DIY

109th Scout Group

Lowe Memorial Presbyterian Church, Finaghy

 

Part of South Belfast District

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DIY Activty Badge

 

How to earn your badge

 

  1. Show how to use and take care of tools safely. Do this for a selection of them, like a hammer, saw, screwdriver, drill or glue gun.

 

  1. Talk to your leader about how to work safely on your projects, especially when you’re using electric tools.

 

  1. Learn what the difference is between hard wood, soft wood, chipboard, plywood and MDF. For each of them, find out what they’re best used for.

 

  1. Help design and make two items while an adult supervises you. Use them to show that you’re able to:
    • measure accurately
  • saw
  • join pieces of wood together in two different ways
  • use a hammer, screwdriver and drill
  • prepare surfaces and stain, varnish or paint.

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    Top Tips

     

    Your projects for number 4 might include:

     

    • nesting box
    • window box
    • toolbox
    • pencil box
    • key rack
    • mug tree
    • coat rack
    • bookends
    • bookstand

     

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