Shopsmith DVDs

[paul heller]

Thanks, all. I appreciate the thoughts and suggestions.

I would prefer to just write this off as a learning experience, as Dusty suggests.

To be clear: The Shopsmith DVDs work GREAT. I highly recommend those.

Paul

[a1gutterman]

I purchased Essentials Vol 1&2 and the Rick Davis DVD. Even though Nick said there was not much to be learned for experienced users, I actually enjoyed watching his videos and did learn a couple of things. Plus, I wanted to maintenance procedures.

Rick Davis' video was a real pleasant surprise! In it, he hints at more to come. Does anyone know if there will be more from Rick Davis?

PaulThe last e-conversation that I had with Rick led me to believe that he believes that when SS comes out of this "economic downturn" they will resume where they left off with his DVD's.

[cincinnati]

Sony likes to keep things in their own corner. I have a Sony DVD cam and they make you jump through hoops to copy your home movies unless you are using a Sony DVD recorder or computer. Can be done but a pain in the A$$.

There are different DVD formats. DVD+, DVD-, DVDW-,DVDW+ DVDRW-, DVDRW+ and most likley others. Most new players play all formats.
For example my 3 year old DVD recorder is a "DVD-" format. So a recorded DVD will not play in a DVD+ format player. Most people don't realize there is a format difference with DVD's. They think a DVD is like a VHS tape. If it fits, it will play.
We are talking only with home recorded DVD's. Movies you buy in stores will play on most all players.

[charlese]

Now that I have taken the time to view them - I am compelled to make a short testimony for the new Shopsmith DVDs by Nick Engler.

I wholeheartedly agree with everyone who has praised them in this thread. I only have three of them, however I find them clear, smooth, outstanding audio and very informative.

I will probably buy the rest of the set at a later date.

BTW - they play on every DVD player available to me. - both computer and T.V. I prefer the computer, because the DVD can easily be stopped, replayed or repositioned. They are top quality!

[a1gutterman]

Thanks for the review, Chuck.

[cerviking]

I ordered the the essentials video vol. 1 & 2.
The production quality is very poor. They set up a camera
and then never moved. No close-ups or editing at all.
The instructor is so uncomfortable on camera its painful
to watch.

[hdoilcan]

I thought or ordering these also. Glad I decided not to.

[ryanbp01]

I ordered the the essentials video vol. 1 & 2.
The production quality is very poor. They set up a camera
and then never moved. No close-ups or editing at all.
The instructor is so uncomfortable on camera its painful
to watch.

Did you call the company to see about a possible replacement?

BPR