The first week of the contest is over and it is shaping up to be a good one!

It was a tough decision, but after much deliberation we have our first two winners.  These two will receive a 21-piece Bosch Impact Tough™ screwdriver set and are in the running for the Bosch 18V 1/2″ Right Angle Drill

Mark provided this great, yet disturbing, image of a major league failure.

“After lifting one house beam & connecting it to the rig, the house movers failed to install a locking pin. This oversight cost dearly while raising the other I-beam. The previously installed beam slid off the equipment & sent a shock-wave throughout the house and detached the garage. This was the backside of the house. The only thing holding the garage on, is the roof decking. There is an 8″ gap on the front side of the house. You also can’t help but notice the entry door to the garage. Rather than removing hinge pins & saving the door, they cut it half into. Just picture the drywall…..”

 

 

 

 

 

Erin submitted what a Pro project looks like, and it is an amazing example of a project coming together to produce a great finished masterpiece.

“The kitchen I built myself from scratch…without my husbands help!”

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See all the entries and weekly and grand prize winners here.

 

The third Bosch Power Box award for the Pro/Not so Pro Challenge is Matthew Collson of upstate New York.  It’s obvious from his work on this customer’s heating system that he takes pride in his work and maintains neatness has part of his workplace creed.  This installation evidences both commitment to the craft and creativity.  And that’s a success formula for no matter what you’re doing.  Matthew’s example of professionalism is a prime example of why we’re doing this challenge.

I was also impressed with Cade Baker’s Oregon Ducks gate. That’s total creativity in action – I’ve got a few items in my bag of accessories that might help on your next big effort.

And then there’s George Strasbaugh and his work in the locker room of the new Pittsburgh Penguins arena.

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