2013 Summer Time Contest. June 21- October 1 2013

[Trickle X]

Uhm, First post, so # 1...

[Glen]

I'm in with current posts as of now: #1

[cornonda]

Count me in! This will make post number 6.

[joshuab]

Better late than never! This should be post #5 for me.

[jameslo]

I'm in. This is #3

[breakneckmot]

Entering with post #2!

[joshuab]

Here is my entry post. It's not quite October 1 yet, but it's getting there...

Announce entry at post #5
http://www.everlastgenerators.com/fo...8327#post48327

Final submission post at post #178
http://www.everlastgenerators.com/fo...9867#post49867

Subscribe to Everlast YouTube channel. YouTube videos watched, liked, and commented.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v53CB...=TLjp9hWzdDoUc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSvbA...=TLjp9hWzdDoUc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urbT2...=TLjp9hWzdDoUc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXc2Z...=TLjp9hWzdDoUc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-fMMho0314
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lH37DCYGI1M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8M8R_...=TLvSl_bWRqtF0

"Like" Everlast FB page. Like/Comment the following posts:

https://www.facebook.com/EVERLASTWEL...38336579565790
https://www.facebook.com/EVERLASTWEL...38335842899197
https://www.facebook.com/EVERLASTWEL...38332829566165
https://www.facebook.com/EVERLASTWEL...38332626232852
https://www.facebook.com/EVERLASTWEL...18359971563451
http://www.facebook.com/EVERLASTWELD...38337099565738

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Project posts: (I realize that some of these might be too short to really be considered a "build post". In some cases, I didn't take a lot of photos, but I tried to do a good writeup anyway. I leave it to your judgement as to whether they are worth a point or not.)

http://www.everlastgenerators.com/fo...-Bandsaw-stand
http://www.everlastgenerators.com/fo...-Welding-table
http://www.everlastgenerators.com/fo...-for-PA160-STH
http://www.everlastgenerators.com/fo...ectrode-holder
http://www.everlastgenerators.com/fo...r-frame-repair

I propose that my "welding pedal mod box" post(s) count as a "shop tool welding project". It doesn't involve actually sticking metal together, but it's a shop tool, and it involves welding. Well, I'm just throwing it out. Your call.

http://www.everlastgenerators.com/fo...t-with-Arduino

Review on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/review/R1WO2ENBSERBTG/
http://www.amazon.com/review/R2FUVC8BBKB423
http://www.amazon.com/review/R1T7PUR2IDNCFC

Review on Weld.com:
http://www.weld.com/index.php/Weeken...pa160-sth.html

Reviews / Demonstrations on YouTube with post on Everlast Forum:
http://www.everlastgenerators.com/fo...8362#post48362
http://www.everlastgenerators.com/fo...8392#post48392
http://www.everlastgenerators.com/fo...put-adjustment

[DaveO]

I'll summarize now too: started at 866 posts; target count was 966; this should be post 1002.

Watched / liked / commented these 5 to qualify:
trailer build: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-fMMho0314
plug welding: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QV41Ezrwm2c
185 welder: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROc9g...09DMpnQ33r-j3A
hydration health: https://www.facebook.com/#!/EVERLASTWELDERS
ext 255: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDq2_X3AgCo

Wrote these reviews:
http://www.amazon.com/Everlast-STICK...owViewpoints=0
http://weld.com/index.php/Weekend-Wa...g-210-ext.html

...so it looks like I'm in for 3. I *may* have a welding project in the next couple weeks, but it's not a shop tool per se, so I'll just post it when I get to it.

Good luck, everyone! It's been fun, as usual!

[sportbike]

Entering with 771 posts.

Closing out with 873 posts.

Liked/comment FB, "high Gas Prices" 6/21
Liked/comment FB, "Buy metal in bulk part 2" 6/21
Liked/comment FB, "Save your scrap" 6/21
Liked/comment FB, "Welding is for sissies" 6/21
Liked/comment FB, "A case for lift start" 6/21

Amazon Review: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3AX1XG...=&nodeID=&tag=

Total of 2 entries

[Jason]

start at 501, now at 604 posts.

watched/liked/commented on the following.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KN-a...79zzMQ&index=1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwpH...79zzMQ&index=2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzNI...79zzMQ&index=3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDq2...79zzMQ&index=4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qz0G...79zzMQ&index=5

[its_34]

I'm in with my 5 posts. This should motivate me to build something new.

Started at #5 and this should be #109.

Watch/Like/Comment:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=way-_hq4q0Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyKMPf0vs2M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KN-aYQWW7a4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYq8NrrBbUQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urbT2Mt3EEE

Posted Projects:
http://www.everlastgenerators.com/fo...Band-Saw-Stand
http://www.everlastgenerators.com/fo...633-Cart-Build
http://www.everlastgenerators.com/fo...illing-V-block

Amazon Review:
http://www.amazon.com/Everlast-Power...RankDescending

Weld.com Review:
http://weld.com/index.php/Weekend-Wa...tig-200dx.html

That's 6 for me. Good luck to all!

[Mr120]

Started at #155 and ended at #285

Watch/Like/Comment:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaFnUm88rYc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OP5IIDXhQMI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Du6i60fV2rQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oV4EcP3wK2o

That's 1 for me.

Good luck everyone!

[youngnstudly]

Starting post count:263
Ending post count:390

Watched/read, liked, and commented on the following 5 articles and videos to qualify:
PowerTIG 255EXT on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KN-aYQWW7a4
PowerTig 185 on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROc9g...8e4o8mnpab-1Tg
Trailer project part 6 on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-fMM...8e4o8mnpab-1Tg
Dinse connector video on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=way-_...8e4o8mnpab-1Tg
Cast iron writeup on FB: https://www.facebook.com/EVERLASTWEL...38334319566016

My projects:

Project #1 (shop stool):http://www.everlastgenerators.com/fo...t-1-Shop-stool
Project #2 (Vise Grips with pockets):http://www.everlastgenerators.com/fo...p-modification
Project #3 (transfer point pliers):http://www.everlastgenerators.com/fo...r-point-pliers


My Videos:

Video 1 (linesman modified pliers):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHUI1...t=HL1380690299

Video 2 (Vise grips modified):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07KOH...t=HL1380690299

Video 3 (misc. welding projects):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKxSm...t=HL1380690299

Video 4 (followup 10 month review from the last contest):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLSKqfzg_JI

Video 5 (Common TIG mistakes for first timers): http://www.youtube.com/watch?edit=vd&v=f4qK8zfO41M

Video 6 (My TIG welding area):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VIIVmxEr-Y

3 projects + 6 videos=15 total entries

TELL ME THAT WASN'T CUTTING IT CLOSE WITH THE DEADLINE! I like to play it safe all the other times in life.

[Rambozo]

Start 1294, end 1532.
Did the 5 like/comment on YouTube, but didn't have a chance to make any videos. Maybe next time.
I could have sworn I had a review on Amazon, but I can't find it, so I guess just a single entry for me.

[joshuab]

Rambozo -- sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but I think you missed the Oct. 1 deadline.

Not to be pushy or anything, but how long does it usually take to announce the winners?

[Kempy]

Had lot to read and reply to some, overall was very good contest hope everyone keeps up the good work and we get more next contest.

Start June 21 at 219
End October 1 at 314

[DaveO]

the Oct. 1 deadline.

Hmmm, there's a question for the mods: is October 1 the deadline for completion of entries/projects/reviews/etc, or the deadline for entering your self-summary?

[performance]

As always its the end of the contest. Any posts, any entries not completed do not count...as it always has been. Self summary should be completed with all due expedience.

[Rambozo]

Doh!

I forgot, I did do one qualifying project. My micro welding cart.
http://www.everlastgenerators.com/fo...hread.php/4475
I guess that give me a total of two entries. Maybe I do need to get a welder with memories, mine sure is getting flaky.

[Jason]

Any updates to who the winners are now that the new units have gone out?