What You Need To Know About Hardtack Boxes

It is the most famous American Civil War staple food. It used to be hard as rock and this cracker were made by many baking companies. It could be stored for a long time. These were shipped in large wooden boxes and after emptying the boxes, the soldiers used them as makeshift chairs, tables.

There are many such boxes available as it is useful for carrying all cooking items. The size and dimensions are clearly mentioned in the websites.

You can even purchase period accurate boxes which are highly durable and the lids stop the inside lid from sliding off and prevent warping. Many of them also have nails added to give the look of a sealed box. Of course, you need to make your own hardtack. Some of the materials used are pine and other superior qualities of wood. The measurements and shipping weight is also provided at these online websites. You can also buy other additional items such as rope handles, as some of them are without handles.

You can also get a lot of information about the hardtack boxes with regard to the dimensions, the kind of wood that was used, what is stamped on them and how they are constructed are put together. The nails used in them are also mentioned. Many of them are made of pine and the box patterns are very authentic ones. Nails are used for securing the reinforcing ribs present inside the box tops.

These reproduction hardtack boxes made of pine are sold for use in Civil War reenactments. These kinds of reproduction boxes are very useful as they can be used as boxes for carrying your gear and also look great when kept around your camp. These can be bought from online stores having authentic shapes and looks.