Below we’ve listed the prize package for the Season 7 Builders Challenge as well as the requirements to compete in each category. We are beyond excited to share this list with you and hope seeing this and the build plan will help you decide which category you should Challenge yourself to compete in!
Finest Craftsman Category:
Ready to run with the big kids? Bigger prizes come with bigger craftsmanship! IF you want to step up to the challenge you must include the following in your build:
- *Two types of furniture joinery.
- Pocket holes and butt-joints don’t count toward this requirement, though you can use them in your project.
- As an option, a novel form of joinery is demonstrated in the build plans. Give it a try!
- If you use joinery we can’t see, please post a progress photo with the joinery in your final submission post.
- Use premium wood in a portion of your build. Consideration will be given to skillful grain selection and use. (Flaws can be features!)
- A finish that showcases the natural beauty of the wood. (Don’t hide it behind paint!)
*Suggestions will be provided in the build plans and tutorials will be provided by the Builders Challenge team.
The prizes listed below will be awarded to our Finest Craftsman Winner:
| Triton 3-1/4 HP Dual-Mode Plunge Router |
| Calvera Tool: Custom Carpentry Apron |
| Cat Footwear: 2 pairs of workwear boots |
| Total Boat: Epoxy Package- 1 gallon of 2:1 and 1 gallon of thick set, and a bag of clear varnish. |
| Firm Grip: One Years Worth of Gloves (12 pair) |
| Walrus Oil: Furniture Finish 32oz / Cutting Board Oil 32oz / Wood Wax / Hat or T-Shirt |
| SPAX: SPAX backpack filled with packages of fasteners and swag. |
| IsoTunes: Isotunes PRO Ear Buds |
| Woodworkers Source: Wood Lumber Package |
| DFM Tools: Card Scraper & Burnishing Tool |
| Gator: Grit Variety package |
| Bessey: 2x KRE3540 REVOS, 2x KLI3.008 Kliklamps, 2x TG4.024 TG F-Style Clamps, 2x GK30 12″ Gear Klamps |
| Wall Control: $200 Gift Card |
Intermediate:
This Category is for the professional or the serious hobbiest. You should be familiar with multiple forms of joinery and intermediate tool use. In order to compete in this category you must:
- Choose two requirements from the Finest Craftsman category to include in your build.
The prizes listed below will be awarded to our Intermediate Winner:
| Bosch Track Saw – 6-1/2 In. Precison Saw with Plunge Action |
| Hudson Durable Goods: Heavy Duty, Waxed Canvas Woodworking Apron |
| Cat Footwear: 1 pair of workwear boots. |
| Total Boat: Epoxy Package- 1 gallon of 2:1 and 1. gallon of thick set, and a bag of clear varnish. |
| Firm Grip: 6 pairs of gloves. |
| Walrus Oil: Furniture Finish 32oz / Cutting Board Oil 8oz / Wood Wax |
| SPAX: Metal Box assortment kits and grizzly thermal cup |
| IsoTunes: Isotunes Xtra Ear Buds |
| Woodworkers Source: Wood Lumber Package |
| DFM Tools: Card scraper, small square, and burnishing tools |
| Gator: Grit Variety package |
| Bessey: 2x KRE3540 REVOS, 2x KLI3.008 Kliklamps, 2x TG4.024 TG F-Style Clamps, 2x GK30 12″ Gear Klamps |
| Wall Control: $150 Gift Card |
Novice:
This category is for the beginning builder or hobbiest. You should have beginning carpentry experience with minimal knowledge of intermediate tools. To compete in this category the following is required:
- Basic building knowledge with limited experience.
- Participating in the Challenge to have fun and learn from others.
The prizes listed below will be awarded to our Novice Winner:
| Armor Tool: Table, dog clamp package, 2 mp face clamps. |
| Hudson Durable Goods: Heavy Duty, Waxed Canvas Woodworking Apron |
| Cat Footwear: 1 pair of workwear boots. |
| Total Boat: Epoxy package- Epoxy and a Bag of Clear Varnish. |
| Firm Grip: Trademasters, Pro Grip, Leather Impact |
| Walrus Oil: Furniture Finish 8oz / Wood Wax |
| SPAX: Metal Box assortment kits and grizzly thermal cup |
| IsoTunes: Isotunes Xtra Ear Buds |
| Woodworkers Source: Wood Lumber Package |
| DFM Tools: Card scraper, small square |
| Gator: Grit Variety package |
| Bessey: 2x KRE3540 REVOS, 2x KLI3.008 Kliklamps, 2x TG4.024 TG F-Style Clamps, 2x GK30 12″ Gear Klamps |
| Wall Control: $150 Gift Card |
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