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I'm counting on that, Paul. I have already arranged with the doctor to do the required surgery. I am just waiting now to be scheduled into the OR. He wants to do do this at a hospital other than where I would normally go and this makes me a bit apprehensive but I told him to do it at whichever - just get me in to do it.

This has sure thrown the monkey wrench into all of our other plans - downsizing, moving, etc.

It did not prevent a very enjoyable and much appreciated 3/4 of an hour or so that I spent with Dave Folkerth this morning. I showed up at Woodcraft a bit early (the store was not open yet) and we got into a conversation outside which then moved into the demonstration room (just the two of us). Really quality time and good conversation and a one on one demonstration session. Got all my questions answered and then some.

dusty wrote:I'm counting on that, Paul. I have already arranged with the doctor to do the required surgery. I am just waiting now to be scheduled into the OR. He wants to do do this at a hospital other than where I would normally go and this makes me a bit apprehensive but I told him to do it at whichever - just get me in to do it.

This has sure thrown the monkey wrench into all of our other plans - downsizing, moving, etc.

It did not prevent a very enjoyable and much appreciated 3/4 of an hour or so that I spent with Dave Folkerth this morning. I showed up at Woodcraft a bit early (the store was not open yet) and we got into a conversation outside which then moved into the demonstration room (just the two of us). Really quality time and good conversation and a one on one demonstration session. Got all my questions answered and then some.

Any chance Dusty of a recap of insight he may have given you?

Maybe state of the company? Inside info? Future plans etc.

Inquiring minds may like to know

Thanks..... Steve

dusty wrote:I'm counting on that, Paul. I have already arranged with the doctor to do the required surgery. I am just waiting now to be scheduled into the OR. He wants to do do this at a hospital other than where I would normally go and this makes me a bit apprehensive but I told him to do it at whichever - just get me in to do it.

This has sure thrown the monkey wrench into all of our other plans - downsizing, moving, etc.

It did not prevent a very enjoyable and much appreciated 3/4 of an hour or so that I spent with Dave Folkerth this morning. I showed up at Woodcraft a bit early (the store was not open yet) and we got into a conversation outside which then moved into the demonstration room (just the two of us). Really quality time and good conversation and a one on one demonstration session. Got all my questions answered and then some.

I bought my Power Pro and double tilt from Dave just before Christmas in 2012. I also had a very nice and long conversation with him on all things Shopsmith. I showed him a picture of the shadow box I made that houses a copy of PTWFE that was owned by Hans Goldschmidt. He went out to his vehicle and brought in a bunch of original 8 X 10 black and white photos from the 50's of some of the early adds most of us have seen.

Hey Dusty,

Best of luck with your surgery/procedure. I am glad you did not need a surgeon which would have likely meant you required a CABG or valve repair/replacement work. I am assuming the procedure is either a coronary artery stent placement or electrophysiology work like a pacemaker or AICD implant. Do you know what your ejection fraction is? If significantly reduced from 55-60%, you will definitely need to take it easy. Take the meds that they tell you to take such as any drugs that help prevent significant detrimental remodeling of the heart when it under duress. If you are getting a BiV pacer placed for lower ejection fractions, then it may lead to improvements in heart function.

Of course, these are all assumptions. However, I am glad you don't require major surgery such as major or open heart surgery. Those surgeries require a significant time for recovery. Stent placements and pacemaker/AICD implants are minimally invasive and recovery is generally very quick.

Best of luck and take care of yourself!
John

cooch366 wrote:

dusty wrote:I'm counting on that, Paul. I have already arranged with the doctor to do the required surgery. I am just waiting now to be scheduled into the OR. He wants to do do this at a hospital other than where I would normally go and this makes me a bit apprehensive but I told him to do it at whichever - just get me in to do it.

This has sure thrown the monkey wrench into all of our other plans - downsizing, moving, etc.

It did not prevent a very enjoyable and much appreciated 3/4 of an hour or so that I spent with Dave Folkerth this morning. I showed up at Woodcraft a bit early (the store was not open yet) and we got into a conversation outside which then moved into the demonstration room (just the two of us). Really quality time and good conversation and a one on one demonstration session. Got all my questions answered and then some.

Any chance Dusty of a recap of insight he may have given you?

Maybe state of the company? Inside info? Future plans etc.

Inquiring minds may like to know

Thanks..... Steve

As much as I would have liked to discuss the health of Shopsmith, I did not ask the leading questions and he did not offer. I don't think that discussion, or an attempt at that discussion, would have been appropriate. I did ask about the future availability of Mark 5/V parts (things like sheaves, shafts,castings, etc). Shopsmith has no near term plans to discontinue production. There are Mark Vs on the line right now. I pushed for a discussion on the OFT (a new and improved version). That is not likely to happen. No monies for R&R except for the PowerPro. Do look forward to a digital depth of cut devise. He did say in passing that he had a good sales day yesterday. Well worth his being there.

Sazerac81 wrote:Hey Dusty,

Best of luck with your surgery/procedure. I am glad you did not need a surgeon which would have likely meant you required a CABG or valve repair/replacement work. I am assuming the procedure is either a coronary artery stent placement or electrophysiology work like a pacemaker or AICD implant. Do you know what your ejection fraction is? If significantly reduced from 55-60%, you will definitely need to take it easy. Take the meds that they tell you to take such as any drugs that help prevent significant detrimental remodeling of the heart when it under duress. If you are getting a BiV pacer placed for lower ejection fractions, then it may lead to improvements in heart function.

Of course, these are all assumptions. However, I am glad you don't require major surgery such as major or open heart surgery. Those surgeries require a significant time for recovery. Stent placements and pacemaker/AICD implants are minimally invasive and recovery is generally very quick.

Best of luck and take care of yourself!
John

Yes, I do know my ejection factor. It is in the 35% range. I was told that without surgery I would likely not celebrate another Christmas. Yes, I have become somewhat dormant. Anxiously waiting.

dusty wrote:

cooch366 wrote:

dusty wrote:I'm counting on that, Paul. I have already arranged with the doctor to do the required surgery. I am just waiting now to be scheduled into the OR. He wants to do do this at a hospital other than where I would normally go and this makes me a bit apprehensive but I told him to do it at whichever - just get me in to do it.

This has sure thrown the monkey wrench into all of our other plans - downsizing, moving, etc.

It did not prevent a very enjoyable and much appreciated 3/4 of an hour or so that I spent with Dave Folkerth this morning. I showed up at Woodcraft a bit early (the store was not open yet) and we got into a conversation outside which then moved into the demonstration room (just the two of us). Really quality time and good conversation and a one on one demonstration session. Got all my questions answered and then some.

Any chance Dusty of a recap of insight he may have given you?

Maybe state of the company? Inside info? Future plans etc.

Inquiring minds may like to know

Thanks..... Steve

As much as I would have liked to discuss the health of Shopsmith, I did not ask the leading questions and he did not offer. I don't think that discussion, or an attempt at that discussion, would have been appropriate. I did ask about the future availability of Mark 5/V parts (things like sheaves, shafts,castings, etc). Shopsmith has no near term plans to discontinue production. There are Mark Vs on the line right now. I pushed for a discussion on the OFT (a new and improved version). That is not likely to happen. No monies for R&R except for the PowerPro. Do look forward to a digital depth of cut devise. He did say in passing that he had a good sales day yesterday. Well worth his being there.

Thanks for the update Dusty, and wishing you all the best with your upcoming procedures.

dusty wrote:

Sazerac81 wrote:Hey Dusty,

Best of luck with your surgery/procedure. I am glad you did not need a surgeon which would have likely meant you required a CABG or valve repair/replacement work. I am assuming the procedure is either a coronary artery stent placement or electrophysiology work like a pacemaker or AICD implant. Do you know what your ejection fraction is? If significantly reduced from 55-60%, you will definitely need to take it easy. Take the meds that they tell you to take such as any drugs that help prevent significant detrimental remodeling of the heart when it under duress. If you are getting a BiV pacer placed for lower ejection fractions, then it may lead to improvements in heart function.

Of course, these are all assumptions. However, I am glad you don't require major surgery such as major or open heart surgery. Those surgeries require a significant time for recovery. Stent placements and pacemaker/AICD implants are minimally invasive and recovery is generally very quick.

Best of luck and take care of yourself!
John

Yes, I do know my ejection factor. It is in the 35% range. I was told that without surgery I would likely not celebrate another Christmas. Yes, I have become somewhat dormant. Anxiously waiting.

Surgery went well. Took longer (2) hours than scheduled. It is now recovery time, again. This is the hard part and I was/am right in the middle of down sizing and moving. That will most likely not finish on schedule. I posted a couple pictures that show the condition in my shop. That has not changed at all. This will happen. PS Ejection fraction is still low. Doc says could be 8-10 months coming back.

dusty wrote:
Surgery went well. Took longer (2) hours than scheduled. It is now recovery time, again. This is the hard part and I was/am right in the middle of down sizing and moving. That will most likely not finish on schedule. I posted a couple pictures that show the condition in my shop. That has not changed at all. This will happen. PS Ejection fraction is still low. Doc says could be 8-10 months coming back.

The news could be a lot worse!

dusty wrote:Surgery went well. Took longer (2) hours than scheduled. It is now recovery time, again. This is the hard part and I was/am right in the middle of down sizing and moving. That will most likely not finish on schedule. I posted a couple pictures that show the condition in my shop. That has not changed at all. This will happen. PS Ejection fraction is still low. Doc says could be 8-10 months coming back.

Glad to see you back Dusty... Now, the hard part, behaving yourself.
Take care.


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