117 comments
Jan 3, 2011. 10:27 AMmikeasaurus says:
Fun contest. Way to go, everyone!
Jan 2, 2011. 7:00 PMbennelson says:
Um... that's MY car at the top, with the picture...
right under the grand prize winner title!

Hope I am reading this right!
Jan 3, 2011. 9:11 AMhandprints says:
And it is so very AWESOME!!! Congratulations! Go and make some more incredible stuff!! Very well deserved!
Jan 3, 2011. 9:24 AMbennelson says:
Thank you!!!!

Jan 2, 2011. 8:05 PMjeff-o says:
Congrats!!!
Jan 3, 2011. 8:34 AMrimar2000 says:
Congratulations, all this projects are excellent!
Jan 2, 2011. 8:43 PMHonus says:
Congrats everyone! There were some really impressive entries!
Jan 2, 2011. 1:59 PMTechnochicken says:
Congratulations to the winners!
Dec 21, 2010. 8:00 PMNelson_Yepez says:
I'm finally in yeahh.. and i got feature i feel a winner already

http://www.instructables.com/id/Give-an-old-car-a-new-life-50-paint-job-color-c/
Jan 1, 2011. 11:18 AMshinycarguy says:
I wonder when there going to announce the winners !
Dec 27, 2010. 10:19 PMJamesRPatrick says:
Features are goooooooooooooood.
Dec 29, 2010. 9:21 AMcyprian916 says:
yes they are i got featured as well.
Dec 22, 2010. 9:25 PMPhil B says:
Congratulations to the winners in the Dremel contest. Some of the winners there are also entered here for this contest. The rules for this contest say that entries in this contest are not permitted to be winners in other contests. Are those entries now disqualified for this contest? I see them still listed as entries here, even though they won prizes in another contest.
Dec 27, 2010. 8:32 PMjeff-o says:
Yeah I'm also wondering exactly how that's defined. I guess we'll see soon!
Dec 23, 2010. 6:53 AMPhilysteak527 says:
I don't think any of the winners of the dremel contest will be disqualified, especially the runners up. The rules of this contest specify that the instructables can not be "Previously published" or "won a previous award", meaning before the opening of the competition.
Dec 23, 2010. 9:40 AMPhil B says:
To me the rules would not specify "before the opening of the competition," but, before judging begins. I guess the folks at Craftsman will have to decide.
Dec 21, 2010. 8:52 PMdstagec says:
I've been reading as many instructables as possible. Some great ideas everyone! If you are into Christmas lights check out mine.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Outrageous-Christmas-Decorations/
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Dec 21, 2010. 1:18 PMgamerorg says:
Here's a pic of my instructable after I added the shelves with the wife's collectables in place to show this piece puts functional in dysfunctional.
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Dec 21, 2010. 12:42 PMfallental says:
Since my instructable "Revamp a Broken Airsoft gun," is not in this contest yet, and I doubt that it will be, please vote for my other entry, The Duct Tape tool Tote, thank you!

http://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-Tape-Tool-Tote/
Dec 21, 2010. 9:07 AMpizonbongo says:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Transform-your-xbox-into-RC-car-/
Here is my new instructable turn your xbox into an r/c car

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Dec 21, 2010. 5:49 AMaeneas shrike says:
I'm in. Take a look if you have a moment.

It's about taking a vacuum cleaner motor and converting it into a leaf blower.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Leaf-blower-from-vacuum-cleaner-motor/

Thanks.
Dec 20, 2010. 1:58 PMdstagec says:
Good Luck everyone. This is my first instructable, but it was addictive. I can't wait to post another one.
Dec 20, 2010. 1:42 PMfallental says:
I hope mine gets accepted
Dec 20, 2010. 1:44 PMfallental says:
I Entered it on time, whats wrong?
Dec 20, 2010. 9:53 AMphish814 says:
Rookie mistake: I thought Dec. 20th meant 11:59 on the 20th, not 11:59 on the 19th...FML
Dec 20, 2010. 11:55 AMPDRWLSN says:
Also, I tried as hard as possible to meet their new deadline but didn't get published untill 12:06am last night so I deleted my new Instructable this morning!
Dec 20, 2010. 11:39 AMPDRWLSN says:
The contest deadline used to read: deadline midnight December 20th, it was changed to midnight Dec. 19th a few days ago.
Dec 20, 2010. 2:44 PMphish814 says:
That really sucks. I suppose I'll save that particular instructable for another contest. I have a few others in the works soon though.
Dec 20, 2010. 10:20 AMmikereetz says:

I was stoked to get my new instructable 'featured' last night, but I am curious why it hasn't been accepted in to the contest. I know you guys are busy, please let me know if I missed something. I was unclear about the link, but added one, and I used Craftsman tools.
Thanks
Dec 20, 2010. 7:37 AMbelsey says:
I'm hoping a box cutter, soldering iron and/or Swiss army knife are considered tools for the purpose of this contest? My vitamin Christmas ornament was published just in time...
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Dec 20, 2010. 6:24 AMurbanpirate says:
I also submitted for this contest over the weekend. I got the submission pending email but no further action. perhaps the craftsman folks were off for the weekend?
Dec 20, 2010. 4:09 AMNelson_Yepez says:
i believe i got mine right on time but i dont see it, i comply with all the rules am i missing something

http://www.instructables.com/id/Give-an-old-car-a-new-life-50-paint-job-color-c/



Dec 20, 2010. 12:17 AMPDRWLSN says:
Guess I got puplished a bit late 12:06 am just missed the deadline.
Dec 20, 2010. 12:05 AMnickburns19 says:
Hopefully got mine in just in time and it was my first instructable about how to make a unique photo box
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Dec 20, 2010. 12:03 AMduo8144 says:
I got mine in at 11:58. Talk about close. My instructable was how to build a chaise lounge frame ready for upholstery. I hope that I made it. This was my first instructable, please let me know if there is more i need to add.
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Dec 19, 2010. 11:53 PMKentaNolin says:
The instructable I just posted doesn't have to be accepted by midnight, just submitted by midnight, is that correct?

My instructable is "Chainsaw Mill"
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Dec 19, 2010. 11:51 PMfallental says:
I cut it close, but it was still before midnight. Instructables please let me in the contest. Thank you! Be sure to vote for my instructable, "Revamp a Broken Airsoft Gun"!
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Dec 19, 2010. 11:51 PMfallental says:
I cut it close, but it was still before midnight. Instructables please let me in the contest. Thank you! Be sure to vote for my instructable, "Revamp a Broken Airsoft Gun"!

Dec 19, 2010. 11:39 PMfallental says:
I know im cutting It close but it will be in before 12 so it should be accepted.
Dec 18, 2010. 1:56 PMTitanTechRobotics says:
I published this instructalbe about a week ago, and it hasn't been accepted.  I was wondering what is wrong with is so I can change it and re-submit it by tomorrow.

-AI
Dec 19, 2010. 11:14 PMNelson_Yepez says:
i think is because its an old instructable, you have to make one during the contest
Dec 19, 2010. 1:32 PMhandprints says:
I think it is because you don't have a link to a Craftsman tool, at least I didn't see one. Best of luck!!
Dec 18, 2010. 3:03 PMGarlikguy says:
they take a really long time to go up sometimes.
Dec 19, 2010. 9:15 AMdlginstructables says:
So, there is no longer an entry requirement to mention Craftsman tools in your project and link to the on the internet?
Dec 19, 2010. 1:31 PMhandprints says:
third paragraph says to include a link.
Dec 19, 2010. 9:31 AMsugarfoot52 says:
I don't see my entry, which was a stair wrought-iron handrail. Thanks, sugarfoot52
Dec 18, 2010. 7:13 AMgamerorg says:
I entered the contest yesterday and it still not shown in the entries page. Im pretty sure I'm within it's rules.
Dec 19, 2010. 2:15 AMJayefuu says:
They have to be approved before they're entered. Sometimes it takes a little time, since the staff are really busy and it's currently the weekend. So long as your Instructable qualifies, and it was within the allowed dates, you'll be fine.
Dec 18, 2010. 8:52 AMh l cotten says:
Cool website.....great info.........
Dec 16, 2010. 8:45 PMcyprian916 says:
when does voting end? my friends wanna know.

on a side note i hope i win.
Dec 15, 2010. 10:03 PMdescartesairplane says:
I agree with toelle and artificialintelligence. Instructables should level the playing field and only allow sponsors that support Instructable's global contributers.
Dec 14, 2010. 12:37 PMjimbo480 says:
i hate the way these contests are open only to people from the us and canada. what about people from the uk and other places who have good projects?
Dec 14, 2010. 5:14 PMTitanTechRobotics says:
Is it okay if I edit my instructable after the deadline? I am finished with it and unless someone points out a new step I should add, I doubt I would change the content. The only reason I ask this, is because a have a Q and A section where I am putting all of the questions from comments so everyone can see them in an organized manner. If is is against the rules, I can wait until the contest is over to add the questions. Just curious... -AI
Dec 16, 2010. 12:35 PMyokozuna says:
I know my opinion doesn't really mean much, but I don't think there is anything wrong with doing that. Anything that improves the site, I can't imagine why they would be against it. The fact that it's in a contest shouldn't change that.
Dec 16, 2010. 2:27 PMTitanTechRobotics says:

Thanks, I think just to be sure I won't add anything to the Q and A during the contest period.  If my instructable even gets accepted, It  has been a couple of days and no conformation yet.  But, I bet they are just swamped with entries.  Thanks for you response

-AI
Dec 15, 2010. 11:23 AMtoelle says:
Great. another contest that discriminates people who doesn't live in America.
Dec 11, 2010. 1:54 AMcsong.live says:
Do scissors, rulers, pencils or duct tape count as tools?
Dec 14, 2010. 7:25 AMcyprian916 says:
well i would categorize both the pencil and the tape under materials not tools and although the scissors are technically tools i think they meant like hammers power tools and stuff like that.
Dec 14, 2010. 3:34 AMMSCRCEI7 says:
Hahaha... Looking at the contest title, I thought you had to make a tool to enter. o.O
Dec 5, 2010. 9:59 AMdarkria 45 says:
i pubvlished a video and it says it is not elegigble? i did everything.
Dec 8, 2010. 5:18 PMshinycarguy says:
I tried doing a video also and it says I donot have a instructable available to use for the contest....ugh why won't it work. well guys check it out anyways....search "how to carve a wood sign with a craftsman router" enjoy
Dec 10, 2010. 1:03 PMdarkria 45 says:
thank you so much!!
Dec 8, 2010. 2:14 PMhightekrednek2396 says:
did you use craftsman tools
Dec 8, 2010. 3:44 PMPDRWLSN says:
Official rules states: "may not have won previous awards". Does this mean an entry that wins any type of award from any of the contests that are running concurrently with The Craftsman Tool Contest is out of contention?
Dec 7, 2010. 9:45 AMcarlitos says:
Thinking of taking the time to document a most exhilarating project I've just finished and entering this awesome contest. It is my most precious creation yet and people's reaction has been phenomenol. The only thing it seems that entries entered earlier have an unfair advantage in making it to round 2.
Dec 3, 2010. 6:39 PMitsthatsguy says:
hey i triedd entering 2 instructables where i sued a craftsman vice, neither are listed and it says i have no more eligible entries, any reason why?
Dec 5, 2010. 9:46 PMitsthatsguy says:
Whoever fixed it thanks =-)
Dec 6, 2010. 1:19 PMdarkria 45 says:
i posted a vid and i did everything it said and is says i have none eligible?
Dec 3, 2010. 3:15 PMfallental says:
New project for this from me :D
Dec 2, 2010. 9:35 PMyousaf_malik4u says:
thes are used to make wood batter shape & butiful also.
becase wood is irr regurlar shap these tool make it good
Nov 18, 2010. 6:29 AMjanw says:
Sadly this the 5th contest that's not open to international participants(thats 50%). It seems that the trusly awsome prices are not reserved for us international contestants.

I know shouln't complain as I already won 2 times this year but I makes me feel a bit asif we are not accepted as full members of this community.
Dec 1, 2010. 9:04 AMjeff-o says:
Tell you what, Jan - if you win, send the prize to me and I'll buy it here and ship it to you. Deal?

Oh, and the fee for my services is a new table saw. ;)
Dec 2, 2010. 1:07 AMjanw says:
So you wouldn't be happy with the T-shirt as fee then? ;) Maybe I should give you the pro membership too then.
Dec 2, 2010. 4:27 AMjeff-o says:
I have lots of t-shirts and pro memberships... I figure if I'll be paying to ship a few hundred pounds of tools across the ocean, that the cost of shipping should be compensated. Otherwise, my wife may murder me. Haha.
Dec 2, 2010. 6:07 AMjanw says:
You're right and I guess that your wife doesn't want another t-shirt to wash.
Dec 2, 2010. 12:43 PMjeff-o says:
Actually, I've started giving them to friends and family because I've already got a week's worth for myself!
Dec 2, 2010. 12:48 PMjanw says:
hehehe
Dec 2, 2010. 6:45 AMMax "the bassist" Pratt says:
In it for the T-Shirt!!!
Nov 21, 2010. 1:01 PMRLewisH says:
I love Craftsman!! Can't wait to win a $500 gift card to sears!
Nov 26, 2010. 12:19 AM-Jess- says:
$500? dude man,,, go for te GOLD. dont mentaly limit yourself. =D
Nov 27, 2010. 5:14 PMbereal511 says:
Forget the $500 gift card. Its all about 1-year subscription to Instructables!
Dec 2, 2010. 6:07 AMjanw says:
and the t-shirt
Nov 30, 2010. 2:12 AMl8nite says:
hey folks the black background with hidden lettering means I have to hilite every ible in this contest that might be interesting, can you change the contrast for those of use who are color challanged or with aging eyesight or both
Nov 28, 2010. 11:53 AMrobinj2001 says:
craftsmen #1
Nov 21, 2010. 3:24 PM=D says:
Can you enter old instructables into contests? Or do they have to be new?
Nov 21, 2010. 5:22 PMLMO says:
I don't see any restrictions on when the I'ble was published. I would love to re-enter my chess board! At the very least, could we make a video of an old instructable and enter it that way?
Nov 21, 2010. 5:31 PMyour dog says:
sorry guys i like when you can use old contests too...

"...and publish a new Instructable..."

Nov 21, 2010. 5:32 PMyour dog says:
*old instructables, not contests
Nov 21, 2010. 5:35 PM=D says:
Hm, so I wouldn't be able to enter my LEGO headphones in then?
Nov 22, 2010. 12:38 AMMichelMoermans says:
Afraid not. One of the main reasons for these contests is to encourage people to post new stuff on the site. Because if old entries where allowed nothing new would be added to the site and all of the great old projects would keep winning and the rest wouldn't stand a chance....
Nov 22, 2010. 9:31 AMyour dog says:
That makes sense...
Nov 18, 2010. 3:48 AMmichaelgohjs says:
international entries are not accepted?
i live in Malayisa
Nov 17, 2010. 1:22 PMMaxxLarge says:
I am pretty sure NOBODY will be as creative as I will be on this one. I've got some Craftsman tools most people don't even know exist.
Oh Yeah!
peace
Maxx
Nov 17, 2010. 10:52 PMjeff-o says:
Is that... a challenge? ;)
Nov 17, 2010. 10:19 PMsunshiine says:
I think you might be in for a Big surprise! There are some very crafty people here! Care to share a picture of your tool shed? Oh yeah! Best of luck, can't wait to see your invention. I am headed right over to subscribe so I don't mis your instructable.


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