Pioneering  11/90



1. Hand coil a length of rope.



2. Describe the following:

   a. Kinds of rope.

   b. Care of rope.

   c. Weakening effect of knots.



3. Tie  10  knots  and  hitches.  Explain  how  to  use  them  in

   pioneering.



4. Make a short, end, and eye splice.



5. Build a machine to make rope.  Using twine or cord, make a  6-

   foot rope 1/2 inch or more in diameter.  Whip the ends.



6. Make and show one device for moving heavy logs or rocks.   Use

   rope  and natural materials.  OR use rope to build a  conveyor

   cable system for hauling materials over a ravine or up a steep

   hillside.



7. Build  ONE of the following: log bridge, signal tower,  monkey

   bridge,   shelter,  or  raft.*   Take  down  after   use   and

   inspection.  Follow an approved design.  Use square, diagonal,

   and shear lashings.



*- This  may be done in a camp pioneering area using camp  poles.

   Live  trees  should  never be cut without  permission  of  the

   property owners.  Help from other Scouts may be used.