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Task 1: types

There are many types of wood, and it is prepared in a wide range of cuts. When creating a woodcraft, you want to use solid wood, which means that it is wood cut into boards from the trunks of trees. There are press woods available for some projects, which are pieces of wood joined together, but for this emblem, you will need solid wood. The type of wood that you use will be determined by availability and cost. Review the types of wood below with your troop and your leader.

Softwoods come from coniferous trees. These trees grow fast, very straight, and tend to be less expensive than other wood options.

• Cedar is a common softwood. Most choices will come with a reddish color. It is a soft wood, and usually has a pleasant smell. If you are building a project for outdoors, this is a good choice.

• Pine is a softwood that typically is used for furniture. Not only is it easy to work with when building projects, it is also easy to carve designs in. Because it has a natural light color, it is a top pick for projects that you want to hold a specific stain color.

• Fir is a great building material when you are going to paint your project instead of staining. It is easy to use, inexpensive, and readily available at most lumber yards.

Hardwoods come from deciduous trees. They come in a large variety of grain patterns, textures, and colors. They are great building materials; however, most hardwoods are very pricey when you go to buy wood for your projects. Below are some hardwoods that may be available in your area.

• Birch is an economical choice of hardwood and comes in two types — white and yellow.

• Cherry is one of the softer hardwoods that can be used in a project that requires labor- intensive cutting and assembly. It takes stain or oil well and gets more detailed with age.

Woodcraft gives you a chance to use your hands and create a project that can be useful and imaginative. It is not always easy to work with the wood and prepare it for products. With hard work, you will find that you are able to sand, stain, and create a project that will make you proud. This skill may introduce you to a hobby that lasts a lifetime!

To earn the Woodcraft emblem, you must complete ALL of the tasks.

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• Oak is a widely used hardwood when building furniture. It is strong and very easy to work with. This wood is resistant to moisture so it can be used for outdoor projects.

With your troop, visit a lumberyard or home center and find examples of these woods. Compare the prices, colors, scents, and grains. If it is not possible to take a trip, there are virtual tours online that your troop leader will share with you.

Task 2: tools

For whatever project that you will complete for this emblem, you will need to use tools when working with your wood. Your leader will bring in tools for you to explore. Learn to name and describe the uses of at least four different tools used in woodworking from the list below.

Hand Saw: A tool made to be used with one hand that has teeth that cut through wood.

Hammer: A tool that has flattened head on one side and claw grab on the other. It is attached to a handle for use.

Miter Box: A box used to guide a saw to cut the ends of boards so that they fit together on an angle for assembly.

Plane: A tool used to smooth and flatten lumber.

Drill: A hand tool used to make holes or bore screws/nails into wood.

Nails: Metal spikes with a flat head used to drive into materials to join them together or serve as a hook.

T-Square: A tool used to measure right angles needed for a project.

C-Clamp: A tool used to hold pieces together while they are being prepared for nailing or screwing.

Tape Measure: A tool used for accurate measures.

Level: A tool with liquid filled cylinders throughout the body. When placed up to a project, an air bubble in the cylinders will align to the middle space when the material is held straight across or straight up and down.

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There are many serious dangers associated with woodworking. Plan ahead, be aware of what is around you, and think before you do any steps. Discuss with your group ways that you can be safe and use common sense.

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Task 3: safety

Sanding is a process used to smooth the grain of the wood pieces and prevent splintering later in your work. To complete this task, use two different grits of sandpaper. The grit is determined by the number of particles per square inch on the paper. Start with the coarser grit, and then use a fine grit to smooth an area on a piece of wood.

Sand paper grits

Task 4: sanding

• Coarse (40-60 grit)

• Medium (80-120 grit)

• Fine (150-180 grit)

• Very Fine (220-240 grit)

• Extra Fine (280-320 grit)

• Super Fine (360 and above)

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Task 5: project

For this project, you will make a wooden box with handle. It is very versatile and can be used for many items around your house. Remember, safety first! Only make this project with the assistance of an adult or your troop leader.

Tools Needed• Miter saw or hand saw

• Drill

• Pencil

• Ruler

• Tape measure

• Square

• C-clamp

• 5/64” drill bit

• Hammer

Materials Needed• (3) 1” x 4” x 12” pine board (sides)

• (1) 1” x 2” x 12” pine board (box handle)

• (1) 1” x 4” x 10-1/2” (bottom of box)

• 1-3/8 ring shank drywall nails

• Wood glue

• Sand paper with medium grit

Pilot Hole Locations2x Long Sides

1x Handle

1x Tall Side

4”

1 1/2”

3/4”

1”

1”

4”

3/8”

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Directions1. On one of the 1” x 4” x 12” boards, measure to find the middle at 6”, and draw a line down

the center.

2. Use the pencil to mark the following pilot holes on your boards. (See the diagram on previous page.)

Handle 1” x 2” x 12”: On both ends, and in middle of handle. (3/4” x 3/8” from corner)

Long sides 1” x 4” x 12”: On both ends in middle (1-3/4” x 3/8” from corner) and two in line along the bottom of the board. (4” x 3/8” from opposite corners)

Tall sides 1”x 4”x 12”: Two in line along the left of the board (1” x 3/8” from corners) and two in line along the right of the board. (1” x 3/8” from the corners)

Bottom 1”x 4” x 10-1/2”: No holes.

3. Drill the pilot holes with a 5/64-drill bit. A pilot hole is a small hole put in the wood to guide the nail. This will make hammering the nails easier.

4. Clamp the tall board to a table, and use the saw to cut the board on the line so that it is cut into two halves.

5. Sand away all the rough edges and anywhere you see splintering wood.

6. Use the wood glue and glue one tall side to the bottom making sure that the pilot holes are on the bottom. Hold in place for several minutes. Then, tip the board up on the end and nail the boards together by placing a nail in the hole and hammering it in. Hammer until the nail head is flat with the wood.

7. Repeat step 6 with other side of base making sure that the pilot holes are on the bottom edge. Glue, then nail.

8. Attach the long side with glue, making sure the pilot holes are along the bottom. Allow to dry. Nail the long side on to the base and tall sides.

9. Repeat step 8 with the other long side.

10. Put box down on the base, and glue the handle across the top. Then, nail the handle onto each tall side. (If you have small screws, you can use those instead of the nails. This provides you with a tighter hold when carrying items in your box.)

bible time

Leader’s or Resource Person’s Signature

Date Completed

Emblem Completion

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ON TARGET!The next time you make a mistake, say to yourself, “He’s still working on me!” Know that God will never leave you and will continue to make you into a wonderful masterpiece!

Philippians 1:6 NIV

“Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

reach for the stars

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Date Completed

Leader’s or Resource Person’s Signature

Star Completion

To complete the Reach for the Stars project, finish the task below.

Complete one of the following woodcraft projects or one approved by your troop leader:

• Towel rack

• Cutting board

• Chest

• Pencil holder

• Step stool

• Shelf

leader resource

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Task 1: types

This emblem is written so that the Explorer can finish it in the corps setting or at camp. If you are planning on giving the Explorers a prepared kit of supplies to make a project, it is suggested that you still go through the tasks so that the boys can know the terms and procedures that are part of woodcrafting. Many area home improvement stores offer free woodworking days for children. Check your local stores for availability and project topics.

To earn the Woodcraft emblem, Explorers must complete ALL of the tasks.

The variety of wood available at your local lumberyard may vary depending on your area of the country. When you select a wood for your troop to use for their project, you will want to take into consideration the cost and ease of use. Review the types of wood below with your Explorers. Then, take them on a trip to your local home center or lumberyard to see the wood in person. If a trip is not possible, there are virtual tours of lumberyards available online.

Softwoods come from coniferous trees. These trees grow fast, very straight, and tend to be less expensive than other wood options.

• Cedar is a common softwood. Most choices will come with a reddish color. It is a soft wood, and usually has a pleasant smell. If you are building a project for outdoors, this is a good choice.

• Pine is a softwood that typically is used for furniture. Not only is it easy to work with when building projects, it is also easy to carve designs in. Because it has a natural light color, it is a top pick for projects that you want to hold a specific stain color.

• Fir is a great building material when you are going to paint your project instead of staining. It is easy to use, inexpensive, and readily available at most lumber yards.

Hardwoods come from deciduous trees. They come in a large variety of grain patterns, textures, and colors. They are great building materials; however, most hardwoods are very pricey when you go to buy wood for your projects. Below are some hardwoods that may be available in your area.

• Birch is an economical choice of hardwood and comes in two types — white and yellow.

• Cherry is one of the softer hardwoods that can be used in a project that requires labor- intensive cutting and assembly. It takes stain or oil well and gets more detailed with age.

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Task 2: tools

• Oak is a widely used hardwood when building furniture. It is strong and very easy to work with. This wood is resistant to moisture so it can be used for outdoor projects.

Online resourceshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hYWU5PMi64https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-prdy43Xl0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUYPXWuL11A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXqf7gkl76E (Longer, detailed option)

Some of your Explorers may have never seen even the most basic tools. Procure a variety of tools used for woodworking. You may have to ask a resource person from the corps to bring in items to show if you do not own any. Go through each tool. Name the tool. Explain the danger areas of any tool. Tell what the tool is used to do. Then, give the boys time to come up and identify and explain at least four of the tools to you. This will help when you begin your projects because they will be familiar with basic woodworking tools.

Hand Saw: A tool made to be used with one hand that has teeth that cut through wood.

Hammer: A tool that has flattened head on one side and claw grab on the other. It is attached to a handle for use.

Miter Box: A box used to guide a saw to cut the ends of boards so that they fit together on an angle for assembly.

Plane: A tool used to smooth and flatten lumber.

Drill: A hand tool used to make holes or bore screws/nails into wood.

Nails: Metal spikes with a flat head used to drive into materials to join them together or serve as a hook.

T-Square: A tool used to measure right angles needed for a project.

C-Clamp: Atool used to hold pieces together while they are being prepared for nailing or screwing.

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Task 3: safety

Tape Measure: A tool used for accurate measures.

Level: A tool with liquid filled cylinders throughout the body. When placed up to a project, an air bubble in the cylinders will align to the middle space when the material is held straight across or straight up and down.

Saws, hammers, nails, drills, planes, and other tools all come with dangers. Simply choosing your lumber can be a time when someone gets a splinter! Have a serious discussion with your troop about the dangers of the tools being used for this emblem. Have a first aid kit available for accidents and injuries. They will list safety tips in their Explorer Handbook.

Woodworking Safety Rules1. Always wear your safety gear; this includes eye protection, work gloves, and ear protection.

2. Have adult supervision.

3. Inspect your tools before use for breaks, cracks, or wear.

4. Set up your area for work before you begin. Put tools away when you are finished with them.

5. Keep your hands away from sharp blades.

6. Be aware of cords for power tools and keep them out of cutting area.

7. Don’t play around work area or with tools.

8. Carry tools down at your side.

9. Use vise and clamps to hold your wood so your hands are free to work with the hand tools.

10. Keep floor cleaned and wood in piles so there are no accidental falls and injuries.

Online Resourceshttp://community.woodmagazine.com/t5/Paul-Meisel/Woodworking-with-Kids-Shop-Safety/ba-p/2531http://www.builditbus.com/tips.html http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/article/0,,20167210,00.html

Humorous Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7gWxhYgCx4

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Sanding is a process used to smooth the grain of the wood pieces and prevent splintering later in your work. The grit is labeled by the number of particles per square inch on the paper. Start with the coarser grit and then use a fine grit to smooth an area on a piece of wood.

To complete this task, the Explorers will need to use two different grits of sandpaper to sand a piece of wood.

Materials• Raw scrap wood pieces for each Explorer

• Two different grit sandpapers

• Safety glasses

Sand paper grits• Coarse (40-60 grit)

• Medium (80-120 grit)

• Fine (150-180 grit)

• Very Fine (220-240 grit)

• Extra Fine (280-320 grit)

• Super Fine (360 and above)

Online Resourceshttps://www.lowes.com/projects/woodworking-and-cragts/sandpaper-buying-guide/project https://www.bobvila.com/articles/2145-quick-tip-choosing-sandpaper

Instructions1. Instruct the boys to put on their safety goggles.

2. Give each boy two different grits of sandpaper.

3. Instruct the boys to use the coarser paper first and begin to sand an area on the wood. After sanding for a few minutes, when the boys have a feel for the process, have them stop.

Task 4: sanding

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For this part of the emblem, each boy will make a woodcraft project. In the Explorer Handbook, there are step-by-step plans to make a beginner carrying box with handle. You may replace that project with one chosen by you. The boys should use at least four tools to complete the project, and wear their safety goggles when cutting or sanding.

Wooden Box With Handle

Task 5: project

Tools Needed

• Miter saw or hand saw

• Drill

• Pencil

• Ruler

• Tape measure

• Square

• C-clamp

• 5/64” drill bit

• Hammer

Materials Needed

• (3) 1” x 4” x 12” pine board (sides)

• (1) 1” x 2” x 12” pine board (box handle)

• (1) 1” x 4” x 10-1/2” (bottom of box)

• 1-3/8 ring shank drywall nails

• Wood glue

• Sand paper with medium grit

Online resources for projectshttp://www.instructables.com/id/Woodworking-Projects-for-Beginners/http://www.minwax.com/wood-projects/beginner/ http://www.thesawguy.com/woodworking-projects-for-beginners/

Books with projectsI Can Do That! Woodworking Projects by Popular Woodworking The Big Book of Weekend Woodworking by John Nelson Woodworking Projects by Clarence Reed

4. Instruct the boys to use the finer sand paper and sand over the same area.

5. Have boys discuss what each sandpaper did to the wood. (The coarser grit paper takes off larger areas of trouble. The finer sand paper comes through and smooths the surface.)

bible time

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Leader Resource: woodcraft - Bible Study

Philippians 1:6 NIV“Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will

carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

Supplies: Piece of cut wood or plywood

Introduction: What do you see here in my hand? (Hold up the piece of wood so that the boys can see all sides of the wood.) There are a lot of possible things that this wood can become. I have spent time sanding it. I cut it smaller. I bought stain to put on it. I printed out a pattern for a project I want to make with it. I put a lot of time in this piece of wood, and I’m not even done yet.

Scripture: Did you know that God feels the same way about us! He began working on us before we were even born. He spends time on us, making plans, watching over us, listening, and helping. There is a verse in the New Testament that says, “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” That verse let’s us know that God is not done with us! He is still working and will keep working on us until the day we join Him in eternity!

ON TARGET!

The next time you make a mistake, say to yourself, “He’s still working on me!” Know that God will never leave you and will continue to make you into a wonderful masterpiece!

PRAYER

Dear Jesus, Thank you for continuing to work on us! You are an amazing God. We will sometimes do things wrong. We may sometimes not know how to do things. It is good to know that through it all, You still have Your hand on us, helping us be who we need to be. We love You. In Your name, amen.