Congrats to Robert McGowen - Winner/Segmented Category!!

[John Keeton]

Robert McGowen was the top vote getter in the Segmented Category of the SMC Fall Turning 2010 Contest!!! Congratulations, Robert!!


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Robert will receive the following prizes:

Sean Ackerman of ToolNut (http://www.toolnut.com/) has donated a SuperNova 2 chuck. David Woodruff, of PD Woods (http://www.pdwoods.net/), has donated a 4" tool rest of his special design. In addition, Doug Thompson of Thompson Lathe Tools (http://www.thompsonlathetools.com/) has donated a 5/8"" V Bowl Gouge, and a 1/2" V Bowl Gouge.

All of the entries were great examples of the talent on SMC. A great big THANKS to all that participated, and a special THANK YOU for the great prizes donated by our contest sponsors.

This event would not have been possible without these folks. Please show your appreciation for their support of our forum!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Congrats Robert.

[Bill Bolen]

Well done Robert and most deserving! A big thanks to all who donated some great prizes too...Bill...

[Roger Chandler]

Congratulations!!!

[Kevin Stanbary]

Congrats!! Well done!

[David E Keller]

Congrats. Its well deserved.

[Aaron Wingert]

Nice work Robert!!!

[Ray Bell]

Congrats Robert, very nice.

[Scott Hackler]

Congrats to you Robert! Kinda overwhelming huh? :)

Need to get a repost of your picture, though. I cant see your picture.

[Alan Trout]

Congratulations Robert and well done. Very well deserved.

Alan

[Jeff Nicol]

Robert, Congrats on your win and to your continued success in turning segmented works! Enjoy your new tools!

Jeff

[Tom Hamilton]

Robert, congratulations on your selection and the recognition of your talent. Well deserved.

Best regards, Tom

[Baxter Smith]

Congratulations Robert, thats a beautiful vase. Congratulations to to all the other segmented entrants as well for some really nice work!

[Robert McGowen]

Thank you to everyone that helped this come together like it did. I know that there was lot of behind-the-scenes work by the moderators. Also, thank you to everyone that participated by voting and entering their own pieces that they turned. And a really big thanks to the sponsors!

It is nice to be recognized by someone other than your spouse! :)

[Tom Sherman]

Excellent work Robert, congratulations.

[Mike Svoma]

Nice job, Robert. Keep up the fine work.

[Brent Grooms]

Congratulations!

[Joe Adams]

John,

Can you post a photo of Robert's winning project like you did for the spindle contest?

Thanks!


p.s. Way to go Robert!

[Doug Thompson]

Robert, Great job now look for a surprise hopefully in a day or so.

[John Keeton]

John,

Can you post a photo of Robert's winning project like you did for the spindle contest?

Thanks!


p.s. Way to go Robert!Joe, the original threads were moved to the moderator forum - which is a private forum. Apparently, some folks are having trouble viewing the images. I had switched out Scott's, but had only one comment that there was a problem with Robert's.

Hope this helps!

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[Tom Hamilton]

Now that I can see the piece....WOW! Robert that is a beautiful vase. Congrats.

John, thanks for moving the pic into the public's view.

All the best, Tom

[Ron Bontz]

"Turning comes easy to some folks .... wish I was one of them"
Me Too. Congrats. Beautiful piece.

[Marc Himes]

Well done Robert your piece is beautiful.

Marc Himes

[Steve Schlumpf]

Robert - congrats on your big win! Wonderful vase! I liked the pattern that was created with your design but find the form - at least to me - perfect!

Again - Congrats! Looking forward to seeing a photo of you with all your winnings!

[Jack Mincey]

Congratulations for your win. The HF is very unique and beautiful.
Jack

[Roland Martin]

Congrats Robert! Very well thought out and excecuted.