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« Reply #30 on: February 09, 2011, 11:47 AM » |
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Right at a week remains. You still have a chance to submit your review for a chance to win.
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« Reply #31 on: February 09, 2011, 04:45 PM » |
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i think you should offer a prize for the most unusual entry  . something small just for the laugh
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now ts 55+2 1400 rails+ 1 lr32 1400 rail, domino+assortment systainer+ domiplate, ct 22 with boom arm+home made thien baffel, lr32 set, rotex 150, home made MFT,home made work center, 6 t locs for other tools, of2000 , ro 90, mft 800, trion , ls 130 wish list of 1400, MFT 3,, even more t locs for other tools
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965)
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« Reply #32 on: February 12, 2011, 09:12 PM » |
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I would like to thank all of you who have participated to this point in time. Great stuff! There is time left.
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The tools in my truck were talking the other day. The Dewalts, PC's, Boschs, Makitas were not happy. They also were in the minority. Their complaint: They felt unused and unappreciated since the Festools moved in. I guess the truth hurts.
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« Reply #33 on: February 12, 2011, 09:39 PM » |
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Well, thanks to Shane and his contest, I have now watched a lot of reviews/videos done by Paul and Kreg and I have purchased the follow so far this month... MFT/3 OF1400 Router OF1010 Router RS 2 sander LR32 system Lots of clamps for the MFT/3 CT26 Boom Arm Misc other things (sandpaper/bits/ect...)
Shane, please don't do this again!!! I am going broke!
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« Reply #34 on: February 13, 2011, 10:04 AM » |
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I'd be all over it if it weren't for this requirement:
"Reviews must consist of two or more photos of the product in use and a minimum of 400 written words or a minimum of sixty seconds (60s) of video. "
Using power tools when it's 10 degrees F or lower in the shop isn't a good time.
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Disclaimer: This post is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead is purely coincidental. Void where prohibited. Some assembly required. Batteries not included. Contents may settle during shipment. Use only as directed. No other warranty expressed or implied. This is not an offer to sell securities. May be too intense for some viewers. No user-serviceable parts inside. Subject to change without notice. One size fits all (very poorly).
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« Reply #35 on: February 13, 2011, 10:48 AM » |
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Well, thanks to Shane and his contest, I have now watched a lot of reviews/videos done by Paul and Kreg and I have purchased the follow so far this month... MFT/3 OF1400 Router OF1010 Router RS 2 sander LR32 system Lots of clamps for the MFT/3 CT26 Boom Arm Misc other things (sandpaper/bits/ect...)
Shane, please don't do this again!!! I am going broke!
Boy, you just don't get marketing at all do you?? 
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« Reply #36 on: February 15, 2011, 02:02 AM » |
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« Reply #37 on: February 15, 2011, 02:20 AM » |
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Hi Shane -- thanks for posting the update. I did a review on the T15 drill and I think Paul did a video review of the MFK700.
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« Reply #38 on: February 15, 2011, 02:32 AM » |
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Scot, sorry for the mistake. It's been corrected. If not, or if anyone else see a mistake or something left off the list, please PM me. Thanks!
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« Reply #39 on: February 15, 2011, 10:31 AM » |
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Question...in the rules you say that you can do a written review OR a video review. I just want to confirm...you cannot do both written and video for the same tool/accessory and get entered into both contests? Just want to be clear.
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« Reply #40 on: February 15, 2011, 10:35 AM » |
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Question...in the rules you say that you can do a written review OR a video review. I just want to confirm...you cannot do both written and video for the same tool/accessory and get entered into both contests? Just want to be clear.
Nick, You're welcome to do both a written and video review, but not for the same product. That would be covered under this portion of the contest rules: You may not submit a review for the contest of a product which you have already reviewed on the forum.
So, each review needs to be for a unique tool or accessory. Thanks.
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« Reply #41 on: February 15, 2011, 12:00 PM » |
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Shane,
Gotcha, thanks for the clarification!
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« Reply #42 on: February 15, 2011, 11:29 PM » |
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So, each review needs to be for a unique tool or accessory. Thanks.
So I guess this disqualifies the catalog review 
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« Reply #43 on: February 15, 2011, 11:32 PM » |
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So, each review needs to be for a unique tool or accessory. Thanks.
So I guess this disqualifies the catalog review  Yes, you gotta read that fine print. 
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« Reply #44 on: February 15, 2011, 11:44 PM » |
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So, each review needs to be for a unique tool or accessory. Thanks.
So I guess this disqualifies the catalog review  Yes, you gotta read that fine print.  Hey it was fun to do it!
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« Reply #45 on: February 15, 2011, 11:58 PM » |
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So, each review needs to be for a unique tool or accessory. Thanks.
So I guess this disqualifies the catalog review  Yes, you gotta read that fine print.  Hey it was fun to do it! I'd like to see a small prize draw for the outside of the box (read non-qualifying) reviews.
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« Reply #46 on: February 15, 2011, 11:59 PM » |
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So, each review needs to be for a unique tool or accessory. Thanks.
So I guess this disqualifies the catalog review  Don't feal bad,  it looks like the reviews of the Writex, the Kaffetasse, and the Thermoflasche were disqualified as well. And this in spite of good arguments were made that they are all essential tools. 
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« Reply #47 on: February 16, 2011, 12:02 AM » |
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So, each review needs to be for a unique tool or accessory. Thanks.
So I guess this disqualifies the catalog review  Yes, you gotta read that fine print.  Hey it was fun to do it! I'd like to see a small prize draw for the outside of the box (read non-qualifying) reviews. That would be a nice gesture, and my vote for the mosty creative of these would go to the reivew of the Writex. I have shown it to several (non-woodworking) people and they all enjoyed it.
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« Reply #48 on: February 16, 2011, 02:04 AM » |
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So, each review needs to be for a unique tool or accessory. Thanks.
So I guess this disqualifies the catalog review  Yes, you gotta read that fine print.  Hey it was fun to do it! I'd like to see a small prize draw for the outside of the box (read non-qualifying) reviews. That would be a nice gesture, and my vote for the mosty creative of these would go to the reivew of the Writex. I have shown it to several (non-woodworking) people and they all enjoyed it. +25.4 (a Metric "+1"  ) ...to both Brice's idea for out-of-the-box and for the Writex review that kicked off a bunch of parody ideas.
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« Reply #49 on: February 16, 2011, 07:45 AM » |
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i think these odd ball reviews should be included as tools. the mugs and thing like that are definitly tools. the catologue is debatable but the ((anything that serves in the manner of a tool; a means: books are a scholar's toolsdefinition from dictionery)
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now ts 55+2 1400 rails+ 1 lr32 1400 rail, domino+assortment systainer+ domiplate, ct 22 with boom arm+home made thien baffel, lr32 set, rotex 150, home made MFT,home made work center, 6 t locs for other tools, of2000 , ro 90, mft 800, trion , ls 130 wish list of 1400, MFT 3,, even more t locs for other tools
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965)
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« Reply #50 on: February 16, 2011, 10:13 AM » |
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...to both Brice's idea for out-of-the-box and for the Writex review that kicked off a bunch of parody ideas.
Yeah, I meant the parody review to be included as outside of the box, I'm thinking a Kapex or even the OF2200. You know something small so when Shane has to pay for it out of his own pocket it won't hurt too much. 
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« Reply #51 on: February 16, 2011, 10:21 AM » |
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You know something small so when Shane has to pay for it out of his own pocket it won't hurt too much.  An M6 fastener?  A single Domino tenon?  An autographed Systainer label (tool of your choice)? 
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« Reply #52 on: February 16, 2011, 10:37 AM » |
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Ha! Thanks Frank and Brice.
I was at the Advanced Router class last week, and whilst out to dinner I mentioned to Shane that I had no expectation that my “Writex” review be counted for the prizes. It was just inspired fun. He gave me a (somewhat) baleful look and grin, and grunted “Yeah”. Shane, you are a man of few words and infinite meaning!
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« Reply #53 on: February 17, 2011, 11:43 AM » |
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Final call for reviews! I know someone's sandbagging 30 videos to give Paul some competition... 
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« Reply #54 on: February 17, 2011, 04:43 PM » |
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Final call for reviews! I know someone's sandbagging 30 videos to give Paul some competition...  If my math is right, I have 1:14 odds of winning over Paul-Marcel. I think I'd feel badly if my one so-so video won the award over his 13 amazing videos. Then again, when that Workcenter arrives, those feelings will disappear.
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« Reply #55 on: February 18, 2011, 12:22 AM » |
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Guys, I'm blown away by the quantity and quality of these reviews! The last minute submissions are great. In my opinion, this is the type of content that makes this forum great. My sincere thanks to the participants for making the contest a success and for sharing their commentary on a wide array of tools and accessories. Brilliant work by all of you. Well done.  I look forward to select our winners tomorrow and handing out some prizes! Edit: I've been updating my previous post with all of the reviews if you want a consolidated list.
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« Reply #56 on: February 18, 2011, 07:39 AM » |
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You know something small so when Shane has to pay for it out of his own pocket it won't hurt too much.  An M6 fastener?  A single Domino tenon?  An autographed Systainer label (tool of your choice)?  Maybe an HB2 Linear Marking and Identification Tool? I've seen a really good review on that tool, and the cost should be about in line... 
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« Reply #57 on: February 18, 2011, 11:28 AM » |
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Drum roll, please....  Again, I'd like to thank everyone who participated. To put yourself out there, especially the guys who did videos, in front of your peers can be intimidating. I think I speak on the behalf of all members (and those who lurk) that this generated a lot of great content for the site. We get a lot of traffic to the forum where people are searching for this type of information. You guys all did a superb job. We had 35 written reviews and 23 video reviews, for a total of 58 total new reviews! I want to congratulate our two randomly selected winners: VictorL and Aegwyn11 (Nick) who will receive their choice of an RO 90 or WCR 1000. Of course, we hope to see them produce great reviews of their prize winnings in the coming weeks. That may leave you guys, and Paul Marcel, scratching your heads in disbelief. It looked like Paul was a run away winner in the video review category. Well, I want to reward Paul for producing more than a dozen reviews which generated a lot of discussion and interest, including the very comical stein review which I laughed at uncontrollably while watching. So, Paul is going to get rewarded for his efforts and hopefully we'll see more of his great video reviews.  Lastly, it's a shame that everyone can't be a winner because we had several guys take their time to put together reviews that gave back to our online community. Well, actually, everyone can be a winner. Everyone else who submitted a review will get their choice of a T-Loc Systainer in a size of their choosing. It's just our way of saying thanks for the effort. Congrats to all of our participants! Hopefully we'll see even more participation with the next forum contest. 
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« Reply #58 on: February 18, 2011, 11:45 AM » |
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Congratulations VictorL and Aegwyn11! Enjoy your new tools.
Shane -- that is awesome that you are giving other contestants a new Systainer -- what a nice gesture! I enjoyed writing the reviews I did and I know I personally benefit from reading and watching other's recommendations. I too particularly enjoyed Paul's videos and I think that he set a new benchmark. I am looking forward to watching the other video entrants this weekend too as I have not had time yet!
Thanks!!
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« Reply #59 on: February 18, 2011, 12:05 PM » |
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My congratualtions to the three big winners, and to all my fellow consolation prize winners. Awarding us with systainers is very generous of you and of Festool Shane.
I can't belive that Paul did not win the draw, but I am very happy that Festool decided to award him with a bigh prize. Paul's contributions to this contest (yes even including the stein parody) have been quite valuable to me.
I have talked to my granddaughter Isla who makes jewellery and we have decided to opt for a systainer 3 which we will then fit out special compartments and trays in which to hold her jewellery making tools and some of the jewellery. I loved the contest and look forward to the next one.
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