Resource Library·Merit Badge

Wood Carving

Elective merit badge — requirements, troop progress, and nothing shelved yet (be the first to suggest something).Official BSA page ↗Workbook (PDF) ↗

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In Progress
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Not Started
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Active Scouts
Scout Progress
ScoutAWARDReq 1Req 2Req 3Req 4Req 5Req 6Req 7
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Damian N.Tenderfoot
Hazel S.Star
Henry E.Second Class
Kevin P.Life
Lucy L.Tenderfoot
Oliver K.First Class
Oscar B.Tenderfoot
Quinn B.Second Class
Robbie H.Second Class
Violet B.Tenderfoot
Winnie B.Tenderfoot
Requirements

From the official BSA merit badge pamphlet — wording is paraphrased here. Confirm against the current pamphlet for sign-off.

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1a
Explain likely wood carving hazards and how to anticipate, prevent, mitigate, or lessen them
1b
Show first aid for carving injuries: minor cuts, scratches, and splinters
2
2a
Earn the Totin' Chip recognition
2b
Discuss your understanding of the Safety Checklist for Carving
3
3a
Explain the care and use of five types of carving tools
3b
Tell how to care for and use several sharpening devices; demonstrate their use
4
4b
Basic cut and push cut
4d
Stop cut or score line
5
Tell why different woods suit different projects; explain your wood choices for reqs 6 and 7
6
Plan or select a project and complete a simple carving in the round
7
Complete a simple low-relief OR chip carving project