132.
In gluing boxes together, it is a good plan to glue the ends and sides together first and to let these joints dry before gluing on the bottom and, in the case of a boxed top, Fig.