Why I enjoy this FORUM

Alan D · Post by **Alan D** » Sun Apr 13, 2008 5:03 am

I am not new to Shopsmith but am new to this FORUM and find it immensly rewarding. This is a hobby to me. All of us have fallen into the Shopsmith family for a variety of reasons but the common link is we enjoy the Shopsmith product. I have experienced some FORUMS which are critical of many aspects of Shopsmith and maybe this is why I found this group so refreshing.

In these archives I have been able to find out not what is wrong with a product but rather what is right about it. I have read alot of great postings illustrating all the positive things many of you have done with the system.

I have noticed the willingness to help the new folks get answers to their questions. This FORUM has proven to be to be rich in information and guidance.

I just want to say congratulations and hope you continue down this road.

My Shopsmith is a Model 510 and slowly acquiring many of the accessories.

Alan D.

Gampa · Post by **Gampa** » Sun Apr 13, 2008 9:36 am

Welcome Aboard.

pinkiewerewolf · Post by **pinkiewerewolf** » Sun Apr 13, 2008 10:24 am

Alan, Welcome to the forum!
You're right there is a lot of helpful knowledge shared on the site.

brown_hawk · Post by **brown_hawk** » Sun Apr 13, 2008 11:38 am

True.

I think it would help to have a link to the forum on the SS main page. I've been going there for years, and just found this forum a few days ago. It's a little hidden where it is now.

a1gutterman · Post by **a1gutterman** » Sun Apr 13, 2008 12:44 pm

Alan D.,
Glad to have you here, and even gladder of the way that you regard "our" site!

brown_hawk wrote:True.

I think it would help to have a link to the forum on the SS main page. I've been going there for years, and just found this forum a few days ago. It's a little hidden where it is now.

There have been several postings concerning this, and I have to agree; the "mapping" of the SS site leaves something to be desired. I believe that they are trying hard and that there will be changes to the better. The evidence that I have read here on the forum suggests that there are few people at SS, and that they collectively wear many hats.

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Sun Apr 13, 2008 1:11 pm

I think it would help to have a link to the forum on the SS main page. I've been going there for years, and just found this forum a few days ago. It's a little hidden where it is now.

You are right. The referenced link is not on the Home Page but it isn't hidden very well. It sticks out like a sore thumb on the next page in. Right hand side, right below Nick's grinning mug.

http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/

What I have done to resolve this issue is place the link in my list of favorites.

http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/

One problem that I have experienced though, by going directly to the forum from "favorites", is that you might miss the specials and email offers. I now tend to gain access via the ownersite just to make certain I don't miss something.

backhertz · Post by **backhertz** » Sun Apr 13, 2008 1:36 pm

Alan,
I've had to enter a 12-step program to help me with my Shopsmith addiction. Yes, I was just an average guy who was lucky to inherit a Model V 510 about 10 years ago. It is now a 520. In the past year, I believe I have almost one of everything ever made by Shopsmith. In the past year, I've taken advantage of every sale. The weekend and email specials provide me an almost weekly fix. Then there is Ebay where people seem to make fortunes buying old Shopsmiths & then selling them in pieces! But Craig's List is something you should stay away from if you want to stay married. Imagine buying a used 1981 Mark V 500 for only $125!! Then a 510 for $229. I have one of each...

I even made a pilgrimage to Poe Ave in Dayton. Grabbed my puppy & drove 12 hours to arrive in the morning. The factory is a model of the American industrial factory capability which hasn't been sent overseas.

The funny thing is I can't use anything until my wood shop is constructed, so it's all sitting in my basement and hopefully won't reach critical mass....or shot by my spousal unit. I added up my purchases over the past 2 years. Over $6K! Much of it was far below the retail prices which might easily double or even triple that figure.

But my efforts will soon be rewarded when my 12 X 20 shop is finished. Then I might even make something! <or I'm gonna be drawn and quartered by my wife on a 520>

I encourage you to check out the Sawdust sessions. This past weekend, I actually watched it twice. Nick & Drew have worked out all the bugs and you can learn a lot.

Tony

a1gutterman · Post by **a1gutterman** » Sun Apr 13, 2008 2:14 pm

backhertz wrote:Alan,
I've had to enter a 12-step program to help me with my Shopsmith addiction. Yes, I was just an average guy who ..................

I DO NOT HAVE AN ADDICTION!I don't, I don't, I don't. Someone, please help me convince my wife of that......... please!

brown_hawk · Post by **brown_hawk** » Sun Apr 13, 2008 2:44 pm

a1gutterman wrote:I DO NOT HAVE AN ADDICTION!I don't, I don't, I don't. Someone, please help me convince my wife of that......... please!

You do NOT have an addition!:)

What you have is the normal human male drive to do things in a better and more capable manner, so that your spousal unit and others might be able to enjoy life in an increasing and more contented manner every year.

As a part of that normal drive, you justly seek those things that will help you achieve that goal in the most expeditious manner, consistent with good workmanship and manly pride.

Since this is all just a normal part of being male, is is obvious to even the most casual observer that you have no addiction, and that the attempt to describe it as such is laughable and deserving of nothing but contempt.

TRANSLATION: YOU'RE HOOKED, SUCKER. LIVE WITH IT!!!!

Hawk

a1gutterman · Post by **a1gutterman** » Sun Apr 13, 2008 3:03 pm

Thanks, Hawk.

(See honey, I told you I was not addicted....................)

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