Would anyone like to win a new band saw?

[Keith Outten]

On February 11th, 2013 we will celebrate our tenth anniversary here at The Creek. I am working diligently to put together a list of FreeStuff Drawings so we can have the largest giveaway in our history.

We have a confirmation that one of our advertisers will be giving away a new band saw plus another gesture that everyone here will be able to enjoy.
So, is this something you guys and gals are interested in?

OBTW, I have a similar thread in the engravers forum confirming that someone will win a brand new laser engraver. This prize is also confirmed.

You can see that I am trying to put together a list of tools and machines that will encourage each of you to be part of our celebration.
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[glenn bradley]

Keith, it always great to "see" all the invisible effort you put out to make SMC a great place to visit. Visible stuff like free goodies are always appreciated. Count me int.

[Larry Browning]

A new dedicated band saw has been on my long term wish list for years. I will be one of the first to sign up. Thanks to you for all you hard work on this!

[Rich Engelhardt]

I echo the thanks of the others.
The staff here does a great job!

(W/any luck that bit of buttering up Ken F. will get me an invite to the SMC private hunting lodge :D LOL! )

Seriously though - I do need a bandsaw. It's the last major tool I need. (LOL! If there is such a thing ;) ) - so count me in!

[Paul Saffold]

Yes, I'm sure you will be getting lots of positive feedback. Thanks Keith.

[Keith Outten]

It will probably take another week for Aaron Koehl to get his part of this shindig setup and working but you should start seeing new FreeStuff threads very soon. There will also be web pages associated with the drawings with links to each machines thread so you can make sure you don't miss out on any of the machines you are interested in winning.

Although I started the thread about the Laser Engraver in the Laser Engraving Forum here everyone is welcome to register. No matter what flavor of woodworking you prefer, maybe you would like to be able to add some laser engraving to your current projects. The laser engraver is not a cheap import, it is a 60 watt machine manufactured by the most respected company in the industry.

Now I'm off to find a BIG table saw, cyclone system, wood lathe, etc, etc............maybe even a CNC Router :)

You Want To Win Right.....you must register and opt-in to win in the FreeStuff Forum thread for each machine and you must be a Contributor here to post in the FreeStuff Forum. Those who don't know what a Contributor is should click on the DONATE link on the blue menu bar at the top of any page.
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[Harold Burrell]

Keith,

I too want to thank you for all of your hard work here and for whatever strings you have to pull to make this happen. The "Free Stuff" drawings, of course...but also this wonderful resourse called SMC. This place has, seriously, been the closest thing I will probably ever see to Shop Class or any kind of woodworking lessons.

I thank you.

My wife thanks you...everytime I make her something... ;)

[Ken Fitzgerald]

W/any luck that bit of buttering up Ken F. will get me an invite to the SMC private hunting lodge :D LOL!



Rich,

You are welcome to one of my weeks. When you find it, PM the GPS coordinates to me please. BTW...the rules state that one has to drain the hot tub before you leave the lodge. Don't forget!:rolleyes::D

[Rick Potter]

Please enter me, too.

Thanks for all the work you do. This website IS my only social media (they don't let me out much).

Rick Potter

[Jeff Nicol]

Definitely has been a wonderful place to share and learn about all aspects of woodworking! I have never really won anything in my life so count me in for a chance at the band saw!

Thanks much for all you do Keith!

Jeff

[Mike Henderson]

Thanks for all your efforts, Keith. Not just with the FreeStuff drawings but also in everything else you do to run the 'Creek.

Mike

[Bob Turkovich]

Absolutely awesome!! Count me in!

[Sam Murdoch]

Yes, I am absolutely interested. Thank you so much for the opportunity BUT - You Want To Win Right.....you must register and opt-in to win in the FreeStuff Forum thread for each machine and you must be a Contributor here to post in the FreeStuff Forum. Those who don't know what a Contributor is should click on the DONATE link on the blue menu bar at the top of any page.

So I still need to sign in on the FreeStuff Forum right? I'll be there!!!

[Joe Angrisani]

Count me in! Thanks....

[Ronald Blue]

Count me in as well. Kudos to you for all your hard work behind the scenes. But not only you but all the moderators as well.

[Andrew Joiner]

Yes, I'd love a free bandsaw. Thanks .

[David Helm]

Count me in too!

[Kenneth Moar]

Yes , please count me in, thanks

[Jordan Lane]

sign me up!!!

[Ralph Okonieski]

Count me in also, please. Thanks.

[Mike McCann]

where is the freestuff forum I do not see it.

[Larry Browning]

FYI:
This is not the thread to sign up for the drawing. I think Keith is just letting us know that one is coming.

[Gordon Eyre]

For sure, a bandsaw has been on my list of things I want and has been so for years. How fun!

[Lori Kleinberg]

Keith, I have to agree with everyone else, you have done a wonderful job with SMC and the free stuff drawings are just icing on the cake.

[Jim Kilburg]

I can't think of any woodworkers who wouldn't be interested in a new bandsaw. I certainly am. By the way, thank you for all you guys do here.

[Gregory King]

Keith, if you are you are taking names, then count me in. Keep up the good work. Really enjoy this site. Greg

[Gary Herrmann]

Please count me in. Thanks Keith.

[bill kaminski]

as one whom does not have a bandsaw and wants one greatly it would be nice to have go at winning! keep up the good work...bill

[Carl Beckett]

Thank you Keith, for all the work and time you put into this site. It is by far my favorite Internet forum.

[Kevin Guarnotta]

Thanks keith, i have just recently found your forum, and find it is excellent! It is pretty easy to navigate, and the other users are very active...and helpful.

[Joe Bradshaw]

I want to play also. I would also like a ride in the corporate jet.

[Jeff Monson]

Count me in also Keith, thanks for the great site.

[Keith Westfall]

Since I found "The Creek" it has been my go to place for woodworking!

I've tried a few others, but none has stood the test of time that the Creek has. Hard to express the gratitude I have for your efforts, and of the rest of 'the creekers' that so freely give of their experience.

Thank you for all you do, to make this the greatest place on the web...

Keith

[Jim Underwood]

I'd love to replace my old Buffalo brand bandsaw. Looking forward to the February drawings...

[Rich Engelhardt]

BTW...the rules state that one has to drain the hot tub before you leave the lodge. Don't forget!:rolleyes::DOops!
Is that what that big thing is? I thought that was a big beer cooler! ;) :D.

[carl zietz]

count me in.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Folks....just a reminder so nobody gets disappointed. This thread is just for informational purposes. You will still need to "Opt In" in a thread that will be started in the "Free Stuff Drawing" forum at a later date......

[Jay Jolliffe]

Put me on the list please...

[Kevin Groenke]

Keith, I'm set in the bandsaw department but I could really use a:

12" jointer/planer with helical head

RichLine or JDS MultiRouter mortising machine

Akeda, Keller or Leigh dovetail jig

Vacuum bag/clamping kit

X# of $'s worth of tooling

more clamps!!

etc.

Thanks for all the hard work, looking forward to the anniversary celebrations.

-kg

[Mike Wilkins]

Thanks for the tireless work you put into this site. It is appreciated by all. And my contribution is on the way. Look forward to adding my name in as well.

[Pete Shermet]

Count me in on the Bandsaw draw please, I don`t think Santa will bring one!

[Rick Moyer]

Unless I'm mistaken, this thread isn't a "count me in" thread. It's simply Keith telling us that there are many giveaways in the works, and what do we think about that. Hold your "count me in"s for the actual threads where needed.

btw, Keith, I think it's great that you are getting things to be given away and a new bandsaw would be great (along with a host of other items!).

[Jeff Bartley]

Keith--
I'll head over the freestuff section of the site and register but I had to put in my word of thanks for your efforts with this site! You're doing great work here providing the vehicle for the woodworking community to communicate.
Thank You!

[Christopher Charles]

Count me in and thanks!

Chris C

[Keith Outten]

The week ahead should provide more prizes or the promise of more prizes as I have set aside a major portion of my schedule to contact companies that I feel will be interested in our celebration. Aaron is now back home from his trip so I hope to be able to get him to complete his work on the laser engraver registration thread and I would sure like to find a CNC Router to add to our list this week. I have almost consumed all my monthly allowance of minutes on my cell phone during the first week so I am now looking at the possibility of getting a VOIP phone for my office.

I have a few really nice T-Shirts in my inventory so I should be able to share some pictures of the tenth anniversary logo with everyone as soon as Aaron gets it ready to publish. Lots of things are starting to come together, we are definitely on our way.
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[Jim Colombo]

I've never entered any of the free giveaways so I don't know how to enter but I sure can use a bandsaw. How does one enter the drawing?

[Ken Fitzgerald]

I've never entered any of the free giveaways so I don't know how to enter but I sure can use a bandsaw. How does one enter the drawing?

Jim,

Typically a thread is opened in the "Free Stuff Drawing" Forum.....with announcement inviting people to "Opt In". Members who are "Contributors" post a reply in that thread saying some like "I'm In" or "Please include me" or something simlar. The names of the Contributors who respond to that thread are used in the drawing and one of them is selected as the winner.

[James A. Wolfe]

Jim,
This is how you do it.

"Count me in and Thanx"

see? That's how easy it is.

[Todd Davidson]

Me too please...

[jim sauterer]

count me in thank you.

[Myk Rian]

Me too please...


count me in thank you.

You guys aren't paying attention.

[Jim Colombo]

count me in thank you.

[Jim Tobias]

Put me on the list!!

[Tom Majewski]

Count me in !

[Larry Browning]

Seriously? All you guys are not paying attention! THIS IS NOT THE SIGN UP THREAD!!!!!

[Myk Rian]

Seriously? All you guys are not paying attention! THIS IS NOT THE SIGN UP THREAD!!!!!
Not big enough. Let's see now. We'll get 2 more signing up tomorrow.

[Kirk Poore]

Not big enough. Let's see now. We'll get 2 more signing up tomorrow.

Not me. I don't want another band saw, since I've already got two.:)

Kirk

[mike holden]

Please count me in.
Thank you,
Mike

[Harold Burrell]

Seriously? All you guys are not paying attention! THIS IS NOT THE SIGN UP THREAD!!!!!


Please count me in.
Thank you,
Mike

sigh.........

[Larry Browning]

Well I suppose if all the folks signing up here think they have already signed when the actual sign up thread comes out and don't post to it, then my changes of winning will have gone up!

[Gary Muto]

Yes, and I really appreciate the effort and generosity that goes into making something like this happen. Thanks to all those involved!

[Matt Meiser]

Seriously? All you guys are not paying attention! THIS IS NOT THE SIGN UP THREAD!!!!!


Not big enough. Let's see now. We'll get 2 more signing up tomorrow.


sigh.........


Oooh count me in too!

[Harold Burrell]

Oooh count me in too!

I'm sorry Matt, but you have this coming...:p

[Todd Hyman]

Count me in too and thanks for all the great information.

[Myk Rian]

Well, not counting Matt, we have 2 new ones.
Did I call that right, or what?

[Larry Browning]

Well, not counting Matt, we have 2 new ones.
Did I call that right, or what?

You da man!

[Montgomery Scott]

No, thanks. Mine is better than the one being given away.

[Brent Ring]

Definately! Please count me in!

[Rick Moyer]

I move that all those opting in on this thread be barred from winning! :rolleyes:

[Keith Outten]

I finally got the Trotec Laser Engraver FreeStuff Drawing thread done so the band saw is next on my list. Next I will pick another tool from our wish list and see what I can do to make it happen......one tool at a time folks :)

All you guys and galls who are not Contributors do yourself a favor and get your account upgraded here, surely you want to take part in the FreeStuff Drawings on February 11th......and we will be drawing a winners name for a prize on the 17th of December. You can't win or lose sitting in the bleachers so hit the donate button and get in the game :)
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[Halgeir Wold]

Are the drawings open for foreign contributors too ?? :-)

[Keith Outten]

Halgeir,

Yes, all Contributors and Friends Of The Creek are eligible to win. If you live outside of the continental United States you may have to pay additional shipping charges, import taxes, etc. The decision is up to the vendor who is sponsoring the prize if they are willing to pay any additional fees. Should you decline to pay the additional shipping costs we would then draw another winners name.
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[Lewis Ehrhardt]

I'm in for this one.

[Joe A Faulkner]

Please count me in. THanks.

[Myk Rian]

Definately! Please count me in!

I'm in for this one.

Please count me in. THanks.
Tomorrow we'll get 3 more.

THIS IS NOT THE SIGNUP THREAD!:confused:

[Joe Pack]

Wow...that is a fantastic contribution. Count me in!

[Rick Moyer]

Good grief, Charlie Brown. I'm starting to see how internet schemes do so well:rolleyes:

[Dave Gallaher]

put me in please

[Harold Burrell]

Wow...that is a fantastic contribution. Count me in!


put me in please

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

[Larry Browning]

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

Harold,
I have given up. The only explanation I can come up with is that these guys read Keith's 1st post and then hit the reply button without reading any of the other posts. I think I may just unsubscribe to this thread to cut down on my head shaking.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

I wonder how many "Opt In" in this thread just to get replies about doing it?:confused::cool:

Moderators aren't eligible so it doesn't affect my chances of winning but..every person who thinks he's "Opted In" in this thread and doesn't "Opt In" in the real thread later in the Free Stuff Drawing forum......well....it just increases other peoples chances of winning....:)

[Myk Rian]

Today is Thursday.
2 more will opt-in Friday.

Just wait till Saturday. 6 more.

[george wilson]

I won't count myself in as I have 1 bandsaw too many already!! Someone else needs it more. But,it is great what you are doing here.:):):)

[Matt Meiser]

I wonder how many "Opt In" in this thread just to get replies about doing it?:confused::cool:

Guilty but I was blatant about that.

I think its hilarious that people are getting so bent out of shape about it. Seriously, who cares?

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Guilty but I was blatant about that.

I think its hilarious that people are getting so bent out of shape about it. Seriously, who cares?

I wish VBulletin had a "Like" button!

[Matt Meiser]

Didn't we just discuss that?

[David Weaver]

Yeah, we didn't "like" it.

[David Weaver]

I almost came here to opt in when I had just read this thread earlier. "oooh...ooh...there's the drawing thread that follows up the other thread that I so diligently read and didn't reply to".

[Ken Fitzgerald]

I wish VBulletin had a "Like" button!

I wish I hadn't posted that....for the following reasons.......:o:rolleyes:





Didn't we just discuss that?


Yeah, we didn't "like" it.

[Tommy Morgan]

I am a new member to this site. I would love a band saw.

[Larry Browning]

I am a new member to this site. I would love a band saw.


Tommy,
Welcome to the Creek. You have to be a contributor to sign up for the Free Stuff Drawings. It's only 6 bucks a year. What a bargain!

[Harold Burrell]

Guilty but I was blatant about that.

I think its hilarious that people are getting so bent out of shape about it. Seriously, who cares?

I, for one, am not the least bit "bent out of shape". I'm just having some fun. Seriously, I wondered at first about whether or not we were supposed to "opt in" now.

I truly do hope that no one thought that I was mad or that I didn't offend anyone with my teasing. :o

[Luck Leventopoulos]

Please add me to the list! Thanks

[Luck Leventopoulos]

Ok, you got me! I didn't read all the posts before replying and asking to be added. Maybe something needs added to the initial post...or just keep it going and see if we can REALLY bother someone!

[pat fowler]

Count me in also, I think it is great what you do for the members here at the creek.

[Nelson Howe]

Thanks Kieth, I'd like chance at it.

Nelson

[Dominic Carpenter]

I would love an upgrade from my shopsmith. Count me in. Thanks for your efforts.

[Larry Browning]

Hey Myk,
What is the count so far today? I think it is growing.

[Stephen Smith Sr]

Yes please

[Fred Belknap]

I'm in, and thanks for all you do for the creek

[Greg Urwiller]

Please add me to the list. Thanks for everything! Greg

[Dave Storm]

Absolutely!!!! Sawmill Creek is my favorite place on all the web. Thanks for all you do for all of us.

Dave

[Jim O'Dell]

This is fun. I've only seen two that stepped up and said "Ok, you got me". Thanks guys, I needed a good laugh this morning!!! Jim.

[Gary Hodgin]

Yes! The question reminds me of my wife asking if I'd like a banana pudding.:)

[Mike Goetzke]

I'm in too.


Mike

[James Hicks]

Count me in for the Bandsaw drawing

[Keith Christopher]

As with the others, thanks for all your efforts in making this the 'go-to' wood working www site.

please count me in the drawing.


Thanks always,
Keith

[Sam Layton]

Keith,

Please count me in. Thank you so very much for such a great forum.

Sam

[Raymond Fries]

Very nice gift indeed. Please enter my name for the drawing.

Thanks

[Dave Zellers]

Put me down as interested.:)

[Jim Becker]

You Want To Win Right.....you must register and opt-in to win in the FreeStuff Forum thread for each machine and you must be a Contributor here to post in the FreeStuff Forum. Those who don't know what a Contributor is should click on the DONATE link on the blue menu bar at the top of any page.
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Gentle reminder folks...this thread is NOT where you sign up to win anything. You must go to the FreeStuff Forum (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/forumdisplay.php?16-FreeStuff-Drawings!) and indicate your entry in the appropriate thread there!

Jim
SMC Moderator

[thomas prusak]

Please count me in Keith. Thank you

[Rick Moyer]

Nice try, Jim.:)

[Larry Browning]

Nice try, Jim.:)

I have long since given up. People read post #1 and hit the reply button. They never read any of the other posts.

[Larry Rasmussen]

Thanks Keith, I'll take a bandsaw. Maybe
Larry R, Seattle

[Sam Murdoch]

Gentle reminder folks...this thread is NOT where you sign up to win anything. You must go to the FreeStuff Forum (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/forumdisplay.php?16-FreeStuff-Drawings!) and indicate your entry in the appropriate thread there!

Jim
SMC Moderator

But as far as I can tell that particular thread on the Free Stuff Forum won't be available until January or February - is that right? I can't find any where to sign up now. Just askin'.

[Myk Rian]

Hey Myk,
What is the count so far today? I think it is growing.
11 as of Saturday, more coming Sunday. I'm done counting. :confused:

[Larry Browning]

11 as of Saturday, more coming Sunday. I'm done counting. :confused:
I think that is a wise move. Maybe the best tactic is to un-subscribe to this thread and let it die.

[Dave Winters]

I'm in!!!
Thanks!
Dave

[Cliff Bisson]

Please count the newbie in!
And thank you for your generosity!

[Todd Hyman]

Count me in!

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Okay......here's the link to the thread in which you have to reply to get registered for the bandsaw being given away.......

http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?195873-FreeStuff-Drawing-Grizzly-G0555LX-14-quot-Deluxe-Bandsaw

[Jeff Qualmann]

Merry Christmas to somebody!... maybe me. I'd love to have add a Grizzly bandsaw to my shop. Thanks, Papa Grizz!

[Ken Fitzgerald]

It will probably take another week for Aaron Koehl to get his part of this shindig setup and working but you should start seeing new FreeStuff threads very soon. There will also be web pages associated with the drawings with links to each machines thread so you can make sure you don't miss out on any of the machines you are interested in winning.

Although I started the thread about the Laser Engraver in the Laser Engraving Forum here everyone is welcome to register. No matter what flavor of woodworking you prefer, maybe you would like to be able to add some laser engraving to your current projects. The laser engraver is not a cheap import, it is a 60 watt machine manufactured by the most respected company in the industry.

Now I'm off to find a BIG table saw, cyclone system, wood lathe, etc, etc............maybe even a CNC Router :)

You Want To Win Right.....you must register and opt-in to win in the FreeStuff Forum thread for each machine and you must be a Contributor here to post in the FreeStuff Forum. Those who don't know what a Contributor is should click on the DONATE link on the blue menu bar at the top of any page.
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78 people have replied in the correct thread and are elgible for the drawing......

The thread at this link http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?195873-FreeStuff-Drawing-Grizzly-G0555LX-14-quot-Deluxe-Bandsaw is the one to which you must reply to become elgible.....