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11-16-2008, 12:11 AM
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Name: Alan Schaffter City: Washington State: NC County: Beaufort Join Date: Dec 2005 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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WoodCentral and Woodcraft/Woodcraft Magazine are holding an "America's Top Shop" contest, so I said, "What the hey," and submitted an entry.
Here is a link to some of the entries. My entry, #817, is on page 2.
I would like to know if there are actually 800+ entries, or if those numbers were randomly assigned, and how they selected the few entries they posted? If there are that many, it will be tough to win anything, since there is even some tough competition among the few entries they posted.
It appears that the contest software truncated some of my descriptions (word count methodology different than MS Works?) or else they messed up when they posted my entry. I had to send it via email for them to upload manually when, for some unknown reason, I was unable to upload it directly via the WoodCentral web site. Since the contest is supposed to be more about unique aspects, problem solving, etc. (even behind the scenes stuff) than about a shop that looks good, I hope they update my text, or that the judges get to see the entire un-truncated text.
I spent a lot of time this last week trying to learn enough PhotoShop in order to create pic-in-pic photos to get around the 5 pic limit. A big thanks to Ernie Miller (enm, mister hapsichord) who helped me learn enough photo shop to do what I needed. I ran out of time so had to include a few less-than-stellar shots. I submitted hi-res pics taken with my wife's cheap little 8 megapixel camera, but, of course, they posted them in extremely low res for web viewing. I am sure the judges will see them in high res on a computer or as prints. I'll paste the actual shots here:      |  
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11-16-2008, 12:29 AM
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Name: DaveO City: Clayton State: NC County: Johnston Join Date: Aug 2005 Age: 38 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Wow there are some impressive shops in that listing. I really hope you win, but you're up against some really stiff competition. Did you bring out the Green Missile??
No one has one of those, and Homeland Security is happy about that .gif "Drogar Laugh(DBG)")
Dave 
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11-16-2008, 01:42 AM
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Name: Cathy City: Forest City State: NC County: Rutherford Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 53 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 4.51 over 180 days |
Well, you certainly have a shop worthy of consideration!
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11-16-2008, 08:26 AM
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Name: Joe City: Holly Springs State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Sep 2005 Age: 66 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 7.04 over 180 days |
Been there...seen that!
How do I vote? | |
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11-16-2008, 08:54 AM
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Name: Glenn City: Baskerville State: VA County: Mecklenburg Join Date: Jan 2008 Age: 59 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Nicely presented Alan, I would have entered but there was not a "most disorganized" subcategory I wish you luck against some strong competition. 
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11-16-2008, 09:06 AM
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Name: Tracy City: Salisbury State: NC County: Rowan Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 47 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.96 over 180 days |
Good luck Alan. Your shop should do well in the competition.
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11-16-2008, 09:49 AM
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Name: Tony City: Sea Level State: NC County: Carteret Join Date: Oct 2008 Age: 47 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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There are alot of shops entered and your shop is definitely a contender.Tony
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11-16-2008, 10:03 AM
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Name: Rick City: Cary State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Aug 2005 Age: 52 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Good luck, Alan. I think you have a great looking shop.
One common themes I noticed with all of the shops is their super efficient dust collection systems. Anyone else notice the marked absence of ANY dust in them? My kitchen isn't that clean! .gif "Drogar BigGrin(DBG)")
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11-16-2008, 10:17 AM
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Name: Phillip City: Lexington State: NC County: Davidson Join Date: Jun 2008 Age: 48 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Good luck Alan - your shop looks great 
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11-16-2008, 11:16 AM
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Name: Brian City: Raleigh State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Jun 2008 Age: 40 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Alan, nice pics and write up. Good luck in the contest. 
Brian.
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11-16-2008, 12:58 PM
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Name: Alan Schaffter City: Washington State: NC County: Beaufort Join Date: Dec 2005 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.73 over 180 days |
Originally Posted by Joe Scharle  Been there...seen that!
How do I vote? Unfortunately, judging will be by a panel of four "experts" so there will be no stuffing the ballot box  x | |
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11-16-2008, 12:59 PM
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Name: Bill City: Mooresville State: NC County: Iredell Join Date: Oct 2008 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 5.60 over 75 days |
Awesome shop pics! You should definitely be in the running. Best of luck. What do you have a chance to win? | |
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11-16-2008, 01:45 PM
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Name: Phillip City: Charlotte State: NC County: Mecklenburg Join Date: Mar 2007 Age: 27 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.84 over 180 days |
If there is anyone on North Carolina Woodworker how has a chance at winning that contest, it's YOU. Best of luck!!
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11-16-2008, 09:19 PM
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Name: Wayne City: Cary State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 61 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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You sure are a definite contender there, Alan!
I wish you all of the best of luck. You sure did a great job with the write-up and the photography. Your DC engineering alone warrants some top recognition! 
I am looking forward to hearing that you have been selected as the nation's winner!!!
Good Luck!
Wayne
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11-16-2008, 09:21 PM
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Name: Travis City: Wake Forest State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Dec 2005 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 5.79 over 180 days |
Good luck Alan! You definitely have one of the most ingenious shops I have ever read about, and I would think you have a very good shot at winining.
One day I hope to check it out in person.
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