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Overhead rack for storing those self-dispensing boxes of rags.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #82 Oct 2000 pg. 36

Voice-operated drink dispenser. Words spoken into a microphone cause an electric pump to dispense liquids.
CQ. THE RADIO AMATEUR'S JOURNAL Oct 1983 (v.39#10) pg. 34

Organizer to hold folded paper sacks is made from plywood and threaded rod.
FAMILY CIRCLE Oct 23 1978 (v.91#12) pg. 125

Paper cup dispenser made from pine.
FAMILY CIRCLE Nov 1 1979 (v.92#15) pg. 94, 146

Gift wrap center. Rolls of paper and ribbon are held on long dowels. Compartments hold scissors, tape, labels, and bows. Est. cost: under $25.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #243 Nov 1983 (v.33#9) pg. 68, 70

Install a paper cup dispenser inside an upper kitchen cupboard. Then, cut a hole in the bottom of the cupboard to get access to the cups. This keeps the dispenser hidden and out of the way.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #311 Sep 1990 (v.40#8) pg. 97

Dispenser for a large roll of wrapping paper is made from wood.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #347 Apr 1994 (v.44#4) pg. 104

Dispenser for dry pet food, bird seed, etc. is made from a length of cardboard Sonotube fitted with plywood top and bottom. The pellets are dispensed from the bottom using a simple open/close mechanism.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #385 Feb 1998 (v.48#2) pg. 107

Rudolph, the red-nosed candy dispenser. Cardboard oatmeal canister is decorated like a reindeer for use as a candy dish.
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING Nov 1981 (v.193#5) pg. 166, 272

7 hangups store household items. Spice rack, kitchen utensil holder, freezer container dispenser, knife rack, window-hung plant holder, paper towel dispenser, and telephone message center.
POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1981 (v.155#2) pg. 136

Tip: Carry chain saw oil in a liquid detergent bottle (with a built-in pour spout) to eliminate the need for a funnel.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jan 1986 (v.163#1) pg. 168

Tip on getting all of the contents out of a "squeeze" tube (toothpaste-style tube).
POPULAR MECHANICS Jan 1987 (v.164#1) pg. 39

Dry-cell dispenser for home supply of flashlight cells.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jul 1964 (v.185#1) pg. 166

Door-mounted rack holds spare light bulbs.
POPULAR SCIENCE Dec 1965 (v.187#6) pg. 174

Tip on keeping refillable squirt bottles from tipping over so easily.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #176 Mar 1991 (v.15#8) pg. 27

Handling liquids. How to fabricate simple, non-mechanical dispensers for pouring liquids from cans without spilling. Ideal for dispensing volatile and/or flamable liquids.
SPORT AVIATION Apr 1984 (v.33#4) pg. 41

Tip: Conceal bottled water out of sight and dispense through an "interesting" style of spigot.
SUNSET Aug 1981 (v.167#2) pg. 94

Tip: Gift wrap and ribbons are stored on dowels, ready to use, in a 36"-wide cabinet.
SUNSET Jan 1986 (v.176#1) pg. 109

Tip on converting an empty deodorant applicator into a beeswax dispenser.
WOODSMITH #102 Dec 1995 (v.17) pg. 5

Wall-mounted storage cabinet holds those long rolls of drawing or tracing paper. Pull out the amount needed and cut it off straight and clean with a razor blade.
WORKBENCH Nov-Dec 1969 (v.25#6) pg. 14

Adding-machine paper saver is built to fit behind a machine and accept the used paper tape so it can be used on the reverse side.
WORKBENCH Sep-Oct 1978 (v.34#5) pg. 53

Dispenser holds 32 of the 6.5-oz. size tins of pet food.
WORKBENCH May-Jun 1985 (v.41#3) pg. 68

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