Shopsmith's Heirloom Projects Books and Videos

Back in the early 1990's Shopsmith tasked employee and former Dayton Factory Showroom Academy Instructor Casey Chaffin to create a series of plans, workbooks, and videos that would tackle the fundamentals of woodworking and the construction of what Shopsmith had learned were the most common projects Shopsmith Mark V owners were hoping to tackle.  Casey worked for month creating, refining and testing designs and instruction and creating patterns and videos. If I recall correctly it was a year-long project and the result was some excellent bookshelf-worthy binders that contained a VHS tape, a workbook, and any critical full-size patterns.

Some of the topics that I can remember were:

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• Woodworking Fundamentals
• Workbench
• Hopechest
• Crafts & Toys
• Entertainment Center 
• Rocking Horse
• Tapered Leg Table
• Computer Desk
• Bookshelf
• Porch Swing

These are still popping up on eBay with surprising regularity and if you can get your hands on a VCR would be an excellent addition to your woodworking bookshelf or Shopsmith collection. 

Here's a link to eBay's current listing for: Shopsmith's Heirloom Projects  

Note: Some sellers are parting these out and selling the components separately. Make sure that the listing shows the binder, the videotape, and a comb-bound workbook. Not all projects contained a set of patterns as not all projects required them.