Craftsman

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Webelos Craftsman Activity Badge
Technology Group

1 Craftsman requirements
2 Notes
3 Requirement resources
4 Related awards
5 See also
6 External links

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 SKU #637685)

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Notes

Requirement resources

1. Hand tool safety. - pp.199-200

This Old House - Hand Tool Safety for Kids
Hand Tool Safety from the Hand Tool Institute.
Woodshop safety for kids

2. "...construct two different wooden objects... Use a coping saw or jigsaw...Put them together with glue, nails, or screws. Paint or stain them." - pp.200-205

One project might be a Pinewood Derby car or a Space Derby Rocket if you use a coping saw or jigsaw.
e-scoutcraft.com has many craft ideas but make sure that you pick wooden objects that require the use of a coping saw or jigsaw and other hand tools.
Other sites with help in making wooden objects using jigsaws, coping saws and hand tools:

KidsCanMakeIt.com - Sawdust Making 101 - Woodworking Tips - WoodZone.com - Popular Woodworking - American Woodworker - Absolutely Free Plans

Video Lessons:

3. Note that no material is specified. Heavy card stock or mat board board could be used to make picture frames. - pp.205-206
4. "Make four useful items using materials other than wood. - pp.206-210 "Useful" means "capable of being put to use." You are not requried to "decorate" the "useful" items you make.

Marshmallow Gun Instructions & Diagrams - Video Instructions. Warning: All types of guns, even squirt guns, are banned at many schools and other public locations.
e-scoutcraft.com has many craft ideas but make sure that you pick other than wood and useful items.