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Masonry Merit Badge Worksheet

Requirement 1
Know what masonry is.

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Differentiate it from cement work.

MASONRY CEMENT WORK

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Requirement 2
Prepare plans for a useful masonry structure, such as a wall or an outdoor fireplace.

 Lay it out on the ground.

 Dig as needed for a foundation of solid concrete mixed by yourself.

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Requirement 3
Demonstrate the use of mason tools correctly.

 Trowels
 Mason’s Hammer
 Blocking Chisel
 Mashing Hammer
 Levels
 Mason’s Line
 Steel Square
 Jointers
 Chalk Line
 Brush
 Mixing Tools

Requirement 4
Point out examples of coursed ashlar and rubble construction.

Coursed Ahslar

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Rubble Construction

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Requirement 5
Do any three of the following:

 Lay a stepping stone OR flagstone walk

 Plan and mold something ornamental in concrete

 Build a useful, dry masonry structure, such as an outdoor fireplace

 Plaster or stucco a wall or ceiling

 Visit a rock quarry or a factory where masonry materials are made. Report on your visit.

 Visit a hollow block factory.

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Scout Name ______________________________________________________________ Unit # ____________ Date ____________

For Requirement #5, if you selected to visit a rock quarry or a factory where masonry materials are made, use the area below to write a
report on your visit.

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Location of Rock Quarry or Factory: ______________________________________________________

Additional Information About Your Visit

Requirement 6
Find out what jobs there are in masonry.

List Jobs in Masonry:

Choose one in which you are interested.

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Report on the qualifications you must have for the job.

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Tell what the working conditions are.

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