The name and county of each exhibitor should appear separately on the back of each board, poster or article and on the front cover of the notebooks. One exhibit per class unless otherwise noted. Several classes require a display board which should be a height of 24” and not exceed 1/4" in thickness. A height of 23 7/8" is acceptable to allow for the saw kerf (width) if two 24” boards are cut from one end of a 4'x8' sheet of plywood. Nothing should be mounted within 3/4" of the top or bottom of the board. Fabricated board such as plywood, composition board, or particle-type lumber may be used for display boards. Display boards should be sanded and finished to improve their appearance. The finish on a display board will be judged as a woodworking exhibit. Display boards should include an overall title for the display, plus other necessary labeling. All reports should be computer generated, enclosed in a clear, plastic cover, and attached securely to the display. Reports should be written using the scientific method whenever possible (background, the question or hypothesis, what you plan to do and what you did, method used and observations, results, what you learned).
All articles exhibited must include a plan (with drawings or sketch or blueprint) stating dimensions and other critical instructions a builder would need to know to build the project and 4-Her’s name and county. Plans may include narrative instructions in addition to the dimension drawings and include any alterations to the original plan. Part of the score depends on how well the project matches the plans. If the plans are modified, the changes from the original need to be noted on the plans. All plans used for making the article must be securely attached and protected by a clear plastic cover. All projects must have appropriate finish. If the project is designed to be used outdoors, it may be displayed outside and supporting information must be placed in a protective bag to prevent damage from weather and securely attached to the project with zip ties, stringk etc. Scoresheets can be found at http://go.unl.edu/ne4hwoodworking.
*H911011 - Single Woodworking Article as show in Unit 1 manual or comparable. Enter up to two.
*H911012 - Item made using skills learned in Unit 2.
H911001 - Woodworking Article - Item made using either joints, hinges, dowels, or a dado joining made using skills learned in the Nailing it Together manual. Examples include bookcase, coffee table or end table.
H911003 - Recycled Woodworking 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. Engineering Design Process: 1. state the problem (Why do you need the item?) 2. generate possible solutions (How have others solved the problem: What other alternatives or designs were considered?) 3. select a solution (How does your solution compare on the basis of cost, availability and functionality?) 4. build the item (What was your woodworking plan and what processes did you use to build your item?) 5. finish (How did you finish, type of finish used, why you chose this finish.) 6. evaluate (How does your item solve the original need?) 7. 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. If project is designed to be outside, it is required to have appropriate outdoor finish.
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. Examples include picnic tables, planters, outdoor furniture, etc.
H911006 - Wood Project created on a Turning Lathe. Article created from spinning wood on a turning lathe. 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 a description of tools used.
H911007 - Woodworking Article made using skills learned in the Finishing it Up Project. Examples include dovetailing, making a pen using lathe, overlays, using a router, etc.
H911008 – Recycled Woodworking 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 engineering design process was used to develop the woodworking plan. Engineering Design Process: 1. State the problem (Why do you need the item?) 2. Generate possible solutions (How have others solved the problem: What other alternatives or designs were considered?) 3. Select a solution (How does your solution compare on the basis of cost, availability and functionality?) 4. Reason for article finish (What type of finish, how did you finish or why you chose this finish?) 5. Build the item (What was your woodworking plan and what processes did you use to build your item?) 6. Evaluate (How does your item solve the original need?) 7. Present results (How would you do this better next time?)