Eagle Scout Nicholas Jennings' final project for troop 424 in Orlando, Florida.

1. Baseball Dugout Cabinets
& Field Clean Up
Eagle Scout Service Project
Final Project Presentation
Nicholas Jennings - Troop 424
June 2020

2. My Project Overview
● Build 2 free standing, mobile
bat/helmet boxes.
● One for each dugout at the
Audubon K-8 Field
● Weather proof and paint each
● Each one will have lockable
wheels on the bottom allowing
for mobilization for storage
● Clean up of dugouts and trim
trees around bleachers
● Paint bleacher poles, paint over
graffiti, and paint trash cans

3. Purpose of the project
The purpose of my Eagle Scout Service Project was to make the
dugout a safer place. I built bat and helmet boxes to store bats and
helmets preventing them from laying on the ground. The bats and
helmets on the ground are a safety hazard because someone could
trip on them.
The clean up of the trees around the
bleachers and painting of the poles,
announcement building, and trash cans
improved the aesthetics of the area.

4. Audubon K-8 School
Beneficiaries of the project
North Orlando Kiwanis Little League

5. Project site
Audubon K-8 School Baseball Field
Where we completed the work and
installed the new dugout cabinets.

6. One of the
actual dugouts
before we
began the
project.
Location

7. Key steps I took with the Project:
● Measure dugout to see what size will fit
● Plan and price the amount lumber, supplies, and materials that will be
needed to make the boxes
● Plan and price the amount of stain and sealant needed to finish the
boxes and the amount of paint needed for the bleacher poles, trash
cans, and announcement building wall to cover graffiti
● Plan and price the amount of mulch needed to cover the areas
requested by the project beneficiary
● Plan and price the cleaning supplies, support materials, and food needed
for the entire project
I calculated the cost for each box and the total cost of the project and then
had to figure out how to fund it.

8. The Main Materials
● Type of wood
recommended
○ Pressure-Treated
○ Natural Wood
○ Cedar
○ Redwood
The picture shows one made
out of a natural wood,
pressure treated plywood, a
lot like what mine would be
made of.

9. I found real examples to guide my own design.

10. Base
• Bottom board – 48” x 24” x 48”
• Front board – 48” x 24” x 48”
• Inside boards – 48” x 24” x 48”
• Back board – 48” x 24” x 48”
• Bottom board rails – 2” x 4” x 48”
• Side Board – 24” x 24”
• 3/4 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft. Ground Contact Pressure Treated Pine
Performance Rated Sheathing = $29.98
• 3/4 in. x 2 ft. x 4 ft. Pressure-Treated Plywood = $15.99
• Rack verticals – 12” x 24”
• Trim
• WeatherShield 1 in. x 2 in. x 10 ft. #2 Pressure-Treated Board
= $2.27
• 1 in. x 2 in. x 8 ft. #2 Pressure-Treated Board = $1.37
Top
• Back board – 48” x 24” x 48”
• Shelves – 12” x 48”
• 2 in. x 12 in. x 8 ft. #2 Prime or Better Ground Contact
Pressure-Treated Lumber = $14.47
• 2 in. x 12 in. x 12 ft. #2 Prime Ground Contact Pressure-
Treated Lumber = $23.27
24”
12”
72”
My Building Plan

11. Consumables (Supplies on Eagle Workbook)
● Wood
● Nails
● Screws
● Sandpaper
● Paint
● Paint Brushes
● Drop Cloth
● Glue
● Water Sealer
● Garbage Bags
● Mulch
Refreshments for helpers
● Water
● Gatorade
● Ice
● Snacks or Pizza
● Paper Towels

12. Equipment (Tools on Eagle Workbook)
● Circular Table Saw
● Drill
● Electric Sander
● Hammer
● Screwdriver
● Measuring Tape
● Pencil
● Work Table
● Truck/SUV

13. Projected Financial Need (Cabinets)

14. My leadership during the Project work…
● I lead the building, staining, & sealing
of the boxes
○ I had the help of 2 adults and 5 Scouts
for this part of the project
● I managed and lead the cleaning of
the field, mulching, and tree trimming
○ I had the help of 14 scouts and 9
adults for this part of the project
● I oversaw, rescheduled, and managed
the painting of the poles, walls, and
trash cans
○ I had the help of 3 adults for this part
of the project and I had to coordinate
schedules because of Tropical Storm
Cristobal

15. Poles & Mulch...
These poles were very
rusty and needed to
be sanded, primed,
and painted
The bleacher areas
had overgrown trees,
weeds, mold growth,
and needed mulch

16. The building
used for
announcements
and concessions
had graffiti that
needed to be
repainted
Graffiti…

17. The trash cans
and concrete
around the
bleachers were
covered in
green mold,
and they
needed to be
scrubbed and
wood painted
Trash Cans...

18. My Project – Our Work & Teams
Woodworking, Field Clean Up, Mulching, & Painting

19. Woodworking – May 16, June 21, June 29, & June 30

20. Measurements & Woodcutting

24. Sanding & Surface Preparation

25. Staining & Painting Woodwork

29. Box Assembly – Screws & Glue

32. Finished Boxes with Beneficiary Logo

33. My Woodworking & Staining Team

34. Field Clean Up & Painting – June 6, June 13, & June 20

35. Pole Painting
3rd Base Bleachers
1
1
2
2
1
2
Pole Painting
1st Base Bleachers
3
3
4
4
3
4
Wall Painting
Area #5
Mulching & Woodworking
Area #6
Teams:
1. Ms Iryna, Alex, Jake
2. Mr J, Gavin, Will
3. Mr Les, Jackson, Brennan
4. Mr Tim, Sam, Logan
5. Ms Laura, Matt, James
6. Ben K, Ben V, Maddie, Amelia
Special Roles:
• Nick – Project Coordinator
• Logan – Safety Coordinator
• Ms Beth – Social Distancing
• Ms Michelle – Mulching & Painting
• Mr Todd – Master Carpenter
• Mr Heath – Woodworking & Paint
Field Clean Up Day – Team Assignments & Duty Roster Painting Area #1
Painting Area #2
Painting Area #4
Painting Area #3
Project Plan:
1. Step 1
a) Team 1, 2, & 5 – prep, clean, & wire brush painting areas
b) Team 3 & 4 – area clean up & tree trimming
c) Team 6 – set up mulch & begin woodworking
2. Step 2
a) Team 1, 2, & 5 – prime poles & paint wall
b) Team 3 & 4 – prep, clean, & wire brush painting areas
c) Team 6 – spread mulch & cont. woodworking
3. Step 3
a) Team 1 & 2 – paint poles
b) Team 3 & 4 – prime & paint poles
c) Team 5 & 6 – spread mulch & cont. woodworking

36. Assignments & Preparation

37. Tree Trimming & Area Clean Up

39. Mulching & Landscaping

40. Surface Preparation Before Painting

41. Priming & Painting

43. Tropical Storm Cristobal – June 6

44. My Painting & Field Clean Up Team

45. My Project – Results
Woodworking, Field Clean Up, Mulching, & Painting

46. Actual Finances – Fundraising & Expenses

47. GoFundMe – Fundraising with Social Distancing

48. Service Hours Worked
● Eagle Scout Candidate (me) – 206 hours
● BSA Registered Youth (14 scouts) – 167 hours
● Other Youth (3 brothers/sisters) – 26 hours
● BSA Registered Adults (9 leaders/parents) – 216 hours
● Other Adults (1 adult volunteer) – 18 hours
● TOTAL Time (28 volunteers) – 633 hours

50. The Finished Wooden Cabinets

51. Storage Cubbies for Helmets and Bats

52. Internal Storage Space

53. Cabinet Installed in the Dugout

54. Back View of Cabinet from Bleachers

55. Repainted Bleacher Area & Trash Cans

56. Repainted Bleacher Area & Trash Cans

57. Repainted Bleacher Area & Trash Cans

58. Repainted Bleacher Area & Trash Cans

59. Repainted Bleacher Area

60. Removal of Graffiti

61. Cleaned Areas with New Landscaping

62. Trimmed Trees & Landscaping

63. Before and After Images

64. AfterBefore

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71. Thank you for your Support!!