Woodwork Merit Badge (9/19) - SCOUTS BSA TROOPS 1028/9

Woodwork Merit Badge (9/19)Woodwork MeritBadgeOfficial ApprovedMBC:Eric CutrightAssistant:Mike FunkSCOUTS BSA1

Woodwork Merit Badge –OverviewWoodwork MeritBadge The Woodwork Merit Badge has seven requirements,including four projects to build– Tonight we will go over the four project requirements Mr. Eric is offering several workshops to build the projects– This is NOT a free Merit Badge, there will be a fee to coverproject materials, you can pay via Scout Account, cash, check– You can build projects somewhere else but must showin-progress pictures and bring in your final work– One of the projects is custom designed and built by you, so thecost depends on what you choose to build You must have an approved plan before attending a workshop You can build alternate projects for the other projects, but you mustmeet the requirements and have an approved plan firstSCOUTS BSA2

Woodwork Merit Badge –Four Required ProjectsWoodwork MeritBadge The Woodwork Merit Badge has four required constructionprojects:4. Using a saw, plane, hammer, brace, and bit, make somethinguseful of wood. Cut parts from lumber that you have squaredand measured from working drawings5. Create your own woodworking project. Begin by makingworking drawings, list the materials you will need to completeyour project, and then build your project. Keep track of the timeyou spend and the cost of the materials.SCOUTS BSA3

Woodwork Merit Badge –Four Required ProjectsWoodwork MeritBadge The Woodwork Merit Badge has four required constructionprojects, continued:6. Do any TWO of the following (Mr. Eric suggestions in Red):a.b.c.d.e.Make working drawings of a project needing beveled or roundededges and build it.Make working drawings of a project needing curved or incisedcuttings and build it.Make working drawings of a project needing miter, dowel, ormortise and tenon joints and build it.Make a cabinet, box, or something else with a door or lid fastenedwith inset hinges.Help make and repair wooden toys for underprivileged childrenOR help carry out a woodworking service project approved byyour counselor for a charitable organization.SCOUTS BSA4

Woodwork Merit Badge –Project 4 Required ToolsWoodwork MeritBadge4. Using a saw, plane, hammer, brace, and bit, make somethinguseful of wood. Cut parts from lumber that you have squaredand measured from working drawingsHand SawPlaneCopingSawSCOUTS BSA5

Woodwork Merit Badge –Project 4 Required ToolsWoodwork MeritBadge4. Using a saw, plane, hammer, brace, and bit, make somethinguseful of wood. Cut parts from lumber that you have squaredand measured from working drawingsBraceBitHammerSCOUTS BSA6

Woodwork Merit Badge –Project 4Woodwork MeritBadge4. Using a saw, plane, hammer, brace, and bit, make somethinguseful of wood. Cut parts from lumber that you have squaredand measured from working drawingsMr. Eric’ssuggestedproject:a Scouts BSANeckerchiefwoggle displaySCOUTS BSA7

Woodwork Merit Badge –Project 6cWoodwork MeritBadge6c. Make working drawings of a project needing miter, dowel, ormortise and tenon joints and build it.Mr. Eric’ssuggestedproject:a picture frame(you pick the size)SCOUTS BSA8

Woodwork Merit Badge –Project 6dWoodwork MeritBadge6d. Make a cabinet, box, or something else with a door or lidfastened with inset hinges.Mr. Eric’ssuggestedproject:a pirate chestORa Scouts BSAkeepsake boxSCOUTS BSA9

Woodwork Merit Badge –Project 5: Your DesignWoodwork MeritBadgeCreate your own woodworking project. Begin by making working drawings, list the materialsyou will need to complete your project, and then build your project. Keep track of the time you spend and the cost of the materials.NapkinHolderTool BoxSCOUTS BSABookCase10

Woodwork Merit Badge –Project 5: Your DesignWoodwork MeritBadgeCreate your own woodworking project. Begin by making working drawings, list the materialsyou will need to complete your project, and then build your project. Keep track of the time you spend and the cost of the materials.StarWarsShipsSCOUTS BSA11

Woodwork Merit Badge –Project 5: Your DesignWoodwork MeritBadgeCreate your own woodworking project. Begin by making working drawings, list the materialsyou will need to complete your project, and then build your project. Keep track of the time you spend and the cost of the materials.Whateverelse youcan comeup with !!SCOUTS BSA12

Project 5: Sample Bookcase PlanSCOUTS BSAWoodwork MeritBadgePartDimensionsQtyTop7 1/4 x 181Sides6 1/2 x 35 1/42Shelves6 1/4 x 153T/B Brackets1 1/2 x 152Back (optional)15 7/8 x 33 7/8113

Project 5: Sample Slide PlanWoodwork MeritBadge3/81/81/83/16 hole in backof engine, thenchamfer edges3/83Sand a small flatspot on pipe tokeep in placebodyAfter assembly,glue 4 toothpickson each engineSCOUTS BSA14

Woodwork Merit Badge Woodwork Merit Badge – Four Required Projects The Woodwork Merit Badge has four required construction projects: 4. Using a saw, plane, hammer, brace, and bit, make something useful of wood. Cut parts from lumber that you have squared and measured from working draw