Woodworking Project

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

A young girl uses a hand planer 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.

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4-H E-Records were previously known as Record Books. Each project has its own E-Record book that members are required to complete each year. We recommend downloading and starting your record book right away. All record books should be kept in a 3-ring binder. The front cover should have the 4-H'ers name, unit number, and project.  

Need help filling out your E-Record? Talk to your club leader, project leader, or visit our E-Record help page.

If you participate in the Larimer County Fair, you will turn in your e-record at Interview Judging Day in July. Learn more about getting your project ready for the Larimer County Fair.

2024 - 2025 Record Book (PDF)

2024 - 2025 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!

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