The Rules and Regulations for
2003 2x4 Challenge:
Maximum Participation

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

  1. Each participant in the 2003 - 2x4 Challenge must be a member of the Pacific Woodworkers Guild (PWG) or a member of another amateur woodworking club within the province of British Columbia or the state of Washington.
  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, into any prior PWG 2x4 challenge.
  3. Each participant can submit multiple entries - entries remain the property of the participant(s).
  4. Each entry can be entered into one of four categories: novice, intermediate, expert or group.
  5. Two or more participants can jointly submit an entry in the group category.
  6. Novice participants cannot have won previous novice, intermediate or expert categories in prior PWG 2x4 challenges.
  7. Intermediate participants 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. For all categories, the entry must be made from a single, 8-foot length of wood, no more than 2" high by 4" wide.
  11. For all categories, the entry can be fastened using any glue and finished using any substance commonly understood to be, or that can be explained to be, a wood finish.
  12. For all categories, the entry can also include one other material for decorative purposes or for a usage that 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 larger by replacing a component that could normally be made of wood.
  13. In additional to rules 10, 11 and 12, novice entries can also make use of fasteners to join the parts of the entries together.
  14. All entries must be brought to the meeting location between 6:00 to 7:00 PM on April 15, 2003. A completed entry form along with a C$10.00 fee is required for each entry. Blank entry forms will be available at the meeting.
  15. All entries must be brought to the meeting covered as not to disclose their identities.
  16. Each participant (or group) has up to 8 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.
  17. Eligible judges are all PWG members and participants present at the April 15, 2003.
  18. 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.
  19. Judges will rate originality, craftsmanship, effectiveness (best incorporates the wood's unique characteristics) and the entertainment value of the presentation.
  20. An award will be presented to the participant(s) of each category whose entry collects the most votes as the best project for that category.
  21. An award will also be presented to the participant(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)
    • Best Division of Labour (only group entries eligible)
    • Most practical entry
    • Most original entry
    • Best use of a 2x4