These badge requirements were updated on 26 January 2018. The previous badge requirements can still be used until 31 January 2019, to allow for transition where necessary.
- 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.
- Talk to your leader about how to work safely on your projects, especially when you’re using electric tools.
- 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.
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Help design and make something useful. An adult needs to supervise you. 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
Top tips
Your projects for number 4 might include:
- nesting box
- window box
- toolbox
- pencil box
- key rack
- mug tree
- coat rack
- bookends
- bookstand