Passing the Torch to a New Generation: A Conversation with Shopsmith's New Owner, Nick Cupps

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✅ SHOP NOTES: If you missed it, the news of the sale of Shopsmith was made public last week (Oct. 6, 2023) at the Shopsmith 75th Anniversary Event in Dayton, Ohio. In this video we sit down with the new owner, Mr. Nicholas "Nick" Cupps, to learn more about his plans for the future of the company. Apologies to Nick for the awful thumbnail photo!
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@nicholascupps 11 месяцев назад

Scott, thank you for having me on your show, and introducing me to such a wonderful community! I’ve always been excited about the future of Shopsmith, but having met several of you already, I’m even more excited to continue the legacy of passion, obsession, and craft that Shopsmith has brought to all of you. Here’s to the next 75 years! Thanks again Scott. Let’s do it again soon.

@PistonHonda87 11 месяцев назад

Hi nick, I just posted a Covid fevered ramble about my thoughts on Shopsmith from the perspective of a younger woodworker.

@MyGrowthRings 11 месяцев назад

Thanks, Nick. We'll do it again after you've had some time to get some traction.

@ianbrown4242 11 месяцев назад

Hi from Australia! You may not know, but Shopsmiths were actually available here - first the 10ER's in the 60's, and then the MKV briefly in the 80's... and they're still here! I have a bunch of both of them, and I use them all the time. I'd love to see Shopsmith back here one day...

@MyGrowthRings 11 месяцев назад

@@ianbrown4242 Awesome. Thanks for sharing.

@roynielsen1911 11 месяцев назад

Nick & Scott, this was a great interview/discussion session; thanks for sharing. Nick, when you start looking at the actual base machine and SPTs, please don't be afraid to break with tradition where it makes sense. For instance, having a non-standard width and depth miter slot in the main table "just because that's the way it's always been done for the past 70 years" might be a start. How about a jointer, (6" would be sweet), with an optional carbide insert helical head as an option, even better if you could engineer one for the current jointer design. Is it possible, with the 1-1/8 HP motor, to build a bandsaw with a taller depth of cut for resawing purposes, say 8" or 9"? The belt sander just begs for some way to position it as an edge sander with a table that would run the length and maybe another table or addon to the aforementioned long table for spindle sanding; perhaps an SPT mount could be adapted to clamp to the way tubes on a double tilt machine. Any reengineering needs to include reducing noise wherever possible (loud headstocks, screeching bandsaws, for instance). Then there are some opportunities to better meet existing users' needs. For instance, figuring out an adjustable height system or at least leg extensions would ease a lot of literal back pain for owners taller than whatever the average was in the 1950s; I'm only 6' and even in my late 40s gave up lathe turning on mine due to being too low resulting in several days' of taking Aleve, I can't imagine what someone 6'4" or taller goes through. Related, an adapter mount to allow owners to simply remove the legs and mount securely to a cabinet might be a decent seller. As far as outreach, I saw a lot of people suggesting bringing back traveling demonstrations. I'm not sure if that concept would work in the 2020s, especially post Covid, to reach "younger" potential customers. I'm not sure if the Sawdust session recordings are still out there, but they suffered from having been originally recorded in low resolution. I think what's needed are some new, well-done 4K videos giving a series of virtual demonstrations of the basics and then progressing on to some/all of the SPTs. Follow that up with regular interval sessions using the base and some SPTs to build projects that would resonate with a current audience, emphasize things the SS can do that would be difficult to do accurately short of a specialized single-purpose machine (horizontal boring for instance).

@albertbabineaux2449 11 месяцев назад

As a retired senior I would like to see “targeted” experiences using the Shopsmith. I am alone in my workshop, but never had high school shop and have no one else to lean on for experience and/or advice. I watch a lot of RU-vid videos and converse with Woodcraft employees. My take on getting the word out would be to provide a makers objective like a cabinet for your garage and walk you through the different uses of the Shopsmith as you progress through the project. Showing the functions as you make the project and the required tools and materials is a sure fire way to hand feed the value of a single machine that fits in the space of a bicycle. Just my opinion.

@JoeJorden-g5l 11 месяцев назад

I am the same as you. I wish I could find other in my area to work with.

@roberte.wilson5213 11 месяцев назад

They have Facebook groups for Shopsmith. It may help you find someone locally in your area. Also most cities have a woodworker club of some kind.

@ggporter99 11 месяцев назад

@@roberte.wilson5213 55:56 😊

@hleigh842 11 месяцев назад

This was a barn burner presentation and captured a bunch of attention. You (Nick and Scott) might want to consider using this format as a Shopsmith formal pipeline for information on an annual or semi annual basis. It would be a communications channel direct from the owner to all of the interested owners and wannabe owners about what is up at Shopsmith. Just a thought.

@freddoseck9342 11 месяцев назад

Hi Mark 😊congratulations on your recent purchase of Shopsmith 😊I was a sales rep for 29 years from 1976 untill my retirement in 2007 and I enjoyed every day of it! It was an exciting product to demonstrate and sell !! Good luck and Good luck on making new owners .it can be done again 👍I made a living Making new Mark v owners and selling accessories to other owners !! Let s have a new birth of a great product!!!

@MyGrowthRings 11 месяцев назад

You may want to edit your comment. The new owners name is Nick.

@freddoseck9342 11 месяцев назад

HI NICK MY APPOLOGIES FOR CALLING YOU MARK INSTEAD OF NICK YESTERDAY SORRY MY SPELLCHECK MUST NOT BE WORKING !! GOOD LUCK AGAIN ON YOUR PURCHASE OF SHOPSMITH

@darrylsfarm 11 месяцев назад

The best things to get a person hooked are 1.) Live demonstrations that make a person say "I can and want to do that." 2.) Up to date project books that show what can be done. 3.) The feeling of sawdust therapy.

@vinferrante3676 11 месяцев назад

I agree. I first saw Shopsmith demonstrated at a craft show in the early 80's and was hooked. I bought my Mark V with all the accessories available as a package deal then and there. I saw it and said I can do that and the small space required was perfect. I used it for 10 years on and off while raising my family and then it lay dormant for about 25 years. When I began having time and renewed interest as my kids got older I went to the cellar and fired it up and it all worked as it did when last I used it. Durable, dependable and well made. Amazing what can be done and the demonstrations in person and videos are great to show you that anyone can do it.

@LowerLights81481 11 месяцев назад

I’ve always thought live presentations need to come back. I remember going with my dad every time there was a demonstration in the local mall. I would love to see a presentation that shows how someone can buy an old Mark V and upgrade it to the new but also show what a new Shopsmith can do.

@larryjacquelyndonovan173 11 месяцев назад

I agree that live demonstrations should come back. I saw my first one in 1978 and then again in1979. I started a savings account so that I could buy one. I finally got mine in January 1980 and I still have it and use it. I have done nothing to except the oiling maintenance and waxing. It is an amazing piece of equipment.

@roberte.wilson5213 11 месяцев назад

I was at a Lowe's store in 2017 and they had a guy set up a Shopsmith. He was a company salesman and had a demonstration. He talked about all the good and bad things. The safety updates over the years and it was worth it. Though I already owned a shopsmith, we discussed repair and maintenance. I think I even got the guy a couple sales.

@jerbear7952 4 месяца назад

Ok guys quick question. Where are these live events that all of these young people are going with their Dads? Second question, what's a book? Seriously. I'm not making fun of young people. I am not young and I like books but they are in many ways inferior in the eyes of our newer members. A lot of younger people are in to wood working and in to shopsmiths but I really don't see it making in roads with young people. This needs be marketed to people who buy LL bean and Indian motorcycles. If I owned the company I would unfortunately come to the conclusion that it would need to focus on support, accessories, and possibly a few well thought out acquisitions for free cash flow. I actually see a hand tools Renaissance with the kids these days. Quality, affordable, hand tools could be a good addition to the portfolio. Then we gut the pension...wait sorry I go too far sometimes.

@danasmith8950 11 месяцев назад

Scott, great interview. I think it could be a game changer to have a non-woodworker with fresh eyes running the company. His final comments seemed most insightful to me. Go after the DIYer not the woodworkers. Put ads in Family Handyman, not Woodsmith. Show SS as a way to get jobs done, not just turn out fine furniture or crafts. Once you get the DIYers hooked, a percentage of those will become woodworkers.

@MyGrowthRings 11 месяцев назад

I totally agree.

@John.Gipson 11 месяцев назад

Here’s an idea: make a set of replacement legs so the ShopSmith height can be easily adjusted.

@nicholascupps 11 месяцев назад

Great idea!!

@MrMarkpeggy 11 месяцев назад

Excellent idea! I think there would be a big market for different length legs.

@billdean1119 7 месяцев назад

I recently placed an online order on Sunday evening for several miscellaneous parts I needed. I’m sure I could have gone searching on EBay or Craig’s List and found them after hours or days of searching. But it took fifteen minutes to place my order with Shopsmith. Monday morning I had a confirmation email that my order had been received. Monday afternoon another email the parts had been shipped. UPS delivered them to me on Friday. With service like that it I will continue to support Shopsmith.

@jerbear7952 4 месяца назад

Get outta here. Great idea

@patrickbranstetter2683 11 месяцев назад

I am 35 have had a Shopsmith for 12 years and now have two. Looking forward to many generations after me to still be using this great machine.

@NewLeafEV 10 месяцев назад

Great conversation! Nick, I recommend that you get the Shopsmith in the hands of RU-vidrs and some younger folk. Some clever and personable men and women making small projects might create some real interest!

@drumaganger 11 месяцев назад

As to the color: Henry Ford said you can have a Model T in any color you want as long as it’s black. Color does not make the car go any faster or operate better but it does affect the cost of the product. Regardless of the color, all of the components need to work with every other previous or future component.

@MyGrowthRings 11 месяцев назад

That certainly worked for Ford for quite some time, but you'll notice that Fords come in a rainbow of colors today. Times change.

@PaulBeaudoin-n4m 11 месяцев назад

A big fallicy, There's no evidence that Henry Ford ever said that quote.

@jerbear7952 4 месяца назад

They were always available in multiple colors. You can rest assured if a quote is attributed to Ford, its fake.

@steveparmelee4871 11 месяцев назад

If Nick is looking for ideas I would like to see strategically placed ferrous metal inserts in the aluminum tables that would enable use of aftermarket “magnet based” accessories (i.e. angle finder, dial indicator, Magswitch products).

@MyGrowthRings 11 месяцев назад

Ooooooo, I like that idea a lot! #YesPlease

@jefflowrythor 11 месяцев назад

I’m 60 YO, and never needed a Shopsmith but now own 2 of them. I have 40 acres and all the trappings of farm life, tractors, barns, implements and a shop to support these. I began as a contractor many years ago and always wanted a Shopsmith but never owned one. My shop today has every one of a kind tool to do all the things that I need to do, but I found myself wanting a Shopsmith, so I have recently purchased 2 of them and am using them in my shop with all my other tools and I hope to pass them to my grandchildren.

@closed6769 11 месяцев назад

It seems like it it wouldn't be that difficult to design a tilt arbor saw that nests on the top way tubes. That would be a huge game changer in my opinion. Been an owner since 1981.

@1D10CRACY 11 месяцев назад

I was so disappointed I missed the registration date for the anniversary event! But this interview made up for it! :D It's good to see someone take the company on with the passion Nick is showing! I will admit that I was toying around with replacing my headstock with the Powerpro. But it sounds like I need to wait and replace it with the Smartmotor... :D

@chadwilderdyke1275 11 месяцев назад

I am very pleased with Nick’s vision for Shopsmith. After meeting him last week I didn’t have any concerns about the future of @Shopsmith. I am excited to see what new products they are going to produce. I hope Nick keeps in touch with the owners and the “unofficial social media representatives” such as @My Growth Rings. I felt a good energy from him and also felt it with Jim McCain and Nick Engler in their presentation.

@nicholascupps 11 месяцев назад

I’m so excited for the future, not only for Shopsmith, but for this community!

@markjanowski1502 11 месяцев назад

If Shopsmith is looking for user input or feedback on potential new products or advertising I would love to participate. A company sanctioned user group would be a great add in my opinion. I am excited for the future with Nick at the helm. His factory tour showed he is interested in the business and its customers.

@WilsonPhotography1 11 месяцев назад

As a 20+ year owner of a Mark V 500, I’m glad to see that the company has a vision for renewed growth and can continue to support my machine and myself going into the future. Also, as a wood turner, I’d like to make suggestion. Going forward could you make the machines height adjustable. I’m 6’ tall and have to lean over a bit to be in position for turning. This prevents me from turning for long periods of time because my back starts to hurt. I’ve also heard of shorter guys having to build platforms to stand on to be tall enough. Making the machine more ergonomic in this respect could also appeal to many and it would be great if it was also backwards compatible.

@eaa2924 9 месяцев назад

My mother worked for Hans Goldschmidt (founder of Shopsmith) at the Richmond, CA Kaiser shipyards during WW2. She lived just a few blocks away from him and she and my aunt baby sitted for his kids at that time. When Shopsmith was just getting started, my uncle just our of college spent a couple of years working for them. My dad acquired a Mk5 in 1957, the year I was born. I still have it and use it

@MyGrowthRings 9 месяцев назад

That's so cool! I've always wondered where the folks from those early days of Magna Engineering went.

@barryschneider6481 11 месяцев назад

GREAT INTERVIEW. I BOUGHT A SLIGHTLY USED 10 ER IN 1969. USED IT FOR YEARS IN MY WOODWORKING BUSINESS AS A SECOND TABLE SAW, DRILL PRESS, AND SANDER. IT HAS NEVER BROKEN DOWN. STILL USE IT TODAY. THANK FOR CONTINUING TO MAKE A GREAT PRODUCT.

@jamespierson4324 11 месяцев назад

Thank you Scott and Mr. Cupps for this interview. I look forward to seeing some fresh new ideas in marketing the Shopsmith to a new generation. Most of us know first hand the challenges of attaching new blood for continued sustainability and growth of nearly every group or organization. I especially liked his thoughts of a collaborative effort between Shopsmith sales and us the user groups to show the next generation the value in owning this machine. I wish him and the entire Shopsmith company much success.

@GoodOldDave1 11 месяцев назад

Great interview, and congratulations. For a younger user base, you might consider the Military, hands-on people who move often, and need machines that are easy to transport. A smaller footprint is appealling, but so is the ability to more easily move and quickly reestablish their shop every few years. That is exacly why I became an owner at age 27.

@freddoseck9342 11 месяцев назад

😊

@daviddonnelly5981 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for those conversation, Scott. It's great to hear more about Nick Cupps' vision and plans, and to know that Shopsmith will have a healthy future.

@englap1 11 месяцев назад

Nick, nice interview with Matt ! When you mentioned technology, I thought of my Daughter. Your age group is the future of refining new developments. I am very happy to see you are getting more involved with R&D for Shopsmith. Thank you and Matt for this update!! Proud opener for 30 years. Phil

@MyGrowthRings 11 месяцев назад

Hey Phil, I'm Scott, not Matt. But I've never really been all that fond of my given name, so no harm, no foul. Scott

@englap1 11 месяцев назад

Senior moment ! Thanks for that! I don’t know why I call you Matt. To many conversations with Mike Young. We talk about these providers that all worked for Shopsmith at one time. Scott thank you for sharing this information, knowledge and your My Growth Rings channel and all you have done for this company! Phil England P.S When I was younger, I had classmates with last names London,Britain and me England. Talk about a revolutionary war on our names….

@stewwolfe1 11 месяцев назад

Scott, this was a great interview. I was pleased to hear that Nick wants to support both the current owners/used market, and look for expanded new market opportunities. He’s right in the money about Europe, and may find some real opportunities there. I would hope that he is able to find ways to support the new owner, probably through video, since in person is much more expensive. I still think that one of the best moves Shopsmith made was to do Nick Engler’s Sawdust Sessions. I eagerly anticipate watching things evolve.

@ElderlyFatGuy 11 месяцев назад

Re-creating the Sawdust Sessions in 4K video, available for free on RU-vid, would be huge. Especially if you had Nick (or another entertaining old fart) teaching John Malecki (or some other 30-something YT-er with a big following) how to use a Mark 7. John's video with Scott got over 418K views in a little over a month.

@phoff5850 8 месяцев назад

@@ElderlyFatGuy In a similar vein, on the shopsmith owners group on Facebook, someone suggested a dedicated video channel/series with a central host who would then collab with some of the more popular RU-vidrs in the woodworking world. I think that would catch like wildfire.

@richardwurzelbacher4630 11 месяцев назад

Great conversation! Nick’s point about compact size and portability was key for my new purchase upon retirement a few years ago. Being in San Francisco space is at a premium. The one point I’d make is that with this flexibility comes frequent calibration. To maintain accuracy, particularly the table saw, requires checking and rechecking every time it moves or is reconfigured. This “feature” needs work to make the process easier to manage.

@MrMarkpeggy 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for letting us know what is going on with our beloved Shopsmith company and community. I wonder if starting up the old demonstrations of the machines at fairs and DIY centers would help sales. It certainly effected me back in the early 1990s. I have been a Shopsmith enthusiast ever since.

@mikes-mz5xb 11 месяцев назад

Bring back public demonstrations

@thebeggarswoodshop8756 11 месяцев назад

This was great to see and hear. It is so good to be part of the Shopsmith community.

@jasonw4053 2 месяца назад

I was lucky enough to be given a full on ShopSmith workshop and I cannot even express how awesome it has been. The support for older machines is absolutely wonderful, I hope that never stops.

@MyGrowthRings 2 месяца назад

Nice! I totally agree that the attempt at reverse compatibility and support of older tools where they can has separated Shopsmtih from most other tool makers.

@johnhoshock9034 11 месяцев назад

Wow, that was a fantastic interview. Thank you both for taking the time and putting forth the effort to do this. I came away from the 75th Anniversary Celebration with a great feeling about the future of Shopsmith. That enthusiasm has only been reinforced by this interview. My suggestion for advertising is to develop a RU-vid Channel sponsored by Shopsmith that would travel around to various Shopsmith owners' shops and show how different users utilize their machines and create different projects. We all enjoy seeing other people's shops and seeing what they can do with their machines. I am certainly no expert, but I would think this could be done very economically. A youthful host with an outgoing personality could attract the next generation. My other thought is to strongly promote the fact that Shopsmiths are Made in America. I truly believe that the next several years of Shopsmith are going to be some of the best ever with Nick at the helm.

@GaryCrumrine 11 месяцев назад

Scott and Nick. I am excited to hear this news and agree the key is to attract a new generation.. There are generally millions of new makers as you will, that are looking to get away from the digital world that we have today to back to the future of working with our hands, and solving all the issues and problems that come with working with your hands, and using our brains. I am in my late 60's and fall in this category and am really excited to see ShopSmith move forward into the modern era, yet celebrate their roots. Bring it on Nick.. Lastly, the work "Community" is going to be key.

@seymourwrasse3321 11 месяцев назад

after my divorce, on my visitation weekends I would take my son to Home Depot for their kids workshops, small woodworking kits that are free and the kids get to keep their project. It sparked his interest in woodworking. He's 29 today and still has the passion for it, and we have a shop full of equipment....including a Shopsmith we use for a drill press , lathe, disc sander etc

@nicholascupps 11 месяцев назад

Amazing story. Thanks for sharing

@leighbratcher1998 11 месяцев назад

Great interview and discussion. I am not a woodworker, I am a diy'er and tinkerer. I have owned my Shopsmith since the early 80's when I had to worry about space and my wife wanted our vehicles in the garage not parked outside because I had a woodshop in the garage. I have added most of the upgrades when they came out and now have essentially a Mark 7. Only the legs and way tubes' remain from the original. I use the Shopsmith as a table saw when I need one and as a drill press. I have never used my lathe turning tools from the early 80's. I am older than the demographics you talked about (mid 70's) and I am more technically savvy than most millennials and genx. I build my grandchildren's gaming computers, so some of old dudes can handle a tablet control for the Shopsmith if one was offered!

@GregulatorOG 11 месяцев назад

"We want to create a customer experience!" I like this guy. The fact that he cares about and wants to leverage the community is awesome.

@whhayes Месяц назад

Good afternoon Nick. Well, I used to live in Ohio. I then moved to Tennessee, back to Ohio, Utah, New York, then Texas. I now live in Pylypovychi, Ukraine. I have a Shopsmith Mark 7 with a bandsaw and jointer. The folks here in Ukraine are absolutely fascinated by the Shopsmith. Please keep Shopsmith strong. Let me know what may be involved in shipping supplies to Ukraine also! 😊

@whhayes Месяц назад

Oh, I had a Mark 5 for about 30 years. Before coming to Ukraine, I bought the Mark 7 frankly because it was easily adaptable to 220 volt 50 Hz.

@TheCanadianJon 11 месяцев назад

Great interview! I'm excited to see what the future holds for Shopsmith.

@joncampbell4036 11 месяцев назад

Digital manuals available for free as PDFs for every tool. There have been some but not all available (though it may have changed)

@nicholascupps 11 месяцев назад

They are coming.

@joncampbell4036 11 месяцев назад

@@nicholascupps awesome. Would also love to see a guide of what stuff is shopsmith proprietary vs. What is compatible with industry standards. Or put another way, help folks know what they can buy from their local woodworking places vs. What actually has to come from the mothership

@PistonHonda87 11 месяцев назад

Hello there, I guess this video was take down and reuploaded? I love the concept of the Shopsmith but find certain aspects lacking that I hope maybe someday will be addressed. I bought a used MKVII after I graduated from college about 5 years ago. I know my concerns will not be initial priority for a brand new owner. I bought a Shopsmith with the ideas of saving space and doing woodworking in a three car garage. While it did everything it needed to, it is limiting and felt more like wood hobby rather than wood working. I found myself quickly outgrowing things like the bandsaw, jointer and planer. I had to get a bandsaw with a 18” resaw capacity, and bought old delta jointer and planer for larger capacity stock. As a future product, would love to see a Shopsmith with a more powerful 3hp headstock or “smart motor”. That can be utilized for large SPT tools. My Shopsmith is basically just a drill press now. I’m younger millennial, and things like wood working and blacksmithing are becoming popular but costs and space prohibit many. In terms of design, I do like digital display, and thing future of Shopsmith models, if ever go under a streamlined redesign should take design cues from Euro style tools like Laguna or Hammer. Sleek and minimalistic. I think there is a large market for multipurpose tools. Looking at the European market their “combination” machines are very popular, they are sliding table saws with, jointer, planer and shaper. Festool is another company that makes a lot of multiple uses of their tools and renowned for their portable solutions. I just think woodworking in America is stuck in old ways and traditions and never see evolution in tech like we do in Europe and Japan. It’s very “religious” like in we don’t mess what we have been doing for years. That’s the end of my ramble, if anything upgrade the tablesaw, maybe someday we won’t have to tilt the table. 😂

@MyGrowthRings 11 месяцев назад

Yes, I uploaded the video before noticing that it had rendered in a very low resolution. I had to edit it again and re-upload it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. One thing I can tell you about the commercial side of cabinetmaking and furniture making is that those areas of our craft have become quite modern. CNC routers, lathes and 3D printers are the nom, as is what we used to call "frameless" cabinets. That may not be properly reflected on RU-vid, but it sure is the case in our manufacturing sector.

@williamgates5401 11 месяцев назад

great interview. I have enjoyed up grading my two ShopSmiths one is a mark 5 the secondary is a 510. Just rebuilt the bandsaw only because the tires had to be replaced and I wanted the new aluminum table. two machines in a one car garage and the car still fits in winter. Space for machinery is an important consideration. Bill l

@alberttreado3713 11 месяцев назад

Great interview Scott! I was impressed with Nick doing the factory tour. I have great hope for the future.

@roddersauify 10 месяцев назад

In Australia we have been struggling for decades to buy a ShopSmith style "system"...the closest was a local invention known as the Triton range of "work centres" which enabled hand powertools to be mounted on a bench to allow various woodworking tasks with greater safety and accuracy... The retirement "grey army" of woodworking enthusiasts are spread across our continent and supported by government assistance in what is known as "men's shed" a very targeted community of interest for machinery manufacturers. It will be interesting to follow the "rebirth" and expansion of ShopSmith. Maybe we will see it distributed here in the 240 volt 50 Hz land of Oz...?

@vincentizzo8408 11 месяцев назад

Looking forward to the next chapter of Shopsmith

@tompritch56 9 месяцев назад

Very interesting. I'm from the baby boomer's age. I'm a woodworker. From the very beginning of my life I have always been interested in the idea using this machine in a small environment and have all of the functions in one machine. I bought a used Mark 5 for $450 in the 1980's that included bandsaw, scroll saw and some misc. components. After the purchase I bought missing parts off Ebay. When the power pro came out that was THE game changer. Not having to slow down to turn off was a big thing to me. After that investment I kept going up to the 520. Now after coming across your videos that has brought a new light of understanding the history of the business and a better understanding how the tool works. Over the years I kept upgrading to where I'm at now. I love it. Thank you, Nick, for sharing your new vision of Shopsmith.

@timbo389 11 месяцев назад

I likely was the youngest at the event and I am the same age as Nick. Not many of my generation even know Shopsmith exists. But appealing to generations younger than me needs to be the priority. And a lot of it likely boils down to marketing on different platforms.

@richardcanon755 11 месяцев назад

Thanks Scott for introducing us to Nick. Welcome Nick. Scott, I think all of us sort of squirmed a little at your restraint for not correcting some of Nick's historical information or understanding or lack thereof. You were very gracious. I truly hope Nick can take Shopsmith to the next step. SS really needs new blood and life. In my experience, MBA-types are great at many aspects of a business, but can lack lack the lessons of history. We have all witnessed companies under new leadership that forgot to keep the main-thing the main-thing, primarily because their new-thing may not be the main-thing. What is SS's Main Thing? As a 76 year old, 50 year owner/user of SS, and a professional engineer, I think it is: a) make a great product, b) sell at a fair cost, c) if it ain't broke, don't fix it, d) new and improved often is not, e) have fantastic technical support, f) have fantastic service for replacement parks (again at a fair price), g) be innovative but not at the sake of any of the above, h) practice the golden rule ("do unto others", not "measure twice cut once"), and i) keep lines of communication open. Elon Musk has done a pretty good job of this (but sometimes he is harder on the people than he is on the problem, which is reversed). . I started with a Mark V in 1976, upgraded to a Mark V-520 in 2006, and converted to ProwerPro in 2011 (which I love). I use my SS almost daily in a fabrication business. I would not change to stand alone tools unless I had at least a 2,000 sf shop (too late for that). My greatest complaints in order are: ridiculous shipping costs, terrible website, and poor to no communications. Thanks again and good luck Nick. Dick Canon (that's 1NcaNon)

@maxjr758 11 месяцев назад

I grew up watching the on site demos and dreaming of one day owning a Shop Smith ! I have an eclectic interest in many different areas of crafting , from woodturning, carving (stock prep), pen making, string instrument building, etc, and my Shop Smith allows to Explore many different interests, without having to buy many different tools. I think the On site Demos are a great to instill THE DREAM of Shop Smith Ownership in young and old craftsmen alike.

@MyGrowthRings 11 месяцев назад

They really did cast the vision. Thanks for commenting.

@mnason8995 11 месяцев назад

Glad to see a glimpse on the new path Shopsmith is exploring. Good interview!

@RYwoodview 11 месяцев назад

I have never had a Shopsmith and doubt I ever will. But the idea of owning a small, American manufacturer of a classic woodworking machine is just so exciting. Little else of that sort exists anymore. Nick (& you, Sott) conveyed that so well, I am excited to see what happens there as time goes on.

@jamespowell7196 11 месяцев назад

Why do you say that you will probably never own a Shopsmith? If cost is an issue, check the used market.

@RYwoodview 11 месяцев назад

@@jamespowell7196 Not that. I'm 68, with a fully equipped woodshop with individual machines. No reason for a Shopsmith in any foreseeable future. If I were starting out in a tighter space, a used one would be top of my equipment list!

@Lammergeir 11 месяцев назад

Fascinating interview. Thanks so much. I started using Shopsmith around 1960! I'm still running the original Magna Bandsaw, jointer and jigsaw! How many companies can offer that kind of continuity? My Machine is 1984 Mk V and I also have the mounted planer with hand feed!! (Gives my arm useful exercise!) Shopsmith have long since disappeared from South African stores, but there are a few of us diehards. It's good to know there is a future for the machine.

@michaelbeauchaine6912 11 месяцев назад

I'm excited to see how this goes forward. Thanks Scott !!!

@chris-C8 11 месяцев назад

It would be cool to call up John Maleki once things progress and show him a new and improved machine. It could be leveraged as an inexpensive marketing video. I also think donating a few machines to different woodworking channels for the advertisement would be beneficial.

@PaulBeaudoin-n4m 11 месяцев назад

The BIGGEST thing we can all do (together) is to ignore John Malarkey.

@malcolmmallett4936 2 месяца назад

Great video to watch and I sincerely hope that the rebirth goes well. I will definitely be looking into upgrading my old mark 5. I remember seeing demonstrations at shopping malls as a teenager that piqued my interest and when I had the opportunity to buy a used one in my 30’s I jumped on it. Great quality and fun to use. Thanks for sharing and keep on keeping on.

@michaelbratcher3323 11 месяцев назад

Great interview Scott. Looking forward to a great future.

@jefflowrythor 11 месяцев назад

A great question how do we honor the old guard and bring in the new? As an old traditional shop guy I might suggest, making the Shopsmith work with metal as well. Especially with the knowledge that Shopsmiths are building Shopsmiths.

@MyGrowthRings 11 месяцев назад

It was tried with Super Shop and that was a fail. Woodworking and metalworking shouldn’t be done in the same space, let alone on the same tools. Scott

@MatthewSchrenk 11 месяцев назад

I am 39 and got a shopsmith to make things around the house. I thought some of the features were interesting, but didn't know much about them. The drill press is great and so useful for "makers". The bandsaw is solid. I didn't realize how much fun the lathe is. Sanding with the disc is so useful (need dust collection). I think one of the biggest barriers for new users is tolerances and that one time setup. Switch over gets talked about a lot, but it is easy and fast after a few times. The initial dial in of 90° on fences, tables, and other pieces is a roadblock.

@OpossumPiper 11 месяцев назад

Great interview and Nick did a fantastic job answering so many questions that so many people have had. I'm really excited to see what the future holds!

@kenc4104 11 месяцев назад

I was thinking.....LOL...... one of the items derided is the 4"jointer. I actually think it's a great little jointer, and am pleased to own one, but it is true that most lumber is sold in nominal 6" width which means 5.5" wide. I also own an Inca jointer/planer which is 10.5" wide but mostly aluminum. It is quite light. I think SS should consider designing a 6" wide jointer with aluminum beds, so that it is similar in weight to the 4" but offering 6" face planing capability. Maybe add carbide segemented cutterheads to make it really tops. No one could deride that.

@jameshall1968 11 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for this interview. I am very hopeful that Nick's vision will bring new life into Shopsmith. I am 55 years old and purchased my Shopsmith Mark 520 after seeing it demonstrated at Lowes in around 2008. I own most of the accessory tools such as the bandsaw, jointer, strip sander, conical sanding disc, etc. I purchased everything new from Shopsmith, and most around the same time I purchased the Shopsmith. So far I have not been tempted enough to do any further upgrades. While the new headstock (especially 2.0) is a worthy upgrade, what I have now works so I have not been willing to spend the money on that upgrade. However, if Shopsmith started to innovate and add several new things at once like digital depth stops for drilling like the Nova Voyager DVR Drill Press offers, a tilting arbor mechanism for the table saw so the table doesn't have to be tilted, a wireless removable and tilting control tablet (maybe even accessible through an iPad or laptop), some sort of CNC type features for routing, etc., I might be tempted to buy a brand new Mark 7. I know that some of that sounds like pie in the sky, but that's what real innovations involve. But as I said, it would have to include several new innovations at the same time to make it worth my while (and wallet). So I think if several new wow factor items are added it might bring in a whole new audience like Nick said, and it might entice us long-time owners to upgrade. That's just my 2 cents. PS: He is absolutely right about the website. It is terrible with all the broken links, etc.

@MyGrowthRings 11 месяцев назад

Lots of great ideas there. Thanks for sharing.

@jimhughes6794 11 месяцев назад

Great interview and I am glad to see what he plans. Please do another interview with him in a year and see what he has learned.

@christophergadd7551 11 месяцев назад

Hi Scott, thanks for posting your interview with the new owner of Shopsmith. As a UK owner of a 510 and 520 I was particularly pleased to hear about his proposals for support for European owners. Here in the UK we have only 1 distributor, who works from home. There are no retail premises and the guy that runs it is well beyond our ‘official’ retirement age. We cannot even pay by credit card but have to arrange a separate bank transfer arrangement. We can’t order direct from the Shopsmith website. Don’t get me wrong, he does a great job of supporting UK Shopsmith owners but unfortunately the same cannot currently be said for Shopsmith themselves. I find it an incredulous arrangement in this day an age! Hopefully under the new ownership things will improve. Thanks for your videos, they are a tremendous support for all.

@robertpurdy4452 2 месяца назад

I am about to inherit my dad's Shopsmith Mark 5 and all it's attachments and move it from Utah to Iowa. It took over 45 years but the time is now. During the decades I've learned guitar and bass and I work on them and enjoy the setup and repair side. Now, I think I'll try making a couple once I get the Shopsmith.

@MyGrowthRings 2 месяца назад

That's great. Congratulations .

@Arizona_Bert 6 месяцев назад

This is a much bigger issue than just a company, in the U.S. I took both Metal Shop and Wood Shop in the early 70s and I loved those courses. I have owned a ShopSmith for 40 years (moved all around the country while in the Air Force). I am currently building a master bathroom vanity using my ShopSmith. This tool system is rock solid. The bigger issue in the U.S. is that our society does not value people who work with their hands. If you want to grow ShopSmith AND reverse this trend, get Wood Shop back in schools and partner with schools to get ShopSmiths in those schools. You will then positively influence and entire generation with the skills an abilities to make just about anything and market one of the best tools to thousands if not millions of future customers. The skills learned in Wood Shop will give our youth a better foundation for a multitude of life's challenges.

@chrisp7957 11 месяцев назад

Hey Scott, I enjoyed your interview/conversation with nick and it seems that there are some exciting times ahead for Shopsmith . I really hope that he is able to take the right steps in bringing this iconic tool to the new generation. I heard some things that really make since and then I heard ( Or maybe I should say felt lol) some things that kinda kickstarted my spidey senses lol. Thanks for the update.

@nerknerk8834 11 месяцев назад

When I made the transition from the drawing board to CAD, the big question was, do you get a computer jockey and make a designer out of him (or her),or do you teach CAD to designers. The object of the exercise is to run and grow a company. Nick has respect for the legacy and the aptitude for innovation. On top of that, he chose this challenge! I wish him success, just for what I how I will benefit, but for the benefit to future woodworkers. We should all stand up and cheer him. No, he is not a woodworker ,he is a business man and that ain't a four letter word. Good luck.

@billlarrabee9436 11 месяцев назад

I can see a very bright future for Shopsmith!

@leongeisberg294 Месяц назад

Thank you. My MarkV is essential in my shop.

@berryconway4296 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for taking time to introduce us to Shopsmith's next chapter.

@berthongo8531 3 месяца назад

I so hope this company comes back. Had one back in the 80's but had to get rid of it due to some non-brilliant financial decisions. I'll check back in sometime next year to see how they're doing. That will give me time to present it to the financial officer and get it incorporated into the budget.

@Rocky-xx2zg 2 месяца назад

At $5200+ for the M7, My CFO would vote NO WAY in a heartbeat!!

@rufan2199 7 месяцев назад

Totally agree that shipping delays and cost needs to be solved.

@theredtruckwoodshop2722 11 месяцев назад

Love the thoughts of updating. I have a couple ideas. 1. link the smart motor with bluetooth to your phone. 2. Voice control for settings (maybe via phone). 3. Safety - If it’s linked to your phone, the same way your phone/watch detects if you’ve fallen, maybe an auto shutoff linked to that.

@aburgh 11 месяцев назад

I was thinking exactly the same. And publish the protocol so third parties can create the apps. This would could be done quickly and cost effectively to get it on the market faster without a lot of investment by the company. What fuels a lot of enthusiasm with computers is the feeling of access to the machine and the ability to mod it.

@roylwilliams3546 11 месяцев назад

I’m a new owner of a 15-20 year old unit and wish I had bought one a lot sooner thanks for doing this interview. And I’m glad to be in the family so to speak God Bless you all.

@joncampbell4036 11 месяцев назад

Would love to see a table saw setup with sawstop safety and tilting blade that integrates with the rest of the system... basically take their contractor saw, power from the headstock and mount on the ways similar to the planer

@mikeebowen5676 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for putting this all together. I have owned a ShopSmith for more than 30 years. I can't tell you all the projects I have completed in that time. They span projects for my toddlers through to my grandchildren, my hobbies through home improvement projects. I will patiently wait for new and more creative ways I can expand my knowledge and equipment. Let the fun continue.

@MyGrowthRings 7 месяцев назад

I’m glad you enjoyed it.

@drumaganger 11 месяцев назад

Love the idea of the removable or rotatable tablet with the videos imbedded.

@edwardbatterley9727 11 месяцев назад

Hi Scott it's nice to see shop Smith looking forward. I have Had shopsmith for 31 years. Don't forget us uk owners we love the machine. Thanks Eddie

@drumaganger 11 месяцев назад

Homesteaders would love a machine like this.

@MyGrowthRings 11 месяцев назад

True.

@WoodworkingforAnyone 3 месяца назад

I am a homesteading shopsmith owner. You are correct. Here is another trick, cut two tree stumps at the proper height, mount a board cross them and ditch the legs. Boom level outdoor work shop. (Tarp)

@terremolander5243 11 месяцев назад

I truly enjoyed the interview. I was introduced to ShopSmith by my uncle about thirty years ago. I have made so many projects for my extended family thanks to ShopSmith. I’m looking forward to Nick’s new ideas such as a tablet for the Mark VII. I’m glad he considers himself as a Steward (Patrick) 😆. Can you bring up rebooking up with Incra? Thanks again for the interview.

@PaulBeaudoin-n4m 11 месяцев назад

Amazing how someone can mistate by one letter. A Steward (with a "D") as a caretaker. The Star Trek actor was Patrick Stewart (with a "T").

@gregsmith4056 11 месяцев назад

I have had a mark 5 since 1976 and I still use it every day as I am retires engineer and it is amazing what you can do with this thing😊

@sut2910 10 месяцев назад

I am glad there will still be a Shopsmith company. I bought a new one in 1978 and am still using it. It is the perfect tool especially if you have a small space. In one of my early apartments, my woodworking tools were stacked on my Shopsmith and rolled in and out of a laundry closet onto a carport to use. Now I have some space but too many hobbies. It doesn’t need a touch screen unless you are adding CNC capabilities, e.g, another module (with a touch screen) to attach for routing, milling, or laser cut/burning. The reason it has withstood the test of time is that there aren’t electronics, it is relatively simple.

@sincerelyyours7538 11 месяцев назад

Glad to hear that Shopsmith is still in business and that it is not in any danger of going out of business. I don't know how many owners live outside the Americas, but I wonder if the new Shopsmith would be interested in selling machines in some international markets, such as my neck of the woods, Japan. Whenever I wheel my Mk510 outside my shop I generate lots of interest, but also disappointment when I tell them that mine is the only one in the country. At least I think it is the only one. I've no way to prove that, of course. However, I think the brand could sell well in this space-starved country if it is marketed properly.

@MyGrowthRings 11 месяцев назад

Yes, Nick specifically mentioned getting out into international markets.

@laurentdomaingue127 9 месяцев назад

Scott and Nick, thanks for making this interview. I did not think I would watch the whole thing and ended up rewatching some sections 😂. Nick, glad to hear you’re into making improvements and the brand better known. I did not read all the comments but definitely agree on making more digital content and finding a couple RU-vidrs to help promote it (they might need a crash course). I do like some of the suggestions about making it more standard, adding magnetic tabs, faster/cheaper shipping, metrics/data from the smart machines to help understanding machine/tool health (e.g. increase in load could indicate dull blade etc…). My own suggestions: 1. A lathe extension (6-12 in). Might be desired by Mark IV owners. 2. A tool rest mounting cutting tool to help make uniform spindles (e.g. a walking cane or pool stick). Basically similar to the duplicator but by allowing to slide the tool rest it would almost make it like a CNC lathe. 3. A drum sander (similar to the DIY version Scott showcased in one of his videos) 4. Ability to mount tool storage to the legs to minimize having tables and tools laying on floor or building separate storage jigs And probably some other ideas I can’t think of right now but I hope you can make suggestions from users a thing (if it was, I blame it on the website 😂) I have been considering switching to a standalone table saw recently due to the maintenance needs of my 520 I inherited from my wife’s grandfather but I am now excited about what might come out in the coming years and hope you can bring out some cool innovations.

@sgpefamily8515 11 месяцев назад

UPDATE- Funny: I made the below comment while I was only half-way trough the video. It looks like you have a great sense of what needs to be done, since you already are addressing these issues! Great, Great interview! Nick, if you are monitoring this thread, you might want to take a close look at your shipping system and shipping charges. I tend to buy used parts when I can. A large part of that is because of the extremely high shipping and handling charges from the Mothership. I'm not sure how you do that and still make a profit, but I think it is worth a close look. Maybe you can work with a "younger" team to do the introductory training /"selling" and then gently slide into information from Scott and a few folks like Nick Engler for the "master class" presentations.

@nicholascupps 11 месяцев назад

Yes. We are working on that now. It is very complicated, and since we ship from one location, Dayton Ohio, the freight rates vary widely from city to city. Anywhere from $200 to $1,000+, if you can believe it. I’m looking into this and hope to have some solutions soon. The more people buy new marks, the more savings we can find with larger volumes…. 😉

@timchapman6702 Месяц назад

I had an old mark 7 that had the dust collector built in. I loved it but got in a financial bind and had to sell it. Great machine!

@constitutionalbacker1stame787 11 месяцев назад

Great interview. I am looking forward to see what the future holds. I am 51 Brought my first SS a greenie made in 1959 4 years ago. I loved the idea that I could add attachments/SPT. I got 2 dust collectors, belt sander, jointer. 2 band saws, Biscuit jointer, Spindle Sander, Molder, Shaper, Air compressor. I wish they start making the Grinder kit again. The 3 Top attachments/SPT's I'd like to see are a 12 inch bandsaw, 6 inch jointer and a Drum Sander. I hope at some point they start offering online training video's showing the finer points of shopsmith. As a new owner the You tube community has been a great help. However it would be awesome to have it at all one location. The academy online. Another thing Scott touched on was the old in person sessions offered at the stores. Maybe Shopsmith could sponsor local user groups. I'd pay to me a member. Perhaps the mothership could demo products at the user groups where users could get some hands on experience with the many options. I need something to do on atleast 1 day a week! In closing Scott has been a god send to me and many others. There are so many more online SS people that have helped share their knowledge Knick Engle, Jacob Anderson, Doug Reid, Woodshop nerdy, Michael Young, and Dave....

@Old52Guy 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for this! This will certainly be interesting to watch.

@hillbilly21960 11 месяцев назад

I wanted one since 1983 so this year I bought one that happened to be an 83 model and I have two power stations three bandsaw’s a belt sander, jigsaw,scroll saw, planer with stand. Pretty much have been on a mission to make up for lost time. Sounds like the future may be bright with mr Cupps good luck.

@bobwilkinson6059 3 месяца назад

I bought my Shopsmith Mark V in 1979 back when Shopsmith was in its “heyday”. I have never been able to sell my Shopsmith, just can’t bring myself to do it. I have been self employed in the construction trade for over 40 yrs and I have seen many great companies come and go. They are usually bought by corporations that drag them to extinction by cheapening the product at the alter of the bottom line. The bottom line is important but good companies put the product and the customer first and then fit the bottom line to that. Don’t sacrifice the quality for the bottom line, make the product better and if possible figure out how to do that cheaper. You have pricked my interest in using my Shopsmith more and adding a few of the tools, belt sander, bandsaw, wheels etc. that I don’t have. I wish you all the best and look forward to seeing what your future holds. Fun stuff!❤

@MyGrowthRings 3 месяца назад

All excellent point. I hope they follow your advice.

@NewMexicoDan 11 месяцев назад

One more thing. There is a lot of talk on how little space a Shopsmith takes but when all the accessories and SPT are bought how do you organize and store them. There is not many solutions available on how to do this and it seems everyone has a hodgepodge way of doing this including me. It would be great if Shopsmith would offer solutions or plans or ideas.

@roadking62 11 месяцев назад

Thanks to Mr. Cupps for meeting with Scott & sharing some of your vision of the future of Shopsmith. I mean, how many company owners would do that? 👍 My "unsolicited advice", as a couple others have said, would be, demonstration is the key. My father in law bought mine when we saw it demonstrated at the local Lowes. We were both hooked. He used it until he couldn't & I have used it since. While I am completely comfortable with it now, it was intimidating, at first, to make any "transformation". NEW videos demonstrating the techniques & it's capabilities would surely help new owners on how to keep it running safely. I'm glad you mentioned that. Maybe Scott will be the new Nick Engler? 🤷 Looking forward to seeing what you do with the company. Best wishes.

@pato6334 11 месяцев назад

I’ve had my Shopsmith since the late 70’s and I still use it mostly as a power head and drilling machine. It’s how I got started in woodworking. Hopefully the new owner will modernize the 1940’s tech it’s based on.

@MyGrowthRings 11 месяцев назад

Have you seen the PowerPro headstock?

@MrBeechcrafter 11 месяцев назад

What a GREAT video and conversation with Nick. I felt that Nick is a real person that understands. I'll be looking for the future of SS Improvements.

@jimfarm483 11 месяцев назад

Great to hear there is a passing of the torch at the management level of ShopSmith to keep this alive for the next generation. The first thing to fix on the website is to have a .pdf download of the instruction manual for Every accessory ever made for the ShopSmith. Charging a few dollars for a nice printed version is fine as well. Case in point, I purchased a speed increaser and can't find a manual for it. When I comparison shop for anything mechanical, the manufacturer that showcases their machine and the benefits it provides, in a RU-vid video, is usually the winner of my purchase. The videos that Shopsmith has from the 1990's where ahead of their time, but they need to be redone for today's audience and made for every accessory made. The video of the accessories that have been replaced by newer methods should show how to use the old product and then show the progression to the newer accessory/method. RU-vid is the ultimate sales tool, use it, use it, use it.

@frankfowler8295 11 месяцев назад

I love my Shopsmith!!! I have a small space and I can do everything in 6' of space. I did have a older 80's time frame Mark 5 but just bought a Mark7 last year. I'll use it till I die. Thanks Scott for introducing us to the new owner.

@dawnkubik 11 месяцев назад

Love this! I bought a Shopsmith about 2 years ago sight unseen because I had been wanting to get into woodworking since High School. My guidance counselor told me it was for boys. I'm now a 51yo female. I didn't know what I was getting but it sounded like a good deal and it was. The previous owner never used the 520S he bought back in 2000 - he only put it together. He also had a brand new unused band saw still in the box. A few parts were missing from the 520S- I loved that I was still able to buy the parts from Shopsmith after all this time. I think that's one of the best things about Shopsmith (can still get parts for older machines) that I hope never changes. I keep the Shopsmith in my garage and wheel it out (so my garage doesn't get too dusty) use it, wipe it off and wheel it back in. It's a hobby for me and the lathe is actually very therapeutic.

@MyGrowthRings 11 месяцев назад

Awesome story. My sister Lysol was the first girl allowed to take Shop class in Jr High. She and my dad had to fight the teacher and the principal to allow her to attend. Crazy.

@dawnkubik 11 месяцев назад

I chose not to fight, but looking back I wish I had - it was 1989. I met a woodworker when I was in the military '95 and he was super thrilled that I was interested. Assisted me in making a coffee table, dresser (which I designed), chess board. I've found that most woodworkers are so supportive and helpful - it's a shame I can't say the same for guidance counselors.@@MyGrowthRings

@1stMrSceptical 11 месяцев назад

I hope you will have a centre for these great machines in the UK again. Parts are difficult to find.. Good luck with you new venture..

@davidwork2337 11 месяцев назад

Great interview! I'm excited to see where the company goes with new ownership! Best wishes for a successful and profitable venture. Thanks for sharing your vision with us!

@SteveCongdon 9 месяцев назад

redesign controls for folks with challanged hands, or smaller hands--think larger levers and knobs more readily adjustable, etc

@laryengland3048 11 месяцев назад

I have enjoyed this interview.

@anthonybriskie3798 11 месяцев назад

Hi Nicholas, Welcome you as the new owner of SS. As someone who has had SS products since the early 80's. I can appreciate the challenges you face. One of the biggest is getting people to buy your latest products. I would guess the majority of comments from the SS owners below have purchased resales rather than new from SS. I purchased new from SS approximately two years ago and returned the SS due to too many quality issues. While SS stands behind it's products the cost of fixing quality issues must be substantial. Also I have a issue with calling a 13 year old technology new. Loss of Veterans discount when buying at Lowes significantly increases cost when buying directly from SS. While I understand inflation impacts cost. The same Mark7 purchased from SS today, vs buying through the Lowes demo program two years ago ads about $1500 to the cost. Thanks for listening. I have many issues I would like to discuss with you and share my thoughts, I would like to see SS around for another 75 years. I'm sure SS has my contact info. Sincerely, Anthony B

@louiel8711 8 месяцев назад

I just hope they keep a mechanical version of the head stock and don't switch to totally electronic controls. Great reliable machines I'm saving right now to add a mk7 to my 1947 10e.

@fredharmeling7755 8 месяцев назад

great introduction to new owner Nick has his work to do. My recent experience with customer service was terrible. After 8 weeks, I still cannot get the manual for a teal, 20" scroll saw. This is pretty bad for a 75 year old company with such loyal support. Still a great tool but time to train a new team on how to serve its customers.

@MyGrowthRings 8 месяцев назад

Keep in mind that it’s a 75-year-old power tool line, but really it’s only about a one-year-old company. They’ll get it worked out, just keep on them.