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Father passes MARK V (and memories of many projects) on to son
John Beck III, San Jose, CA writes…
“My father bought his MARK V shortly after I was born (April, 1956)…to help him add a new master bedroom to our home. I guess I took up too much space! He also used it to open up the front bedroom so that it became an extension of the kitchen into an eating area.
I remember he would pull out the Shopsmith from the garage and use it for all sorts of projects. One was the “camp kitchen”…a box we used when we went camping which was a portable kitchen that we could put out on the picnic table at the campsite. The other was the deck and drawer system we put inside our 1966 VW van.
When I got my own house, I noticed that Did didn’t use it much anymore, so I let him know that when he was ready to let it go, I wanted it. So, Christmas about two years ago, he asked me to come and get it.
I’ve since cleaned it up, taken a class on how to use it, bought some new accessories and completed a couple of projects. I love working with it and can’t wait to do even more with it.”
Mother’s legacy lives on through man’s Shopsmith MARK V
John Hurt of McEwen, TN writes…
“I’m the middle child of 11 children. When my mother passed away, a small legacy was left to each of us. When I received this money I thought: ‘The Shopsmith MARK V is something I can buy and remember my parents when I use it, and also receive a lot of enjoyment from it.’
In 1982, the year of the World’s Fair in Knoxville, I saw the MARK V being demonstrated at the Fair and the many ways it could be used. I placed my order. It was my lucky day when it was delivered to my home and it has far surpassed my expectations.
I’ve made tables, stools, benches, desks, lamps, candlesticks, rolling pins, bookcases, boxes, wooden bowls and many other things. Thanks for making a quality product. I’ve recommended it to several of my friends . . . and am looking forward to many more years of pleasure using my Shopsmith MARK V.” |
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