1x3x8 Challenge - LOW Sweetbriar Park Pavilion, September 26, 2020

A little drizzle and a chill in the air started the day out. But coinciding with the arrival of the many eclectic 1"x3"x8' Woodworking Challenge entries, the sun gradually started to peek out to help warm the event.

This year's Challenge winners are: Jay Libby whose "Moby Dick"was awarded First place, Pete Brown, whose "Duck" took Second place, and Garth Lamb whose "Time Out chair" was awarded Third place.

Jay, who placed first in last year's event with his "Nativity" bandsaw puzzle, continued his discipline with a "Moby Dick" bandsaw puzzle. Upon dissembling the puzzle, one would be suprised to find a wooden character of Captain Ahab hiding inside.

Pete, who has been a contestant in our two previous events with a "Crane" and a "Horse" followed his wildlife spirit with his "Duck" creation this year. We know Pete always has skin in the game.

Garth's "Time Out Chair" was a slimmed-down version of time out chairs he had made in the past, with a little wood burning flair added.

In addition to the winners, a great variety of woodworking was on display at the Challenge. Projects included a mason bee hive, a plant holder that went out on a limb, a hat rack, a serving tray that was assembled without any glue or fasteners, Native American flutes, a plantar fasciitis foot massager, and a step stool.

Special thanks to two LOW community members - John Rourke and Frank Heisler. who acted as judges. Hal Wood served as the Club’s Member Judge.

Our membership enjoyed speaking with all the guests who visited the Challenge.

We hope to see your project at the Challenge next year!

The LOW Woodworkers Club meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at the LOW Community Center Classroom #2 with special Covid precaution hours from 2:00PM to 4:00PM.