Craftsman

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The Craftsman Activity Badge helps prepare Webelos Scouts for the Boy Scout Woodwork Merit Badge.

Webelos Craftsman Activity Badge

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The Webelos Craftsman Activity Badge is one of 20 different Activity Badges that can be earned in the Webelos Scout Program. The requirements are typically worked on during den meetings or den activities while the skills are practiced at home, with the help of the Webelos Scout's family. The requirements are either completed with the den or at home with the den leader's approval. Projects are brought to meetings to share with the den and for Webelos Den Leader or Activity Badge Counselor approval.

Craftsman requirements

Do these: Explain how to safely handle the tools that you will use for this activity badge. 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. 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, and pencil     holder Bread box Key rack Measuring cup rack Measuring spoon rack 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. 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. The official source for the information shown in this article or section is: Webelos Handbook, 2007 Edition (BSA Supply No. 33452) The text of these requirements is locked and can only be edited by an administrator. Please note any errors found in the above requirements on this article's Talk Page.

Notes

A FREE workbook for Craftsman is available here! with the maps, charts, links, diagrams, and checklists you need! Or click here to print just the Craftsman requirements.

meritbadge.org has PDF and DOC versions of Boy Scout merit badge workbooks, Webelos workbooks, and Cub Scout workbooks.

• The Webelos Program uses the Fast Tracks Den Meeting plans to offer all 20 Webelos Activity Badges in as little as 12 months.
• Details on earning a Cub Scout Sports or Academic pin or belt loop multiple times

Requirement resources

• Craftsman Worksheet → Other Webelos Activity Badge Worksheets

2. Construct wooden objects

• One might be a Pinewood Derby car, Space Derby Rocket, etc.

Related awards

• Woodwork Merit Badge

Trade Awards Trade-related awards

• Boy Scout Merit Badges: American Labor - Automotive Maintenance - Drafting - Farm Mechanics - Graphic Arts - Home Repairs - Painting - Plumbing - Surveying - Truck Transportation - Woodwork
  
• Webelos Activity Badges: Craftsman - Handyman

See also

Webelos Den Leader portal

External links

• American Woodworker
• Popular Woodworking
• Absolutely Free Plans
• KidsCanMakeIt.com
• National Association of Home Builders
• Sawdust Making 101
• United Brotherhood of Carpenters
• Woodworking Tips
• WoodZone.com
• ExpertVillage.com Lesson Videos
  • How to Use a Jig Saw, How to Use a Belt Sander, How to Use a Miter Saw, How to Use an Orbital Sander, How to Use a Finishing Sander, How to Make Shadow Box, How to Build Bookshelves

Webelos Activity Badges   (Worksheets)

Physical Skills group: Aquanaut | Athlete | Fitness | Sportsman Mental Skills group: Artist | Scholar | Showman | Traveler Community group: Citizen | Communicator | Family Member | Readyman Technology group: Craftsman | Engineer | Handyman | Scientist Outdoor group: Forester | Geologist | Naturalist | Outdoorsman

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