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"Scoutcraft Project: Wooden Woggles"

We made these a couple of years ago, and many of the youth still have theirs. Most likely under a pile in their rooms...

This Scoutcraft project should take 1-2 nights to complete. As far as programme links: Scoutcraft Badge (older programme...which brings me to the question: why was this badge dropped from the new programme? Anyone from National want to field this one?); knife safety; Artist Badge; etc.

Materials

pieces of pine/spruce/fir 6" long (1 1/2" square) (we used 2x4 studs, ripped in half)
pocket knife of carving knife
sandpaper (various grits)
access to a drill press or vise and hand drill
1" spade bit
paint or stain
brushes
glue/glue gun (perfect for a stick-up!)

Directions

1. shape one end of the piece of wood to desired shape (circular, etc.)
2. sand it using gradually finer grit sandpaper
3. find centre and drill down to a depth of about 2" (this can be done first)
4. using a hand saw, cut woggle at desired length
5. finish woggle by painting it (perhaps a patrol logo) or staining it...make it as personal as possible
6. if painted, a clear coat of plastic spray can be used to protect it
7. if it slips off from over the necker, a drop or two of hot glue inside the woggle will fix that