Shopsmith at Workbench Con 2024
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Shopsmith at Workbench Con 2024
YouTube channel 731 Woodworks finds Shopsmith at the Workbench Con 2024. I say he saved the best for last . Our segment starts at 25:10.
https://youtu.be/FLCv2LRym3A?si=NYhMUiji3INJXzY3
https://youtu.be/FLCv2LRym3A?si=NYhMUiji3INJXzY3
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1981 Mark V 500>510>520(98922)
19?? Mark V 500>Power Pro headstock 556176 06-17-11 factory exchange program original serial unknown
1957 Mark V 500 (350389)
1953 10ER
Another 10ER
Bandsaw 2012 Jointer 2012
Bandsaw, Jointer, other goodies
Craftsman table saw, Delta 46-460 Midi lathe
SS 6” Belt Sander w/power stand 1970’s?
Re: Shopsmith at Workbench Con 2024
Only watched the final segment with the Shopsmith so far. Nick Cupps did a decent job showing the machine. He could be a little smoother in changing over to the table saw mode but his story of buying the company is good for the product image. I like seeing the entire setup with the dust collector too.
The other guy in the video commented on the height of the table being better than the typical table saw. Some people have seen the table height as a problem but I usually find it and advantage. My Sawsmith 2000 is mounted on a rolling dolly that takes the height up to the same level as my 510 which I keep right behind to serve as an outfeed table. Extra table height puts things closer to eye level making alignment of work easier, and it's also a better position for my arms and hands at my height.
The other guy in the video commented on the height of the table being better than the typical table saw. Some people have seen the table height as a problem but I usually find it and advantage. My Sawsmith 2000 is mounted on a rolling dolly that takes the height up to the same level as my 510 which I keep right behind to serve as an outfeed table. Extra table height puts things closer to eye level making alignment of work easier, and it's also a better position for my arms and hands at my height.
Ed from Rhode Island
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Re: Shopsmith at Workbench Con 2024
Let’s not forget the new corporate slogan!
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1948 10E, S/N 5052 (restored)
1950 10ER, S/N 26473 (restored)
1952 10ER, S/N 51721 (restored as dedicated drill press)
1954 Mark 5, S/N 263334 (functionally restored)
1954 Mark 5, S/N 263705 (restored/PowerPro)
c1959 Mark 2, S/N 81940 (undergoing restoration)
Re: Shopsmith at Workbench Con 2024
I saw this accessory near the beginning of the video. I haven't determined if it is a miter gauge extension or a sled that mounts to the miter gauge, but it has some unique features either way.
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Re: Shopsmith at Workbench Con 2024
I liked the Shopsmith branding irons the Gearheart guy had. And echoing Ed's comment, Nick's changeover was a little inelegant, especially if you note the continuity error with the dust collection hose (showing that it wasn't filmed in one take). Still, getting the name out there again it great! I like Nick's enthusiasm. As has been noted here before, one of the more common reactions I get if I talk about Shopsmith to many other woodworkers is "Oh, they're still around? I had no idea...."
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Re: Shopsmith at Workbench Con 2024
"My father/grandfather had one of those."HopefulSSer wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2024 10:56 am As has been noted here before, one of the more common reactions I get if I talk about Shopsmith to many other woodworkers is "Oh, they're still around? I had no idea...."
Ed from Rhode Island
510 PowerPro Double Tilt:Greenie PowerPro Drill Press:500 Sanding Shorty w/Belt&Strip Sanders
Super Sawsmith 2000:Scroll Saw w/Stand:Joint-Matic:Power Station:Power Stand:Bandsaw:Joiner:Jigsaw
1961 Goldie:1960 Sawsmith RAS:10ER
510 PowerPro Double Tilt:Greenie PowerPro Drill Press:500 Sanding Shorty w/Belt&Strip Sanders
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Re: Shopsmith at Workbench Con 2024
The results of lack of advertising. Out of sight, out of mind.
Wonder WHO came up with the new corporate slogan!
Wonder WHO came up with the new corporate slogan!
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Re: Shopsmith at Workbench Con 2024
I don't like that new "corporate slogan" at all. I really don't.
Resorting to profanity to get attention belongs in a locker room not on a tee shirt. Shows quite a lack of imagination.
What sort of corporate decisions can we next expect?
Resorting to profanity to get attention belongs in a locker room not on a tee shirt. Shows quite a lack of imagination.
What sort of corporate decisions can we next expect?
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Re: Shopsmith at Workbench Con 2024
Of course I have no insider information so this is all conjecture on my part but it would not surprise me at all if this was 1. a one-off for the trade show, and B. a way to try to get across that "this isn't your grandfather's Shopsmith". I wouldn't too much thought into it (yet... unless it starts showing up more).
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Re: Shopsmith at Workbench Con 2024
IMHO HopefulSSer has it right. It makes a bold statement that this is not longer your father/grandfather's woodworking tool. This may not be an official Shopsmith slogan either, I don't know if we can order that shirt, but I'd like to have one. I do hope Shopsmith will work with internet marketing specialists to determine if they want the slogan to be part of their image but at least for the short term it's a good way to make some noise and get attention.SteveMaryland wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2024 1:26 pm Resorting to profanity to get attention belongs in a locker room not on a tee shirt. Shows quite a lack of imagination.
Ed from Rhode Island
510 PowerPro Double Tilt:Greenie PowerPro Drill Press:500 Sanding Shorty w/Belt&Strip Sanders
Super Sawsmith 2000:Scroll Saw w/Stand:Joint-Matic:Power Station:Power Stand:Bandsaw:Joiner:Jigsaw
1961 Goldie:1960 Sawsmith RAS:10ER
510 PowerPro Double Tilt:Greenie PowerPro Drill Press:500 Sanding Shorty w/Belt&Strip Sanders
Super Sawsmith 2000:Scroll Saw w/Stand:Joint-Matic:Power Station:Power Stand:Bandsaw:Joiner:Jigsaw
1961 Goldie:1960 Sawsmith RAS:10ER