DIY Scout badges

ARW · 2014-07-20T17:12:00+00:00

I have a 6 week task to get the gf's lad to pass either or So let's assume I go for the DIY badge - that's a piece of piss. However I have now been tasked with making equipment suitable for a group meeting so that other members of the group can obtain this badge. Now I guess I can get an old CH water tank and make up a ball cock that needs adjusting and use the same tank for the "curing an airlock in the water" bit. Any suggestions to make this fun are welcome. I have no problem with spending a few quid on parts to make this a worthwhile badge.

Jul 20, 2014 41 Replies

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alan_m 11 years ago

You have a sump full of oil in a car and the drop on the end of the dip stick is usually enough to lubricate anything automotive.

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meow2222 11 years ago

And new engine oil when it needs to be clean. And mineral or baby oil. And vegetable oils for when you want it to polymerise later, eg with screws.

WD40 is only white spirit with a tiny amount of oil, plus a silly price. Gaffer tape doesn't stick as well as duct tape. And IME parcel tape is fine in many situations, and gets used more often.

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