STEM - WOODWORKING
In STEM Woodworking, 4-H members have the opportunity to create exhibits about varying levels of woodworking. In addition, participants can also create informational exhibits about their woodworking projects. Through involvement in STEM Woodworking, 4-H members will be better educated about the topic and better their woodworking skills.
PREMIUMS: Purple-$3.00; Blue-$2.00; Red-$1.50; White-$1.00
DIVISION 910 - WOODWORKING UNIT I & II
Entries are not eligible for State Fair.
MEASURING IT UP – UNIT I
H910001 WOODWORKING ARTICLE – Item made using skills learned in the Measuring Up Project. Examples include: flower box, letter or napkin holder, or picture frame.
H910002 WOODWORKING DISPLAY – Display exemplifying one of the principles learned in the Measuring Up Project. Examples include: butt joint, measuring, sanding.
MAKING THE CUT – UNIT II
H910003 WOODWORKING ARTICLE – Item made using skills learned in the Making The Cut Project. Examples include: letter or napkin holder, birdhouse, footstool.
H910004 WOODWORKING DISPLAY – Display exemplifying one of the principles learned in the Making The Cut Project. Examples include: wood types, angle cutting, liquid finisher.
H910005 OTHER WOODWORKING ARTICLE - Item made using skills learned in Unit I or Unit II.
DIVISION 911 - WOODWORKING UNITS III & IV
NAILING IT TOGETHER – UNIT III
H911001* WOODWORKING ARTICLE – Item should be made using either joints, hinges, dowels, or a dado joining made using skills learned in the Nailing It Together Manual. Item is required to be appropriately finished. Examples include: bookcase, coffee table or end table. (SF91)
H911002 WOODWORKING DISPLAY – Display exemplifying one of the principles learned in the Nailing It Together Project. Examples include: measuring angles, wood lamination, and joint types.
H911003* RECYCLED WOODWORKING DISPLAY - Article made from recycled, reclaimed or composite wood. Article must be appropriately finished and/or sealed and utilize one or more woodworking techniques from page 2 of the Unit 3 manual. Exhibit must include the woodworking plan and a minimum one-page report of how the engineering design process was used to develop the woodworking plan. (SF95)
Engineering Design Process
State the problem (Why did you need this item?)
Generate possible solutions (How have others solved the problem? What other alternatives or designs were considered?)
Select a solution (How does your solution compare on the basis of cost, availability, and functionality?)
Build the item (What was your woodworking plan, and what processes did you use to build your item?)
Reason for article finish (What type of finish, how did you finish or why you choose this finish?)
Evaluate (How does your item solve the original need?)
Present results (How would you do this better next time?)
H911004* COMPOSITE WOOD PROJECT - 60% of the project must be wood and 40% made from other materials such as metal, rubber, resin, etc. All plans and plan alterations must be attached to the article. Protect plans with a cover. If project is designed to be outside, it is required to have appropriate outdoor finish because project may be displayed outside. (SF96)
H911005* OUTDOOR WOOD PROJECT made with TREATED WOOD - Treated wood projects DO NOT have to have a finished coating. All plans and plan alterations must be attached to the article. Protect plans with a cover if project is designed to be outside. Examples include: picnic tables, planters, outdoor furniture, etc. (SF97)
H911006* WOOD PROJECTS CREATED ON A TURNING LATHE – Article is the object created from spinning wood on a turning lathe. Article must be appropriately finished and/or sealed. Exhibit must include plans detailing design and process of completion, any changes made to the design, details of finishing techniques, and other relevant information about the article. Must include description of tools used.(SF98)
FINISHING UP – UNIT IV
H911007* WOODWORKING ARTICLE – Item made using skills learned in the Finishing It Up Project. Examples include: dovetailing, making a pen using lathe, overlays, using a router, etc. Item is required to be appropriately finished. (SF91)
H911008* RECYCLED WOODWORKING DISPLAY - Article made from recycled, reclaimed or composite wood. Article must be appropriately finished and/or sealed and utilize one or more woodworking techniques from page 2 of the Unit 4 manual. Exhibit must include the woodworking plan and a minimum one-page report of how the design and engineering process was used to develop the woodworking plan. (SF91)
Engineering Design Process
State the problem (Why did you need this item?)
Generate possible solutions (How have others solved the problem? What other alternatives or designs were considered?)
Select a solution (How does your solution compare on the basis of cost, availability, and functionality?)
Reason for article finish (What type of finish, how did you finish or why you choose this finish?)
Build the item (What was your woodworking plan, and what processes did you use to build your item?)
Evaluate (How does your item solve the original need?)
Present results (How would you do this better next time?)