Nesting Apple Boxes

Nesting Apple Boxes

To conserve space and rest more securely on dirt we found nesting apple boxes better than the standard variety especially for laying dolly track in the field. Use a very good grade of plywood with many plys, no voids and exterior glue. Sand corners and finger holes. Glue and staple, screw or nail together. Paint with a good quality exterior paint. Here is a cutting list but not how to get the most out of a 4 x 8 x 3/4" sheet of plywood. If you figure out a good cutting pattern please send it and we will share it. Finish one set before cutting more to make sure they fit well. The smaller dimensions below about 5 inches could be 3/4 lumber. (Called one inch) It may help your cutting pattern and save using another sheet of plywood. Try these dimensions and let the width of the saw blade give you clearance for nesting.

Box Dimensions Cutting Dimensions

Wide Length Depth Top Sides (2 ea.) Ends (2 ea.)

11-1/2 x 16 x 9-1/4 16 x 11-1/2 16 x 8-1/2 10 x 8-1/2

10 x 13-1/2 x 8 13-1/2 x 10 13-1/2 x 7-1/4 8-1/2 x 7-1/4

8-1/2 x 12 x 6-3/4 12 x 8-1/2 12 x 6 7 x 6

7 x 10-1/2 x 5-1/2 10-1/2 x 7 10-1/2 x 4-3/4 5-1/2 x 4-3/4

5-1/2 x 9 x 4-1/4 9 x 5-1/2 9 x 3-1/2 4 x 3-1/2

4 x 7-1/2 x 3 7-1/2 x 4 7-1/2 x 2-1/4 2-1/2 x 2-1/4