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Subject: Woodcraft Badge Mon Mar 31 2008, 16:38

Woodcraft Badge

You must complete the following to earn this badge

You will need to design something made mainly from wood. You need to think of wood types, structure, safety etc etc.

You can either design it by hand or on the computer.

Post image of your item and discuss what it is and how to make it with step by step instructions

Subject: Re: Woodcraft Badge Mon Nov 03 2008, 20:51

Before I stared my wood project, I placed on my safety goggles and ear plugs. Now comes the fun part in deciding what to make. I decided to create a shelving unit that will help hold all my quidditch gear. Next I decided what kind of wood I would like to use. Red Pine is good as it helps in wrap deduction and is very sturdy. It also has a great finish when you stain it. Once I picked my wood, I decided to use 2 x4s as it’s very sturdy and will make sure my gear won’t topple it.

Once I picked my type and size of wood, I made measurements and then cut them with my handsaw. Once I have two even columns for the sides then 3 even shelves layers; then comes the sanding part. Sand the wood till its nice and smooth. Make sure you follow the grain of the wood and continue. Once I finished I decided to use angle brackets to help hold my shelving layers together with the columns. Screws work the best, as nails tend to bend.

Then when I finished placing all the pieces together, I decided that I would stain the finish and help bring out the natural wood contrasts. That been said it’s a good idea to put on gloves and use a clean cloth or paint brush to help you with the staining. Once I finished with two coats I set it aside to dry. Now I have a finished completed shelving unit. I screwed it to my wall and now it proudly holds all my Ravenclaw gear.

Subject: Re: Woodcraft Badge Wed Jan 14 2009, 20:08

Well done! You get 100 plus your badge!

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