Pine Storage Bin Keeps Fruit, Vegetables Fresh

Potatoes, onions and just about any other fruit or vegetables you keep on hand will stay fresh longer in this set of storage bins made of pine.

The top shelf is flat, allowing you to store canned goods or dish towels, while the bottom two drawers are actual bins. The wire-mesh fronts of each bin allow the air to circulate around the foodstuff which, in turn, keeps moisture from rotting the fruits and vegetables.

Measuring about 39 inches tall by 18 inches wide and 11 3/4 inches deep, this practical piece of furniture is easy enough for the amateur woodworker to complete. Our step-by-step directions, with accompanying photos, guide you in construction.

Cut All the Boards

First, cut all the boards according to the schedule, and trace and cut the patterns for curves onto the appropriate boards. Assembly is a series of gluing and nailing the pieces together. The finishing hardware will be available to you locally, but we offer a source for ordering a complete package for your convenience.

To obtain Storage Bins, Pattern No. 797, please send $4.50. Another kitchen convenience you might be looking for is our free-standing Chopping Block, Pattern No. 642, also $4.50, providing four square feet of work space and as easy to build as a box.

Prices include postage and prompt handling. California residents add 6% sales tax. Send check or money order to Steve Ellington, c/o the Los Angeles Times, P.O. Box 2383, Van Nuys, Calif. 91409-2383.