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.