# of Entries: One per class

Premium: Purple $3.75; Blue $3.25; Red $2.50; White $1.25

All static exhibits must have received a purple ribbon at the county fair to advance to the State Fair.

Refer to General STEM Information.

 

General Woodworking Information:

  • 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 how to build the project, and 4-H member’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. 
  • 4-H member must be in Unit 3 or 4 for the exhibit to be considered for State Fair. All projects must have appropriate finish.

 

Woodworking, Division 911 Classes

Measuring Up, Unit 1, Hall County Only

H911-101 – Woodworking Item - made using skills learned in the Measuring Up Project Guide. Examples include: flower box, picture frame, napkin/letter holder or other skill level appropriate item. Items should be entered with construction plans.

H911-102 - Refinished Wood Article - include before and after photos and an explanation of process used to refinish.

 

Making The Cut, Unit 2, Hall County Only

H911-103 – Woodworking 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.

 

Nailing It Together, Unit 3

*H911-001 - 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.

*H911-003 - 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. Engineering Design Process: 

  1. State the problem (Why did you need this 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. Reason for article finish (What type of finish, how did you finish or 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?)

*H911-004 - 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.

*H911-005 - 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. Examples include: picnic tables, planters, outdoor furniture, etc.

*H911-006 - 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.

 

Finishing Up, Unit 4

*H911-007 - 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.

*H911-008 - 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.

  1. State the problem (Why did you need this 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. Reason for article finish (What type of finish, how did you finish or 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?)

 

All Units (County only)

H911-104 - Ten Sample Blocks - of different kinds of wood. Each sample must have a surface size of 2 1/2" x 6"; 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, and (3) main use or uses. Mount on board 24" high x 22" wide, not over 1/4" thick rigid type material.

H911-105 - Article made with Hand Tools - Select from Level I or use comparable plans from other sources.

H911-106 - Article Assembled from Kit - Include instructions. Kit should be appropriate for member’s skill level. Include number of years in project.

 

An asterisk* in front of a division/class number indicates the class is State Fair eligible.