Are we ready for a new contest?

[Chris Barton]

I have an idea for a new turning contest but, it will be very different than anything we have done before. Everyone who enters will have to take a little departure from what they normally do and what we see the most of here on the Turners Forum. Once started it will run for 2 weeks and I will donate a $200 gift certificate to Woodcraft to the winner to be determined by an online poll. Let me know what you think...

[Forrest Price]

Ummmm...I'm in...I think. Could be scary!:eek:

[Travis Stinson]

You've got my attention.;)

[Mark Cothren]

Watching/listening with great interest...

[Doug Jones]

Watching/listening with great interest...Ditto,,,,,,maybe this is what I need to expand beyond the bowl turning.

[Andy Hoyt]

I'm in. Spindle time!

[Chris Barton]

I promise it will be several things; scarry, different and probably the most difficult contest to date. Be afraid, be very afraid...

[Travis Stinson]

As long as it's not bugs........;)

[Scott Donley]

I promise it will be several things; scarry, different and probably the most difficult contest to date. Be afraid, be very afraid...Maybe I will just watch :o

[Chris Barton]

Well, here is another hint and condition, at least 15 people will have to COMMIT to entering the contest. Less than 15 entries and the prize goes back in my wallet...

My count shows 5 with some being "maybes." Either you'er in or not.

PS: of course I am not elidigble...

[Rob Wilkins]

Me too - I'm still wondering how you guys make a hollow anything, so I figure I'll need to practice for a couple of years before I can produce anything that'd be able to match up to what I keep seeing here.

Should be fun to watch, though. There's just nothing quite like seeing what everyone else is doing to get you fired up to do things yourself...

[Don Baer]

Chris,
Although I'm not in a class with most here I certainly will give it a try. I just got electricity to my lathe in the temp shop so I'm good to go. Hmmmm a $200 woodcraft Gift card sure would come in handy..:D

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Chris........I hope we are not turning popsicles! It will get sloppy but count me in!

[Keith Burns]

Chris, you can count me in, only problem is that I will be out of town the week after next for 7 days at the IWF show in Atlanta so hurry up.:) :)

[Kurt Rosenzweig]

What the heck! I'm in! I just whipped my shop into shape so bring it on!

[Chris Barton]

By my count we have 5 "yes" and one maybe so far... We need 10 more guys and gals with strong constitutions and brave hearts!

[Blake McCully]

Chris,
Count me in. Are you going to provide suggestions for the turn, or let it up to the turner and the judges will decide if they are acceptable?

Anyhoo, I'm in.

[Chris Barton]

Blake, the rules will be very simple and the choice of what you make will be up to you. We have 8 "commits" so far...

Only judges will be the people that come on line and vote...

[Gary Max]

Make that 9----heck I need to get the wife a new bandsaw----I am thinking Rikon

[Chris Barton]

Great, we are getting closer, closer, we just need 6 more victims, er entrants...

[Andy Hoyt]

Aw come on Rob Wilkins! You can do it. Your profile says that you turn, write, and injure yourself. Here's your chance for that perfect first person singular story describing just exactly how you almost saved your life on the lathe.

Belly up to the tool rest and git-r-done!

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

Got me DROOLIN'...............................Not just because I'm gettin' OLD!

Bruce

[Corey Hallagan]

Wow, I think this is great that Chris is doing this. I don't think i am contest material yet so I will gracefully decline but will look forward to seeing the entries.

Corey

[Chris Barton]

Then, you should jump in. Just remember, once in you have to submit an entry before the close of the contest...

[Raymond Overman]

I'll try anything once.

[Chris Barton]

Just 5 more to feed to the "Beast."

[Chuck Saunders]

I'm definately in, somebody has to be judged worst.
Chuck

[Chris Barton]

Looks like we may be close to ignition, T minus 4 and counting...

[Mark Cothren]

Can we enter twice? :D

[Chris Barton]

Can we enter twice? :D

Nope, just one entry per person so, if you survive the creation process you can wait and watch for the vote.

[Joe Fisher]

Ok, I'll bite as long as we don't need a hollowing rig ;)

-Joe

[Chris Barton]

Ok, I'll bite as long as we don't need a hollowing rig ;)

-Joe

Hollowing rig, nah maybe a paramedic but, not a hollowing rig...

2 more, just 2 more...

[Rob Bourgeois]

ahhh maybe. : )

I give it a go...

[Dennis Peacock]

OK Chris....count me in. :D

[Ben Werner]

maybe a paramedic
uh oh.... well my dads a doc so I think I'm safe :D:p I'm in!!! you need someone behind last place right?! Come on one more person! I want to hear this challange already!!:D
Ben

[Dennis Peacock]

OK Ben....you and I both make the total commitment needed.

Ok Chris....Cough it up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :p

[Dick Gerard]

count me in ... unless I am ineligible for some reason.

[Chris Barton]

We have ignition! I am composing the post now...

[Ken Fitzgerald]

I hope there is no blood or puking involved....I've got a weak stomach! I'm sure glad my kids don't need their diapers changed anymore for the same reasons!:eek: :D

I've gone into a restroom in a bar where some drunk was retching his supper out.....I made a duet out of it!

Tell me Chris ....there's no blood or puking involved......Please tell me that!

[Andy Hoyt]

We have ignition! I am composting the post now... Aww man, this is gonna really stink!

[Dennis Peacock]

Hey Ken.....

Probably no puking in this one....the blood part is all up to you buddy. :p :D


I hope there is no blood or puking involved....I've got a weak stomach! I'm sure glad my kids don't need their diapers changed anymore for the same reasons!:eek: :D

I've gone into a restroom in a bar where some drunk was retching his supper out.....I made a duet out of it!

Tell me Chris ....there's no blood or puking involved......Please tell me that!

[Terry Quiram]

Chris

You can add my name to yes list. It sounds interesting.

Terry

[Ben Werner]

Ok Chris....Cough it up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :p

Yeah!! Spit it out!!!:D lets hear your crazy hard idea!!!!

[Chris Barton]

Ben, check out "The Contest" post...

[Ben Werner]

ohhh.... right sorry