Handyman

 Handyman Senior Scouts Badge 1958 to 1964

 To earn this badge a scout must do the following * 

(1) Be able to do 10 of the following, at least six of which (selected by the Examiner) must be demonstrated:-

(a) Renew a sash cord.

(b) Glaze a window, both in wood and iron

(c) Whitewash a ceiling, paper or distemper a room

(d) Know what precautions to take against frost and how to thaw our frozen pipes in a dwelling house.

(e) Repair defective plastering.

(f) Rehang a door and repair door furniture, including handles, locks, etc.

(g) Effect minor repairs to furniture, such as broken castors and minor upholstery repairs.

(h) Lay and adjust crazy paving.

(i) Clean and adjust gas fire or gas cooker.

(j) Put a neat patch on a garment.

(k) Clean and polish a car.

(I) Wash and iron a scarf.

(m) Mix concrete and effect simple repairs with it.

(n) Repair children’s toys

.*The Requirements for each badge varied through issues of POR