Catch-up on all you missed at Shopsmith's recent 75 Anniversary Bash!

Joining me to discuss all that went on at Shopsmith's AWESOME 75th Anniversary get-together is our good buddy Tom! If you aren't yet subscribed to Tom, it's time to remedy that situation! Click here: / woodshopnerdery
The gentleman that Tom spoke about who is doing the 3D printed Shopsmith parts is Doug Smith and he can be contacted at douglas.techno.smith(at)gmail(dot)com
You really owe it to yourself to drop him a line and request a digital version of his catalog, especially if you own a Shopsmith 10E, 10ER, Mark 2, Mark VII or desire to run a 4" hose to your Shopsmith SPT's.
Join this channel to get access to perks:
/ @mygrowthrings
Visit www.MyGrowthRin...
Follow on Instagram @MyGrowthRings
I also blog at
and shopsmith-tool-...
#Shopsmith75th #Shopsmith #MyGrowthRings

[@mark-7]

Nice conversation.. thank you

[@MyGrowthRings]

Always welcome

[@stased7343]

Great information!

[@MyGrowthRings]

Thanks!

[@mikekruimer]

1:14:26 Thanks So Much to both of you for making this video! I enjoyed every minute of it!! I wanted to attend but medical issues prevented me. I bought my SS in 1982 after seeing the demo at Woodbridge Center Mall in NJ and have been in love with it ever since! Thanks Again!

[@richardsaylor6204]

Thank you for recap video. Loved meeting you both and everyone else. I would love to see a live in person demonstration of Mark 7 making sawdust. I’m in for next year.

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thanks for giving me an opportunity to share my thoughts and experiences Scott!

[@MyGrowthRings]

My pleasure, Tom.

[@sandysmeltzer2975]

Thanks for the very thorough coverage of the celebration. Living in CA makes attending an event like this near impossible. I hope Shopsmith reignites some kind of marketing campaign in the near future. Many people I speak with either don't know Shopsmith ever existed or think it has long since shut down. I agree that the old model of showing the tool throwing sawdust was very effective, but I also realize it would be costly to pay folks to travel the country doing those demos. By the way, I upgraded my Power Pro "smart motor" the the Gen 2 and I really like it. Blessings, Glen

[@MyGrowthRings]

And what's funny is that Shopsmith started in CA. I'd imagine that there are a lot of 10ERs & Greenies out your way at the very least.

[@johnoerter2883]

And, YES to next year!

[@woodshopnerdery]

Great meeting you John, hope to see you next year!

[@johnoerter2883]

@@woodshopnerdery Yes !

[@bobwebberkc]

I love you guys! Thanks so much for allowing those of us who couldn’t go !

[@timfrayne8946]

A fine discussion about an event I wish I could have attended.

[@MyGrowthRings]

Sorry you missed it.

[@marcbarash6045]

Thanks Guys, wonderful watching.

[@joz_tec]

Fantastic discussion. I do think the in-person factory tour was a highlight for me. I'm not sure how impactful a virtual tour would be. Thank you both for the thoughts, comments and reliving the tour. AND - the outtakes at the end!

[@scottstoner1576]

Hello glad to hear Shopsmith has new owners. Looking forward to see whats coming down the road. I have two Mark V's in storage. I am currently remodeling my shop. what clear ceiling height do I need to set up the drill press? Thank you for your help Scott in Michigan

[@MyGrowthRings]

That's a good question. I don't know the actual dimensions, but it's about 6'.

[@johnrice6793]

I recall Mr. Markwood a comment or comments I made years ago (perhaps not YEARS) but at the beginning of your channel how important Shopsmith history could be, is to the users. That said, I’m delighted to know how clairvoyant I am! Ok ok - I am disappointed I was unable to attend. Thank you both very much for all you’ve done.

[@jamespierson4324]

I echo the comments about how good it was to see you and Tom sharing the success of Shopsmith’s 75th. I hope a similar gathering is coming sometime in the future. I appreciate Tom’s recognition of the Folkerth’s. Without the belief and vision of John and Robert we wouldn’t be enjoying the Shopsmith today. I look forward to see Mr. Cupps lead Shopsmith well into the future.

[@davidnoble5158]

Hey Scott, Thank-you to you and Tom for the great recap of the 75th anniversary event. It was a pleasure to be associated with organizing for the consumer-side; and partnering with John Dalton on the interface with the factory. Even though the Facebook page for the event is no longer forward-looking, loads of people are coming in, so I think it's safe to assume your channel has helped to get more owners aware that the event took place. You and Tom both were a gracious presenters for our Saturday session and honestly, we wouldn't have had a Saturday without you two. There are some really fine folks who came and I'm glad to have met so many of them, including you, Lisa, and Tom.😁

[@MyGrowthRings]

Thanks, David. It was a lot of fun and you two did great!

[@EricFrazier-c2i]

I'd love to attend in 2024! Has anything been decided about it yet?

[@MyGrowthRings]

@@EricFrazier-c2i I haven’t seen anything official yet.

[@christopherbendel]

Thank you for this and all other 75th postings. I was out of town and really appreciate the content. Hopefully, there will be another event in 2024.

[@OpossumPiper]

Awesome recap. It was a great event. I learned a lot, and had a fantastic time meeting so many folks in person. I would definitely do it again! Scott, I know we traded some notes on another part of your presentation, but the things that came out of the was really interesting as well. Your excitement for the patents and the machine is contagious!

[@jimhughes6794]

My dad had a Sears Craftsman lathe in 1955. I don’t know when he bought it. He turned spindles as the main use. I really enjoyed the anniversary conference and appreciate you and Tom telling about things that happened in your group. It was 500 miles one way for me.

[@hleigh842]

I am an old guy with a new tool (SS Mark 7 Ver II) and experiencing some quirks with my new SS....however, I am bound and determined to make it work and have fun doing it. Your videos make all the difference and have helped me immensely, and really help to add the fun. Nick Cupps is exactly what SS needs to move into the future and into the workshop of many, many new shopsmith woodworkers. From tool head to smart motor to smart tool. The new, complete, all in one, woodworkers Shopsmith Smart Tool is in the near future....hang on folks.

[@mnason8995]

Thanks for reviewing your experience at the Shopsmith conference. I really would have enjoyed being there and also would have enjoyed a chance to meet both of you.

[@timbo389]

I got two Greenie headstocks. One happened to be a Greenie and the other a gray. But most of them need a LOT of help. AND, I had one of the buckets of ‘crap’ but most of it went to new caretakers. (Heck, if they throw it out, that’s still fine.)

[@woodshopnerdery]

Right, Congrats or Condolences?

[@LowerLights81481]

This was a great interview. I really wish I’d have had an opportunity to go. I agree that people need to see the sawdust in action. Unfortunately there are hardly any malls but there are still craft shows and farmers markets. With my sales experience and love of Shopsmith I would be proud to show this wonderful piece of equipment!

[@StephenADraper]

The factory tour must be done when it is not in operation for safety.

[@MyGrowthRings]

That’s logical.

[@Don4Hymn]

Yes, and the ShopSmith employees work full-time now. We can't expect them to double/ triple the time commitment to make it all happen. That said, I wish I could have been there.....maybe next year ?

[@MyGrowthRings]

@@Don4Hymn The tours were conducted on Friday during SS's normal business hours, so no overtime should have been incurred.

[@jamespowell7196]

Tom & Scott: Great review of the weekend at Shopsmith! I was extremely fortunate to get the chance to attend and agree with both of your assessments. Sign me up for next year! Thanks to both of you for your presentations. I would disagree with you both on one issue: I have attended many other conferences with "professional" presenters, and I would suggest that both of you are excellent speakers- Tom from his script of power point slides and Scott using a less formal ad lib form for his presentation! Thanks you both for your participation in the Saturday morning session. Several years ago, I attended Woodworking In America in Covington Kentucky, where the woodworking hand tool experts spoke(and demonstrated their skills) including Frank Klausz, Roy Underhill, Chris Schwarz, and Ron Herman to name just a few. Chris Schwarz, now with Lost Arts Press, currently is into chair-making (by hand). He does use some power machines to make his workflow more efficient. I seriously doubt he would be interested in attending a Shopsmith event, even as a speaker...no harm in asking, but he already has a booked schedule and a huge band of hand tool followers. He also is an excellent presenter.(They all were!) I really enjoyed meeting you guys and getting reacquainted with the Shopsmith crew. The factory tour was fascinating. Jim McCann and Nick Engler are always very informative and entertaining and gave an excellent Q & A session. I particularly liked the silent auction, and almost bought a couple of Greenies, but I have space issues at home. I would suggest, if the price is right(and it was) that everyone buy an old headstock simply to take it apart and discover the genius engineering! I also would like to see a "swap meet" like Tom suggested. I agree that Shopsmith should ante up as well, since it will benefit their future sales; they certainly contributed greatly this year with all the give aways, and the tools they donated to the silent auction. A BIG THANK YOU to Shopsmith and the organizers-lets do it again in 2024! jim

[@johnoerter2883]

I really enjoyed meeting you both! … and the SS folks. Scott, I’d like to see your 6000 video. Tom, I’d like to get the.pdf on fine to coarse …

[@billlarrabee9436]

Just keep in mind, the new owner has some ideas that might be good for the future!

[@StephenADraper]

The Mark V 510 is no longer being sold by Shopsmith nor is the 500 to 510 table upgrade. Only the 500 to 520 upgrade is available. This makes sense. The 520 system is far superior.

[@MyGrowthRings]

That’s a shame

[@WoodworkingforAnyone]

I would give somebody's left kidney to work in their marketing department

[@MyGrowthRings]

Give them a call.

[@WoodworkingforAnyone]

@@MyGrowthRings I actually have. They were confused :)

[@WoodworkingforAnyone]

I have to start out editing with Descript or It would take me 30 min just editing the uhh, ummm, soooo, welll

[@MyGrowthRings]

I've tried that, but it made too many jump cuts.

[@WoodworkingforAnyone]

@@MyGrowthRingslol that's why my latest video looks like I'm trying to sell energy drinks in the early 2000s. Jumpy as heck. I'm still learning though and this is the closest I've come to anything resembling a video.

[@brianshire8351]

I really wanted to go this year but wasn't able to. I would have liked to have met some of you there and seen everything they had. I would definitely go if they do another one next year. And I love swap meets. That would be awesome.

[@alberttreado3713]

I really liked the base for the Shopsmith X6000! It never made it to market, but that height adjustment. Boy would I love that base!

[@StephenADraper]

Nick Cupps said that Shopsmith has done zero advertising in the last 10 years.

[@MyGrowthRings]

Sort of. They’ve used social media and have published some catalogs and had email blasts.

[@todaysshopsmithwithmichael7852]

I have always been known for doing full blown demos. I have always believed the consumer needs to see the product in action. I have no idea what was going on when you stopped by. My apologies.

[@woodshopnerdery]

There have been several interaction with Shopsmith where I expected to see sawdust, and there wasn't sawdust.

[@thebeggarswoodshop8756]

Thom got the wet/dry grinder, lucky devil.

[@michaelbratcher3323]

Great chat guys. I like your ideas about the possibility of Vendors getting involved. Maybe some more hands on demonstration could be done. Some instructional areas for those of us who are still new. I know not everything could be covered but maybe have a sign up for special instruction areas to judge what people are interested in or looking for. Lathe turning peaks my interest.

[@ab4805]

I bought my MarkV at a Shopsmith store in Montreal in 1986 or 87. I bought my accesories like the bandl saw in at a home reno show where shopsmith had a stand with the Montreal shopsmith store staff were presenting the Mark V. They sold me the demo. I wish Shopsmith shoud sell directly from internet to us in Canada directly.

[@jamesbrunk9817]

Scott, Could you add the contact info for the gentleman who prints dust collection parts to the video info?

[@MyGrowthRings]

His name is Doug Smith and he can be contacted at douglas.techno.smith(at)gmail(dot)com

[@ohgary]

I opine that SS will have to simultaneously appeal to potential new users and fend off the never-Smithers who bad mouth the product as dangerous, too expensive, too complicated, and so on. Plus the advantage that single function machines gain from being made in Asia. I’m crossing my fingers that Mr. Cupps can pull it off.

[@MyGrowthRings]

So true and I share your hopes for the company.

[@zerimaryar]

I am really jealous of all the fun it sounds like having to get together with others who love the same hobby!! Maybe for a 'silent auction', have the 'smithies' (instead of swifties), build something to donate for the non profit , that the different items can be 'auctioned' through ebay, and who ever gets the most money for the non profit (with maybe levels- fits inside of a 12x12" box, or within a 36x36 box, and larger) and the ones that get the highest price gets a bragging rights prize of some sort. And a 'prize' for the people that come from teh farthest. :-)

[@danasmith8950]

Who traveled farthest to attend?

[@MyGrowthRings]

That’s a good question. I don’t know.

[@zerimaryar]

@@MyGrowthRings - like they do with reunions, they should get a prize.

[@MyGrowthRings]

@@zerimaryar I agree.

[@michaelbratcher3323]

Could have been Damian. I think he is from Southern Florida.

[@mikekruimer]

1:14:26 Thanks So Much to both of you for making this video! I enjoyed every minute of it!! I wanted to attend but medical issues prevented me. I bought my SS in 1982 after seeing the demo at Woodbridge Center Mall in NJ and have been in love with it ever since! Thanks Again!

[@MyGrowthRings]

So happy you enjoyed it.