Check-in, interviewing, and release of these exhibits will follow the Science, Engineering & Technology department entry schedule. The following exhibits are County Fair Only. Each display board shall be 18"x24"x 3/8".
Welding boards shall identify: 1) kind of weld; 2) position; 3) amperage; 4) electrode size; 5) AWS number; and 6) thickness or dimension of metal. Minimum of 8, and maximum of 10, welds per board. Welds shall be attached so all sides are available for evaluation. Judges will deduct points if welds are mounted solid. No specific welds are required; however, welds must differ from one another by at least position, electrode size, AWS number, thickness or dimension of metal, or kind of weld.
Premium: Purple $5.00; Blue $4.50; Red $4.00; White $3.50
Class No.
5500 BEGINNING WELDER - A display board showing 3 or 4 welds following all other instructions stated above.
5505 ARC
5510 MIG/TIG
5520 GAS WELDING/BRAZING
5540 ELECTRICAL - Must include at least 1 switch, 2 types of splices, 1 light fixture or receptacle.
5550 PLUMBING - Must use 3 types of pipe, (copper, plastic & steel); soldering, flare fitting, glued joint, & a steel threaded joint are required.
5560 Advanced Electrical or Plumbing - contains controls, values, timers, motors, etc.