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Amen Dusty!

I was responding to several of the folks in the "Nostradamus" mode of predicting the end of the SS world due to perceived poor management.Sitting on the side lines thinking that Shopsmith can't price it right or deliver it right belies the fact that they have persisted in the consumer wood...

Ok being the Principal Engineer for a highly successful 40 year old company with less than 100 employees in a niche market in the engine and compressor business, I find your analysis of Shopsmith's without merit or historical facts. Successful companies in a niche market like ours must rely on the l...

I thought you were supposed to hang clothes on it? aren't you?

I was a new bee too 15 0r more years ago (i lie about my age too) The self study and hands on videos are wonderful and Nick Engler has a site too that chuck full of "learning" fun! Nick is a blast! I also took classes at my local Woodcraft store when they were affiliated with SS. The best ...

As an Old (very Old) shade tree motor cycle mechanic many of the cap screws were set in aluminum housing and would routinely seem as if they were welded. The solution is not a pneumatic impact wrench but with a device that you hit with a hammer. With each hit of the hammer the allen head or torx hea...

I wonder how many of us have viewed the picture of bob3w1953. Truly it is worth clicking on. I haven't seen a hat like that one in many many many years. Bob is that a hold over from your youth? NO All really good pointy headed engineers wear that hat! We are given it in a super secrete ceremony at ...

Perfect get away. When you open the doors are you looking directly at the Mark V? I really like the way you utilize the wall space up high on that one end. I would be considering a sky light to bring in more natural light for those gray days when you have to keep the doors closed (unless, of course...

I was asked if I would post pictures of my shop. This is 12 X 20 free standing purchased building. Wired 120vac only fluorescent lighting and electric heat small window AC. The SS is perfect for this shop and for the type of projects I like to do.

Bob

Thanks folks for all the fine words here are answers to some the questions: Photos: I will take some pictures of the rest of the set and post them later Finish: Gel stain dark mahogany with wipe on Poly three coats and then one coat of paste wax drawers: two drawers behind the door Plans: Wood magaz...