The Rules and Regulations for
2001: A 2x4 Challenge

Italicized text reflects significant changes from last year’s rules and regulations.

1. The contest is open to paid-up members of the Pacific Woodworkers Guild (PWG).
2. A member can submit entries in multiple categories.
3. Entries must not have been previously submitted, in whole or in part, into any prior PWG 2x4 challenge.
4. An entry can be submitted into one of four categories: novice, intermediate, expert or group.
5. A group of PWG members can jointly submit an entry in the group category.
6. Novice entrants cannot have won previous novice, intermediate or expert categories in prior PWG 2x4 challenges.
7. Intermediate entrants cannot have won previous intermediate or expert categories in prior PWG 2x4 challenges.
8. Apart from rule 1, there are no entry restrictions for the expert category.
9. Apart from rule 5, there are no entry restrictions for the group category.
10. The fee for each entry is $10 dollars. This fee can be applied against the entrant’s annual membership fee. This is not applicable to group entries.
11. For all categories, the entry must be made from a single, 8-foot length of wood, no more than 2” high by 4” wide. It is acceptable to use a planned 2x4 (1.5” X 3.5”) and such use will not count unfairly against any entry.
12. 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.
13. For all categories, the entry can also include one other material for decorative purposes or for a usage, which cannot be replicated with wood. This material should not be the primary focus of the entry nor should it be used in a way that makes the piece bigger by replacing a component that could normally be made of wood.
14. In addition to rules 8, 9 and 10, intermediate and novice entries can also make use of hinges or similar article for articulating a piece.
15. In addition to rules 8, 9 10 and 11, novice entries can also make use of fasteners to join the parts of the entries together.
16. All entries must be submitted before the start of the April 17, 2001 meeting. Each entry must be accompanied by filled-out entry form. Entry forms will be made available at the meeting.
17. Entries remain the property of the entrant(s).
18. All entries must be brought to the meeting covered as not to disclose their identities.
19. PWG members present at the April 17, 2001 meeting are eligible to judge the entrants.
20. Each entrant (or group) has a maximum of 10 minutes to present and assemble his or her (their) entry, describing salient project details including the nature of the project, construction challenges and any fact deemed relevant by the judges.
21. After the presentation of all the entries, there will be an opportunity for all members to examine each piece and ask specific questions of each entrant.
22. Judges will award points for originality, craftsmanship and effectiveness (best incorporates the wood’s unique characteristics).
23. 2001: A 2x4 Challenge Bonus: For all categories, entries that can be shown to represent articles or a style (art or furniture) which originated prior to year 1900, will automatically be awarded extra credit.
24. An award will be presented to the entrant(s) of each category whose entry collects the most votes as the best project for that category.
25. An award will also be presented to the entrant(s) whose entry collects the most votes for one of the following criteria. Except as noted below, all entries are eligible for these awards.
    
    • Best first-time entry (group entries not eligible)
    • Most historically accurate item
    • Most authentic construction technique
    • Best use of a 2x4