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Skill Sheet 140
SCOUT GOLD AWARD SKILL SHEET OUTDOORS CORNERSTONE 8
OUTDOOR SKILLS—TOOLS
Demonstrate how to care for and safely use the tools and equipment
commonly found around camp.
Date Completed
Care For and Safely Use Tools
Demonstrate how to maintain and safely use tools
commonly used in camp. They could include but
not exclusively - axes, knives, saws, shovels, and
spades.
General comments
All tools are safer to use when sharp. Using blunt
tools are far more likely to injure you.
Before storing tools away for the next camp,
spray them lightly with CRC or wipe them over
with an oily cloth to reduce the onset of rust and
corrosion.
Axes
These are the most
dangerous tools in camp
when used inappropriately.
Always rope off an area
away from the fireplace
and tents, and use the
axes within this area.
Fitting a new
handle is done
as illustrated.
The wedge is
tapped in last
to tighten the
fit of the
handle in the
head.
We recommend this old UK Scout
document for more information
about axes and saws.
http://
www.thedump.scoutscan.com/
scoutaxe.pdf
The parts of
an axe are
shown here.
It’s useful to
know these
when
training
others.
Sharpening an Axe
HINT: A high speed electric
grinder will overheat and
soften the steel edge so
the tools will not stay
sharp.
Carry an axe like
this with the edge
facing away from
you. >>>