Wanted to share with y’all my good news…my entry in the WoodCentral.com America's Top Shop Contest took 3rd place!
Be sure to check out the other entries—especially the first second winners. Truly impressive!
Thanks to the judges!
-- Patrick, Chicago, IL http://www.TenonAndSpline.com/blog






















22 comments so far
JasonK
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posted 338 days ago
That’s awesome! Congrats. Nice to be recognized for something you put so much of yourself into.
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john
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posted 338 days ago
Very impressive and congrats Patrick !!!
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SplinteredBoard
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posted 338 days ago
Wow Patrick! That’s one great looking shop! And right here in Naperville!
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Woodchuck1957
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posted 338 days ago
Congradulations, maybe I missed it, but I didn’t see the 4 “Great Idea” Winners.
Patrick Jaromin
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posted 338 days ago
Thanks, all!
Woochuck—yeah…they haven’t announced ‘em yet…the email notification from them said…
“The four “great ideas” awards are still pending. If you won one of them, we’ll let you know.”
This was as of yesterday afternoon. Not sure when they’ll have those posted.
-- Patrick, Chicago, IL http://www.TenonAndSpline.com/blog
trifern
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posted 338 days ago
Congratulations!
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Bob42
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posted 338 days ago
Great Shop and congrats to you.
You put a lot of thought and work into it. It looks bigger than it is. I just received my new Delta 50-760 1 1/2 hp dust collector yesterday and was thinking of using the 6” S&D pipe. How do you like it? My shop is a one car garage about 12×20. I’m going to renovate this winter and want to do it right.
-- Bob K. East Northport, NY
Patrick Jaromin
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posted 338 days ago
Bob—the S&D pipe is working just great for me…at this point I would definitely do it the same way.
-- Patrick, Chicago, IL http://www.TenonAndSpline.com/blog
Peter O
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posted 338 days ago
Congratulations! Looks like a great place to work!
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blackcherry
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posted 338 days ago
I’m fortunate to have witness this shop journey from start to finish. I cannot express how much work Pat has put into this well thought out and efficient shop. This accomplishment is well deserved, as a fellow woodworker its been a joy to watch Pat express his joy of woodworking. Congrat Pat now can I have my key….LOL Blkcherry
rikkor
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posted 338 days ago
Good for you Patrick. Good for you.
dennis mitchell
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posted 338 days ago
Stylin Shop! I wish I had the wood floors….ohhh my poor back!
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isetegija
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posted 338 days ago
Congratulations!
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Grumpy
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posted 338 days ago
CONGRATULATIONS PATRICK. A GREAT LOOKING SHOP.
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DocK16
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posted 338 days ago
Congrats again Patrick
-- DocK, WV
MedicKen
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posted 338 days ago
Congrats Patrick!!!!! Its a great looking shop. I really like the wood on the walls, I want to do the same but the LOML is a little hesitant.
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Todd A. Clippinger
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posted 338 days ago
Wow Pat! I always thought that you had a pretty nice shop, but nationally competitive – what an honor!
It does look like you make maximum use of available space, it is well thought out for the square footage.
Congrats!
-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com
MsDebbieP
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posted 333 days ago
congrats :)
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Derek Lyons
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posted 331 days ago
Man, even to come in 3rd in such a tough contest is a top accomplishment in my book. Congrats!
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Mark Shymanski
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posted 331 days ago
Congratulations, an impressive use of space.
-- ...it's rennovation time!!!
ND2ELK
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posted 331 days ago
Congratulations Patrick! You have a beautiful, will designed shop and it shuold have been one of the top enteries. I have enjoyed watching you put your shop together and only hope my shop will be half as nice. I just got the cyclone hung today and will post some more pictures after I get the duct work up. Thanks for the inspiration.
God Bless
tom
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Karson
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posted 331 days ago
Congratulations Patrick. A great honor.
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