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.
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1999 4-H Wood Science Exhibit/Junior
A TREASURE BOX
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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
- 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.
- Saw the 1" x 8" board into two
pieces 11" long for the top and bottom.
- Cut a 2" strip along back edge of the
top piece for hinge attachment.
- Assemble the sides and ends, using No. 6
finishing nails.
- Nail the bottom to the sides and ends. Nail
the 2" strip to the top back edge of the box.
- Sand the box and top.
- To finish your box, assemble the top by installing
two hinges (1" x 1"), 1-1/2" from each end of
your Treasure Box.
- 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
- All projects will be built from pine or spruce.
(No hardwood, cedar, or other kinds of wood)
- Include a skill test at the District and
State levels of contest.
- Scoring for the contest will be as follows:
- Wood exhibit 65%
- Skills test 25%
- Interview 10%
- Juniors will sand to a smooth finish only--straight
cuts. Seniors will sand, stain, and varnish.
- Juniors will use only nails. Seniors will
use nails or screws as directed in the plans.
- All nails or screws will be flush and visible
(no wood putty).
- 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 |
- 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
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| Mailing Address |
| County |
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Material For This Exhibit |
| Material |
Description |
Cost |
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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.
Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work in agriculture and
home economics, Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, and other related
acts, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Alabama
Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn
University) offers educational programs, materials, and equal
opportunity employment to all people without regard to race, color,
national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, or disability.
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