The Baileigh Industrial "build us a box" Woodworking Contest, Win $1,600 !!!!!!

[Rich Riddle]

This is actually a good marketing decision on their part since they will obviously use it in advertising. To get this many ideas on what boxes to build, not to mention to get this many boxes built from which to choose, would have cost them a fortune. This caps their expense at $1600. Seems like a win-win to the folks who make boxes on a frequent basis.

[Keith Outten]

I didn't see the contest posted anywhere else, is this for turned boxes or for conventional boxes as well?

Bill,

I expect we will see everything from miniature boxes to large hope chests. I mentioned band saw boxes, turned boxes, carved boxes, laser and CNC machined boxes. Each discipline has an edge in one area or another and since there are no size limitations everyone can take full advantage of their respective techniques. Note that there are no restrictions on the placement of the logo and no requirements concerning color, wood type, shape, etc. Multiple techniques are also acceptable, the sky is the limit.
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[Baileigh Inc]

Mike,

Engraving the logo does give the laser engravers a bit of an edge but when it comes to creating the box the other disciplines have an advantage. The Turned boxes and the band saw boxes are extremely tough to beat. Baileigh is going to upload a larger logo for everyone to use and I can think of at least two ways it can easily be added to any project. A carved logo would be stunning and very tough to beat.

The playing field is perfectly level on this contest IMO.
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Yes, carved would be sweet

[David Weaver]

David,

Did you see the recent video of the Baileigh Joiner Planer combo machine?
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Yes. I'm in the middle of building a set of cabinets for my kitchen. Because I don't have a respectable jointer, all of the face and edge jointing is completely handwork. It would come in handy bigtime! I've been doing handwork long enough that it doesn't take me that long to joint boards, but it's still not nearly as easy as it would be with a good capable machine jointer.

[Art Mulder]

Grant,

Your close enough to drive over to the Baileigh Industrial factory and pick up your machine. Not much between you and them except a lake

Actually, TWO lakes. 1300 km, and over 14 hrs of driving...

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It'd be smarter for him to have it shipped to Ogdensburg NY, take advantage of the free shipping, and just drive south one hour to pick it up.
Actually, I take that back... that also presumes that he has access to a pickup truck or trailer or something like that.

oh well, it's still a pretty decent contest!

[Keith Outten]

Art,

If I won something that valuable I would not hesitate to rent a truck or trailer and make a two hour drive round trip to pick it up
I guess its still Winter in your area so that would make a difference.
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[Bill Wyko]

Of course, I'm in.

[Chris Padilla]

Well, I still want access to the SMC Yacht so looks like I will try something here. I have a couple of ideas...not sure I can pull it off, however.

[Bill Wyko]

Now if I only had one of my humidors almost done. LOL

[Grant Wilkinson]

Ogdensburg and back is just a couple of hours. No worries at all. Tks.

[Leigh Betsch]

Of course, I'm in.

This is bad news for us mortals!

[Bill Wyko]

You're a funny guy Leigh, I just glue wood together. Keep in mind, I learned most of what I know from all of you guys so what ever I enter I blame it on all of you.

[Bill Wyko]

Can you get us a very high definition logo so we can get started? Hand cut marquetry, no lazar will be harmed in the process.

[randall rosenthal]

wish i had the time...i've carved a few cigar boxes from one block of wood.

[Keith Outten]

Randall, you have to enter at least a small box, everyone here will be disappointed if you can't participate.

Bill, Shane said he would upload a larger logo.