Carpentry
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Revision as of 11:09, March 31, 2010
| Carpentry is a discontinued merit badge. However, in honor of the BSA’s 100th Anniversary, this badge has been named to the BSA’s new Historical Merit Badge Program and may be earned by Scouts during 2010 until December 31, 2010. |
| Carpentry "Centennial" merit badge | ||||
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| Status: | Discontinued | |||
| Released: | 1911, 2010 | BSA Advancement ID: | ||
| Retired: | 1952, 2010 | Requirements Revision: | 2010 | |
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2010 merit badge requirements
As of March 31, 2010 official requirements are not posted by the BSA. Even though some council Scout shops have sold this patch, this merit badge cannot be earned until finalized requirements are released.
1938, 1945, 1950 merit badge requirements
- Demonstrate the use of the rule, square, level, plumb-line, mitre, chalk-line and bevel.
- Demonstrate the proper way to drive, set, and clinch a nail, draw a spike with a claw-hammer, and to join two pieces of wood with screws.
- Show correct use of the cross-cut saw and of the rip-saw.
- Show how to plane the edge, end and the broad surface of a board.
- Demonstrate how to lay shingles.
- Make a simple article of furniture for practical use in the home or on the home grounds, finished in a workmanlike manner, all work to be done without assistance.
| The official source for the information shown in this article or section is: Handbook for Boys, 1946 Edition |
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Related Ranks, Awards, and Merit Badges
See also
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Merit Badge information
- An Introduction to Merit Badges – how to get started, who chooses the counselor, etc.
- Merit Badge Worksheets & Requirements – with the revision dates, diagrams, charts, checklists, logs, and links you need.
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- Merit Badge FAQ – answers dozens of questions like: Who can be a counselor? Can requirements be added or removed?
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- Also see: Most Popular Merit Badges – Merit Badge Policies – Eagle-Required Merit Badges – Merit Badge Days
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