Many people use tools every day in their work. Think about the tools used by carpenters, automotive technicians, machinists who make precision metal parts, furniture makers, potters who create vases and bowls. Other people become experts at using tools so they can enjoy hobbies. For example, a person whose hobby is woodworking might design and build a table for his or her home.
In working on the Craftsman activity badge, you’ll become good at handling a variety of tools. You’ll use wood to make some of your projects. For others, you’ll decide to work with leather, metal, or other materials.
Requirements
Do these:
1. Explain how to safely handle the tools that you will use for this activity badge.
2. With adult supervision and using hand tools, construct two different wooden objects you and your Webelos den leader agree on, such as the items listed below. Use a coping saw or jigsaw for these projects. Put them together with glue, nails, or screws. Paint or stain them.
Examples: Book Rack, Shelf, Bulletin Board, Weather Vane, Tie Rack, Letter Holder, Notepad Holder, Toolbox, Towel Rack, Recipe Holder, Lamp Stand, Kitchen Knife Rack, Kitchen Utensil Rack, Napkin Holder, Animal Cutouts, Garden Tool Rack, Lid Holder, Mailbox, Birdhouse, Desk Nameplate, Letter/Bill/Pencil Holder, Bread Box, Key Rack, Measuring Cup Rack, Measuring Spoon Rack.
3. Make a display stand or box to be used to display a model or an award. Or make a frame for a photo or painting. Use suitable material.
4. Make four useful items using materials other than wood that you and your Webelos den leader agree on, such as clay, plastic, leather, metal, paper, rubber, or rope. These should be challenging items and must involve several operations.
