Woodworking

Woodworking

Department H - Section 911
Premium Schedule B

►ALL STATIC EXHIBITS MUST HAVE RECEIVED A PURPLE RIBBON AT THE COUNTY FAIR TO ADVANCE TO THE STATE FAIR.

In this category 4-Hmembers 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’ers will be better educated about the topic and better their woodworking skills. For more resources and materials in this category refer to the resource section at the bottom of the page. 

GENERAL INFORMATION

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 so owner of exhibit may be identified if the entry tag is separated from the exhibit.

Demonstration boards should be sanded and finished to improve their appearance. The finish on a demonstration board will be judged as a woodworking exhibit.

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 reports should be computer generated and enclosed in a clear plastic cover. The reports should be attached securely to the display. 

Please refer to the General Rules for the policy regarding firearms, items with a blade, and other related items.

Please refer to the General Rules for the policy regarding use of copywritten images. 

Team Entries  To qualify for entry at the Nebraska State Fair team exhibit the exhibit and all supporting information must clearly be the work of a team instead of an individual, and must have at least 50% of all team members enrolled in 4-H. Additionally, all enrolled 4-H members on the team should complete and attach an entry tag to the materials. A supplemental page documenting the individual contributions to the project should be included. The entry will be judged as a team, with all team members receiving the same ribbon placing.

Posters in this department can by any size up to 28 inches x 22 inches when ready for display. Example: trifold poster boards are not 28 inches x 22 inches when full open for display. 

Several classes require a display board which should be a height of 24 inches and not to exceed 1/4” thickness. A height of 24 7/8 inches is acceptable to allow for the saw kerf (width) if two 24 inches boards are cut from one end of a 4 foot by 8 foot sheet of plywood. Nothing should be mounted within 3/4” of the top or bottom of the board. (Example: Woodworking & Electricity.)

• Fabricated board such as plywood, composition board, or particle-type lumber may be used for demonstration displays.
• Demonstration boards should be sanded and finished to improve their appearance. The finish on a demonstration board will be judged as a woodworking exhibit. 
• Demonstration boards should include an overall title for the display plus other necessary labeling.
• 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 reports should be computer generated and enclosed in a clear plastic cover. The reports should be attached securely to the display. 

Scoresheets, forms, contest study materials, and additional resources can be found at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hstem

Requirements: All articles exhibited must include a plan (with drawings or sketch or blueprints) stating dimensions and other critical instructions a builder would need to know how to build the project. 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.

The ability to build objects as designed by another person is an important life skill. Professional woodworks often are hired to build objects to exacting specifications as laid out in a written plan. 

4-H members must be in Unit 3 or 4 for the exhibit to be considered for State Fair. All projects must have appropriate finish. 

GENERAL INFORMATION

Several classes require a display board which should be a height of 24 inches and not to exceed 1/4” thickness. A height of 24 7/8 inches is acceptable to allow for the saw kerf (width) if two 24 inches boards are cut from one end of a 4 foot by 8 foot sheet of plywood. Nothing should be mounted within 3/4” of the top or bottom of the board. (Example: Woodworking & Electricity.)

• Fabricated board such as plywood, composition board, or particle-type lumber may be used for demonstration displays.
• Demonstration boards should be sanded and finished to improve their appearance. The finish on a demonstration board will be judged as a woodworking exhibit. 
• Demonstration boards should include an overall title for the display plus other necessary labeling.
• 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 reports should be computer generated and enclosed in a clear plastic cover. The reports should be attached securely to the display. 

 STATE FAIR EXHIBIT INFORMATION

• If the project (i.e. picnic tables, wishing wells, swings, chairs, bridges, doghouses, etc.) is designed to be used outside, it will be displayed outside.
• All outside projects MUST have entry tag and supporting information placed in a protective bag to prevent damage from weather events such as rain and be ATATACHED to project with string, zip ties, etc.

WORKING WITH WOOD & TOOLS - Unit 1

904.     Ten sample blocks of different kinds of wood - Each sample must have a surface size of 2 ½ inches by 6inches; wood used must be 3/8" to 5/8" thick, mounted firmly on the demonstration board. 

Each sample must be identified with the following information: 
1) Kind of wood 
2) where grown
3) main use or uses

Mount on board 24" high x 22" wide, not over 1/4" thick rigid-type material. Other articles related to woodworking can be displayed but will require a sample of at least 10 units. These might include types of wood fasteners, types or grades of sandpaper, types of wood finishes, etc. Each sample should be clearly identified with the following information: 1) the kind, type or grade, 2) where or why it is used, and 3) the importance of these units in woodworking. 

911.     First Woodworking Article - Item made using skills learned in the Measuring Up Project Guide. Examples include: recipe holder, stilts or other skill level appropriate item. Items should be entered with construction plans.
912.     Second Woodworking Article - Item made using skills learned in the Measuring Up Project Guide. Examples include: recipe holder, stilts or other skill level appropriate item. Items should be entered with construction plans.
913.     Third Woodworking Article - Item made using skills learned in the Measuring Up Project Guide. Examples include: recipe holder, stilts or other skill level appropriate item. Items should be entered with construction plans.

MAKING THE CUT - UNIT 2

914.     Woodworking Article - Item made using skills learned in the Making the Cut project guide. Examples include: birdhouse, foot stool, napkin or letter holder. Items should be entered with construction plans.
915.     Second Woodworking Article - Item made using skills learned in the Making the Cut project guide. Examples include: birdhouse, foot stool, napkin or letter holder. Items should be entered with construction plans.

4-H’ers must be in their third year of woodworking for exhibit to be considered for State Fair.

 NAILING IT TOGETHER – UNIT 3

*1         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.
*3.        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 20 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 

• 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?)

FINISHING UP – UNIT 4

*4.        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 si required to have appropriate outdoor finish because project may be displayed outside. Item made using skills learned in the Finishing it Up Project. Examples include: dovetailing making a pen using lathe, overlays, using a router, etc.
*5.        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.
*6         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.
*7.        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 a description of tools used. 
*8.         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. 

• 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?)