FOUND! Shopsmith legend Doug Reid on all things Shopsmith

[@MyGrowthRings]

Don't forget to click the "Show the Chat replay" to see the conversations that took place during the video's premier. Scott

[@bbirdiebirdie]

Attended a webinar with Doug and I really look up to him. His instructional videos are fantastic! Thank you Doug, and of course Scott for the interview!

[@justinfletcher7630]

I want to love the shop smith SOOOOO bad

[@MyGrowthRings]

Do it!

[@justinfletcher7630]

@@MyGrowthRings i just haven't used one. I've always had a fixation with the older style tools like the old Rad arm saws and stuff and maybe it was just the one that I had but I watched so many things that spoke of how to get perfect outcomes and I just was never able to no matter the amount of blades I tried or the technique. And since then I have just been hesitant because of the negative speak on them being underpowered or what not..

[@justinfletcher7630]

With the shop smith being underpowered I was referring. I have very limited space so it would be the perfect tool. And they are pretty affordable I think I just need to watch more on them to get comfortable maybe.. the versatility is irreplaceable

[@justinfletcher7630]

@@MyGrowthRings do they have anything close to a 3 HP or was the 2 you mentioned the biggest

[@MyGrowthRings]

@@justinfletcher7630 Take a look at the PowerPro headstock. It has more than enough power to handle anything you’d throw at it. Unless you are doing something outrageous. What would you like to do with it?

[@bocfus72]

I have got to say ty for doing what you do, I am new to the world of Shopsmith, I recently obtained a 1955 greenie and in the process of restoring it and I have learned a lot from your videos, thanks for sharing!!!

[@paulkerst7446]

Scott and Doug !!! you both blew me away again !!! When I was about 9 or 10 I discovered Shop Smith in popular mechanics ( I still have the issue ) and I had no peace until many many years later I was able to buy a used 510 thru the newspaper. I am trained and self taught as a gas/ diesel mechanic, welder/fabricator, maintenance mechanic ,carpenter/built our own house/cabinet maker, machinist. Now the Mark -5 is a Mark 7 thru the conversion kit. Ever since I got the Mark-5, I have said when I need to finally lay down My tools, the Shop Smyth will be the last to go. But I am only 85 now and use the Shop Smith every day that I can !!! Thank You both so very much and may The good Lord keep You working wood and talking Shop Smith for a long time to come !!! Oh and I also have 2 10ER'S,both running and in use and I would like to find a Mark-5 to restore ! Paul Kerst , Glen Rock PA. 17327

[@MyGrowthRings]

Thanks for watching, Paul. Shopsmith tools really have a way of capturing your imagination, don't they? Scott

[@sequoyah59]

My Dad bought his first one in about 1962. I bought mine in 1981. Dad Bought a second sometime in the 90s. I bought one for my son in the 10s. I now have four of them with the accessories. They mostly sit in storage in a very dry barn. I use one in my new shop as a lathe and utility machine. Some sand bags hung ina box on the frame help to dampen the vibration. I built a good chunk of our furniture on the Shopsmith while living in suburbia confined to a city lot. I now live back on the farm and have a 2,000 square foot shop that includes a high lift, machine shop, welding bay and climate controlled wood shop. I hope to live long enough to enjoy it; the problem is that there are so many other things to do now. My dedicated tools easier to use and safer but still hold on to the Shopsmth. These guys are youngsters by comparison to our family association with Shopsmith but I'm sure they are very good wood workers.

[@MyGrowthRings]

Thanks for sharing your family's connection to Shopsmith. Yeah, we are such youngsters! Scott

[@paulkerst7446]

Absolutly SUPER !!!

[@MyGrowthRings]

Glad you enjoyed it, Paul. Doug is a great guy. Scott

[@mickeyfinn439]

Scott, when you were talking about what tool that's out of production you wanted to be brought back, I immediately thought OVERARM ROUTER!! I bought my first one in the late 1980's/early 90's, used, right from the Shopsmith store in Dayton. I had to sell it many years later. About 10 years ago, I bought one NOS off ebay and mounted it to a Kreg bench system. When Covid-19 hit, I set it up to rout slots in 1/4" plexiglass sheets for desk-top dividers for a school I contract with. I saved them a ton of money since I didn't have to add in the overhead of an expensive CNC machine I don't have.

[@MyGrowthRings]

That’s a great story, Mickey! I haven’t used my overarm router in quite a while but ai do enjoy using it. Scott

[@ProfessorJeremiah]

Very nice visit!

[@MyGrowthRings]

Thanks Prof.

[@garycrumrine9538]

I have picked up a couple shopsmith units very cheaply including one that was free. I use them for storing the extra tools.

[@MyGrowthRings]

Free is always a welcome price!

[@davidmeissner4523]

It was fun to see Doug. Thanks!

[@MyGrowthRings]

Thanks David. It was fun for me too.

[@roberthalaska3030]

50 years ago when I bought my Mark 5 new, 😅the number one reason to buy was the extremely competitive cost for entry to the world of wood working. Today, cost would prevent that same decision, and that is a shame considering the quality and versatility that you lose.😢

[@MyGrowthRings]

Thankfully there are many, many used Mark V's still on the market for folks who are looking for a deal. That's the double edge sword that Shopsmith of today has to contend with. They aren't just selling against inexpensive Chinese tools, but they are competing against their own products on the used market.

[@drumaganger]

I have to say that I really liked the Shopsmith Demonstrations at the Del Mar Fair in San Diego. I would stop by every year just to watch 2 or 3 demonstrations. I was ALWAYS in awe of the ease and expertise of the person demonstrating.

[@jjramsey4273]

Great job both of you!

[@MyGrowthRings]

Thank you!

[@TeamProsperity]

Well done guys I really enjoyed the talk 👍👍

[@MyGrowthRings]

Glad you enjoyed it, Michael. Scott

[@95ffd]

I've seen Doug several times, went to a couple of classes when he was traveling around teaching. Great guy to learn from and just so friendly.

[@MyGrowthRings]

He really is.

[@daveschmitt6369]

Always enjoy Doug’s content. Enjoyed the conversation.

[@MyGrowthRings]

Thanks, Dave. He says there’s more to come too! Scott

[@thebeggarswoodshop8756]

Good to see he is well. I do agree, bring back saw smith radial arm saw, but also I've seen an extension for the 10e/10er for lathe work. Don't know if that's real or not, but it would be nice to do longer stock on lathe work. I watched that Stumpy Numbs video and interpreted that you had to pick one or the other. I don't think that was his intent but I know many woodturners, including myself, say get both. Carbide is good for some things and high speed steel is good for others.

[@grahamw2955]

Robert Sorby say that they do a set with three metals for that very reason: carbide, HSS and something called Titanium Nitride Coated. And for once, it may even be cheaper here in the UK than over there.

[@MyGrowthRings]

The extension is real, but it was never made by Magna.

[@curttundra]

So cool you did this video. When I went shopping for a used Shopsmith Doug's KZbin videos were the first ones I viewed. Thanks for sharing.

[@MyGrowthRings]

Thanks. Yes, Doug's videos have always been some of my favorites. Scott

[@woodshopnerdery]

Speaking of the SawSmith 2000, I ran across a product page for the "Mafell ERIKA 85 Pull-Push Saw" today. Interesting looking tool.

[@MyGrowthRings]

Yes, it is one of several similar saws that are available in Europe. There were a couple sliding saw blade table saw sold in the USA back in the 1940s, but they never really caught on.

[@brucemiller607]

Nice job and VERY interesting!!!

[@MyGrowthRings]

Thank you very much, Bruce!

[@andrecharpentier2567]

Scott, I really enjoy your weekly videos. It was great to see your conversation with Doug. I think that I have seen and enjoyed all of Doug and Nick Videos. I always enjoy seeing how the various Shopsmith tools/attachments are used in different ways and the history of the company and its products.

[@MyGrowthRings]

Thanks Andre. I enjoyed chatting with Doug and hope to do it again. Scott

[@capt.ronswoodworks9344]

Enjoyed this chat with Doug. I have learned many things from him, as I attended the travelling academies on several different occasions and always learned something new. I live in TN and it was at a big name motel chain I believe in Brentwood, TN where the events took place. Too bad that they do not do the travelling academies anymore as the opportunity to meet new folks that have or are going to get a shopsmith. I have also viewed the zoom demos as well and always come away with something new that I didn't know before. I probably enjoy the lathe portion of my SS as well, making projects for gifts or orders from folks. Like Doug, I also really like the carbide chisels, so much quicker just rotating the blade or putting a new one on instead of sharpening the older style chisels.

[@MyGrowthRings]

Yes, carbide tools really allow us to focus on turning, which is why most of us took it up in the first place. And Doug is a treasure. Scott

[@RealSenorMike]

I bought a Shopsmith about 4 years ago and learned to use it thanks to Doug Reid's videos on KZbin. I wondered what happened to him so it was great to see him on your channel. Thanks to both of you for putting out great Shopsmith info

[@MyGrowthRings]

Doug’s content is first rate and there’s more to come.

[@ckaynx]

Thanks for having Doug on. I have followed him for years. His videos are great.

[@MyGrowthRings]

My pleasure, Kay. I'm a fan too. Scott

[@MrBeechcrafter]

Great episode. Nice to see Doug again

[@MyGrowthRings]

Thanks and I agree. Scott

[@jyett77]

My dad still has his Shopsmith from the 80's. I bought my Shopsmith Mark 7 through Doug back in 2017. All his videos were a massive help as well as yours. Doug was very accessible to my questions over email and phone. Great guy and awesome "digital" mentor for the community. Doug, Scott, and Nick.. go to guys for all things Shopsmith! Would really LOVE some new 4k content, I know I'm not the only one. Maybe my shop needs some cameras.

[@MyGrowthRings]

Thanks for your kind words. I’m trusting that once we find a new place that I’ll be able to add the lighting and equipment to make 4K doable. I shot a couple vids in 4K but the final edit was still too grainy so I stopped for now. Scott

[@neiljackson1195]

Thanks Scott for having him on the channel. I guess this answers my question.....lol!

[@MyGrowthRings]

You bet! And you weren't alone in asking, though you were the most recent. Scott

[@johnanthony2545]

This was a wonderful trip to go on with you both. Thanks for taking us along for the ride. 👍

[@MyGrowthRings]

Our pleasure!

[@ellisreeves8936]

Enjoyed seeing Doug again and the conversation. Thanks

[@MyGrowthRings]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@dannyc6166]

Just bought a 2nd SS. It’s a Mark 5 with 510 upgrade. Came with a lot of saw blades, lathe duplicator, many shaping blades as well as the SS mounted planer & the DC3300 dust collector that needs a new filter hood. $500!!!! I watched a few of Doug’s vidz earlier today & here he is with you. 👍. The 510 table is a giant improvement over my Mark V from 1983. The dust collection for the table saw & disk sander is a great improvement. I need to go on eBay for 2 telescopic poles & shaper fence for 510. It came with the mark 5 shaper fence which I needed for my Mark V anyways. Do I need or should want the 510 shaper fence? Great interview Scott!!!!!

[@MyGrowthRings]

WOW! $500 is a steal! As for the fence, if you use the shaper or drum sander you'll appreciate the 510 shaper fence, otherwise you can modify the 500 shaper fence to work on the 510 table. There's a template floating around somewhere that will guide you through drilling two holes through the casting that will allow the 500 fence to bolt to the table, as the 510/20 fence now mounts. Scott

[@dannyc6166]

@@MyGrowthRings Thanks Scott, That’s an easy mod. I got a great deal on my Mark V with Bandsaw, Jig saw, Belt sander, original SS Chisels unused. $400. Oh , it also came with a shaping wheel with blades for making toy wheels too!!!👍😂😂😂

[@MyGrowthRings]

@@dannyc6166 Dang! You’re getting all the deals!

[@garycrumrine9538]

Good to see you Doug, I was very worried not seeing you for a while.

[@nerknerk8834]

I have enjoyed videos from both your and Doug and learned a lot from you two.

[@MyGrowthRings]

Thanks, John. That's nice to hear. Scott

[@kirkschweighofer2966]

Doug was the first person I came to know for Shopsmith videos when I bought my first machine (A ‘82 V 500). I did a search for Shopsmith wed sight and his video demonstrate was one of the three videos in the search. I came to like him for his video’s and is one of my recommendation to others as well.

[@MyGrowthRings]

I've watched all of his videos and also reccomend them. The guy is a class act. Scott

[@bobwebberkc]

Thanks Scott for the Shopsmith Doug video! What a duo you guys make! Now add Nick Engler and holy cow NIRVANA!

[@MyGrowthRings]

That would be fun!

[@RobertKeeney]

I purchased my Powerpro Headstock and double tilt upgrade from one of Doug's Webinars. I've watched all of his videos.

[@MyGrowthRings]

That's awesome, Robert.

[@woodshopnerdery]

Great conversation. Thanks for mentioning my channel, Scott, and saying such nice things about it.

[@MyGrowthRings]

Happy to share your efforts. You know I'm a fan!

[@patrickwright2976]

I didn't know Doug is in Louisville! We're practically neighbors...I'm going to have to find a way to meet him in person. Thanks for another great video - I appreciate the discussion and am looking forward to more here as well as new content on Doug's channel.

[@MyGrowthRings]

Thanks for watching, Patrick.

[@chadnevels246]

It was good to hear Doug's thoughts on that darn infomercial. His justification for "the skill is built into the machine" was interesting. I think he was completely correct about the skill level of the operator and the quality of the tools they use isn't always equal.

[@MyGrowthRings]

Yes, I think he split the baby just fine. Scott

[@MrMarkpeggy]

Thanks for sharing this conversation with Doug and yourself Scott. You, Doug, and Nick are Shopsmith heroes. 👏🇺🇸👍

[@MyGrowthRings]

Thanks Mark.

[@billlarrabee9436]

So glad to see Doug again. I have watched his videos and learned many things for using my Shopsmith. This video was fun to watch because two very knowledgeable instructors are comparing notes. Both have worked for Shopsmith and both have great stories. This is the new friendship that will go a long way. Great video!

[@MyGrowthRings]

Hey Bill. Doug and I have known each other for several years, but this is the first time we've been seen together. Scott

[@rdhelm]

So great to see Doug again. I have met him twice at the Academy Session in Phoenix, Az. I bought a 520 upgrade and other things from him.He was a great instructor. I thought I had heard he had some health problems awhile ago. Glad to see he looks great now. Roger

[@MyGrowthRings]

I agree, he does look good.

[@bobharper7014]

Scott -great video. Many thanks. Great to see Doug. I attended one of Doug's sessions in the past year. Still debating the Mark 7 versus trying to upgrade my Mark V to a 510 or 520. I'm not convinced I'd like the interface on the Mark 7's head stock. My circa 1956 era Mark V does not offer enough safety & power. I also have the quill return spring issue. I have the parts to attempt the repair, just waiting for some time and luck to make the effort.

[@MyGrowthRings]

Hey Bob. You are at an interesting intersection. I would encourage you to look hard at the 510 or 520 system. Yes, the PowerPro is very nice, but the larger table and improved guards are so nice on that upgrade. Scott

[@larryjacobs5713]

Shop smith people are just good people! Wish I would have been around for the classes. Would love to buy a video on each accessory!

[@MyGrowthRings]

I know what you mean, Larry. Those were great days, but KZbin's not so bad either. Scott

[@rz8dwx]

Just got my first Mark V Greenie. It’s my 68th birthday president.

[@MyGrowthRings]

Happy Birthday, Mr. President!

[@jerbear7952]

In fairness, I'll bet that goofy delta was still pretty sweet. I dont want one but I'll help you restore one if you get it ;)

[@blacknorce]

No joke you should do a weekly or monthly video with Doug. You guys could just discuss a new topic or debate your favorite/hated tools. I know alot of us would love to see more Doug and we could show more people his videos and/or website. Thanks so much for reaching out to him for us and keep up the great work.

[@MyGrowthRings]

That would be fun.

[@TeamProsperity]

So hey Doug you’re in Louisville, KY? wow that’s where I am. I have the SS 500 purchased it in the early 80’s and have pretty much everything with it like the duplicator, shaper, planer, jointer, band saw, jig saw, scroll saw, mortising attachment, strip sander, belt sander, I had the over arm pin router but got rid of it when I got my Woodpecker router table, I just didn’t have room for it as did I my Craftsman radial arm saw I wish I kept I built my daughter’s baby bed using it when my wife’s water broke and my daughter is 35 now. I don’t know what happened to SS closing all their stores, it’s hard to order anything from them as it takes forever to get. I miss the store in Florence, KY went to the academy there.

[@MyGrowthRings]

That Florence store was unusual in that it was inside a mall. Did they move it when they converted the stores to Woodworking Unlimited? Scott

[@Goldsteinphoto]

Thanks. I have learned a lot from the two of you. Even after owning 3 machines and several years of use I stil pick up pointers. What concerns me is where does Shopsmith go? On one hand the strength is that a 60+ year old machine is just about as good and useful as a new one. On the other hand that is a problem for Shopsmith. E.g. I got a Greenie for $50. It was jammed but not damaged. I spent about $120 for new bearings and belts, cleaned it and adjusted it. Almost as good as new now. (How long will the motor last is the only concern.) I probably will sell it for a fairly low price. So how to justify $4,000+ for a new one?

[@CandyMan1957]

Great to see the two of you in this fine interview! I'll be in Louisville in the spring, Doug - I'd love to stop by if you're amenable to a short visit!

[@MyGrowthRings]

I hope you guys make that happen! Hey, record some of your visit! Scott

[@timothygunckel7162]

Doug sold a Mark V to me

[@jeffmiddleton2222]

My grandfather lost part of two fingers in the jointer before it had a spring loaded guard I believe. It didn't keep me away from Shopsmith as I still have his machine and jointer. The machine is approximately the same age as I am, born in the mid fifties.

[@MyGrowthRings]

Jeff, I had a friend who lost a couple fingers to the jointer when he had a brain-fart and used his hand to brush dust from the jointer bed while it was running. You just have to remain vigilant when working around power tools. Scott

[@billmclaughlin8438]

What a great interview Scott. Some interviewers ask a question and then answer it themselves talking way more then the guest. You asked good questions then let Doug answer. I have looked for additional SS content online but Doug’s never popped up. Thanks for that info. I’m one of those retired guys Doug mentioned. I’m having a blast. I’m also one of those guys that is not talented at wood working. I watch these folks online cut this, glue that, and varnish it and they produce things that make folks ooo and aaah. I cut this, glue that, and varnish it and produce kindling. It’s a good thing I can cook or I wouldn’t be married 😉. A tool to bring back? How about the compressor. Wasn’t there a compressor attachment?

[@MyGrowthRings]

Thanks, Bill. You'll notice that there are quite a few edit, and I can assure you that most of those were of me talking too much! Yes, there have been two compressors and I believe that Shopsmith has learned their lesson! The biggest issue is that there isn't a simple way to add a pressure switch, so the Shopsmith runs constantly when using the compressor. There are just better ways available today. Scott

[@danielhoshock9634]

Wow that was GREAT! So good to see 2 of my favorite Shopsmith people on the same screen. Throw in Nick Engler and you would have the Holy Trinity of Shopsmith. lol

[@MyGrowthRings]

Ha! Well, as Steve Martin as Navin R. Johnson said in The Jerk: "I'd just be happy to be in there somewhere." Scott

[@chadnevels246]

@@MyGrowthRings "I was born a poor black child..."

[@grahamw2955]

Doug obviously likes his Mark 7 and he made a good point about the power it provides for the mark-mounted planer. However, if like me you buy your secondhand machine(s) off eBay, it’s usually only Mark V’s that are for sale and often those are old 500’s. Which functions do you think the 500 can perform just as well as the 510 or 520? And which functions are the 510 and 520 clearly better at?

[@MyGrowthRings]

I would say that lathe is just about the only function that to me isn't greatly improved from the 500 to the 510/20.

[@grahamw2955]

@@MyGrowthRings driving SPT’s?

[@MyGrowthRings]

@@grahamw2955 If the 500 has a 3/4HP motor, then yes. If it was made since around 1961 you’d only see an improvement if you upgrade the headstock to a PowerPro, which in and of itself does not necessitate adding double-tilt. Scott

[@larryjacobs5713]

Scott I live outside of Houston and have a nice separate apartment that is available for your use at no cost. Would love to have you!

[@MyGrowthRings]

That's very kind, Larry. Thankfully I'm back home in NC now, but thanks for the offer. Scott

[@ClintBeckert]

Scott, can you refer me to a good retail source for lathe tool rests which fit the 3/4” Shopsmith system? Thanks.

[@MyGrowthRings]

Other than Shopsmith?

[@333rpd]

"The one percent". Yes, there always the few who put the cuss in customer. ;) Ron

[@MyGrowthRings]

HA!

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

Thanks for introducing me to Doug…. I’m headed there now! I agree there is no replacement for knowledge and skill of the user. But, having accuracy (ability to discriminate to a very fine degree) and precision (ability to do it repetitively) at your beckoned call accentuates the experience! Shopsmith is a great way to access both of those! Again, thanks.

[@sharksys]

Thanks for bringing Doug back! I have emailed him a couple of times and really appreciated his contribution to the SS Community as I do your channel Scott!

[@MyGrowthRings]

My pleasure, Michael. It's always fun to catch up with him. Scott

[@lancefarmer8096]

Great video, You both have been helpful , improving my wood working skill set. And understanding of how to use the shopsmith system I was hooked after seeing Doug demo in my teens. But didn't get one until years later . Thanks for all you do. KEEP THEM COMING. Ever use a ring master on your SS .Looks like fun ?

[@MyGrowthRings]

It's so funny that you mention the Ring Mater because we talked about that a bit before we started recording. I'm of the opinion that it can be interested for a few projects, but for the most part I'm not terribly impressed by most of the projects I've seen made with it. I have no interest in turning bowls that are shaped like flower pots, so that leaves it being used for stock prep for laminated vessels. I wrote about it on one of my blogs: www.tool-hunter.com/shopsmith-posts/shopsmith-mark-v-small-add-ons-like-biscuit-joiner-grinder-/shopsmith-ringmaster-tool-information-history-review Scott

[@RobertKeeney]

I would like to see some videos on the overhead pin router.

[@MyGrowthRings]

I'll make that happen one of these days. I really like mine, but it's in storage. Scott

[@rmojo23]

Any updates on Doug. No videos from him for a long time

[@MyGrowthRings]

Not in the last 6 months. I'll reach out again.

[@georgeharper6034]

I am surprised the power station is discontinued. That would be something I would recommend bringing back.

[@MyGrowthRings]

I'm with you on that, George. I wish I had given that question some thought before it popped into my head! Scott

[@jtome12]

@@MyGrowthRings On the subject of a Power Station, I've been looking for one near me on the used market, which is tough in the northeast. Am I better off just building a shorty with a 1-1/8 HP headstock?

[@MyGrowthRings]

@@jtome12 It certainly is an option. You’d have more power and a greater range of speed. Scott

[@ericsauto]

Scott , nice video. Is Doug Reid still around? I loved his videos but I heard he may have passed.

[@MyGrowthRings]

He sure is. We’ve been chatting with each other recently and he’s doing just fine.

[@billlarrabee9436]

Did either you or Doug work with Nick Engler who did the videos for Shopsmith?

[@MyGrowthRings]

Nick was no longer employed when we both worked for Shopsmith, but he was around the Dayton showroom occasionally and I visited his shop a couple times when he and Jim McCann were working on the Workshop Companion book series. Nick came back to do the Sawdust Session videos in the early 2000s, which was after I left in 1999. I assume that Doug encountered him during that time, but I don't know that for certain. There were hundreds of craftsmen working for Shopsmith as instructors and store managers and staff and I was fortunate to meet many of them as they passed through HR training in Dayton over the years I was there. Scott

[@MyGrowthRings]

Also, have you been watching Nick’s new channel? Excellent content!

[@jimscruggs5400]

I had a mark 7 from my mother in law, and only used it a few times, then I got a mark 5 , 50th anniversary model from Sacramento State fair because the demonstrator told me the parts were not inter changeable, I'm just sorry I sold my 7

[@MyGrowthRings]

Hey Jim. Was your Mark 7 a 1960's Mark VII or a modern "Mark 7"? The modern Mark 7 is interchangeable with the Mark V, but the 1960's Mark VII mostly isn't. Scott

[@stewwolfe1]

It just occurred to me that a beard appears to be required in order to make a ShopSmith video. On a serious note, do they still produce the sliding table? I absolutely love mine.

[@MyGrowthRings]

No, Stew, neither Tom from Woodshop Nerdery nor Mike Young have a beard. And mine is barely a Van Dyke. Yes, I believe that Shopsmith still offers the crosscut sliding table. Scott

[@grahamw2955]

I was interested to hear Doug mention his carbide turning chisels, and cross refer them to the very recent Stumpy Nubs video on the same subject. I get the impression that some people think that using them is somehow cheating. What do you think?

[@MyGrowthRings]

We actually talked a bit more on that though I edited it out because it was too much of me talking. I like carbide tools for hogging out stock and getting down to business, but I prefer HSS tools for finesse. Scott

[@michaelfitch5593]

Why didn't Shopsmith ever develop a thickness sander. I built one out of wood (using the lathe function) and it works great! Its not complicated.

[@MyGrowthRings]

Michael, they looked into it but I believe they dropped the idea because they determined that the market was just too limited. Scott

[@grahamw2955]

Scott,you didn’t mention the Jointmatic as a tool that you’re sorry Shopsmith no longer make. I’m still waiting for your big reveal of what you would use in preference to that.

[@MyGrowthRings]

Yeah, in retrospect I'm surprised too. The problem was it was an off the cuff question that even I hadn't given much thought to. Scott

[@AviSchwartz1]

I hope that Doug can get Shopsmith to hire him to remake the old Shopsmith Sawdust sessions. These are so old, fuzzy and hard to watch. These videos can be a great marketing tool.

[@MyGrowthRings]

When you consider that those were all made live using the technology we had available 20 years ago, it's surprising they were useable for as long as they were.

[@AviSchwartz1]

@@MyGrowthRings Sure, I am not dismissing the old videos and they are still very useful but it will be wonderful if they made new ones using newer technology.

[@MyGrowthRings]

@@AviSchwartz1 I understand and agree.

[@oldmangravely6554]

When it comes to changing from one tool to other I’m a hobbyist woodworker, I define a hobby as doing something you enjoy that fills up your spare time.

[@MyGrowthRings]

Well said!

[@larryjacobs5713]

Doug Reid Mr. Shop Smith! No one like him!

[@MyGrowthRings]

AGREED!