Scott Burroughs

Cubmaster Pack 677

Woodworking for Cub Scouts

WWND

• Teaching Woodworking is not different from any other skill

• Use the EDGE method of Explain, Demonstrate, Guide and Enable

The First Rule of Woodworking

• Safety is important for all involved, and a few minutes to review the safety rules can save hours of agony.

• Ensure that everyone is wearing safety glasses.

• It is important to use the correct tool for the job

• Use age appropriate tools!!!

Where To Begin

• Choose the project– There are many different sources

• Scout books• The Internet• Magazines

• Choose the Materials– Balsa wood– Pine– Hardwoods

Tools

• Safety Glasses• Hammer/ Mallets• Coping Saw• Handsaw• Needle nose Pliers• Screwdriver-Regular and Phillips• Tape Measure• Sandpaper/sanding block• Clamps• Square

Holding it together

• Glue• White School Glue• Wood Glue• Exterior Wood Glue

• Nails• Brads• Finish nails

• Screws• Coarse Thread Drywall Screws• Exterior Deck Screws• Cabinet Screws

Simple Wall Shelf

Tool Box

Step Stool

Now Go out there and Build

SOMETHING!!!