American Woodshop's Scott Phillips chats about his job at Shopsmith
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- Опубліковано 17 гру 2023
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✅ SHOP NOTES: Scott Phillips is one of the most successful and watched woodworkers on PBS as part of the husband and wife team of The America Woodshop. But more than that, Scott was once a product manager at Shopsmith Inc., which is were we met. Join us as we chat about some of Scott's passions (Safety!) and his time at Shopsmith
🎬 Learn more about Scott and Suzy's show here: • The American Woodshop-...
📚 Here's a great article about Scott, Suzy and their show from Woodcraft Magazine: www.woodcraft.com/blog_entrie...
🟢 And more info from their home station, WBGU here: wbgutv.org/americanwoodshop/a...
🟢 Here's Scott and Suzy's Facebook page: / theamericanwoodshop
🟢 Around the 43:00 mark, Scott talked a bit about a tool that was a low-price alternative to the Festool Domino, and mentioned that the weakness was the inability to clamp it to the wood. It looks like they resolved that issue: amzn.to/3tqMtJw
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I am one of your female viewers - and I own two Shopsmiths Mark 5s plus a Total Shop I inherited from my late dad. I got my first Shopsmith in 1983. Love all.
Awesome, and welcome.
Scott, Very much enjoyed the interview. I have watched and enjoyed Scott Phillips for years on PBS. Never knew he had been associated with Shopsmith. Thank you both!
Thanks for watching!
I really enjoyed this interview. I was very much into woodworking with my Mark 5 back in the '80s. By the '90s other things took precedence and I pushed the Shopsmith in the corner until two months ago. I drug it out, overhauled it and put it back in commission. I'm loving it again.
And I remembered my only grievance with Shopsmith... Hands On! I really looked forward to the next issue back during the '80s and actually built quite a lot of the projects. There was no instant internet back then, so magazines were very important. I learned so much from that magazine. I was very upset when I finally realized Shopsmith had broken their promise and quietly dropped that magazine. I'm sure the penny pinchers were at the heart of that decision. Big let down. That was the start of the plunge for Shopsmith. I don't think they realized how the customers liked that magazine. I was glad to hear how passionate Scott Phillips was about Hands On also. (Rant off)
I like your channel a lot and used it extensively when rebuilding my Mark 5. Keep up the good work! I've got my eye on you!
Thanks for watching out for me!
enjoyed the interview with Scott Phillips. Also have a shopsmith Mark 5; but now only use for drill press & bandsaw.
That's still more use than a lot of them see, so awesome.
Just purchased a shop smith Mark V. Band saw, jig saw lathe + all accessories and belt sander 800.00 CHRISTMAS for me for life. I am a female and metalsmith by trade. I have been fascinated with wood since I could walk and the smell of equipment oil. (Helping my dad fix equipment ) original purchase was 1984 by a marine aircraft mechanic so all part are almost pristine. I do have basic mechanic skill and appreciate ALL of your videos because I’ve never had this equipment on such a GRAND scale. ❤❤ AND I am in Mineral Springs NC
Congratulations and welcome to the Shopsmith family! Take your time with the manual and if you got a copy, the “Power Tool Woodworking for Everyone” book and you’ll do just fine. Scott
I have the manual, and will be reading every page. It’s big as an encyclopedia. But I’d like to ensure that I keep all of my digits.
Enjoyed the video. Thanks Scott &Scott! It's so encouraging to hear about the growing interest in The American Woodshop.
Thanks for watching, Tom. Merry Christmas, buddy!
Thanks, Scott for another great video. I enjoyed the candid history discussion.
Thanks.
Awesome, I started sometime near 1988 in the Shopsmith Store in Midvale Utah working with Gary Ellis and Dave Bullard, then i was offered a job to move to California and open up a store in Newbury Park with Dick Hain as the instructor for that location.. Then the Woodworking Unlimited Idea came about and i was asked to go back to SLC and help with that startup. I was still really young and Gary Ellis, Dick Hain, and Jon Folkerth were very instrumental in my "education" . I remember Tim SIlver going to Jet later in that time.
I also remember traveling with Casey Chaffin? We went around to several locations to train on the new machinery or "Allied" products.
Also I agree that Sawsmith 1000 was a huge pile.
I now sell industrial machinery and have my own company.
Also I had the opportunity to discuss the good old days with Scott at the trade shows. Good to see some people are still around!
So many names from the past! Did you hear that Casey died from Legionnaires Disease, of all things? What's your name and are you still in UT?
@@MyGrowthRings Wes Shepherd and yes i still live in Utah. I have and industrial machinery business that i have had going since 2003.
I enjoyed the candid history discussion. Thanks for another great video.
Thanks. History isn't always pretty, but it is interesting.
The story about Scott Phillip 'biscuit joiner' reminds me of the book by Pat Lencioni "The five dysfunctions of a team", and one of those is not having healthy conflict. The death of any organization/ business/ group is not willing to listen and address. You need healthy conflict in any organization, but then a visionary leader to make the decision on what to do.
I agree. That was the same leadership that became angry at me when I pointed out issues with the Sawsmith 2000 table saw. We now have 20/20 visibility of the results of that leadership.
@@MyGrowthRings , Sadly, that is the difficult part of this... these leadership decisions and directions may not come to show up until later. Scott, it is so interesting to see these interviews of 'back in the day'... Shopsmith really attracted some of the best woodworkers - and more important, teachers and believers in , not the 'shopsmith' , but what Nic Cups describes as the 'tribe' or the following. Scott, Nic,, and all the others you have interviewed understood in the purpose... which was beyond shopsmith... it was, and is , helping people get involved in a hobby that has a tangible asset at the end of our 'hobby time'. As our 'economy' goes to more of a service economy, where we do not have a 'tangible' item (washer/ dryer/ car) at the end of our day, having a hobby where we can see ourselves, and show off to people what we did, is SOO gratifying. I am so glad my wife talked me into buying one at a woodworking show early in our marriage. My 'shop' has been my haven as I come home, and something that has been by refuge in a 'crazy day'. One thing to encourage some folks new to the machines, is a playlist of (maybe pinterest where Facebook, youtube, and other venues can be all shared) of 'after your align your machine, your first projects'. I love your content and at the end your 'Make it a great day'. I always say at work 'have a great day'... but your salesman sense comes through... because whether it is a great day or not IS up to me, no matter what happens. I missed the 2x4 challenge, but maybe have channel members share their christmas projects for family. :-)
Thanks again for all the owrk!
OMG. Great interview! I grew up near Piqua, Ohio and attended some of the workshops that Scot mentioned. Earl Richards taught us how to fine tune a hand plane and sharpen those blade irons. Would love to see a link on Scot’s tree reserve in the Shelby-Miami County area!
Re SP's remarks on the cost-effective route to work, and e.g., that cheap chisels and blades aren't worth owning: I remember my late and lamented father-in-law, who was a very talented wood-worker indeed, observing (en français) that we are all too poor to own cheap tools. I've wondered whether a woodworking store could use something like that as a motto. Nice interview!
Wow, a lot of interesting history! I have watched American Woodshop for years! Great interview! I really like the old photo of you with Scott.
Time sure flew by!
Scott: I have enjoyed everyone of your interviews. I thought I knew those craftsmen through their published work but it was great to see them one on one. Thanks for taking the time to do these interviews.
Thank you.
What if you realize you love the tools/machines more than woodworking????😂
Really enjoyed the interview once again!
I can find nothing wrong with that!
I really enjoyed your interview with Scott, Scott. 😊 My brother has one of those biscuit jointer attachments. We will have to try it out.
It's so great listening to you two mention Poe Avenue, Hartzell, Beavercreek, Piqua...i guess because I've lived in the area since 1970. Dad bought his Mark V around 1975 or 76. I own it now and am planning the shop space to get back into it.
We moved to NC in 1999 and it feels like yesterday that I was watching a BHA commercial. Remember those?
First tool was a Mark 5 that I bought at a demo in the Steubenville Mall in 75 ish….still have stacks of Hands On magazines…..still make the cradle, airplanes, and other toys……..
That’s great. There were, and still are, some great projects in there.
Greatly enjoyed this video. I will keep an eye out for Scott’s upcoming book release.
You and me both!
Very nice video! I listened to the American Woodshop years ago & will have to search UA-cam for their current work. Scott has some great stories about woodworkers I've known, such as Tage Frid, Sam Maloof, & Frank Klausz. Another fine video in your series Scott. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Bill. Yes, Scott has connected with a bunch of talented woodworkers.
Great interview with Scott Phillips. I purchased one of the first biscuit joiners. The Woodcraft shop in our town shut down during the Great Recession. I would it would be wonderful if we had another one in town. I hope Shopsmith will develop a helical cutter for the joiner.
Thanks, Terre. That would be awesome!
Great one thanks for all the information.
Thanks for watching!
Great interview! Thanks Scott the history I learn from these is just not measurable!
Glad you enjoyed it
My ears perked up when you guys mentioned the development of the scroll saw and how the designers studied the Hegner design. I love my SS scroll saw (teal version), and like most SS tools it seems nearly bullet proof. It does have some vibration, but that is negligible. Thanks for another great, informative video. Blessings, Glen
Thanks for watching, Glen. If you have the stand model, position it on an anti fatigue mat and most of not all of the vibration will go away.
It is a stand model and I do have it on an anti-fatigue mat as per your recommendations on your scroll saw video a while back. I also added a bit of weight by adding a drawer for blades and accessories and a bottom shelf for the foot switch and a scraps bucket. I do have a question for you, though. The only lubrication maintenance to manual mentions is the periodic oiling of the leather piece in the puffer cylinder. I wonder about the points of movement on the arms and the motor mechanism. Do they ever need attention? If so, how do I go about that? By the way, I made a couple of modifications to my saw: I removed the hold down because I often work with very small pieces and it was in the way. I also rerouted the blower hose and added a flexible oil cooler extension to blow the dust away from me instead of at me. I am considering trimming back part of the upper arm cover at the front where it tends to get in the way of operating the thumb screw that clamps the blade in place. I follow other scrollers on UA-cam, and I think I have as good if not better saw than most of them. Love it! Blessings, Glen@@MyGrowthRings
@@sandysmeltzer2975 Glen, the bushings on the arms travel, such a short distance and use, but they claim there is no need to add additional lubrication. If you ever have the machine apart, it’s worth adding some lithium grease to the bushings, but there’s no reason to go out of your way to do it until it needs it.
On today's episode of Scott hangs out with his buddies... :)
Wow! Thoroughly enjoyed this interview.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great Interview. I don't believe I've ever watched The America Woodshop. I'll have to look it up. I've also never heard of a Woodcraft Store.
That's a bummer. If you ever get let-out of that state of yours you should check one out!
Very interesting interview Scott!
Thanks, Albert.
There are some really interesting design insights in this video.
I agree. Thanks for watching. Scott
Scott, I was one of “disappointed “ Shopsmith owners when they broke their promise of receiving HandsOn for life. I bought my Shopsmith in January of 1980 and still have it. I’m facing 75 now, and the broken promise still smarts a little.
I understand that feeling and was also disappointed when SS pulled the plug.
@@MyGrowthRings I can't imagine being a salesman/ store director being the 'face' of shopsmith for all the local owners, and you getting all the 'flack' for a decision you had nothing to do with.
@@zerimaryar That’s a true assessment. Back she the Sawsmith 2000 was launched I was the Academy Instructor at the showroom at the factory in Dayton, and we were expected to incorporate it into classes, which was tough, because it had so many flaws when it launched. Thankfully I was empowered to speak honestly about my opinions, but there were Salesman who spoke about it with rose colored glasses on, and in my opinion they were being dishonest.
Great interview
Thanks, George.
Chip Carver??!!???!!! What a great for a woodworker.😅 Almost as good as Markwood.😊
Shopsmith needs to get back to their roots. My dad and I had talked about it a lot and we feel like when they opened all the retail stores they just did it to fast and the growth of income was not enough to cover the overhead .. I would say the mid 90's was them at their peak. The 510 &520 had a lot to with. Just so any good ideas & tools with exception of the speed increaser. It sucked
I'm also not a fan of the speed increaser.
Very fascinating interview. I'll be looking into his channel soon. Do you have a link to any of his works?
BTW, you never finished the discussion about the Shopsmith biscuit joiner...what's the inside scoop?
And I have a cheap shot/disagreement...you CAN buy a good hand plane for under $50, but you have to be willing and able to put some time and effort into tuning it up! Happy Holidays if this is your last video, for the year. jim
Jim, I included a couple links in the video description. I think I might have one more video in me this year, so keep watching!
There is Woodcraft here which is where I buy my Festool tools. Unfortunately most of the Wood River branded tools are made in China. Some are made in Taiwan which I buy.
I have that same apprehension.
Do you have a video with advice about buying a used machine.
Not yet, but I'm working on one. I did write a blog post years ago that might help: shopsmith-tool-hunter.blogspot.com/2009/08/tips-and-techniques-for-buying.html
Scott, Darlene says Hi…..
Hey to Darlene!
I never saw any hands one
Join the Shopsmith Owners group on Facebook and you'll find them all in the files section.
Go Green, Go White!
You lost me.
Michigan State.
@@jamesbrunk9817 Sorry about that. What I know about sports couldn't fill a number 20 biscuit slot!
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Great video. Thanks to you both.
Love my local WoodCraft. Have taken classes and sunk some serious cash there. Hope to see you both there someday. Always a friendly staff. I've got a number of 'American Woodshops' from this past season queued up on my TiVo. Looking forward to spending some holiday break time with them as well as some getting my maintenance done on my SS.
Thanks for watching, Bob. Where is your local Woodcraft?
@@MyGrowthRings
Woodcraft of Rockville
11910-L Parklawn Drive
Rockville,MD 20852
Thanks, Scott for another great video. I enjoyed the candid history discussion.