"Big" Ben Palmer HVAC Technician for National HVAC Russellville, Arkansas

What type of projects do you handle at home and work?
At home: Diaper changing, taking out trash, all the honey-do's
At work: Sales, repair, diagnostics

Why did you enter the DEWALT Million Dollar Challenge?
Sounded like something I could get good at and win.

How did you hear about DEWALT Million Dollar Challenge?
I stopped by a Grainger's and saw it.

Describe how you practice for the DEWALT Million Dollar Challenge?
I built a repica, drove over 400,000 screws, watched Jon Smith on the Internet a 100 times and begged my wife to let me practice.

Any special techniques?
Practice, practice, & high heel boots

What type of training/experience gives you an advantage?
Drywall work for two years and I'm always hurrying

When did you first start working with power tools?
Taking my dad's tool andbuilding stuff

Who taught you how to use tools?
My dad

What's your favorite music/band?
Mormon Tabernacle Choir

What's your favorite sports team?
BYU Cougars

What's your favorite NASCAR driver?
Who ever wins

What's your favorite TV show?
Rolie Polie Olie

Good luck charm?
My wife

What are your hobbies?
Four wheeling ,fishing, driving screws, & gardening

Why do you like DEWALT?
Most comforable to use & most powerful tool available.

Favorite place to buy tools?
Lowe's [for the] best prices

If you won a Silverado, how would you use it primarily?
To pull a camper & four wheelers

What would you do with the Million Dollars?
Pay off debts, help family members and save for retirement.