Would Anyone Like to Win A Brand New Laser Engraver?

[Keith Outten]

I just received confirmation that a major Laser Engraving Manufacturer has agreed to sponsor a FreeStuff Drawing and give away a new machine here at The Creek.
Should we accept their offer?
:)


Click Here To Register in the FreeStuff Forum (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?195531-FreeStuff-Drawing-Trotec-Laser-Engraver)

[Chuck Stone]

naah.. nobody here wants one of those.. :p

[Glen Monaghan]

Okay, Chuck is out, but you can just send it straight to me, thanks!

-Glen

[Keith Outten]

I'm surprised this prize has been rejected but if that is how you feel I have been offered a 14" band saw that we can give away in its place.

Glen, we are all going to blame Chuck for throwing this one back :)
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[Ernie Martinez]

I'll take anything thats free

[Scott Shepherd]

That's great news! Should I just PM them my shipping address now, or do I have to wait for the formalities? :)

[Kenneth Hertzog]

that would be fantastic
in this day and age we should just say thank you
we would really like it
thanks
Ken

[Jim Underwood]

I'd LOVE a chance on a lazer engraver.

[Keith Outten]

You know that February 11th is SawMill Creek's tenth anniversary right?

I am working hard to put together a MAJOR LIST of high end tools and machines to give away on our birthday. A formal announcement is close at hand but I have a few more companies that I need confirmation from before I let the cat out of the bag :)

Ya gotta be a Contributor to be elligible to win any of the prizes so get your accounts updated folks this one is gonna be something to see.
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[Martin Boekers]

This isn't am magnifying glass and a sunlamp now is it........ :)

My B day is the 10 so I'm sure it would be a nice present.

[Darryl Hazen]

Sure! I'd be happy to take it off their hands.

[Chris DeGerolamo]

I'm listening....

[Scott Challoner]

Y'know. February 12th is my birthday. A new laser would be swell.

[Ronald Erickson]

Thank you Keith. Your efforts are appreciated. :)

[Keith Outten]

Ron, your welcome and I am happy to do this for everyone here.

Martin, this is the Good Stuff that comes from the top of the list. Your gonna be impressed :)

I have had telephone calls with three more major manufacturers this afternoon who are interested in participating. They will all let me know next week if they can get get upper management to approve machine donations.

You birthday boys are gonna have to go to our FreeStuff Forum and opt-in to every drawing you want to win just like everyone else. The good news is that you will have the same chances of winning as everyone else who decides to participate. Heck I'm gettin excited and I'm not even eligible :(
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[Keith Outten]

More new info:

I have been told the make and model of the new Laser Engraver but all I will share right now is that it is a 60 watt machine.
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[Mike Null]

Keith
Just draw my name. I won't mention it to anybody.

[Ken Kimbrell]

Yes... Engraving is a good thing. :cool:

[Mark Ross]

No thanks, we already have two, I don't know what I would do with a third one... :p

[David Warkentin]

That would be a good thing to have that laser sitting in my shop with my stinger 1. I'll take it if you draw my name:).

[Ryan Mooney]

Wow Keith! How cool is this!

[Bob A Miller]

Great opportunity...

[Mike vonBuelow]

In the words of Mr KoolAid - Oohhhhhh Yeahhhhhhhhh

[Scott Moore2]

Well darn it anyhow. Put me in the drawing for the bandsaw.

[Keith Outten]

I have to admit its pretty exciting and things are going well at this point. I am trying my best to find a CNC Router, table saw, and much more. The winners names will be drawn on our anniversary.
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[Kevin Cederquist]

Where do I sign?

[Jim Underwood]

Just draw my name on ALL of that stuff... I won't complain. :D

So... February 11th? I'm in! I'll update to contributor status in the near future... Can't wait! Whoo Hoo!:)

[Brian Terry]

My birthday is Feb 11 so this win would be a double whammy.

[Ron Hamilton]

Is your friends in the great white north included, if so count me is as well.

[Keith Outten]

Ron,

All Contributors are eligible to win, you just have to register for each prize that interests you.

We now have a new Trotec Laser Users Group here at The Creek :)
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[Bill Cunningham]

Wow.. It pays to be a contributor to the creek.. and FREE is a lot less than I paid for the one I have now!

[Mark Bergmann]

Heck ya! I could use one.

[Phill Barnes]

I will upgrade to contributor status soon but when I win the laser, how does delivery take place for me in Australia? If it is one of the major brands, we have those agents here so does it just come from them?

Phill

[thomas prusak]

Please count me in on any of the drawings! Laser,bandsaw?

[thomas prusak]

Keith,
Just a thought........IMHO I think to be eligible , you needed to be a contributor prior to the drawings announcement. What say you?

[Keith Outten]

Phil, the vendor will provide shipping.

Thomas, our policy has always been that you must opt-in by posting in the thread before the drawing is done even if it is just minutes before we draw the winners name.
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[John Coloccia]

Is this the opt-in thread? If so, consider me opted in. :)

[Juan Posada]

I'd love a chance to win

[Jeff Belany]

Count me in. Free is ALWAYS good!!

[Dan Hintz]

Waiting on those "sign up" threads so I can add my name in... :)

[Ryan Pridgeon]

I would love a laser.

[John Finnegan]

Very cool... count me in for sure.

[Stephen Sullivan]

If nobody wants it I'll take it...

[Joseph Szegda]

Free is good, count me in
Thank You
joe

[Bruce Petron]

love to have another laser. could put the grandkids to work.

[James & Zelma Litzmann]

Keith, count me in, can always use more equipment.

[Keith Outten]

Best guess at this point is that the Anniversary FreeStuff threads will start showing up sometime next week.
There will be a special web page created that we will use to provide more information and a special registration will be required for some of the prizes.
Aaron is still working on the new Anniversary logo for the T-Shirts and Hats, we think that we will be shipping these items by mid December.
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[David Rust]

I'm in! This is a really cool thing to do!

[Tom Sieczkarek]

Please add me to the list. I have an area in the shop all set for it. Thanks in advance!

[Andrew Blair 1870]

Count me in too!

[Michael Hunter]

Please count me in as well!

[pete hagan]

Well count me in!

[Frank Corker]

I think it would be fantastic! 11th anniversary, wow!

[Kim Vellore]

Me too I want to be in on this draw. Great way of celebrating the anniversary and end of the year holidays.

[Paul Atkins]

I'd love to burn some stuff!

[Steven Cox]

I'd love to be in it with a chance but I'm probably dreaming, I don't think the creek would really flow to Australia with something like this. In any case dreams are free.

[Juntarti Njotoprawiro]

I would love to have one, too.

[Cindy Rhoades]

Count me in!!

[Balsanu Gabi]

Freeeeeee. Gooodddd. I am in. Another laser is not bad.

[Russ Shoe]

Love this place, and happy B day to me on the 11th! mine too

[Arturo Jauregui]

Im not sure what I have to do to become a contributor but, Ill do it if thats what it takes to be eligible. Look forward to hearing more.

[Bill Clark De]

Can i have one pls

[Brian J Rogalny]

Not sure if this is the place but count me in, love free stuff

[Keith Outten]

Arturo,

Click on this link (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/payments.php), you can use Paypal to contribute to The Creek.
If you connect with Paypal through this link and are logged into The Creek your account will automatically be upgraded within the hour.

Thanks to all for supporting SawMill Creek!
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[Cathy Wilson-Daly]

I would love a free laser!

[Jim Tobias]

Put me on the list.

Jim

[Kees Soeters]

My home is probably (or surely) too far away and i never win anything..
Proof me that i'm wrong.....this time....

Kees

[Andrea Weissenseel]

count me in - I have some more room :D

[Curt Stallings]

Count me in please!

[Anthony Welch]

Add me to the list please.

[Bruce Larson]

Hey, Me too.
PLEASE.

[Bruce Dorworth]

Where do I send my address to???

Bruce

[Keith Outten]

This is not a thread you can use to opt-in for the drawing, if it was it would be in the FreeStuff Forum.
I simply asked if anyone like to win a new laser engraver and although we started out slow the list of people who want to win is already getting quite long :)

I'll ask another question:
Is there any other tool or machine that you would like to see included in the drawings on February 11th ?
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[Glen Monaghan]

More laser engravers, and good 3D printer :^) Ok and a CNC...

[Andrea Weissenseel]

A Hot Knife / Hot Wire Foam Cutter would be great

[Frank Corker]

I like Andrea's idea too. Would be really useful for packaging finished stuff. mmmmmm

[Terry Thompson]

I would love a Laser Engraver. I'll start saving now for the shipping!

[Terry Thompson]

A 3d laser scanner would be cool.

[Mike vonBuelow]

shipping??? road trip!!!

[Jim Underwood]

I'd love to see a CNC router on that list. I sure could use a drum sander too. Foredom carving set. Hollowing rig for turning (Monster or Cobra).
Fence system - like a Maya or Oneway.

[Keith Outten]

Free Shipping is part of the prize.

Jim, you know that I have been searching for a company willing to donate a CNC Router. This one is very high on my list of machines that I know everyone would love to win.

I'm also looking for a cyclone system. wood lathe, table saw.....
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[Uma Duffy]

If this is an 'opt-in' ...please count me in!

[Uma Duffy]

Count me in please...don't think my reply posted last time...

[Bill Petersen]

I'm clearing a spot in my shop for that unwanted engraver as a favor to all the people who don't want it.

[Chuck Stone]

naah.. nobody here wants one of those.. :p

By the way .. that was Gaelic for "Opt-In"

[Howard Garner]

Add me to the list, I can always use something new
Howard Garner

[Kevin Groenke]

Keith, making the Creek's anniversary special by giving stuff away to community members/supporters is a great idea.

I imagine the vendors who participate here would be most likely to contribute, a few come to mind:

Lee Valley/Rob Lee - a full set of Veritas planes?, some of the new powdered metal chisels, a set of the miniature plane series.
Lie Neilsen -
Grizzly/Shiraz Balolia -
ToolNut - Festool Kapex, Domino,track saw or Sander+Exactor
Holbren Tool - panel door set, couple sawblades, etc...
Laguna - Bandsaw, ResawKing, Cyclone
Router lift/table - Rockler?
Eurekazone/EZsmart


I'd really like a JDS multi-router and an Akeda dovetail jig.

Some wood would be cool, maybe some bowl blanks for the turners. They might like a Stubby or Robust too.

Just looked at the friends list, surprised at how laser/signmaker heavy the list is. We need more of the traditional vendors/services represented on there too.

I imagine what your really need is some help.

Keep up the fantastic work!

-kg

[Keith Outten]

Kevin,

Thanks for the ideas, I am adding to the list of machines and tools so I can try to find vendors who would like to participate.
We have a confirmation on a new band saw already.

The Friends of The Creek Directory was started a couple of years ago when we gave away a Camaster CNC Router to promote the directory. To be eligible for the drawing you had to be an FOTC member, this is why there are so many engraving and sign oriented people in the directory. I wish I knew how to get more people to support the FOTC and how to encourage more people here to use it.
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[Jim Underwood]

Well the Freestuff drawings will definitely pull in more people for that FOTC. The key is showing them that it's effective advertising for their business. How do you draw their customers to the directory? If you can figure that out, then you've got it made.

[Mike DeRegnaucourt]

I love the idea of giving away a laser engraver plus any other sort of machinery! :)

[Randolph Smith]

Please count me in.

[Jimmy Phillips]

Count me in please!

[Keith Outten]

Well the Freestuff drawings will definitely pull in more people for that FOTC. The key is showing them that it's effective advertising for their business. How do you draw their customers to the directory? If you can figure that out, then you've got it made.

Jim,

ALL of our tenth anniversary prizes will be open to Contributors.......you don't have to be a FOTC member to be eligible to win any of the prizes.
We want all of the people who have helped us keep The Creek online to be able to participate and win. Of course our FOTC members will also be be eligible as well.

[Tim Bateson]

Definitely opting in. Can never have too much equipment.

[nancy barry]

please count me in!

[Albert Nix]

I would like to throw my hat in the ring..Thanks

[Carl Beckett]

You know that February 11th is SawMill Creek's tenth anniversary right?

I am working hard to put together a MAJOR LIST of high end tools and machines to give away on our birthday. A formal announcement is close at hand but I have a few more companies that I need confirmation from before I let the cat out of the bag :)

Ya gotta be a Contributor to be elligible to win any of the prizes so get your accounts updated folks this one is gonna be something to see.
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Tease.

Count me in please...... (can I opt in now?)

[Chuck Darney]

I'll opt in!

...Chuck Darney

[Ron Bontz]

As someone that has been trying to figure out a way to afford one, I would definitely be in for a laser. Thank you.

[Keith Outten]

I just received all of the detailed information from the laser manufacturer with pictures and everything you need to know about this incredible prize.
Now Aaron and I have to do our part so we can get this show on the road and you guys and gals can start registering to win......
But You Can't Register to Win In This Thread
:)
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[Curt Stallings]

Since you were asking, a metal shear would be nice too.

[Jim Reinhard]

Where do we opt in.I love free stuff.

[Jim Underwood]

I'm sure it will be in the FreeStuff forum. Where else would you give away free stuff?

[Steven Green]

I'd like a new laser thanks. Count me in

[Jeff Chumbley]

Please count me in as well! My laser is getting a bit old and could use a new one. Thanks!

[Brent Ring]

Resistance is futile - Opt-in - Accept - All Good!

[John Jackson]

Count me in - thanks!

John Jackson

[Norris Randall]

I didn't buy a lottery ticket. But I'd really like to be entered in this drawing.
Thanks for your effort.

[TAMI WILSON]

woohoo. count me in. Hubby has taken over mine. Lol

[Keith Outten]

Tami,

The laser engraver that someone will win here will look much like yours does, the color will be a perfect match :)
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[Ralph Okonieski]

Pleas count me in also. Thanks.

[Bert Kemp]

I just received confirmation that a major Laser Engraving Manufacturer has agreed to sponsor a FreeStuff Drawing and give away a new machine here at The Creek.
Should we accept their offer?
:)
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Well yea put my name down to please

[Khalid Nazim]

Got my membership and am in as well.

[Dick Mahany]

I'd love to be added into the fold here. The "Creek" is so much more fun than real life :D

[Joe Angrisani]

Please count me in.....

[Clarence Miller]

You bet, please put my name in.

[Stan Powers]

Please count me in as well

[Craig Matheny]

Count me in

[Kenneth Moar]

Count me in please and thank you!

[Don Newman]

I can make room

[Jim Stewart]

Count me in too!

[Harry Hagan]

It's time I won something. Count me in too.

[Gary Herrmann]

Ooh, I've been wanting to get a laser engraver. Count me in please.

[Rich Harman]

The way I read it, this is not the thread where we "opt in" for the drawing, that thread does not yet exist. Am I wrong?

[Ronald Erickson]

Nope, you are not wrong. This is not the opt-in thread and Keith has said so a few times.



I just received all of the detailed information from the laser manufacturer with pictures and everything you need to know about this incredible prize.
Now Aaron and I have to do our part so we can get this show on the road and you guys and gals can start registering to win......
But You Can't Register to Win In This Thread
:)
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[Randy Walker]

OKay ya talked me into it too.

Randy Walker

[nathan mcafee]

Me, Pretty Pretty Please

[James A. Wolfe]

Yup. I'm in too.

[Chad Fitzgerald]

where do i sign up????

[Bill Franklin]

Add me to the list also, please. Thank you.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Folks......this is NOT the thread where you "Opt in". Keith states in post #15 in this thread that you will have to "Opt In" in a future thread in the "FreeStuff Drawings Forum". This thread is just for informational purposes.

[Scott Shepherd]

If you can't follow directions, then you clearly should be opted out :D

[Ronald Erickson]

Actually, (*wink wink*), this IS (*wink wink*) the OPT IN thread (*wink wink*). Please pay absolutely no attention to any future threads in the FreeStuff Drawings section of the forum. ;):D

[Keith Outten]

It's time for another hint about the origin of this fabulous prize :)

[Ronald Erickson]

A very nice prize indeed, and no slouch with 60 watts! Thank you again Keith for your work and thank you Trotec for contributing!

[Scott Shepherd]

It's time for another hint about the origin of this fabulous prize :)

So you still refuse to be specific, do you?

[Craig Matheny]

Ok Kieth I can read and can follow directions most of the time. However, have we all missed the boat? If this is not the correct place to register then would you be so kind as to PM the correct location so no one else can find it? Just saying it would kind of help with the odds a little.:D

[Gordon Eyre]

How exciting, can't wait for the drawing.

[Peter Meacham]

Put my name in the hat please...

[Ryan Mooney]

I'm watching this thread with a strange mixture of excitement and hilarity.

The first because wow! this is looking to be a very exciting drawing, even if (as is most highly probable) I'm not the winner the vicarious joy of whomever does is certainly worth something. Way to go Keith!

The latter because it clearly highlights my expectation that anything over one sentence long will never be read. I expect no one to see this part. :rolleyes:

[Ken Fitzgerald]

If you can't follow directions, then you clearly should be opted out :D

Scott.....I just didn't want anybody misunderstanding the purpose of this thread or the requirements to be eligible.

[Keith Outten]

No More Hints :)

I'm happy to give you advanced information because this is the most expensive machine we have ever offered in a FreeStuff Drawing. Also to show all of you how committed the people at Trotec have been toward our Community, the support for this drawing comes from their Sales Director and President of the company in their Michigan office. Trotec corporate in Austria also approved this drawing so their entire company has been just fantastic. We are very fortunate to have such a prize to give away to someone here and to have established a connection with Trotec.

It is to your credit that we are able to establish the kind of relationships that we have with our Advertising Sponsors. Ours is a great Community comprised of people from all over the world who come together to share and learn together in a friendly and respectful atmosphere. Now pat yourselves on the back........no matter who wins this fabulous machine we will all be happy that it was one of our own.

We are now waiting on our server administrator, Aaron Koehl, to program the registration script for this prize so we can get on with the official FreeStuff Drawing. Unfortunately Aaron is in Canada presenting his last paper for his PHD..........he will be back on Friday.
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[Mike Hollis]

I'm new here, but I'm in. Just getting back into the hobby and need to re-outfit the shop.

Nice forum you folks have here,

Mike

[John Bion]

Even if I am in the UK? I'll condescend and pay the shipping....;)

[Chuck Stone]

You mean if I win, John will pay the shipping? COOL!!!!:p

[Richard Piche]

I'm new to The Creek. I already have a band saw. Put me into the draw however and if I win I'll give it to someone who would appreciate one.
-- RHP

[Richard Piche]

Ok I'll be the first to admit I'm not the sharpest chisel on the workbench. I did say I was new to The Creek. I thought I'd check out what sort of things go on here so I thought I'd check out the "Whats New" tab. Guess what... I am. My first post. I felt like I was doing OK considering my limited skills on this puter. Next I thought I'd see what's going on in the "Shop" Yea right... like I said not the sharpest chisel. Shouldn't that tab read "Shopping?" no wait leave it as is... my wife always tell me to get her something nice when I tell her where I'm headed when I leave by the back door where my shop is:)

[William Milligan]

Of course!

[Mary Geitz]

I'm about ready to double my business, so count me in!

[Robert Edington]

I sure would. I don't have one. I'm new to the forum. This is my first post. I'm looking for a mentor near Brenham Texas. I'd like to learn before I buy.

RP Edington

[Dennis Rech]

Add one more,
Dennis

[Scott Flamm]

It would make a nice house warming present for my move to Louisiana, count me in

[Robert L Stewart]

Please count me in. Is this where we opt in for the prize?

Robert

[Larry Bratton]

How do I sign up?

[Tom Majewski]

How do I sign up?? Is this it? Am I in ?!!

[Ronald Erickson]

There will be a thread in the Free Stuff Drawings section of the board. I'm guessing that it might show up next week. That's is where you will be able to sign up for the prizes.

[Larry Bratton]

Got it Ron. I figured it out after I had posted this. Thanks

[Jordan Lane]

Waves my hand wildly "count me in count me in !"

[Bruce Clumpner]

One more to sign up. I always like new toys!

[Doug Novic]

I am there too. Put my name in the hat... please.

[Keith Outten]

I fully expect to have the new FreeStuff thread created for the Trotec Laser Engraver later this evening.
We have one minor edit to make on the registration log, as soon as Aaron can make the change we will be officially on our way.

By next weekend we hope to have a special web page designed that will include all of the information for each prize and each company that decides to join our celebration.
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[Keith Outten]

Click Here to register in the FreeStuff Forum (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?195531-FreeStuff-Drawing-Trotec-Laser-Engraver)

[Mike Null]

It is just not right that mods are not eligible.:(

[Keith Outten]

Your right Mike, Moderators should be able to participate in our FreeStuff Drawings and be eligible to win. If there was no objection I would be glad to make the change in policy since Aaron and I are the only ones who are involved with drawings. Aaron creates the scripts and I run the program that selects the winners name.
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[Mike Null]

Keith

Don't think about it. I was only kidding. But kind of you to consider it anyway.