Glad I found your channel. I've been a ShopSmith user (Mark V 520) for many years but always glad to learn new tricks and ideas. I envy your ShopSmith dedicated shop and organization. Wish I had space to do the same.
Just as a suggestion, when you are adjusting your Mark 7, you are positioning yourself between the machine and the camera. As a result, people can’t see how you are making adjustments. You really need to turn the system around and work having the system between you and the camera.
Great jigs! I like the idea of your Self Study Course. I am looking forward to it being published. That way I can replicate these jigs without having to reinvent the wheel!
Wow this is great Steve, I’m glad i ran across your channel. I have a mark 7 gen 1 and have not done much wood working since with my dad in the 80s. I also have his 500, but it’s seen better days. I will be doing your lessons from over by Des Moines.
I can use another field tester for the lessons that are in development. E-mail me at Stephen_A._Draper@msn.com if you are interested and I will provide details.
Nice concepts on the jigs. You also consider support legs to stabilize the table and keep it level, especially if doing multiple drill press or overhead routing 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.
Hals Wood Shop....new subscriber. owner 40 years 510. you have some good content and presentation. nice heigth jig. your image is good for dressing with Shopsmith , since I sold as a crafter, looks are important. ( got to do something about the squeek ) like the height jig. I have been to many seminars and at the Store academy cor two classes when they did them. We learned a 5 point right hand tighten each lock like a circle very fast and quick...like a habit. not in the books. What can you show about the Mark 4..like why buy it or make it? Thanks
Hi Steve, I really like your table height jigs. Are you planning on making them with us? You look like a tall man, I'm 6'2", is there a comfort formula for different operations with people of different heights? I'm enjoying your content! Thanks Jon
I am 5'10". The dimensions I gave are for my personal comfort. You need to determine the ideal height for you. Instructions for making them will be in the course assignments when it is published at the end of this year.
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
If your going to put yourself out has an instructor of Shopsmith machines, if I was you I would get more professional. For a start don't stand in front of the machine blocking the view.
We're are your videos bud? What are you teaching people? Do you know how hard it is to make good instructional videos? Probably not. You are the type to complain about free information.
Glad I found your channel. I've been a ShopSmith user (Mark V 520) for many years but always glad to learn new tricks and ideas. I envy your ShopSmith dedicated shop and organization. Wish I had space to do the same.
I like your shop layout and spaciousnesses. This will help in your presentations. I think you’re on the right track & go for it! Travis
Steve great channel, I enjoyed learning about your table height jigs, clever. Although those squeaky Hushpuppies are driving me mad, 👟🙉 🤣🤣🤣
Shoes have been replaced.
Yes…..those squeaky shoes!
Just as a suggestion, when you are adjusting your Mark 7, you are positioning yourself between the machine and the camera. As a result, people can’t see how you are making adjustments. You really need to turn the system around and work having the system between you and the camera.
Great jigs! I like the idea of your Self Study Course. I am looking forward to it being published. That way I can replicate these jigs without having to reinvent the wheel!
Awesome, thank you!
Wow this is great Steve, I’m glad i ran across your channel. I have a mark 7 gen 1 and have not done much wood working since with my dad in the 80s. I also have his 500, but it’s seen better days. I will be doing your lessons from over by Des Moines.
I can use another field tester for the lessons that are in development. E-mail me at Stephen_A._Draper@msn.com if you are interested and I will provide details.
Nice concepts on the jigs. You also consider support legs to stabilize the table and keep it level, especially if doing multiple drill press or overhead routing operations.
Where can I get more info about the self study course?
@@JohnLifsey-h5q It will be published the end of this year.
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.
Thanks for doing this.
You are welcome.
great channel.would you ever consider a q&a .maybe a forum ?
Absolutely. What specifically would you suggest?
ONE DAY i WISH SHOP SMITH WOULD MAKE A METAL TURNING LATHE
Hals Wood Shop....new subscriber. owner 40 years 510. you have some good content and presentation. nice heigth jig. your image is good for dressing with Shopsmith , since I sold as a crafter, looks are important. ( got to do something about the squeek ) like the height jig. I have been to many seminars and at the Store academy cor two classes when they did them.
We learned a 5 point right hand tighten each lock like a circle very fast and quick...like a habit. not in the books. What can you show about the Mark 4..like why buy it or make it? Thanks
I will be doing a video on the machine differences and similarities.
The squeaky shoes are BRUTAL
The shoes have been replaced. Thank you for the feedback.
Hi Steve, I really like your table height jigs.
Are you planning on making them with us?
You look like a tall man, I'm 6'2", is there a comfort formula for different operations with people of different heights?
I'm enjoying your content!
Thanks
Jon
I am 5'10". The dimensions I gave are for my personal comfort. You need to determine the ideal height for you. Instructions for making them will be in the course assignments when it is published at the end of this year.
I have a Mark 7 with a lift assist. Would your jig work with it?
The height of the jig would be shorter by about 2-3 inches due to the lift assist that clamps to the way tubes.
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
If your going to put yourself out has an instructor of Shopsmith machines, if I was you I would get more professional. For a start don't stand in front of the machine blocking the view.
Thanks. That is the kind of feedback I need.
We're are your videos bud? What are you teaching people? Do you know how hard it is to make good instructional videos? Probably not. You are the type to complain about free information.