Woodworking

STEM Woodworking
Division 911

See Rules for STEM Projects at https://extension.unl.edu/scotts-bluff-county-4-h-fair-book/static-inside-building/science-technology-engineering-math-stem/.

All static exhibits must have received a purple ribbon at the county fair to advance to the State Fair.
Scoresheets, forms, contest study materials, and additional resources can be found at http://go.unl.edu/ne4hwoodworking..
Rules:

  1. 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 the exhibit may be identified if the entry tag is separated from the exhibit.
  2. 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 and 4-H member’s name & county. 
  3. Plans may include narrative instructions in addition to the dimension drawings and include any alternations to the original plan. 
  4. 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.
  5. All plans used for making the article must be securely attached and protected by a clear plastic cover.
  6. 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 ATTACHED to projects with string, zip ties, etc.

MEASURING UP – UNIT 1
Class 15        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.

Class 16        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.

Class 17        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
Class 18    First Woodworking Article: Item made using skills learned in the Making the Cut project guide. Examples include:  birdhouse, footstool, napkin or letter holder.  Items should be entered with construction plans.

Class 19     Second Woodworking Article: Item made using skills learned in the Making the Cut project guide. Examples include:  birdhouse, footstool, napkin or letter holder.  Items should be entered with construction plans.

Class 20     Third Woodworking Article: Item made using skills learned in the Making the Cut project guide. Examples include:  birdhouse, footstool, napkin or letter holder.  Items should be entered with construction plans.

NAILING IT TOGETHER – UNIT 3 
SFClass 1    Woodworking Article: (Scoresheet SF91) - 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.

SFClass 3    Recycled Woodworking Display: (Scoresheet SF95) 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 choose this finish?)
  6. Evaluate (How does your item solve the original need?)
  7. Present results (How would you do this better next time?)

SFClass 4    Composite Wood Project: (Scoresheet SF284SF96) - 60% of the project must be wood and 40% made from other materials such as metal, rubber, resin, etc. All plans and plan alternations 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.

SFClass 5    Outdoor Wood Project made with Treated Wood: (Scoresheet SF97) - Treated wood projects DO NOT have to have a finished coating. All plans and plan alternations 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.

SFClass 6    Wood Projects created on a Turning Lathe: (Scoresheet SF---) 98) - 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
SFClass 7        Woodworking Article: (Scoresheet SF91) 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.

SFClass 8        Recycled Woodworking Display: (Scoresheet SF91) 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.    
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. Reason for article finish (What type of finish, how did you finish or why you choose this finish?)
  5. Build the item (What was your woodworking plan, and what processes did you use to build your item?)
  6. Evaluate 

Scotts Bluff County 4-H & FFA Fair Book