Welcome to the Woodshop Nerdery for the Last Time

[@TrophyJoe]

Just today, discovered your channel. Good luck to you and know that I will enjoy all your content. Thanks.

[@MyGrowthRings]

Tom, you can be proud of the goals you set and met and you really raised the bar. Well done, my friend. Thank you for your friendship and for all the contributions you’ve made to the Shopsmith community and to my channel as well. I look forward to whatever is next, and I know you will do something interesting. BTW, I’m a 2XL. Scott

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thanks Scott! And thank you for you perpetual support and for helping promote the channel. I think Shopsmith is under-represented in social media and I hope some one is inspired to start a new Shopsmith channel. After all, if I can do it, anyone can.

[@bloxburgstudios]

Tom, I am going into woodshop this year. You have really taught me a lot. Thank you.

[@woodshopnerdery]

Great to hear!

[@WoodworkerDan]

Thank you for sharing important information that simply wasn't available anywhere else.

[@GregsWorkshopOregon]

Thanks for all your contributions. I was driving through a neighborhood the other day and saw a rusty Shopsmith 10E on the curb being given away for free. I thought about your channel and picked it up, I'll clean it up this winter. Thank you!

[@woodshopnerdery]

Great find! At the very least you can make a good sanding station out of it.

[@GregsWorkshopOregon]

@@woodshopnerdery Haha, that's the exact conclusion I came to as well. Free disc sander, some assembly required.

[@rschafer8684]

I have enjoyed your videos and appreciate your shopsmith content. I will be watching for what you will be offering next.

[@woodshopnerdery]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@bobharper7014]

Tom. Thanks. I will miss your meticulous attention to detail as well as your humor. Best of luck to you.

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thank you kindly, Bob!

[@delbertreno8089]

Tom I am sad to see you go! I have really enjoyed your videos and enjoyed the attention to detail you pay to everything you do. Not often you run across someone who thinks out their projects as well as you do, and I enjoy watching you use your Shopsmith! Thanks, You have taught us many things and I appreciate the lessons you have given us. Good luck! and Best Wishes!

[@woodshopnerdery]

Glad you like them!

[@codylongoria4152]

Even though I only found you now after you're done with this channel, I am really happy to have found it. This is a great library for me to watch through over time, and it is refreshing that you're not an ad for festool and woodpecker.

[@JeffPry-ww7je]

Tom I was a new woodworker and new shopsmith owner when I found your videos. I am sad to see your content go. You went into great detail and and often showed how you used technology to create/design your woodworking. Thank you sir for helping me learn!

[@woodshopnerdery]

Great to hear Jeff, thanks!

[@MatthewSchrenk]

Those chairs look nice. Thanks for your example for other hobbiests.

[@woodshopnerdery]

Glad you like them!

[@stevewoodie524]

Tom, I also wanted to say thank you all the work you have put into your videos. I appreciate the analyitics you have brought to your channel. The information you have provided was so valuable to me, thus the reason I purchased a new Shopsmith Mark 7. I am big believer in Shopsmith and I have learned so much by watching your videos. Like you, I am a hobbyist working on projects out of my garage. Because of the content you provided, I went back to the begining and watched all of your videos. Thank you for all that you have done and I like others, I look forward to the next chapter. -- Blessings to you and your family,

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thanks Steve, glad I could help!

[@MrMarkpeggy]

Well, bless your heart, Tom. I can't tell you how much we appreciate all that you've done for the hobbyist woodworker community, especially for Shopsmith people. Your channel will be missed. May God bless you on your new endeavors. 🙏 ❤

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thank you Mark! I appreciate all your support.

[@hankrasmussen6682]

Tom, you did make an impact. You were one of the few I watch, that helped in me getting off my retired butt and get back into woodworking. Enjoy your additional time, and thank you.

[@woodshopnerdery]

That's awesome Hank! Thanks for sharing that.

[@andrecharpentier2567]

So sorry to see you go I have enjoyed you, your presentation and your projects. I wish you the best. Thanks for all of your hard work. You will be missed.

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thanks you!

[@jumbocaso]

Tom, you have performed a great service for ShopSmith owners and hobbyists. I started with a Mark 500 in 1983 and went on to more stationary tools. But still use the 500 for a variety of options. You are a fine craftsman and a caring human being. Thanks for all of your contributions to th craft.

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thanks you!

[@shakymemories]

first time watching any of your videos (it showed up on my KZbin feed), but I like your authentic style and service-oriented personality. Will check out your other videos!

[@woodshopnerdery]

Wow, thank you!

[@timfrayne8946]

Tom, this is a sad day for me. I have really enjoyed your content. I wish you the best in whatever comes next for you. You have been an outstanding ambassador for this unique tool.

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thanks, Tim!

[@craigkrohn2710]

It’s been nice watching your Chanel thanks for explaining things plainly

[@AlienLeader4]

Really appreciate the time you took to create great content. I know I have learned alot from your channel. Thank you and God Speed in your next adventure. Keep being you. 👽

[@woodshopnerdery]

My pleasure!

[@joz_tec]

Thank you so much Tom for the huge effort and contribution to our little corner of the woodworking community. I fully understand the time it takes to produce finished videos. Thanks again. Looking forward to seeing what you tackle next.

[@woodshopnerdery]

Great to hear, thank you!

[@jonepps8631]

Tom, I have enjoyed all your content and your commitment to a non-commercial approach to KZbin video production for hobbyist woodworkers. Not only have you achieved your personal goals but you have enabled many fellow woodworkers to progress toward achieving their goals. You have much to be proud of and I am personally grateful for all you’ve done. I wish you health and happiness in the future. Thank you again.

[@arondaniel]

So long and thanks for all the videos. I learned lots about shopsmith tools & techniques but even more importantly, I got motivated to make progress on my own project stack. I even managed to find a couple double bar clamps. 😁

[@woodshopnerdery]

Great to hear!

[@patrickpfundstein1122]

Tom, you should be proud, and you will be missed (especially by your fellow nerds; loved it whenever you went all techy!)! Best of fortune on any future endeavors!

[@woodshopnerdery]

Much appreciated!

[@frederickwood9116]

Thanks for the legacy of videos you leave behind. I agree about small shop hobby content. It’s far more relatable for us in a small shop hobby setup. Best of luck.

[@woodshopnerdery]

So true! and you're welcome!

[@michaelarighi5268]

Sorry to see you go and glad you feel you accomplished your objectives. I've enjoyed your channel and learned some things about using my Shopsmith that I hadn't tried before. Thank you for what you've done, and I think you can feel you've done something worthwhile and ended it when YOU wanted to, not because some external thing meant you had to. Well done!

[@woodshopnerdery]

Exactly, thanks for all the support Michael.

[@lewparsell]

You have taught us so much. Thanks for everything you will e missed.

[@woodshopnerdery]

You are so welcome!

[@philipallard8026]

I note that you still have all your fingers and both your eyes; that’s success for a wood worker of any kind. It’s been fun watching your channel and I’ll welcome you back should you decide to return.

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thank you! And yes I am very luck to sustain good health and avoid injury. I do hope that luck holds!

[@w2tty]

Thank you for your postings and for giving so much to the community

[@woodshopnerdery]

You bet

[@chadwilson673]

Thanks for all the great Shopsmith content. I will miss your videos. Good luck on your next project!

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thanks so much!

[@johnoerter2883]

Tom, thank you for the years of work! I’ll miss your typical good sense, thinking, and creativity! Blessings in the coming days.

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thank John for your continuous support and encouragement!

[@danasmith8950]

Great job! I’ve enjoyed your channel very much. I’m a SS owner and I really appreciated how you integrated SS into your unique projects.

[@woodshopnerdery]

Awesome, thank you!

[@normy31]

Tom...Tom....Tom....Tom....don't go!!!!!! You did great content, you did great projects, you are one of the very few and Best presenters on using and utilizing the Shopsmith equipment in such an easy to follow and understand platform with the authenticity of concept to completion of the projects you shared. Your one of the few I will truly miss. I'm hoping maybe you'll post a surprise build now and then. Please leave your channel up if possible, I constantly go back to search help with builds and Shopsmith usage if I need to figure something out. To date, you and Scott have the best content I enjoy when it's Shopsmith builds. Thanks for everything you did for us, Good luck, Take Care, and keep using your Shopsmith as often as you can! Thanks, Jon

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thank you, Jon!

[@BustedKnuckleWoodworks]

Tom, say it ain’t so! 😢 Thanks for all the great content. I look forward to seeing what’s next for you and I will be watching!

[@woodshopnerdery]

I appreciate that, Lee. Thanks!

[@jamespierson4324]

Tom, thank you for all your work on this channel. I really appreciate your in depth research and sharing your experience. I am a fan of the fact based opinions and common sense you brought to the Shopsmith community. Your channel is one of the best I have seen. I wish you well and enjoy your time in the shop! Hope to see more of you in the future if you’re so called.

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thanks, James!

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

Tom… where am I gonna go for my Nerd Fix now? I’ve enjoyed your videos to gain insight, trade thoughts and further the knowledge about techniques that make projects successful. I also truly value getting your input on my videos. They have really made me think and pushed me to do better. Congrats on satisfying your goals… your contributions have been welcomed and advanced the ball for all of us hobbyists! Thanx bud.

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thanks for all the support on my channel as well Dave!

[@TerryMcTigue-n9g]

I enjoyed your videos. Good luck with the next venture!

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thanks so much!

[@johnrice6793]

Well sir - It is nice to watch one who provides honest content. One that is articulate. A person having fun. I’d enjoy meeting you some day. It has been my pleasure.

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thanks John! And I am very grateful for all the encouragement and support you have given me and the rest of the Shopsmith community.

[@WKYanks]

Sorry to see you go Tom. I really enjoyed your woodworking/Shopsmith videos. Great job with those chairs.... that's a tough build.

[@bobwebberkc]

Tom you have had an impact! One of the most important was to show the community that the SS can be used to make real wood projects something I have done for thirty years! You made me smile and I appreciate your tenacity and watching you grow has been a privilege. Good luck drop a note on “my growth rings “ the SS community will miss your content! Be well my friend! Bob

[@woodshopnerdery]

Will do Bob, thanks for all the support!

[@leoplude5934]

Thank you Tom, I’ve enjoyed you channel! Best of luck in your next endeavors.

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thanks, you too!

[@smoking745]

Dang Tom I hate to see you go. I really enjoyed your video and I thought that you did a great job teaching us. Thank you again for the great videos. You will be Missed.

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thanks you sir!

[@dennisholtby2140]

Tom, so sorry to see you go. Thank you so much for all you have taught me about my ShopSmith.

[@woodshopnerdery]

You are very welcome

[@nerknerk8834]

I wish you luck. Thank you for taking us on this journey with you! I have learned a lot about my Shopsmith and enjoyed every minute. Can't wait to see what the next chapter is. You are fearless!!!

[@woodshopnerdery]

You are so welcome!

[@douggraham5812]

Well darn! I just discovered you a few weeks ago! There aren't that many Shopsmith channels out there, and it's sad to lose one. Thanks for creating this content, and thanks for leaving it up and accessible.

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thank you so much!

[@julianwhitta1114]

I knew it! First time I ever watched your channel (courtesy of the Malecki Malarky), I thought to myself, “This Tom bloke is a wooden coat hanger man”. Just two kinds of people in the world, Tom - the considered, thoughtful, diligent and worldly ones that use wooden coat hangers… and everybody else! Seriously, man, thank you for your contributions to hobbyist woodworking. I think I can safely say that every one that’s watched and followed along on your journey has gained much. And those Wegner chairs are pure magic!

[@woodshopnerdery]

I appreciate those compliments, thanks!

[@pauldavis6222]

It was serendipity that you started your channel just as I began woodworking, having selected a ShopSmith to be the tool I’d build my workshop around. Solid, thoughtful content delivered in an entertaining and informative manner, I always enjoyed when another video would arrive. And it’s content that will persist. Most SS content is decades old with the production quality to match. Having sites like this and MGR have been the primary engines for quality, modern SS content, and for those of us still coming to this as hobbyists and SS owners, your additions to the canon will be appreciated indefinitely. Thanks, man.

[@woodshopnerdery]

You're welcome, best of luck!

[@shaneta4557]

First time your video was recommended to me. Please do not feel discouraged... It would be great to have you here in the community!

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thanks Shane! No, I do not feel discouraged and I will continue to participate in the community.

[@Ray-r5j9u]

You can be proud of your videos 👍. I wish you well 🙏

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thanks, Ray!

[@mrgunn2726]

Tom I am very sad to see you go, I have really enjoyed your channel. So many woodworking channels are done by professionals with all their fancy and expensive tools who want to sell you something. I loved the commercial free hobbyist approach you brought. You are an inspiring everyman, inspiring us by learning woodworking and sharing your journey, making mistakes, talking about real experiences, and not some fake 'influencer'. You inspired me and I will miss you, best of luck and well wishes to your family.

[@woodshopnerdery]

Well said!

[@edmalin7359]

Happy that you accomplished your goals Tom. At the same time sorry to see you go. You have made a wonderful contribution to the world of woodworking and Shopsmithing. I'll be back to watch your videos time and again in the future.

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thank you!

[@majones501]

Tom, your channel was a wonderful help to me in my crash course on ShopSmith and woodworking. I got my two ShopSmiths in 2021, dug into the SS Forums and Ingler’s videos, then found yours and Scott’s. I have loved them all and will certainly miss your continued knowledge and perspective. I still have a bunch of your videos to go back to, so I’m hoping that you keep them posted. Good luck with your new goals, and I hope they include something in the SS and/or woodworking community. Thank you my friend.

[@danielromans6746]

I imaging it's a lot of work filming, editing, figuring out camera and mic positions. But I'm really going to miss this channel. A voice of reason in a world of madness. My wife almost cried when you threw away your presentation shirts. That was well done by the way. It was refreshing to see actual projects made, especially with the Shopsmith. I also liked the nerd aspects. Analyzing, measuring, and explaining how things worked. May you be blessed as you are a blessing.

[@woodshopnerdery]

Best of luck to you too!

[@neilstagner1961]

I just found you last week, but did enjoy you content that I have seen, (about 4-5 videos). I wish you well in your next project! Thank you for your contribution.

[@MrWoodhoarder]

Always looked forward to your videos, very well done and informative. Thanks for the information and entertainment. Wish you well on your next channel.

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thank you very much!

[@jamesbrunk9817]

Thanks you for your efforts. I really enjoyed your work.

[@woodshopnerdery]

My pleasure, James!

[@berryconway4296]

I'll miss you. It was great have a real Shopsmith owner, as a hobby woodworker, making real projects. May the grain be ever in your favor.

[@ericarrick6365]

I cannot BELIEVE this is the first time I've ever come across your channel! All of these videos are just incredible! You've poured out so much dedication and effort and raw PASSION into this channel. It's bittersweet to see you go just as I discover you, but know that I and many others will discover and enjoy your content for years to come. Godspeed you magnificent bastard.

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thanks Eric, glad you like the channel!

[@richardsaylor6204]

Tom, just come across your channel a few months ago. You did a great job and I thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you for all the time you put into it. I have not watched all your video, but will. Wish you all the best! Rick

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thank you kindly!

[@gregorytrim8428]

Tom, I will miss your channel. Thank you for the great content Best wishes to you and your family!

[@woodshopnerdery]

Same to you!

[@mnason8995]

Tom thanks for your channel. I own a Shopsmith 510 and enjoyed you comparing your older Shopsmith with the new Mark 7. Many times I’ve seen you commenting on other woodworking forums. It shows you enjoy sharing your experience and knowledge. Thanks again and best wishes!

[@woodshopnerdery]

You're welcome and thanks for watching!

[@stewwolfe1]

Tom, You had a great channel. I hope that you continue to enjoy your woodworking and build some more wonderful projects. Your presentations have been informative and enjoyable, and importantly, you did this to inform and aid people in their woodworking journey, not to generate income. I applaud you, and wish you the best!

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thank you very much!

[@dannybuck3649]

Tom, thanks for a great series of informative videos. Really sad to see you shut down the channel, but totally understandable. You can be proud of what you have given to many out here, and the accomplishment of setting and reaching a number of goals. Good luck and thaks again.

[@woodshopnerdery]

I appreciate the compliments, Danny!

[@mattyice5945]

I don't comment much and this is the very first video of yours I've seen, but I agree on much of what you said. As a hobbyist, seeing another hobbyist do things is that much more valuable and educational. Unique things and projects are what's awesome. It's a shame that everything has become monetized and sponsored, and a breathe of fresh air to get opinions that are based on experiences etc, instead of influenced by companies via sponsorship. I don't have a shopsmith but I will be checking out all your videos and relish in the good old days I missed out on. Thanks for all you did, and be blessed in your next endeavors.

[@Erik_The_Viking]

I actually ran into your channel from the Paul Sellers router plane build, which I was considering making. I've enjoyed watching your videos and it's been a nice change to see a genuine hobbyist channel instead of commercial channels with large warehouses and tons of expensive toys. It's been great to see your mistakes, what you learned, and how you moved forward. Congratulations on accomplishing your goals and wish you future success! Thank you for all of the videos!

[@woodshopnerdery]

You nailed it Erik, that's one of the motivations behind the channel.

[@eke4srf]

Great Job Tom! I'm also a ShopSmith owner. I love to watch woodworking video using the SS. Well the best of luck to you.

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thanks, you too!

[@toddsargent3608]

Well that sucks, enjoyed your videos and looked forward to them. You did good! Come on just one more? Congratulations on reaching your goal.

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thanks you!

[@BadAppleWoodwerx]

Wow Tom, I did not see this coming. 😲 Gonna miss the ShopSmith content, was always fun to see your projects take shape.

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thanks Tim!

[@JohnParkerjr]

Hi, I'm John. I am an older IT worker and I recently bought a "new to me" ShopSmith and am getting back into woodworking after lots of years of working hard in software. I have now shifted to managed file transfer and have time for hobbies again. I only recently found your videos but your style of just being you has resonated with me. I look forward to learning and aspire one day to approach your level of craftsmanship! Thank you for your efforts and thanks for the virtual mentoring! I just watched your discussion with Mark over on My Growth Rings and I have even more respect for you now. I wish you blessings in your future endeavors!

[@chuckstormer342]

Sorry to hear you are closing your channel, but understand after listening to your reasons. You were certainly the most honest presenter and very well organized. As someone who owns an old 500 as well as many stand alone tools I always marvel at your ability to plan the sequences of your projects. I am afraid I will never be as organized as you but I did learn a lot and you deserve to be proud of your accomplishments. Chuck

[@tnckline]

I have appreciated your contribution to the KZbin world. You are correct, the woodworking content is mostly professional level or pattern. It takes time to edit and process video. Time that I hope you can use in your shop. Thanks.

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thank you very much! I am looking forward to catching up on some items in the shop.

[@tonyc7352]

Good for you, I admire your courage especially for goal #2. This reminds me of a photographers' web site I really liked long ago, he posted a picture each day then after ten years he stopped and I thought that was the best way to end it. On his own terms, deliberate and positive. His work remains online and like him, you should be proud of what you have given. Thank you.

[@sandysmeltzer2975]

I must admit I was shocked to see the title of this video. You are one of the few channels I have both subscribed to and watched regularly. I often find myself scanning the channels hoping to find yours or a few others. I will most certainly miss the type of content you have provided. As others have said, you show the SS in action on practical and unique projects. I have thoroughly enjoyed learning from you and will most likely be watching reruns for a long time. I think your channel has been the perfectest complement to Scott's My Growth Rings. I wish you all the best as you move forward in your woodworking journey. Blessings, Glen

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thank you, Glen!

[@kylereed3577]

Thanks for all the great videos and advice. Sorry to see you go

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thanks for watching!

[@jamesellery9238]

Sad to hear, my friend. I always looked forward to your videos. I know it's a lot of hard work and takes time from the family. Hopefully you can get together with Scott now and then to keep us posted on what's going on. I sure hope you pulled those shirts out of the bin! I often get frustrated with my small shop that doubles as my machine and auto repair shop, having to constantly move things around, but seeing the tight space you have actually encourages me. The Shopsmith is supposed to solve the space crunch, but I've now got 3 of them and just picked up a power stand yesterday. I can't help myself.

[@Technomandfw]

Tom! Thank you for you're contribution. It's sad to see you go.

[@woodshopnerdery]

You're welcome!

[@jimhughes6794]

I am sad to see you go. I have always thought you enriched KZbin with “what was missing” on KZbin. You made excellent presentations with clear explanations and good opinions. I would like to think that someone as smart and talented as you will be back soon. Never think what you have done has gone unappreciated. I appreciate what you have gone through to put yourself there and enjoyed living vicariously through your efforts. Best of Luck and I hope to see you again soon.

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thank you so much, Jim!

[@markhendrickson5886]

Bravo and well done! You have demonstrated and explained things without dumbing them down. If you decide to do more again, the Shopsmith community could use another channel! Scott is great, but having more than one is a big plus. Thanks for what you've done!

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thanks Mark!

[@johnhoshock9034]

So sorry to see this wonderful channel come to an end. I have learned many things from you and totally enjoyed the process. Thank you so much, Tom for all that you have done. I hope that our paths will cross again someday.

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thanks, John!

[@jtome12]

Thanks and good luck Tom.

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thanks, you too!

[@lv_woodturner3899]

The weaving on the chairs looks terrific, as do the chairs. If the family likes the chairs, then all is good, they are the most important audience. Well done. I can appreciate when you feel the time has come to move on. Making videos does add a lot of hours to the projects. Dave.

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thanks Dave! Yes, though the chairs are not perfect, I did have a "wow, I made that?" moment. Very happy with them.

[@michaelbeauchaine6912]

Tom, you will be missed! Thanks for all you have done for the weekend hobyest like me. Thanks. Hope to see your new channel.

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thank you Michael!

[@kd6vpe]

Tom, Well you should be proud. I am truly going to miss your channel. I think you were very unique in your content and very well presented. I know if you continued you would be one of the big channels. Please drop a line once in a while on how and what you are up to. It would truly be appreciated by me to know things are going well for you. God Bless you and your family. Jim

[@woodshopnerdery]

I appreciate that, Jim. Thanks!

[@bigboper111]

Thanks Tom for all you have shared has been a great couple years

[@woodshopnerdery]

You are very welcome

[@MRrwmac]

I’m gonna miss you! I just came across your channel and as a Shopsmith owner, I really enjoyed what I have seen so far. Thank You.

[@pwaul]

Me too!

[@williar1961]

Well done and thanks for you content

[@ureasmith3049]

Thanks for sharing.

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thanks for watching!

[@marcbarash6045]

Thanks Tom, you will be missed

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thanks, Marc!

[@onehandedmaker]

A joy to watch your videos. I admire your imagination to keep coming up with great ideas and sharing your passion for woodwork. Bye for now and thanks. Well done. One Handed Maker - Australia P.S have subscribed

[@delxmax]

Thank for your contributions to the Shopsmith Community! We will miss you and wish you the best in your next endeavors.

[@woodshopnerdery]

Much appreciated!

[@randallroberts5795]

Darn ! I just discovered you about a month ago and really enjoy your approach. Sorry to see you go... best of luck with your new adventures

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thanks, Randall. Please feel free to check out some of the old videos to see if anything interests you there.

[@drumaganger]

Sad to see it end but excited to see what's next. I enjoyed your content because there's to few channels featuring Shopsmith. Best of luck in your future endeavors.

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thanks for watching!

[@BassadorWoodworking]

Congratulations on completing the channel, I will miss your uploads but I am very happy for you. I am also happy to see that I am not the only person with 5 of the same shirt in my closet. 🤣

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thank you very much!

[@shopsmithwoodworker2023]

Tom, thank you so much for all you have done for both the Shopsmith community (including me) and for non Shopsmith woodworkers (poor folks). I could write much more about my admiration and respect for you and your channel, but hundreds of owners have already done that. When I sold you your Mark 7, I had some trepidations 😊; because 1) anyone with your skills and experience could either help or hurt Shopsmith’s reputation, and 2) since the Mark 7 was new at the time, I had not yet had my own long enough to realize it’s quality and potential. I have much more experience using, recommending and selling them now. I also had the mixed feelings when I had to put my Shopsmith video channel on pause two years ago (health issues;I plan to re-vitalize and restart my channel this year.) You, and some others like Scott Markwood, Nick Engler, Mark Adams, Norm Abrams, even some celebrities like Andy Rooney, Paul Mitchell,and the Pumpkin-Smasher Gallagher 😂have all kept the Shopsmith communities moving and growing …so again thank you and best wishes in your future endeavors! Doug Reid, aka Shopsmith Doug, the Woodworking Evangelist

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thank you for the kinds comments, Doug.

[@tomstevenson7940]

Bro Ride On Hard. Great things coming/

[@johnkelly4941]

I've always loved your content. Thanks for everything. I wish you all the best. I'll stay subscribed in the hopes that you'll change your mind someday.

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thank you, John!

[@andymilligan8485]

You will be missed. I enjoyed your forthright and open approach, especially toward Shopsmith.

[@woodshopnerdery]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@NotanExpert-Woodworking]

Thanks for all the videos Tom! I'm a new youtuber and also a Shopsmith guy. You have been an inspiration. I'm a bit bummed to see you go. Also, the chairs look terrific!

[@woodshopnerdery]

If I can do it, anyone can. You never know we might see another Shopsmith user spin up a new channel at any time!

[@jvmorse]

Tom, sorry to see you end the channel. I enjoyed it and look forward to your future endeavors. Hope to see you at the 75th Anniversary in Dayton in October.

[@woodshopnerdery]

I hope so too!

[@williamSmith-fv5hi]

So long Tom, it's been good to know you. You will be missed. God Job.

[@woodshopnerdery]

Thanks, William!