monthly contests

[Michael Mathews]

Well, looking for more ideas for monthly contest topics??? Any suggestions? I skipped September because I didn't have any good subjects to go with.

 

[Mike Davis]

How about best outdoor or garden project for Fall?

 

[Dee2]

Workshop surprises?

 

[danmart77]

Well, looking for more ideas for monthly contest topics??? Any suggestions?


I skipped September because I didn't have any good subjects to go with.


A list of topics already covered would be helpful if you had it handy

 

[Lowlander]

What Mr. Mike Davis said, something seasonal for sure.

 

[KenOfCary]

A list of topics already covered would be helpful if you had it handy

There is a forum with all the contests in it - here:

https://www.ncwoodworker.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=147

You can browse through the thread list and pretty much that is the list you're asking for.

No reason we can't repeat any of the popular ones.

 

[Phil S]

Bowl turning
chair made with spindles
American period furniture
clock
inlay
modern design
veneered piece
Home made tool
Carving in the round
off axis turning

 

[Jim M.]

Home improvement, shop storage, recycled or repurposed, wildlife carving, best shop jig, shop safety

 

[allisnut]

uhhhh... Pen Making!

 

[DTBoss]

How about: "Things made to solve 1 problem, but created 2."

 

[danw]

Best back story to a project
best resoration
best use of scraps

 

[mpholway]

Just brainstorming here. Apologies for any repeats.

Big
Little
Contrasting wood
Combining media
- metal
- plastic
- other
Outdoor
Bent wood
Laminate
Workbenches
Tool storage
Personalized items
Re-purposing
Tool skills:
- Drill press
- Scroll saw
- Band saw
Joinery skills:
- Pocket holes
- Biscuit joinery
- Dovetail
- Mortise & Tenon
- Box joints
Tools
- Jigs
- Tool restoration
= Power tools
= Hand tools

 

[woodworkingshop.com]

Jig Built that was better than the final project that it was used on. WITH STORY of course.

 

[Berta]

It's the beginning of October, lets go! :gar-Bi

 

[Michael Mathews]

Thanks to everyone that posted some great ideas here! Look for it....the October contest has been posted! Good luck to everyone!