Local Clubs

[shortslvs]

Sorry if there is a list of SS Clubs and their locations and I have just overlooked it, but I am curious if there is a Southern California Club for SS Owners?

I would be very excited to find that there is one in the high desert of LA County around Lancaster/Palmdale area. Heck I'd be excited to find out there were a couple guys up here that knew what they were doing that didn't mind me glancing over their shoulder now and then. I promise I will be very still and quiet, you would hardly know I was there.

[dusty]

There are some users in your area but I'm going to let them identify themselves. You can find some of them by reading their posts (upper right hand corner).

I meant Shopsmith Users!

[bcone1381]

A wild vision....Local Shopsmith clubs working in association with a larger Shopsmith Association.

Once a month, folks get together regionally, and for a few hours, do their thing....some might be tagged to give a demo, or it might just be a day to come and work on their project around their like minded friends. Show off a skill, a new tool, a home made jig...whatever. Some would turn, others saw, drill, glue, or sharpen or sand or assemble/disassemble/overhaul a headstock.

The more organized local clubs might even have a meeting place where the old retired guys go to craft, talk, drink coffee and distrbute the extra zucchinis that are overtaking the garden.

I see a Shopsmith fair, or symposium. Numerous members here have their 520, their shorty, their 10e drill press. Well, these guys would add one more to their inventory....their Travel Shopsmith. I can see the highly crafted Shopsmith case...trunk. Way tubes used as a dolly that carries the trunk with the headstock, legs and table inside.

I also see a rep from Shopsmith who might show up on occasion and set up a booth, sell parts, and give technical adivce. Other related retailers would also come and display their goods and services.

Yes, the local Shopsmith clubs might meet once a month, but a couple regional, or statewide symposiums would meet once a quarter. However, every February when it is cold and windy when those of us in the north need a break, we would be looking forward to a trip to Dayton, Ohio for the big annual International Shopsmith Conference.

[wa2crk]

Maybe Bill Mayo will post a pic of his Shopsmith on a wheeled stand with a trailer hitch installed.
Bill V

[letterk]

Maybe Bill Mayo will post a pic of his Shopsmith on a wheeled stand with a trailer hitch installed.
Bill V

I hope he does. Now that would be a thing to see. Do you think if someone forms a Shopsmith club all the members would bring their Shopsmiths with them to the meetings?

[terrydowning]

[quote="shortslvs"]Sorry if there is a list of SS Clubs and their locations and I have just overlooked it, but I am curious if there is a Southern California Club for SS Owners?

I would be very excited to find that there is one in the high desert of LA County around Lancaster/Palmdale area. Heck I'd be excited to find out there were a couple guys up here that knew what they were doing that didn't mind me glancing over their shoulder now and then. I promise I will be very still and quiet, you would hardly know I was there. ]

I live over the hill in Newhall, my Mom lives in Lancaster and I go up there once in a while. I may be going up tomorrow. I know of no Shopsmith specific clubs in the region.

For other general wood working topics, here are some ideas to search. I currently don't have enough interest in joining a club to make the time to join a club right now.

for American Association of Woodturners clubs use this link http://www.woodturner.org/community/chapters/LocalChapters.asp
for general woodworking try Wood Woirking Guild of America http://www.wwgoa.com/resources/guilds/

For either of these select your state from the drop down list to get a shortlist.

[shortslvs]

A wild vision....Local Shopsmith clubs working in association with a larger Shopsmith Association.

Once a month, folks get together regionally, and for a few hours, do their thing....some might be tagged to give a demo, or it might just be a day to come and work on their project around their like minded friends. Show off a skill, a new tool, a home made jig...whatever. Some would turn, others saw, drill, glue, or sharpen or sand or assemble/disassemble/overhaul a headstock.

The more organized local clubs might even have a meeting place where the old retired guys go to craft, talk, drink coffee and distrbute the extra zucchinis that are overtaking the garden.

I am a minister in Lancaster, soooo I have a place. Big room, big parking lot... Coffee Makers.

Of course being a minister I start thinking about community projects, so what if the SS guys were all working together to make something to donate to a person in need or something that we auctioned on this forum and used the money to support _______ fill in the blank.

Terry posted that he was close, just over the hill, and his mom is here in Lancaster (right next to Palmdale where I am).

Let's meet for coffee sometime. I promise not to stalk you. hahahahaha Drop me a message when you know you will be around and feel like you have the time. I will buy the coffee.

Shorts

[JPG]

I am a minister in Lancaster, soooo I have a place. Big room, big parking lot... Coffee Makers.

Of course being a minister I start thinking about community projects, so what if the SS guys were all working together to make something to donate to a person in need or something that we auctioned on this forum and used the money to support _______ fill in the blank.

Terry posted that he was close, just over the hill, and his mom is here in Lancaster (right next to Palmdale where I am).

Let's meet for coffee sometime. I promise not to stalk you. hahahahaha Drop me a message when you know you will be around and feel like you have the time. I will buy the coffee.

Shorts

Short sleeves - (tall collar).

You make me desire to relocate!:D

[dforeman]

I'm not sure if there really are Shopsmith specific clubs around but you might find a few woodworking clubs here and there. In my part of the world, there is a group called the Carroll Carvers. And, they meet from time to time to share different woodworking skills and ideas. However, I typically see them at a lot of the events around the area selling their wares and demonstrating their craft.

[db5]

Do you think if someone forms a Shopsmith club all the members would bring their Shopsmiths with them to the meetings?

Only those who have a Concealed SS Carry Permit.