Science, Engineering and Technology 4-H Woodworking North Dakota 4-H Project Sheet

Pass it on! Woodworking is a Now that you know how, share it with others. Here valuable skill for a hobby, are ideas to get you started. household repairs or even a Communication career. Learn about types of  Conduct a wood-finishing seminar. wood, uses for various  Prepare an exhibit that kinds of wood, how to explains types of wood and the best applications for each. make connections and joints, safety tips, common tools  Give a safety demonstration for safe woodworking tool and project ideas from the very simple to impressive. usage.

 Develop an understanding for fiber products of the forest. Citizenship  Develop skills in the selection and uses of various types of wood and wood  Build a bird feeder for a products. neighbor.  Develop skills in the selection, care, and safe use of woodworking tools and  Make a bench and donate it to machines. charity.  Learn about environmental protection and the wise use of natural resources.  Join a Habitat for Humanity building project. Here’s what you can do all year! Leadership  Conduct a basic building Starting Out Learning More Expanding Horizons workshop for a younger club. Basic/Level 1 Intermediate/Level 2 Advanced/Levels 3 & 4  Organize your club to help older community members  Identify tools and needs  Learn how to use the  Discover joining, with winterizing their home. for your work area. right hand tools. clamping and connecting  Be a project helper for younger  Learn safety rules, tool  Determine which woods techniques. members in woodworking. safety settings and how are good for a product.  Use stain to emphasize to use safety gear.  Learn to measure and cut the grain of wood. Entrepreneurship  Identify what different angles.  Understand the  woods look and feel like.  Learn the importance of differences in wood, Sell your woodworking projects  Understand how to use proper sanding and finish laminates and veneers. at a craft fair. a variety of hand tools. application.  Learn the correct and safe  Learn how to connect use of power tools. wood using glue and  Explore woodworking NDSU is an equal opportunity institution nails. careers and  Finish wood projects by entrepreneurial Permission to use content received from Iowa State University Extension sanding and painting. opportunities. and Outreach, 2011.

Learn more at www.ndsu.edu/4h/ or contact your county NDSU Extension office.

Updated 1-2017

Science, Engineering and Technology 4-H Woodworking North Dakota 4-H Project Sheet Opportunities to explore woodworking: Exhibit Ideas  Contact your local county Extension office for local woodworking workshops,  Make and finish a piece of activities or events. furniture.  Visit a cabinet-making business to see how it applies what you are learning  Build a tack box for your show about woodworking. animal project.  Use online resources to learn advanced techniques.  Make a toy train set out of  Explore local woodworking groups and find ways to connect with them to learn wood. more.  Build a birdhouse or feeder.  Visit your local community college to learn about woodworking careers and  Build a doghouse. degrees.  Make a design for something  Go to woodworking shows to learn about tools, techniques and products. you would like to build: table, cabinet or even a small  Is it county fair time? Consider taking an exhibit or a piece of your project building. learning to the fair for judging and to show off what you’ve learned throughout  Create a poster on safety the year. It might get selected to go to the North Dakota State Fair. precautions when working  Interested in a college education in the area of woodworking, architecture, with wood and tools. industrial technology or engineering? Schedule a visit with North Dakota State  Develop an exhibit on University, www.ndsu.edu. woodworking tools and how they are used. 4-H Resources Other Resources Recordkeeping  Make an exhibit on various wood fasteners, where they  National 4-H Curriculum:  DIY Network  Planning for My would be used and why.  Measuring Up Woodworking projects Project Adventure  Create an exhibit on various (HCH101) (PA093) (Ages 8-10) woodworking techniques.  Making The Cut  Hardwood Information  ND 4-H Project Plan  Make an exhibit evaluating the merits of different joinery. (HCH102) (PA095)  Develop an exhibit on  Nailing It Together  Online Woodworking  ND 4-H Plan of Action furniture repair. (HCH103) Resources (PA096) (Ages 11-18)  Finishing Up (HCH104)  ND 4-H Participation  Make an exhibit on “green” woodworking and sustainable  Helper’s Guide  Woodworker’s Central Summary for 11- to 19- (HCH265) year-olds (PA098) wood types.

 Create an exhibit comparing  Fine Woodworking wood to synthetic replacements.  Woodworking Industry Information

Permission to use content received from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, 2011.

Learn more at www.ndsu.edu/4h/ or contact your county NDSU Extension office. NDSU is an equal opportunity institution

Updated 1-2017