FAQ
1. Are you affiliated with Shopsmith L.P.?
No. While I do personally know Nicholas Cupps who is CEO of Shopsmith L.P., I am not employed by nor have any contractual relationships.
2. Isn't the Mark 4/7/520™ Self-Study Course just a revision of the original Shopsmith® Woodworking Course written in 1956 by Benjamin Spaulding for Magna Power Tool Corporation and later used and sold by Shopsmith Inc., RLF Brands, and Shopsmith L.P.?
No. While I do have a copy and did read that 1956 course, no material was used from that course. Every page of the Mark 4/7/520™ Self-Study Course was written and developed from scratch as totally new material. The approach and methodology are unique.
3, Is the Mark 4/7/520™ Self-Study Course copyright protected?
Yes. The United States Copyright Office issued a certificate of registration effective on February 11, 2025 to Stephen Alan Draper.
4. Is Shopsmith Mark 4/7/520™ a registered trademark?
No. It is not a registered trademark. Serial #98917082 application status is Dead, Abandoned by Stephen Alan Draper. New application is being submitted for Mark 4/7/520™ as a registered trademark.