Adios, H**l No

[tom_k/mo]

+1 here, I'd subscribe too... You listening SS?

[rkh2]

Just adding my 2 cents worth. I also would be receptive to a subscription type of venture by Nick & Drew like the conversation being discussed. They have been a very useful tool for me and has influenced many additional purchases from Shopsmith because of the exposure shown from methods I was not aware of. I enjoyed the free sessions, but have no problem paying for them.

[fixit]

I too, would be happy to pay a reasonable subscription fee to continue the availability of Sawdust Sessions. But I'm not of the opinion that such a service could be possible given the limited number who have shown support so far. Production costs plus a reasonable return for Nick and Drew would, in my opinion, not result in a fee many of us could afford to pay.

However, in the event that something can be worked out, I'll be one of the first to sign up.

[a1gutterman]

Depending on the cost, yes, I wood be interested.

[sswoodworker48]

I would be interested, also. I have learned so much from the Sawdust Sessions.

[charlese]

I fully agree with Dusty and Ed in Tampa (previous page). Let me add a little paraphrasing of Nick.

When he started up the Sawdust Sessions, he told us that he had convinced Shopsmith that he could increase sales through live, streaming Sawdust Sessions. He also added that this effort must be successful for the Sessions to be continued - or something like that. The timing of this was after the Forum was kicked off by Bob Folkerth and after we got the news that Shopsmith was in financial trouble.

Nick stated several times he was not an employee of Shopsmith, so I had to guess he was a contractor. I don't know any more than you if he had a two year contract or not, but that fits my assumptions. I have no idea who paid for the equipment to make these recordings, but my guess is Nick and Drew. However I suppose the space was rented from Shopsmith. All of this is assumed!! I have absolutely no information to confirm what I have said, but it makes sense to me.

Increased sales? A tough thing to prove. Cost of a contract? Probably too much for now.

The Sawdust sessions are still very valuable. I might suggest to all who have not done this to go to each session and download everything you can get from the blackboards and the PDFs from scrolling down the blackboards.

[sandyj]

I look forward to the Sawdust sessions along with this forum.
Yes I would subscribe.

Sandy in NZ

[headstock]

Yes Shopsmith is dead! Been dying since 1994 really.
No more MKVs being built, no more academies, no more anything

[Ed in Tampa]

Yes Shopsmith is dead! Been dying since 1994 really.
No more MKVs being built, no more academies, no more anything

Headstock
You are so wrong!!!!!!!

You evidently have grudge against Shopsmith, rather than let it eat you up let it go. If there is anything any of us can do to help you get pass this feeling let us know.
Ed

[a1gutterman]

Yes Shopsmith is dead! Been dying since 1994 really.
No more MKVs being built, no more academies, no more anything

I am sorry that you feel this way, headstock, but you do knot have your facts right. First off, ShopSmith is knot dead: You can still buy products, talk to customer service, and technical service. Secondly, my Mark V, model 510, was purchased new in 1995]are[/I] correct about the academies, hopefully a temporary situation just as Bob F. has explained. I will continue to support them with purchases when I can afford them.