Cheers for the links Mr. Fenna. Especially on the staff. Remember my Uncle who was a Scout leader taking me through all those things and showing me what to do to make a staff. I'd totally forgotten about pre-marking it for use as a scale. All good stuff.
Scouting - Old Time kit
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Some interesting ideas there, I like the concept of wrapping cord, fishing line (and hooks) around the staff.
The 'two holes at 90 degrees' idea is daft. Would not be accurate. Far better to use the staff or cord to measure out a 3/4/5 right triangle.
The 'two holes at 90 degrees' idea is daft. Would not be accurate. Far better to use the staff or cord to measure out a 3/4/5 right triangle.
Anybody wishing to subscribe to this magazine be advised: there are two different versions (both safe and produced for young boys/families) The standard version is geared towards 11 year olds and up whereas there's a version geared towards younger kids as well.
Interesting. I can't say I'd accept an axe passed to me in such a way, and anyone seen carrying an axe in that manner wouldn't have remembered waht they'd been taught when I was Scouting. Still, that's an American pamphlet I notice.
Axe carried by the head, ideally sheathed, with the sharp end forward, and handle (if long) in front on shoulder. A trip or fall merely buries the blade.
Passthe axe rather like a knife. Held by the head, sharp side up, handle to the recipient. (Knife held by the blade, sharp side up so it can be seen, handle to the recipient. If pulled accidentally, the back of the blade can't cause injury.)
Axe carried by the head, ideally sheathed, with the sharp end forward, and handle (if long) in front on shoulder. A trip or fall merely buries the blade.
Passthe axe rather like a knife. Held by the head, sharp side up, handle to the recipient. (Knife held by the blade, sharp side up so it can be seen, handle to the recipient. If pulled accidentally, the back of the blade can't cause injury.)
