Chapter 18, Annex AA TOOL RACK

Using natural resources and cord, a tool rack can be constructed. Steps to constructing a tool rack:

1.Collect the three poles 180 cm long from natural resources.

2.Drive two uprights into the ground or use two trees.

3.Lash a ridge pole between the two uprights to hang the tools from.

4.Tie pieces of cord into a loop using a reef knot and then loop it over the ridge pole (as illustrated in Figure 18AA-1).

A tool rack will keep tools off of the ground and prevent them from rusting or becoming dull too quickly. By having tools kept in one place they are less likely to go missing and site safety is increased.

PioneeringProjects.org, 2001, Tool Rack, Copyright 2001 by PioneeringProjects.org. Retrieved November 17, 2007, from http://www.pioneeringprojects.org/projects/images/pion27.gif

Figure AA-1  Tool Rack 1

Another example (as illustrated in Figure 18AA-2) has two crosspieces of wood for increased stability.

Scoutmaster, Knots and Pioneering, Retrieved November 18, 2007, from http://scoutmaster.typepad.com/.shared/image.html?/photos/uncategorized/chip5_copy_copy.jpg

Figure AA-2  Tool Rack 2