Who is the Festool or Woodworking (Hero) person you would most like to meet?

[dicktill]

Some of the FOGgers may know my half brother, Les Shafford, who had done work for Viscount Linlay and was so very passionate about his wood turning. He ran his own wood turning school in the south of England. Les passed away suddenly about a week ago but he was in his workshop doing what he loved best and knew nothing about what hit him.

Peter: Sorry for your loss.

... There are many who show such a great humor in their very informative presentations such as Paul Marcell and Peter Parfit, I know they would be enjoyable to meet (and have sampling of suds with)  ERock who is not afraid to show his mistooks but shows such great vids with a lot of valuable info in his vids.  ...

Tinker: I have met erock, and spent an enjoyable afternoon in his shop and house; well worth it, and he is exactly as he appears on his great video's. And I agree that it would be great to meet PaulMarcel and Peter Parfit. I'd also like to meet my fellow engineer Rick Christopherson, partly to find out why he is so much smarter and cleverer than myself! AND, I'd love to meet YOU, Tinker.

Regards, Dick

 

[greg mann]

Guido Henn would be an interesting guy to spend a few days with. My kayak building guru, Mark Rogers of Superior Kayaks, is one of those guys who exemplifies the 'simpler is better' approach. He can do more with ropes and knots than I can do with a rack full of clamps. A great teache who does skin-on-frame kayak building classes, four folks at a time, and you leave with a kayak designed for your body size and paddling skill level; in 9 days! Check out his website if you are so inclined: superiorkayaks.com

 

[jonny round boy]

AND, I'd love to meet YOU, Tinker.

Regards, Dick

I've had that honour, and he's a real star! Every bit as you would expect, and then some.

Not that the other foggers I met weren't, they were great too!

 

[Tinker]

Guido Henn is one I have thought about since my previous post.(You beat me to it Greg) He has come up with some truly great ideas.  I have never understood a word he has spoken on any of his demo vids. My darling wife could interpret, but words are not necessary.  I come away from those views with a great education.  He does not have to speak in anybody's tongue, but he is so very explicit in getting his point across, even a complete moron would understand every move ... and remember.

For JRB:  That was a very enjoyable meeting, nearly an entire day short.  You and your girlfriend were great and she was so very upbeat.  She could be an inspiration to all of us. All who were there that day enjoyed a wonderful and memorable meeting.
Tinker

 

[GPowers]

I would like to meet the guy who thought up the domino!

 

[Stone Message]

I would like to meet the guy who thought up the domino!

There are many of us who believe in a Greater Being, called by different names but meaning the same to us all....

Well if you believe in a greater Festool being who guides the hands of the Festool designers, who gives comfort in times of need to the Festool staff and knows every word that is placed on the FOG then have faith that one day our chance will come to meet the Domino designer or maybe others like him...

It will not be in 2014 but could be in 2015.

Keep your fingers crossed!

Peter

 

[GPowers]

fingers crossed

 

[fatroman]

Karl Hungus who was involved in the Nihilismus Schule would be a blast to meet.

 

[woodguy7]

Trust you Steve  [poke] [scratch chin]

 

[Hawkeye1434]

I grew up watching Norm but I have to say Marc Spagnoulo (spelling?) from thewoodwhisperer.com has been my guy I learned a ton from Marc and he introduced me to my festools.

 

[charley1968]

That would be you, Mr. Parfitt, as i like your didactics, i believe..

 

[pugilato]

I would love to meet Norm Abrams and Tommy Silva... Also, Pete Nelson (the treehouse guy), and Henry Klumb, a german architect who had worked with Frank Lloyd Wright and finally settled in Puerto Rico, where he had a furniture factory. His furniture designs are totally consistent with the weather on this Island.

 

[elfick]

Roy Underhill. I plan on taking a class at the Woodwright's shop later this year.

 

[davetink]

The late great James Krenov. Although he may be considered the anti festool but still love reading his books and looking at his work.

 

[ewils91]

For me it would be Norm Abrams, Tom Silva, Roy Underhill. I grew up watching them on public television in my area.

 

[Woodchippie]

I think it would have to be Noah, building an Arc with the equipment he had. Would have like to have seen that.

 

[Mort]

Most of my woodworking has been self taught through YouTube, so I'd start there. Steve Ramsey and Mark Spagnuolo of course, Frank Howarth, Etc. But the one guy I'd like to Han out with for a day is Jimmy DiResta (he uses a Domino, it counts). If you haven't seen his channel and his stuff on MAKE: then you really are missing some cool stuff.

 

[SittingElf]

Not only would I like to meet him, but I'd kill to spend a couple of weeks in Jory Brigham's woodshop watching and learning the way he works. His style is very much what I endeavor towards and his pieces are unmistakably recognizable as his own.

I am happy to say I was a fan of his work long before the Framework win.

(Plus we both spent some of our school years in Hawaii!! [smile])

Cheers,

Frank

 

[David2T370]

Well, actually - it would be Peter Parfitt.

I learned all about Festool from Peter and he is an inspiration for me to learn more about woodworking and I truly admire his channel and all of his videos.

I love his level of perfection, work ethic and the way he explains/teaches methods and attention to detail.

Thank you Peter!  Well done!

Cheers,
David

 

[sancho57]

Kev is my hero....