AH-252, AGRICULTURE HANDBOOK: WOOD CRATE DESIGN MANUAL (FEB -1964)

AH-252, AGRICULTURE HANDBOOK: WOOD CRATE DESIGN MANUAL (FEB 1964)., This handbook provides guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the creation of open wood shipping crates including styles which are panelboard sheathed to create a closed crate. Handling hazards, storage conditions, material costs, recommended fasteners, general design principles and testing methods are all presented.