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Take a look at \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/activities/tiny-tippy-taps/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Tiny tippy taps\u0022\u003ETiny tippy taps\u003C/a\u003E or \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/activities/tripods-ten-ways/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Tripods ten ways\u0022\u003ETripods ten ways\u003C/a\u003E for other gadget-making sessions and ideas.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAssuming your staves (posts) aren\u2019t sharpened beforehand, this activity will involve some work with sharp tools, like knives or axes. This will require confident leaders or helpers to demonstrate the safe use of sharp tools. All leaders and helpers should read the information about the use of axes, saws and knife skills safety advice in \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/?cat=299,301\u0026amp;amp;moduleID=10\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Safe camping, residentials and outdoor skills\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?cat=299,301\u0026amp;amp;moduleID=10\u0022\u003ECamping and practical skills\u003C/a\u003E. Guidance for teaching others to use sharp tools can be found on the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scoutadventures.org.uk/programme-ideas\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Programme ideas (Scout Adventures)\u0022\u003EScout Adventures website\u003C/a\u003E, while those leading the activity should keep up to date with the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.gov.uk/buying-carrying-knives\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Buying and carrying knives (gov.uk)\u0022\u003Elatest laws and guidance\u003C/a\u003E on carrying knives.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGet consent from parents or carers for young people to work with sharp tools. If there are objections, an adult or leader will need to complete this part of the activity for the person concerned.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EConsider having a greater ratio of adults to young people than usual.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEveryone will be having a go at the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://ropeworks.biz/reader/flash.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Floor lashing (\u00A9 1999, Gerald L. Findley)\u0022\u003Efloor lashing\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.animatedknots.com/square-lashing-knot\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Square lashing knot (Animated Knots)\u0022\u003Esquare lashing\u003C/a\u003E and/or \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.animatedknots.com/diagonal-lashing-knot\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Diagonal lashing knot (Animated Knots)\u0022\u003Ediagonal lashing\u003C/a\u003E in this activity. Leaders and helpers may wish to familiarise themselves with these knots and have some practice beforehand.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EYou can find different images, which show what the board might look like, online. We\u0027ve included one below, but also take a look at \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022http://ajm.pioneeringprojects.org/pioneering/PioneeringProjects.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Pioneering Projects Big and Small (Andrew J. Miller)\u0022\u003EPioneering Projects Big and Small\u003C/a\u003E; a collection of images and ideas collated from across the internet. The steps in \u2018Run this activity\u2019 are guidelines for creating something similar to these models with the materials you have available.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null},{"type":"fullWidth","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"gtmId","gtmClass":"gtmClass","image":"/media/7305/bulletin-boards.png","width":5318,"height":2990,"altText":"Two bulletin boards constructed using poles, lashings and fabric.","caption":"","link":null}]}],"config":null},{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003ERun the activity\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESplit into groups for the gadget-making session. A group of no more than five should tackle the bulletin board build, following steps \u003Cstrong\u003Etwo\u003C/strong\u003E to \u003Cstrong\u003Enine\u003C/strong\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGather together the materials listed, using the above picture or a similar one for reference. The group will also need rope or cord for lashing, knives or axes and a wooden mallet.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMove to an area that\u2019s designated as safe to use sharp tools with two staves and knives or axes. Sharpen the ends of the staves with the sharp tools, if this hasn\u2019t already been done. A leader or helper should be on hand to demonstrate how to do this safely before anyone begins.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis task might involve the use of a pocket knife, fixed-blade knife or hand axe. The leader or helper supervising should be comfortable demonstrating how this tool should be used.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col start=\u00224\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EReturn the sharpened staves to the area where the bulletin board is being made. If you\u2019re making the board itself from lashed-together posts (as pictured above), secure the horizontal posts together with a \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://ropeworks.biz/reader/flash.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Floor lashing (\u00A9 1999, Gerald L. Findley)\u0022\u003Efloor lashing\u003C/a\u003E. If you\u2019re using a ready-made board from plywood cut to size, use a hammer and nail to attach it to your upright staves.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESomeone in the group should find a suitable spot to place the bulletin board. This should be agreed with the person leading the activity and night away.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBring the bulletin board to the chosen spot. Drive the sharpened staves into the ground with the wooden mallet, making sure the board stands upright and doesn\u2019t lean too much one way.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake the roof section in a similar way to the backboard by lashing posts together to form a surface, using the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://ropeworks.biz/reader/flash.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Floor lashing (\u00A9 1999, Gerald L. Findley)\u0022\u003Efloor lashing\u003C/a\u003E to secure the horizontal posts together with two more staves at either end. Someone will need to hold the roof up to do this. Fix the roof to the ends of the upright staves with a \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.animatedknots.com/square-lashing-knot\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Square lashing knot (Animated Knots)\u0022\u003Esquare lashing\u003C/a\u003E or \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.animatedknots.com/diagonal-lashing-knot\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Diagonal lashing knot (Animated Knots)\u0022\u003Ediagonal lashing\u003C/a\u003E, adjusting to make sure that the roof tilts downward slightly.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELash two long staves to the bulletin board\u2019s legs and to the ends of the roof staves with a square or diagonal lashing, so that they point diagonally downward. Two people will probably need to hold the separate parts together in order to do this.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThese can be any length, so long as they connect the two. If they rest on the ground, they could even provide a bit of extra support.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col start=\u00229\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhen everyone\u2019s happy with the height and angle of the roof and how the bulletin board sits in the ground, pin up the notices for everyone to see.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EA pair or small group should tackle the menu stand build, following steps \u003Cstrong\u003Eeleven\u003C/strong\u003E to \u003Cstrong\u003Esixteen\u003C/strong\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGather together the materials listed, using the above picture or a similar one for reference. The group will also need rope or cord for lashing, knives or axes and a wooden mallet.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMove to an area that\u2019s designated as safe to use sharp tools with two staves and knives or axes. Sharpen the ends of the staves with the sharp tools, if this hasn\u2019t already been done. A leader or helper should be on hand to demonstrate how to do this safely before anyone begins.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EReturn the sharpened staves to the area where the menu stand is being made. If you\u2019re making the stand itself from lashed-together posts (as pictured above), secure the horizontal posts together with a \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://ropeworks.biz/reader/flash.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Floor lashing (\u00A9 1999, Gerald L. Findley)\u0022\u003Efloor lashing\u003C/a\u003E. If you\u2019re using a ready-made board from plywood cut to size, use a hammer and nails to attach it to your upright staves.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESomeone in the group should find a suitable spot to place the menu stand. This should be agreed with the person leading the activity and night away.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERemember that the stand doesn\u2019t have a roof, so wherever you put it should be weatherproof, or the board should be placed undercover in the mess tent. If you have a transparent sheet of plastic, you could pin this over your menu to weatherproof it.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col start=\u002215\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBring the menu stand to the chosen spot. 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