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aaaaaaaWoodworkerI fWIoodworkinggives you a feeling of accomplishment-you can make stylish, useful things for yourself andothers. Plus, it's fun! In this badge, add to your talents with askill Girl Scouts have been refi.ning for roo years-the abilityto do it yourself. You'll develop or refi.ne your skills with ahammer, saw, and level, and complete the badge by creatinga fantastic and unique wooden piece of your own design.Steps' 1., lvingahammer'. , ,,2.Kebp-itlevel 'r.,,,'',.3;Uieaicrewdriver,.'"'4. Saw,sorne,Wood5. Build something yourselfPurposeWhen l'veearnedthisbadge,l'll know'howto use some basictoots to make simplewoodworking projects.1.t.l.it;.,.!:i:ii: -.,*t{:s.Jt:tl.*.*r"r *t'. *r*ri,6i9'*i,.,',-,di&.,*,i&.a,ntWOODWORKER
TIPS BEFORE TAKEOFF) Always pay careful attention when using tools,especially power tools!)Before you begin, find someone with woodworking skills to help youwith the steps. Perhaps a:o Shopteacheratschool ooo Carpentelo Staffatahomeimprovement .Housing contractorFurniture makerFamily member orfriend withwoodworking knowledgestoreSTEP1;I#s:,Get somescrap lumberata lumberyard or hardwarestore andlearn to hit a nail on the head-without ending up with a sore thumb.This can be tougher than it sounds, but learning a few tricks willhaveyou hammeringin notime. Practice in one of theseways.cHotcEs - Do oNE:ftWrite your name in nails. Hammer nails into wood in the shape of theletters in your name.Fon Monr FUN: Try it in cursive!ORoaaaaaaaaaaaoaaaaaaaaalaaaaaaaaaaaMake a design with nails on wood. Hammer nails in the shape of a spiralor star, for example.OnoaaaaaaaaaoaoataaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaCreate a sculpture. Nail togetheran interesting art piece.tVR0NGa dozen pieces of scrap lumber to makeFfh\r*EfrffiR.GHT9
r ?mffi*Diffexemt Yypesof Iffso&STEPSoftwood lurnber conresf,romevergreen or coniferous {conebearing) trees. Spruee, hemNoek,cedar, and pine are allsoftwocds.Beginning woodworkers oftenuse softtnroods beeause theyare soft and easy to wonk with.project,whetheryou're buildinga bench or hanginga picture, you want to make sure your work is level (straighthorizontally) and plumb (straight vertically). Use a measuringtape,level, plumb !ine, and L square to do one of the following choices.On everycHorcEs- D0ONE:L:jFon Mons FLis; with permission, hang three pictures alongIine onORL:Hardwood ltrrnber csmesfrom deciduous trees, wl"rictr trosetheir leaves. Some hardwoodsare maple, oak, cherry, and ash,Objects made fronft hardwoodare more solid, but they maytake longerto make. You cannotdrive a screw into hardwosdr rithout boring a hole first"Level up. Put four pieces of paper on a wall about an arm's length apart.Mark a dot on each and try to make sure they're level by sight. Use yourtools to check if you were right.aastraightwall and check to make certain they're level. e e 3 e s* eee es65 e* ** e gMake it right. Using two pieces of scrap lumber,build a level letter T.ahammer, and nails,Think Green! Recycled orFon Monu FUH: Make more level letters-perhaps your initials or a fullname? Paint them for a gift!ORv'6B Ee 6es6* 3seBs5663 B** e s Do a survey. Check five different spots around your house or Girl Scout meeting place to see if the structure is level and plumb. For example, useyour level to check a floor, window frame, hanging picture, countertop,and porch rail.Fon Monx F#.* ; If you finda piece offurniture that's wobbly due to' ,rn"r"rl floors, such as a dining room or kitchen,.1::'ilt'lt"iffj:,,:]:table, use a small pieceof wood, a furniture coaster, or cardboard to help level it.1 ctrrinslr#filx,,rxi{:*.flffi,,*** reclaimed softwood or l"lardwoodis often available ata !urrnberyard,recycle center, or ar*hitceturalsalvage store. Or, are tNterewooden boxes, barn wood, oe"otherwood you can repurpose inyour home or neighborhood? (A,skpermission before you use it.)
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STEPv 3lii?,,rriverl:.j:,1,';:Tryouta regularand a powerscrewdriver (also known as acordless drilt). Most woodworkers reach for their cordless drillmore than any other tool, because when you use different bits itdrivesthescrewandmakes a hole! Still, it's importantto knowhow to use a regular screwdriver, since that's usually what you'llfind in the kitchen drawer.cHotcEs - Do oNE:T1llFix loose screws. Find at least three loose screws and tighten them.Here are a few things that often need fixing: pot handles, knobs, drawerpulls on dressers and cabinets, and door hinges. Be sure to get advicefrom an adult about what needs tightening-and get permissionto try!OP[-lt JaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaoaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaAttach it, detach it. Screw together two or more pieces of wood. Usethe power drill on six screws and the hand-powered screwdriver on sixmore. Then take the pieces apart the same way.ORTlttaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaBuild with a screwdrivea Find a simple DIY project that requiresa screwdriver, such as a bookshelf, toy, mirror, or clothes rack. Buildit with help.a;* }At ,#E # t*,.5 .-**;.,-il4:i.qt - qr4S:ref.&@:xtldfu iffiffi{iesIwooowoRKER 5I
STEParsawsomeIraneii*rtprSandpaper Comes with,gritnumbers, or grades. Usualtythe package will tell youwhether the paper is fine,medium, orcoarsegradeand give the,ngmberL CoarsesanOpCpei is the r6ughestand is used for heavy sanding.Medium is fsr s:moothing,',.surfaces and removing anysmall imperfections in ther ,wood. Finesandpap ris :,.,usualty used for sandingbetween coats of finieh ortrismooth any marks:after the finalfinish has been put on.miter saw is a saw attached to a metal guide and box thataccurately cuts a piece of wood in straight lines and angles. Ahandsaw does not use a box, and can be used to cut wood indifferent shapes. Practice using a miter saw or handsaw in thechoices below.AcHotcEs - Do oNE:nI,.':with the miter saw and box.:you're paintingyourcreation, sand it again afterthe primer has dried andbefore adding the finishcoatof paintIataaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaa o.aaaSquare it off. Compare the miter and the handsaw by cutting a 6" x 6"square out of a piece of plywood. First use a miter, then a handsaw.OR"Ease," or slightly roundoff, the sharp edges of yourwood with sandpaper;t.jJ.:r:ZFon Monr FUN: With your Cadette group, have a contest to see who canORo Workwith coarseto-medium tofine grades ofsandpaper (8O grit to 12Ogrit to 150 grit works formost projects)a lfEnd the alphabet. Cut the letters X, Y, andcut the straightest lines.:. -AlwayS5ard.in, ttle sa mB,,',.i, iectionasthegrain,jr,woodaaaaataaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaataaaaaaaMake a simple doll. Using the miter saw and box, cut geometric shapes tocreate a simple figure (like a girl or dog made of triangles, rectangles, andsquares).FonMonr FUN: Cut out more creaturesto make azoo or village. Youcould sand and paint them to make fun toys for younger girls.\J
.i:.:i!FinishingYour ProjectSTEP5f*'f":rrethingNowyou're readyto makesomethingyou can actually use!cHorcEs - Do oNE:T-lIIBuild with your expert. Ask for good project ideas and assistance fromthe woodworker helping you on the badge. There are many beginner plansavailable in magazines and online.ORnll!a a a a g a a a a a a a a a a a a aa beginner class or workshop at a localhome improvement, lumber, or hardware store.i-]ttc a a a a a a c a a a a a rBuild with home improvers. FindORa;a a a a.et.aaaa a e Gaacaaala aaaaaaaaa aaBuild at a crafts store or artisan workshop. Some woodworkers teachcourses in their workshops, and crafts or framing stores in your area mightalso offer guidance.;.-nreter,a you're a Girl Scout from r98o. As girls did to,,, ' earn their DIY badge, have someone tell you aboutfive or more kinds of wood joints, or look at picturesof them in a do-it-yourself book. Make an inspectionMoretoExplore;'.tour where you live or where your group meets, andtryto find as many different kinds of wood joints as youcan. You might look at the backs of drawers, or!], at a woodenbox, table, chait, orpicture A.i'rl,frame, or around the molding on a doorI or window. Share what you fi.nd. Thenmake something that has a wood joint.It's called "finishing" inwoodworking, and that'sliterally what it is-addinga final layer to your projectto protect it and make yourhard work beautiful. Aftersanding (see tips on page6), you might use a brush tovarnish or stain your project.Ask an expert to help youchoose the best varnish orstain for your project, and theappropriate brush to apply it.Varnish: Add a clear,hard protective finishStain: Add colortothe wood,usually with polyurethaneProject ldeasThese arejust some simpleones to start your mentalwheels turning. Ask yourexpert for other fun ideasor about the difficultylevelof somethingelseyou'd like to make.o Birdhouseo Jewelry boxo Lapdeskr.PictureframeEaselI Nestingtrayst Magazine rack, f/q"rd*-tr-:t /ffi-*? *,&s- *\r" :\IfL;(."*3*J*.S*,W-\, ,,*L.---- {5q/'":"-\d'\%*J*l#-"*'F'\-ff"f .**&aBaseballcap racka Table hockeyoboardCoat or mitten rackt SmallbenchI TreeswingaDollcradleaJigsaw puzzle*oorro** * ,
I{Nowthat l've earned this badge, I can give service by:l-t.IMaking bookshelves for classrooms, libraries, orother organizations that could use them,,ii;oHelping around the house by taking on small homeimprovement tasksoGiving a photo gift in a frame I made f'rn inspired to:
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