PEP Badge: Tool Care

sand badge

sharpen a knife
sharpen a hatchet
sharpen a chainsaw chain (thorough)
sharpen, clean and oil a shovel
clean the shop
make a handle for one (wedge handle list):
  - axe
  - hatchet
  - maul
  - sledge
  - hammer
  - pick
  - pickaxe
  - pulaski

bicycle maintenance - complete 2 points from the following:
   - go to freecycles and "build" a bicycle to their standards -2 points
   - repair a flat tire on the front wheel of a bicycle - 1/2 point
   - repair a flat tire on the rear wheel of a bicycle - 1/2 point
   - adjust brakes on a bicycle - 1/2 point
       - short vid (less than one minute) showing before, during and after
   - adjust shifters on a bicycle - 1/2 point
       - short vid (less than one minute)  showing before, during and after
   - clean and oil chain on a bicycle - 1/2 point
       - short vid (less than one minute)  showing before, during and after

straw badge

sharpen 3 more knives

sharpen one of the following
  - another hatchet
  - an ax
  - a maul
  - a spud
  - a pick, mattock or other tough earthworking tool

sharpen one of the following
  - machete
  - hori hori knife
  - drawknife

sharpen one of the following:
  - scissors
  - pruners
  - loppers

sharpen one of the following:
  - bow saw
  - hand saw
  - pruning saw

sharpen a chisel

sharpen a drill bit

peen and sharpen a scythe

sharpen teeth on sawmill

Make another handle from the wedge handle list (defined in sand badge)

Make a handle for one (pin handle list):
  - shovel
  - rake
  - pitchfork
  - snow shovel
  - spud

chainsaw sharpening
  - two minute long video
  - show the difference between
       - quick field sharpening
       - thorough sharpening (including rakers)

clean and oil one of the following:
  - chop saw
  - table saw
  - power planer / joiner
  - band saw
  - bench grinder
  - drill press
  - sawmill

clean and oil one of the following
  - drill / driver
  - reciprocating saw
  - circular saw
  - sander
  - angle grinder
  - oscillating multi tool

remove rust, clean and oil one of the following:
  - some kind of hand tool that currently has some rust on it
  - maybe wrenches, hammer, drill bits, pliers, pruners, knife, sickle ...

optimize space in the shop
  - maybe building shelves
  - maybe replacing small shelves with bigger shelves
  - maybe replacing shelves with drawers or cabinets
  - maybe replacing shelves with shelves that are built more efficiently
  - maybe creating the ability to store 6 shovels, where you used to hang one shovel
  - enhancing rolly shelves - possibly building another rolly shelf
  - Some sort of organization improvement
  - Maybe building a lumber rack
  - Some sort of clever way to organize steel
  - Temporary project storage
  - Organizational signage
  - at least two and a half days (oddball rules)
  - before, during and after pics

change the oil and do full service on a vehicle/tractor
  - oil change
  - adjust tire pressure
  - vacuum/clean engine air filter
  - vacuum/clean cab air filter
  - test that all signal bulbs, headlights and tail-lights are working
  - top off brake fluid
  - top off transmission fluid
  - top off coolant
  - top off windshield washer fluid
  - lube joints
  - Top off hydraulic fluid (tractor)
  - basic, quick cleaning

demonstrate use of category 1 to category 2 sleeves
  - short video (less than two minutes)

clean, grease and oil one of the following
  - back blade
  - grader
  - auger
  - loader
  - draw bar
  - forks
  - trailer hitch mounted to the 3-point hitch


wood badge

repair a dozen bicycles
  - a pic of each issue and a pic of each completed repair

make 3 more handles defined in the wedge handle list (defined in sand badge)

make 3 more handles defined in the pin handle list (defined in straw badge)

sharpen a dozen drill bits

sharpen 6 spade (drill) bits

sharpen 2 forestner (drill) bits

sharpen 2 auger (drill) bits

sharpen a dozen knives

sharpen a hand planer

sharpen two flat edge chisels

sharpen four chisels that do not have a flat edge

sharpen two dozen hand tools
  - including at least 3 saw blades

sharpen four serrated knife blades - sharpening each tooth

sharpen a band saw blade

peen and sharpen a scythe 2 additional times

chainsaw:  make a video for the public about one chainsaw
  - presented as a video to care for this make and model of chainsaw
  - demonstrate replacing the bar and chain
  - demonstrate sharpening (both quick and thorough) this particular saw
  - mention how this saw is different from others
  - positives and negatives
  - best places to use
  - demonstrate adding oil
  - demonstrate adjusting the chain tension
  - Check chain sprocket for wear. Describe when to replace.
  - get lots of use in on this particular saw before making video (probably with other badges)

build a small, portable tool shed
  - on skids or on wheels
  - ability to lock up all tools
  - minimum interior size:  6 feet by 10 feet
  - interior height at least 7 feet
  - one end needs a workbench 6x3
  - a hefty shelf above workbench

optimize space in the shop (or tool shed)
  - at least 7 days (oddball rules)

do touch up paint on a vehicle or piece of outdoor equipment
  - clean and sand area
  - apply primer
  - apply pretty well matched paint
  - at least 5 spots

build a garden tool cleaning station
  - strong bucket with sand and oil
  - need cleaning brushes for dirt and sharpening stone
  - needs to be in a dry space where the tools are stored

add natural light to a dark workspace (pick one)
  - 3 solar tubes
  - 1 window
  - 1 large skylight

augment an existing roof to create more storage space
  - at least 100 square feet of dry storage

create a materials storage shed on skids
  - at least 100 square feet of storage

create a dry place to park a piece of equipment (tractor/truck/utv/etc.)
  - could be a:
      - berm shed
      - carport
      - garage
      - building extension
  - must be large enough for the entire vehicle to fit in easily and stay dry
  - electric powered equipment must have electricity
  - possible storage on the far end, and tractor attachments on the near end
  - need space to be able to enter and exit the piece of equipment


iron badge

(under construction)