richardandtracy | 22/10/2017 17:29:34 |
![]() 943 forum posts 10 photos | There is a horrible 'obituary' feel to this thread - do hope it doesn't presage the worst. Just get better John, & come back to take the Mick out of our efforts again. All the best, Richard |
Eddy Curr | 22/10/2017 17:54:40 |
39 forum posts | Mr Stevenson, I want your tool box when you die. Remembering Machinists I Never Knew (2012.01.16 - Post #3) However. It would be inconvenient to collect the box just now. Hold off a bit, eh ? Edited By Eddy Curr on 22/10/2017 17:57:08 Edited By Eddy Curr on 22/10/2017 17:57:52 Edited By Neil Wyatt on 27/10/2017 08:54:07 |
Eddy Curr | 22/10/2017 18:23:22 |
39 forum posts | PS I took my South Bend lathe apart on your account. What was that all about, anyway? You said all would be revealed later, but I'm still waiting ... Anyone got a South Bend 9" lathe in bits ? (2014.02.08)
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peak4 | 22/10/2017 19:37:24 |
![]() 2207 forum posts 210 photos | Posted by richardandtracy on 22/10/2017 17:29:34:
There is a horrible 'obituary' feel to this thread - do hope it doesn't presage the worst. Just get better John, & come back to take the Mick out of our efforts again. All the best, Richard I rather hope not, I've got loads more blunt end mills and can't afford a moon lander. |
Ian Skeldon 2 | 22/10/2017 20:47:29 |
543 forum posts 54 photos | Posted by richardandtracy on 22/10/2017 17:29:34:
There is a horrible 'obituary' feel to this thread - do hope it doesn't presage the worst. Just get better John, & come back to take the Mick out of our efforts again. All the best, Richard I think it speaks volumes about how popular this chap is, at the moment we have never met face to face, only a couple of posts over this forum, however I could tell instantly that John is Knowledgable, willing to share his knowledge and a decent guy. This thread (imho) shows John just how many people are rooting for him and from that he may draw strength. Best wishes to John and all that care about him. |
MW | 22/10/2017 20:58:34 |
![]() 2052 forum posts 56 photos | Posted by peak4 on 22/10/2017 19:37:24:
Posted by richardandtracy on 22/10/2017 17:29:34:
There is a horrible 'obituary' feel to this thread - do hope it doesn't presage the worst. Just get better John, & come back to take the Mick out of our efforts again. All the best, Richard I rather hope not, I've got loads more blunt end mills and can't afford a moon lander. I'm surprised they didn't coat parts of the outside of it with gold leaf, just like the real thing, with the price it goes for. Michael W |
Owain Samuel | 22/10/2017 23:05:58 |
18 forum posts 10 photos | John's someone I first encountered on the Internet, whilst looking for my first lathe, later to meet in the real world. Whenever he'd commented on something or started a thread on here or the HSM forum you knew it was was worth looking at for either the humour or engineering knowledge (sometimes both). I remember talking to him at (I think) Harrogate when he was demoing the moon lander. I mentioned I'd seen a of his thread on HSM and the handle I used on the forum. "Bloody hell" he replied "you sounded taller in your posts" He also offered to Ketan the following when I was making noises about purchasing a seig cnc mill several years earlier "Get 'Is money off hin before 'ee changes 'Is mind" Get well soon you old bugger. Owain
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Ketan Swali | 23/10/2017 07:53:10 |
1481 forum posts 149 photos | Hello everyone, John passed away in his sleep earlier this morning. While waiting in the departure lounge, he enjoyed listening to the many messages on here, managing the odd smile and comment as he wondered in and out of consciousness. Deborah and his family would like to thank all of you for your kind comments. Ketan |
Russell Eberhardt | 23/10/2017 08:01:06 |
![]() 2785 forum posts 87 photos | He'll be sorely missed. My thoughts go out to Debs. Russell |
jimmy b | 23/10/2017 08:02:16 |
![]() 857 forum posts 45 photos | Terrible news. My thoughts to Deborah and John's family. Jim |
Michael Gilligan | 23/10/2017 08:02:26 |
![]() 23121 forum posts 1360 photos | Thanks for sharing the inevitable news, Ketan Thanks to t'internet ... His works will live on. Ars longa, Vita brevis MichaelG.
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John Hinkley | 23/10/2017 08:05:16 |
![]() 1545 forum posts 484 photos | I am very saddened to hear this news. My condolences go to his family and friends at this most difficult of times. John |
Chris Evans 6 | 23/10/2017 08:15:04 |
![]() 2156 forum posts | Sad news, a great loss to the world of engineering and his family. |
Stuart Bridger | 23/10/2017 08:41:33 |
566 forum posts 31 photos | Very sad news, my thoughts go out to his family and friends. He was a huge inspiration to many in this community. His "old school" triumph of experience and practice over theory brought him huge respect. This combined with a vicious British sense of humour means that he will be greatly missed on our online community. RIP Sir John, may you keep cursing Bridgeports and fixing what's broken where every you are. |
Brian H | 23/10/2017 08:41:57 |
![]() 2312 forum posts 112 photos | Very sad news, I never knew him in person but enjoyed what he wrote in these pages. Condolences to his family. Brian |
Steve Pavey | 23/10/2017 08:45:20 |
369 forum posts 41 photos | Sad news. He was a top bloke, always ready to help. |
Steve Pavey | 23/10/2017 08:45:21 |
369 forum posts 41 photos | Duplicate Edited By Steve Pavey on 23/10/2017 08:45:53 |
Martin King 2 | 23/10/2017 08:45:22 |
![]() 1129 forum posts 1 photos | So very sorry to hear this very sad news, my condolences to his family. |
roy entwistle | 23/10/2017 09:05:17 |
1716 forum posts | He will be missed by many R I P Roy |
Michael Cox 1 | 23/10/2017 09:07:12 |
555 forum posts 27 photos | That is the worst news I have heard in a long time. My thoughts are with Debs and his family. Mike
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