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  Author: DRAKEFORD
PubID: YANR-0007
Title: WOOD SCIENCE EXHIBIT PLAN/JUNIOR Pages: 2     Balance: 0
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YANR-7 A TREASUR BOX, 1999 4-H WOOD SCIENCE EXHIBIT PLAN/JUNIOR

YANR-7, Revised Sept 1998. Bob Drakeford, Extension Specialist, Volunteer Programs, Auburn University. Originally designed by Roger Vines, Coosa County Extension Agent; James Talton, Coosa County 4-H'er; and Bill Talton, Coosa County Volunteer 4-H Leader. Approved by state 4-H Wood Science Committee--Roger Vines, Chairman, Thomas Futral, Henry Dorough, and Chip East.


1999 4-H Wood Science Exhibit/Junior

A TREASURE BOX
Materials Needed

  • One 36" piece of 1" x 4" soft wood for the sides and end (actual dimensions: 3/4" x 3-1/2" x 36")
  • One 24" piece of 1" x 8" soft wood for the top and bottom (actual dimensions: 3/4" x 7-1/4" x 24")
  • No. 6 finishing nails
  • Sandpaper (80 grit and 220 grit)
  • Two 1" x 1" hinges
  • 1/2" wood screws (8)


Tools Needed

  • Pencil
  • Ruler
  • Hammer
  • Square
  • Hacksaw
  • Screwdriver


How To Make A Treasure Box

  1. Using the ruler and square, cut the 1" x 4" board for the sides and ends. Saw two pieces 9-1/2" long for the front and back and two pieces 7-1/4" long for the sides.
  2. Saw the 1" x 8" board into two pieces 11" long for the top and bottom.
  3. Cut a 2" strip along back edge of the top piece for hinge attachment.
  4. Assemble the sides and ends, using No. 6 finishing nails.
  5. Nail the bottom to the sides and ends. Nail the 2" strip to the top back edge of the box.
  6. Sand the box and top.
  7. To finish your box, assemble the top by installing two hinges (1" x 1"), 1-1/2" from each end of your Treasure Box.
  8. Your Treasure Box may now be used to store your collectibles, such as baseball cards, arrowheads, pictures of friends, 4-H ribbons, or other valuable items such as money, jewelry, or cosmetics.


4-H Wood Science Exhibit Project Recommendations

  1. All projects will be built from pine or spruce. (No hardwood, cedar, or other kinds of wood)
  2. Include a skill test at the District and State levels of contest.
  3. Scoring for the contest will be as follows:
    • Wood exhibit 65%
    • Skills test 25%
    • Interview 10%
  4. Juniors will sand to a smooth finish only--straight cuts. Seniors will sand, stain, and varnish.
  5. Juniors will use only nails. Seniors will use nails or screws as directed in the plans.
  6. All nails or screws will be flush and visible (no wood putty).
  7. Ten-year project plans:
    JUNIOR DIVISION SENIOR DIVISION
    1999, 2004 - Treasure Box Bird Feeder
    2000, 2005 - Bluebird House Carpenter Box
    2001, 2006 - Foot Stool Picture Frame
    2002, 2007 - Coat Rack CD Rack
    2003, 2008 - Magazine Rack Ball & Glove Rack
  8. Senior competitors at State competition will be required to complete a skills test from an "unknown" set of directions.

After 1999, check our Web site at www.aces.edu for future project plans. If you have questions, ask your county Extension agent or 4-H leader.


4-H Wood Science Exhibit--Junior

Record Sheet
 Name
 Age
 Mailing Address
 County


 Material For This Exhibit
 Material

 Description

 Cost
     
 Wood Products    
     
 Special Tools    
     
 Other Materials    
     
     
     Total Cost ________________


For more information, contact your county Extension office. Visit http://www.aces.edu/counties or look in your telephone directory under your county's name to find contact information.
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