Cub Scouts from St. Anthony, MN, show off their completed “Handy Totes,” which helped them fulfill a Wolf Scout requirement. (Photo by Dan Cary)

Handy scouts in training
When he needed a simple DIY project for his son’s Cub Scout troop, HANDY Executive Editor Dan Cary turned to p. 29 of the December/January issue. He modified the “Handy Tote” to be more kid-friendly by replacing the screws with nails and enhancing its durability. For safety and faster assembly, Dan precut the pieces; then he enlisted other parents to help the boys with sanding, gluing and hammering nails.

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