So, last night I was at the St. Petersburg Woodworkers Guild meeting where all of the 2 x 4 entries were brought to show off. I have got to tell you – WOW… some impressive entries. Here’s a look at the projects that were turned in…
![A set of crayon caddies](http://tomsworkbench.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/IMAG0094.jpg)
![A well-crafted T-cabinet](http://tomsworkbench.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/IMAG0095.jpg)
![A magazine rack - this was the first place winner](http://tomsworkbench.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/IMAG0096.jpg)
![A beautiful jewlery chest - your second place winner](http://tomsworkbench.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/IMAG0097.jpg)
![A sculpted bowl](http://tomsworkbench.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/IMAG0099.jpg)
![A clever knife block - the third place entry](http://tomsworkbench.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/IMAG0100-1024x577.jpg)
![A spinning wheel](http://tomsworkbench.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/IMAG0101-577x1024.jpg)
![A standard-issue Swiss Army 2 x 4](http://tomsworkbench.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/IMAG0103-577x1024.jpg)
![A beautifully crafted hinged box](http://tomsworkbench.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/IMAG0104-577x1024.jpg)
![My pirate chest](http://tomsworkbench.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/IMAG0102-1024x577.jpg)
OK, so I didn’t walk away with top honors, but I have got to tell you that I learned a lot about how to build efficiently with limited materials, I built my first domed lid and I had a blast. Next year, I think I’m going to be back building again…
I am amazed that the magazine rack and jewelry chest were from one 2 x4. Impressive. I think my favorite is the Swiss Army 2×4, for shear comedic value.
Great entries, all.
That magazine rack is outstanding.
I think I’m going to try a domed box.
Great contest by a great Guild.
You have a lot of very talented woodworkers there.
Very nice.
I’ have to look for a local competition.
Some gr8 lookin 2×4’s