Contest Coordinator: Natalie Salt
2026 Scope of Contest: Competitors will be required to create a cut list from plans provided during Thursday night’s orientation meeting. (Official SkillsUSA shirts will not be required Thursday night). Contestants should be able to demonstrate knowledge, skill, and proficiency in
the use of hand and power tools, including miter saws, tables saws (including the use of a dado stack), biscuit joiners, jigsaws, routers, and pocket hole jigs. Contestants will be judged on accuracy of completed project, cut list, and safety during the competition.
Click here for the mandatory Safety Certification. Turn into the Contest Coordinator Thursday at orientation.
Click here for the updated 2026 Cabinetmaking Tools/Equipment list each student competitor needs to bring for this contest.