This channel contains information about woodworking techniques using the Shopsmith Mark 4, Mark 7, Mark 520s, and Mark V model 520 multi-purpose machine. All content is created by Stephen A. Draper from his workshop in Bellevue, Nebraska. He has owned and operated Shopsmith equipment since 1981.
Very helpful video in showing an alternative way to create a circle. The only question I have is why you rotated the circle counterclockwise during the last final sanding, after rotating in clockwise direction prior to that. Or does that not matter? Thanks for sharing!
Great demonstration of using the sand disc. Helpful to see how sanding is done in each of the assigments, for example, using the miter gauge to hold the stock and moving it slightly back and forth while sanding it down (I was just holding the stock in place).
There is no sound. This is an experiment. When I learn how to add narration to it, I will edit the video and add sound. The speaking you see is me talking to my wife about camera placement.
This is so practical! One of the best! I would suggest you edit out the parts where you show the bags with part numbers and replace with close up shots that the labels could be read.
Great video. Interesting assignment utilizing the miter gauge for the central pivot point! Video was very well shot without any slow points and had good vantage points to see all the steps!
Many years ago i looked watched a shop smith demo at a mall, mid 80s i think. A complete waste of money for.any serious woodworking. Too much tool changing to get a job done.
Thanks for sharing this interesting demo, couple of areas you might think about for future improvements -Demo the motor speed setting for this lesson -Discussion about how to ensure the cuts are centered on the board Keep up the great work!
Not only is the video informative but it is well done. You have someone able to providing clear video showing the information. The lighting, and voice is nice. Well done to you both!!
You piqued my interest the first time you mentioned horizontal routing. I never considered using the router function horizontally. Now there are some projects forming in the back of my brain that I want to add horizontal routing. Thank you for your videos.
Nice work Steve! Thanks for showing the feather board bracket. I am going to order one today as the free shipping special is still in effect until July 11. I like your hold down fixture clamps, I can see where they could come in handy for many operations.
I am eager to see what your videos have to help me get acquainted with Shopsmith! I will offer a couple suggestions. Prestage the attachments, parts, demo pieces etc. near where you're working. We don't really need to see where you store them and we don't need to spend the time watching you fetch items. You may want to do more editing. You can cut out those 20 sec segmemts if something happens that it takes a while to position or adjust the tool. As you get into this, you may want to get a second camera that you can place in a fixed position. You may find we can have a better view at times when your cameraman is looking at your back by splicing in the fixed camera view.
Great information and instructions on using the sanding disc to sand edge grain and round off the corners of stock. A great resource to accompany the written instructions.
Very nice video, I’m impressed with the abilities of that machines! I live in Spain, and I have a Robland HX310, but my shop it’s too small. I think the shopsmith machine would be great for my little space, but the courier cost me 1700€ to bring the machine to Spain, and customs are another 1500€, I don’t know if it worth so much money to have a nice mark 7 here in Spain. Congratulations for your videos!
Back n the 1980s, I used to dream about owning a ShopSmith. I was young and broke and in the Navy. It's a mechanical marvel. My concern was switching around to different operations being too cumbersome. When you can go from one purpose built tool to another (like I do now) instead of flipping attachments, it's a huge time saver. I'm sure SS has a market, though. I might buy one aftermarket and set it up for specific uses or just out of nostalgia and curiosity.
I see you got rid of the squeaky shoes ✅. Determine the best spot to stand to talk & to demo, camera is following you around often times showing your back. Don’t worry about putting things back during the demo…shuffling to & fro not very appealing. You need some graphics to highlight/emphasize points. Good luck
the new owner said it cost 1600 to make the planner and it sold for 2 k. Unless Shopsmith by some very small chance takes off and really starts to mass produce stuff again and gets its cost down then it is pretty much done for on all items. They are a victim of their own success. It is way cheaper to go buy a used 510 or 520 for as low as 6 to 800 with a bandsaw and jointer on facebook and give it a little love. As the oldest lasting tool company in the US making in the US it saddens me. I am just glad they got a new owner that loves them and not thinking clearly enough to let them go.
I've never commented on a RU-vid video before, but you ask for input. I have been producing video of our woodworking club meetings for 6 or 7 years so I've learned a few thing. Here are a couple of suggestions. You have to edit your videos. All the walking around getting stuff is a waist of time and it is boring on video, edit it out of the video. It will also eliminate the squeak shoes. Have your camera man move so you don't turn your back to the camera. If you don't have a camera man, stop the video move the camera so we can see what you are doing. Another reason you have to edit. You could get a second camera, but two camera editing is much harder and requires more expensive software. Look at some good RU-vid videos like Stumpy Nubs, www.youtube.com/@StumpyNubs or The wood whisperer, www.youtube.com/@woodwhisperer. Notice all the clips they have edited together to make the finished video. You've taken on a big project, writing a manual and producing videos. I dont know how many people use instruction manuals now days as opposed to watching RU-vid videos to learn. You might consider dropping the manuals and consintrate on the videos.
A couple of errors here. First, the entire width of the disc cannot be used, as you can only sand on the downward-rotating portion of the disc which is about half the diameter. Also, putting the sanding disc to the left of the table is fine, and does provide more table surface, but you can also add extension or floating tables to the main table if you want more support. However, the main issue is when you want to sand with the table at a 45 deg angle. It won't work if the disc is to the left of the table as the table assembly cannot be lowered enough. The shopsmith sanding insert has a beveled edge on the right side specifically to allow sanding with the table at 45 degrees, as well as a wider slot than the sawing insert. (The insert you have in the video doesn't look like the official shopsmith part.) So, this accessory is essential and shopsmith should continue to sell it.
Today's carbide saw blades have eliminated the use of sanding discs for 45 degrees. In 50 years of cabinet making and woodworking, I have never disc sanded any piece of wood on a disc sander at anything but 90 degrees.
Not true, I have the grizzly 12" double end sander. Length of what can be sanded is depending on skill and table angle. If the table is tilted into the disk, only sand on the downhill side. If the table is tilted away from the disk you can sand as long as you can safely hold.
Hey Steve, great video! ShopSmith discontinued the planar because it was not profitable. If you missed it, ShopNation interviewed the new owner and toured the factory, the new owner specifically mentions the planar. I would love to see a product like a combo planar/jointer that grizzly sells.
Not *entirely* accurate. In that video, Nick said he discontinued the planer because it wasn’t profitable _enough_ It was profitable, but he didn’t like the profit *margin* ($1600 cost to manufacture, selling at $2000) Personally, I think he made a HUGE mistake. Incredibly huge mistake.
one this he didnt say was how many they actually sell. If its 10 a year why bother? We didnt get that information in that interview. You don't know all the infprmation.@@DocHogan
Nicely done! You are getting comfortable in front of the camera and I really enjoy watching your videos and admiring your organized shop. Keep on having fun!
I don't use router bits as much as I probably should. It is very nice to have this explained again to learn (and relearn). Loved the discussion on "Horizontal" routing.
