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1/29/07, 10:36 PM #1

Rob Overton
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Rob Overton

>I have been notified that I am the winner of Wood Magazine's Powermatic sweepstakes!

I do not have the prize yet but I am told that I will recieve it shortly, it is a Powermatic PM 2000 cabinet saw.

Talk about a gloat

Rob

Houston, Texas

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1/29/07, 10:39 PM #2

Johanna
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And a very deserving winner you are!

Johanna

>What fun! Congratulations! BTW - are you a member of the Woodworkers Club of Houston? Were you a member back in the 90's? In other words, did we ever meet there?

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1/29/07, 10:51 PM #3

Todd from San Jose
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Todd from San Jose

>Time to go to Vegas and cash in on a lucky streak, Rob! Seriously, that is very cool. Was this a random drawing, or did you have to write to them?

I know how you feel- I won my sliding table saw in Felder's "Sliding for Success" drawing, back in 2004. That was one incredible stroke of luck.

Enjoy that Powermatic- it looks like a great saw. You're gonna love that riving knife, it virtually eliminates kick-back.

Todd

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1/29/07, 11:15 PM #4

Mark in B'ham
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Guess I can throw away my ticket!

Mark in B'ham

>Good to know that it went to a WoodCentral guy.

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1/29/07, 11:29 PM #5

Larry in NW Ohio
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Larry in NW Ohio

>Congrats Rob.

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1/29/07, 11:38 PM #6

Guy Kroll
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Guy Kroll

>Rob, thats great, big pat on the back.

Guy

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1/30/07, 12:00 AM #7

Robert Hutchins
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Congratulations, Rob!

Robert Hutchins

>Good to see another Texan anytime. Great to see one win big!

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1/30/07, 12:06 AM #8

Ray Binnicker
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Ray Binnicker

>Congratulations !

I bought a suit with an extra pair of pants.......I burned a hole in the coat .....

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1/30/07, 12:11 AM #9

Robert Hutchins
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ROFL

Robert Hutchins

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1/30/07, 3:18 AM #10

Rob Overton
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Re: And a very deserving winner you are!

Rob Overton

>Johanna, We probably did because I was a member about then. I no longer go to any meetings, either Woodclub or Woodturners.

Thanks for the congratulations when I get it in my garage I'll be happier.

Rob

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1/30/07, 3:23 AM #11

Rob Overton
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Rob Overton

>Hey Everyone! Thanks a million. I will really feel like I won it when it is hooked up and running !!!

I wish you all could be in my shoes, so many of you could do much more than I with it. But I'm GLAD I won it !!!

Rob Overton Houston, Texas

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1/30/07, 2:59 PM #12

Joe Pack
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Great! But not as good as...

Joe Pack

>Congratulations on the winning the saw! Glad someone I have heard of actually won this type of contest, but what is winning a Powermatic compared to being an official tester for the Handyman Club of America? I have a membership card and everything. Bet you didn't get a free plastic drill guide either! :-))

Way to go Rob! Enjoy your new saw.

- - -

Officially retired on March 1, 2007 after 35 years as a teacher, class advisor, coach, athletic director and high school principal. I miss working with my students, but fishing and my feeble attempts at woodworking keep me busy. Plus, my sweetheart (still working full time...a "stay at home mom for a bunch of years, so a few more years before she earns any sort of retirement) "lets" me do laundry, cook most of the meals and do dishes anytime I get the urge. I am very good at buying tools and materials, but not quite so good at getting around to using them. Still, I have done a little bit of flat work, and am learning how to make toothpicks on my lathes. I have pretended to make a little bit of money by doing a few craft shows for the past 4 years, selling pens and other small turnings. I'm not getting rich, but, after several hundred kits, I'm getting the hang of long and round. Bowls are next, but I'm still learning. I don't pretend to do much of anything well enough to brag, but do most things well enough to not have to pay someone else too much to make it right. After working my way through school a good number of years ago as grunt labor on a summer carpentry crew, factory service guy, hardware store clerk, etc., I learned enough to pound every nail, run every wire and connect every pipe in the house I built. Heck, I even designed it myself...took my "blueprint" (a pencil sketch on an 8 1/2 x 11 piece of paper) in to show the lumber yard folks when I ordered materials! Jack of all trades, master of none is not just a saying, it is the truth in my case. I visit WC regularly, usually only reading, sometimes posting. I toss in my 2 cents worth when I know what I'm talking about. I toss in my 5 cents worth when I only think I know what I'm talking about. When I really try to impress people with what I think I know, I can start some really good arguments or completely make a fool of myself, or both. Visiting WC has usually been one of the higlights of my day for the last couple of years. I appreciate the folks here, and consider them my friends, even if I have only ever met two of them in person. I look forward to meeting many more down the road.

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1/30/07, 4:20 PM #13

Ernie Miller
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Ernie Miller

>This is more of a hand tool side of WC response but it is approperate here YOU Suck! Lucky dude. Good thing I didn't win it then I would have two metal workbenches collecting junk.

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1/30/07, 4:24 PM #14

Rob Overton
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Re: Great! But not as good as...

Rob Overton

>You are absolutely correct. Not only do I not have a plastic drill card at this time I do not have the saw. Now it is time for everyone to say.... aaawwww ;-))

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1/30/07, 4:29 PM #15

Rob Overton
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Rob Overton

>I really do appreciate your concern for posting on the correct side, and I do love your comment. ;-))

LOL

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1/30/07, 6:22 PM #16

Joe Pack
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Re: Great! But not as good as...

Joe Pack

>Trade ya' ??

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Officially retired on March 1, 2007 after 35 years as a teacher, class advisor, coach, athletic director and high school principal. I miss working with my students, but fishing and my feeble attempts at woodworking keep me busy. Plus, my sweetheart (still working full time...a "stay at home mom for a bunch of years, so a few more years before she earns any sort of retirement) "lets" me do laundry, cook most of the meals and do dishes anytime I get the urge. I am very good at buying tools and materials, but not quite so good at getting around to using them. Still, I have done a little bit of flat work, and am learning how to make toothpicks on my lathes. I have pretended to make a little bit of money by doing a few craft shows for the past 4 years, selling pens and other small turnings. I'm not getting rich, but, after several hundred kits, I'm getting the hang of long and round. Bowls are next, but I'm still learning. I don't pretend to do much of anything well enough to brag, but do most things well enough to not have to pay someone else too much to make it right. After working my way through school a good number of years ago as grunt labor on a summer carpentry crew, factory service guy, hardware store clerk, etc., I learned enough to pound every nail, run every wire and connect every pipe in the house I built. Heck, I even designed it myself...took my "blueprint" (a pencil sketch on an 8 1/2 x 11 piece of paper) in to show the lumber yard folks when I ordered materials! Jack of all trades, master of none is not just a saying, it is the truth in my case. I visit WC regularly, usually only reading, sometimes posting. I toss in my 2 cents worth when I know what I'm talking about. I toss in my 5 cents worth when I only think I know what I'm talking about. When I really try to impress people with what I think I know, I can start some really good arguments or completely make a fool of myself, or both. Visiting WC has usually been one of the higlights of my day for the last couple of years. I appreciate the folks here, and consider them my friends, even if I have only ever met two of them in person. I look forward to meeting many more down the road.

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1/30/07, 10:10 PM #17

Moses Yoder in White Pigeon, MI
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Moses Yoder in White Pigeon, MI

>Congratulations, I think. I guess I didn't enter, so the congratulations is (mostly) free of envy. I will think about you while I rebuild my saw that I paid way too much for and is a pile of junk.

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1/31/07, 11:05 PM #18

Todd O. Cronkhite Maine Native, Presently Away
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Todd O. Cronkhite Maine Native, Presently Away

>Well, by God Rob, good for you! A Hearty Congratulations. when can we look forward to seeing your smiling mug in the Mag? I don't subscribe to WOOD so unless you let us know I'l probably miss it.

When they do your interview give Ellis and WC a plug. ;~)

I think it would make for a great sharpening station. :~O

Todd O.

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