READING BOXES FOR THE CHEMICALLY SENSITIVE Safer reading is possible with the use of a 'safe' reading box. The box is well sealed and uses zeolite as an odor absorber to clean up the paper and print fumes after each use. Pages are turned using poplar dowels. |
Contact information - Priscilla Farrell Phone: 479-936-7550 or 870-424-3358 Email: priscilla7550@yahoo.com Website: www.mcsinfo.homestead.com/readingbox.html |
Reading boxes are made from plexiglass (Lucite-ES acrylic sheet), unfinished poplar framing and dowels, and metal screws. No glue or sealer is used in the box. There are four small felt pads on the bottom to protect furniture. The optional wooden feet used for elevating the back of the box are poplar. The wooden dowels used for page turning have pink eraser ends, which can be changed with another material if preferred. Plexiglass is well tolerated by many with chemical sensitivities. The Lucite-ES acrylic sheet 'plexiglass' is a shatter-resistant, combustible thermoplastic. Avoid exposure to heat or aromatic solvents. Clean with soap and water. Avoid abrasives. The recommended method for decontaminating the box after each reading period is by using a bag of zeolite. The zeolite can then be 'refreshed' in the sun. A half pound zeolite bag is included. The reading box measures 18" x 15" x 7", sloping to 5" toward the front. Dowels are placed in small openings at each side and in the front to turn pages. The box sits nicely on most tv trays. It can also sit on ones lap, with a pillow elevating it. |
Price: $115.00 including one 8 oz bag of zeolite and shipping within the USA . Some minimal assembly required. Assembled boxes can be shipped for an extra charge. Ask for quotes for shipping outside the USA. NOTE: Plexiglass reading boxes are not available at this time. Call or email for information regarding our "Budget Reading Box" which is basically the same design but made of different materials. PayPal is accepted. |
Reading box, cloth bag of zeolite on top, and dowels. The box is sitting on a wood tv tray, not included. One zeolite bag is included. |
Reading box with magazine inside, lid and dowels in place. Metal dowels are optional. TV tray/stand not included. |
NOTE: Plexiglass reading boxes are not available at this time. A budget box is available. Call or email for details. |
