Carpenter Badge

Outcomes

Through hands-on learning, Cubs learn basic carpentry knowledge and skills, with an emphasis on safely using tools.¹

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Requirements

1. Show the proper and safe use of five basic tools such as: saw; hammer, square, smooth plane, rule and tape measure. (TA01)
2. Show how to take care of basic tools.
3. Using basic tools, construct a project such as a lair divider or curtain, toy storage box, flower box, trinket box, shoe box, model house, tool box, bird house, etc. (TB02)
4. Explain the purpose of the following supplementary tools: hand drill, set of screwdrivers, mitre box, file, wrench, pliers, and vise grip.
5. Show how to use two of the supplementary tools.

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Cross-badge links:

• Part 1: Tawny Star A1
• Part 3: Tawny Star A2 or Tawny Star B2

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Footnotes

1. Taken from MEASURING SUCCESS - THE SCOUTING WAY