Item Name: Masonry 1978 - 1990

Item ID: Masonr-H4

Collector Rating: 1

Pamphlets Used to Earn this Badge

Requirements June 1972 until July 1980

1. Do the following:

(a) Prepare or read correctly plans for a useful masonry structure such as a wall or outdoor fireplace.

(b) Lay it out on the ground. Dig as needed for a foundation. Pour a foundation of solid concrete mixed by yourself.

(c) Prepare mortar correctly.

(d) Build the structure. Use mason's tools correctly.

2. Point out examples of course ashlar, random ashlar, and rubble construction.

3. Do THREE of the following:

(a) Lay a steppingstone or flagstone walk.

(b) Plan and mold in a form something ornamental in concrete.

(c) Make major repairs in a masonry structure.

(d) Build a useful, dry masonry structure, such as an outdoor fireplace.

(e) Plaster or stucco a wall or ceiling.

(f) Visit a rock quarry or a factory where masonry material is made. Report on what happened from beginning to end.

(g) Find out what jobs there are in masonry. Choose one in which you are interested. Report on the qualificatios you must have for the job. Tell what the working conditions are.

 

Requirements July 1980 until August 1995

1. Do the following:

(a) Prepare or read correctly plans for a useful masonry structure such as a wall or outdoor fireplace.
(b) Lay it out on the ground. Dig as needed for a foundation. Pour a foundation of solid concrete mixed by yourself. (c) Prepare mortar correctly.
(d) Build the structure. Use mason's tools correctly.

2. Describe examples of stonework, coursed ashlar, random ashlar, and rubble construction.

3. Do THREE of the following:

(a) Lay a steppingstone or flagstone walk.
(b) Plan and mold in a form something ornamental in concrete.
(c) Make major repairs in a masonry structure.
(d) Build a useful, dry masonry structure, such as an outdoor fireplace.
(e) Plaster or stucco a wall or ceiling.
(f) Visit a factory where masonry material is made. Report on what happened from beginning to end.
(g) Find out what jobs there are in masonry. Choose one in which you are interested. Report on the qualifications you must have for the job. Tell what the working conditions are.