4-H Registration is Open

Start by picking a 4-H Club. Learn more about how to choose your club. 

Youth enrolled in the Woodworking project learn vital skills like:

  • How to design a wooden item
  • The variety of woodworking tools and their use
  • How to properly measure
  • How to safely use woodworking tools
  • How to identify different types of nails and screws

The project units increase in difficulty as the skill of the 4-H member increases.

A young girl uses a hand planer

All project manuals are received through the Larimer County 4-H Extension office. These will be distributed to 4-H members through their organizational leaders (club leaders) after enrollment is complete.

4 -H Record Books are also called e-Records. Each project has its own record book that members are required to complete each year. The links to e-Records in the specific project areas are below. Record books are turned in at Interview Judging before our County Fair. In June, you will need to schedule an interview for each of your project areas and bring your record book with you to Interview Judging the week of the Larimer County 4-H Fair.

We have more information about how to fill out your record books here.

2023 - 2024 Record Book (PDF)

2023 - 2024 Record Book (DOCX)

Project units 1-4 are designed for members 8-18 years old.

Unit 1 - Measuring Up

Inspiring youth to:

  • Learn how to organize your shop
  • Learn how to identify woodworking tools
  • Practice woodworking safety
  • Learn how to measure and mark boards, use a square, a hand drill and a hand saw
  • Identify different types of nails and screws
  • Make a sandpaper block
  • Construct a butt joint and use a hammer safely

Unit 2 - Making the Cut

Inspiring youth to:

  • Learn how to select wood based on grain
  • Recognize the difference between plywood and fiberboard
  • Learn how to develop a plan
  • Learn how to use a combination square and make a miter cut
  • Learn how to make a curved cut
  • Learn how to use a sander
  • Learn how to identify types of woodworking tools and much more!

Unit 3 - Nailing it Together

Inspiring youth to:

  • Learn how to stay current with technology
  • Learn how to use a T-bevel, powered circular saw, and radial arm saw
  • Learn about hinges, hasps, and flush plates
  • Learn the difference between clamps
  • Learn how to use various types of wood stains and much more!

Thinking about signing up for the Woodworking Project? Already enrolled but have questions? Contact us.


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