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The 2 X 4 Challenge
What can you make from a single 2x4, 8 feet in length?
The answer might surprise you.
The answer might surprise you.
This is an Annual Event.
The Guild sponsors the 2X4 Challenge whereby participants are asked to make a project using only a construction grade 2X4 of Fir, Pine, or Hemlock.
The Guild sponsors the 2X4 Challenge whereby participants are asked to make a project using only a construction grade 2X4 of Fir, Pine, or Hemlock.
1. Each participant in the 2007 - 2X4 Challenge must be a member of the Suncoast Woodcrafters Guild (SWG).
2. An eligible entry is an item completed within the previous 12 calendar months, which has not been previously submitted in whole or in part, to any prior SWG 2X4 challenges.
3. Each participant can submit multiple entries - entries remain the property of the participant.
4. For all categories, the entry must be made from a single 8 foot length of wood, no more than 2" wide by 4" thick. Any species can be used although bonus points will be awarded if the species is one of spruce, pine, fir, hemlock or cedar. i.e. a plain old 2X4.
5. For all categories the entry can be fastened using any glue and finished using any substance commonly understood to be, or can be explained to be a wood finish. To obtain the bonus points for species, the entry must be finished in a transparent finish that permits wood grain to be identified, at least on one surface.
6. For all categories, the entry can also include one other material for decorative purposes, or for a usage that cannot be replicated with wood. The material should not be the primary focus of the entry nor should it be used in a way that makes the piece larger by replacing a component that be normally made of wood.
7.The deadline for entries will be March 31, 2007. A completed entry form is required for each entry. Blank entry forms will be available at the February and March regular meetings.
8.All entries must be brought to the meeting location between 6:00 and 7:00 on June 20th, 2007.
9.Each participant has up to 8 minutes to present and assemble his/her entry, describing salient project details including the nature of the project, construction challenges, and any fact deemed relevant by the judges.
10.Eligible judges are the SWG members present at the April 2007 meeting together with possibly one or more outside judges to be announced.
11.After the presentation of all the entries, there will be an opportunity for judges to examine each entry and ask specific questions of each participant.
12.Judges will rate originality and creativity, craftsmanship, effectiveness (best incorporation of the woods' size and unique characteristics) and artistic merit.
13.Prizes amounts will depend somewhat on the volume of entries. In addition to awards for the best project, an award will also be presented to the participant whose entry collects the most votes for one of the following criteria: Most original, Best Craftsmanship, Most Practical, Best use of 2X4, Best Artistic Merit
2. An eligible entry is an item completed within the previous 12 calendar months, which has not been previously submitted in whole or in part, to any prior SWG 2X4 challenges.
3. Each participant can submit multiple entries - entries remain the property of the participant.
4. For all categories, the entry must be made from a single 8 foot length of wood, no more than 2" wide by 4" thick. Any species can be used although bonus points will be awarded if the species is one of spruce, pine, fir, hemlock or cedar. i.e. a plain old 2X4.
5. For all categories the entry can be fastened using any glue and finished using any substance commonly understood to be, or can be explained to be a wood finish. To obtain the bonus points for species, the entry must be finished in a transparent finish that permits wood grain to be identified, at least on one surface.
6. For all categories, the entry can also include one other material for decorative purposes, or for a usage that cannot be replicated with wood. The material should not be the primary focus of the entry nor should it be used in a way that makes the piece larger by replacing a component that be normally made of wood.
7.The deadline for entries will be March 31, 2007. A completed entry form is required for each entry. Blank entry forms will be available at the February and March regular meetings.
8.All entries must be brought to the meeting location between 6:00 and 7:00 on June 20th, 2007.
9.Each participant has up to 8 minutes to present and assemble his/her entry, describing salient project details including the nature of the project, construction challenges, and any fact deemed relevant by the judges.
10.Eligible judges are the SWG members present at the April 2007 meeting together with possibly one or more outside judges to be announced.
11.After the presentation of all the entries, there will be an opportunity for judges to examine each entry and ask specific questions of each participant.
12.Judges will rate originality and creativity, craftsmanship, effectiveness (best incorporation of the woods' size and unique characteristics) and artistic merit.
13.Prizes amounts will depend somewhat on the volume of entries. In addition to awards for the best project, an award will also be presented to the participant whose entry collects the most votes for one of the following criteria: Most original, Best Craftsmanship, Most Practical, Best use of 2X4, Best Artistic Merit
2007 2X4 Challenge RESULTS - This is one of the highlights of the year. Our members have an opportunity to show their skills as well as their inventiveness. This year nine members participated. The rules are simple; construct something from a softwood 2X4 that is maximum 8' long. Five prize categories
were awarded:
Best Craftsmanship
Most Original design
Most Practical Item
Most Artistic Item
Best use of a 2X4
were awarded:
Best Craftsmanship
Most Original design
Most Practical Item
Most Artistic Item
Best use of a 2X4
The Guild gratefully thanked and acknowledged all the firms that supported this event by contributing a prize. These are in no particular order:
Paul's Paintin Place - $25 Gift Certificate.
Sunshine Coast Home Building Supplies - $25 Gift Certificate.
Gibsons Building Supplies - Skil Detail Sander.
Curtis Lumber - Saw blades and Clock
Rent-It Canada - $50 Gift Certificate.
All members in attendance cast their ballots in the various categories. The first category to be selected was Best Craftsmanship. It was won by Heinz Tigges for a very beautiful and elaborately made Crossbow. The winner of the Best Craftsmanship category had a pick of all the prizes. Heinz selected the $25 gift certificate from Paul's Paintin Place. He then drew the next category and the prize. The members then voted on this category. The rules are such that once an item has won a category, it cannot be in the running for any other categories.
The prize for the Most Artistic item was won by Dave Bell for his carving of a young Heron. This sculpture in cedar was exquisite and well deserving of winning this category. The prize for this entry was a $25 gift certificate from Sunshine Coast Home Building Supplies. Dave then drew the next category and the prize.
The winner of the Most Practical category was Ken Walker for his knife block. Ken was awarded the prize donated by Curtis Lumber - Saw blades and a clock. Ken drew the next category and prize.
Steve Willgoose was awarded the prize for the Most Original entry. He had made three wooden tools - a Screw driver, a Pair of Pliers and an Adjustable Wrench. All three tools were working like the real tools and it was easy to appreciate the skill and workmanship that went into making these. Steve was awarded the $50 certificate from Rent-It Canada.
Brian Lucas won the "Best use of a 2X4" category for his beautifully turned stool. The prize was a Skil Detail Sander donated by GBS.
Since we only had five prize categories, only five entries could win, but all were winners in this contest. Every item submitted was testament to the high level of craftsmanship among our members. The following members all receive honourable mention for their effort and everyone was equally deserving of winning.
Ed Auld - Turned fruit bowl in Fir.
Dave Beauchesne - Document box with hidden compartment
Tom Hourigan - Three small boxes and Mitre Keys.
Doreen Willgoose - Box with hand cut dovetails.
Paul's Paintin Place - $25 Gift Certificate.
Sunshine Coast Home Building Supplies - $25 Gift Certificate.
Gibsons Building Supplies - Skil Detail Sander.
Curtis Lumber - Saw blades and Clock
Rent-It Canada - $50 Gift Certificate.
All members in attendance cast their ballots in the various categories. The first category to be selected was Best Craftsmanship. It was won by Heinz Tigges for a very beautiful and elaborately made Crossbow. The winner of the Best Craftsmanship category had a pick of all the prizes. Heinz selected the $25 gift certificate from Paul's Paintin Place. He then drew the next category and the prize. The members then voted on this category. The rules are such that once an item has won a category, it cannot be in the running for any other categories.
The prize for the Most Artistic item was won by Dave Bell for his carving of a young Heron. This sculpture in cedar was exquisite and well deserving of winning this category. The prize for this entry was a $25 gift certificate from Sunshine Coast Home Building Supplies. Dave then drew the next category and the prize.
The winner of the Most Practical category was Ken Walker for his knife block. Ken was awarded the prize donated by Curtis Lumber - Saw blades and a clock. Ken drew the next category and prize.
Steve Willgoose was awarded the prize for the Most Original entry. He had made three wooden tools - a Screw driver, a Pair of Pliers and an Adjustable Wrench. All three tools were working like the real tools and it was easy to appreciate the skill and workmanship that went into making these. Steve was awarded the $50 certificate from Rent-It Canada.
Brian Lucas won the "Best use of a 2X4" category for his beautifully turned stool. The prize was a Skil Detail Sander donated by GBS.
Since we only had five prize categories, only five entries could win, but all were winners in this contest. Every item submitted was testament to the high level of craftsmanship among our members. The following members all receive honourable mention for their effort and everyone was equally deserving of winning.
Ed Auld - Turned fruit bowl in Fir.
Dave Beauchesne - Document box with hidden compartment
Tom Hourigan - Three small boxes and Mitre Keys.
Doreen Willgoose - Box with hand cut dovetails.
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2008 annual 2x4 Challenge judging and results June 16th, 2009
See Minutes of Meeting
and see an album of entries and winners below
See Minutes of Meeting
and see an album of entries and winners below
