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10th November 2016, 09:53 PM #1Taking a break
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Sad News
Hope it's ok to post here instead of the hatch/match/dispatch section - it's not a personal one, but relevant to the whole industry.
I've been informed that the two people who tragically lost their lives in a car accident yesterday ( Two killed after car swerves for kangaroo, hits tree in central Victoria ) were Don and Sue of Timber Benders ( The Timber Benders - Timbers steam bent to order )
A great loss, not just for their family, but for the whole industry.
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11th November 2016, 09:19 AM #2
What a shame. Just saw an article on TV recently on Better Homes & Gardens I think it was detailing how they had saved the equipment and were putting it to good use being the only solid steam bender left.
Hopefully someone else will have the same passion and continue their dream. It would be tragic to lose both these wonderful people and their works.
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11th November 2016, 10:02 AM #3Taking a break
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Yes it would. They were the last in Australia who could bend large sections
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11th November 2016, 12:09 PM #4
Such sad news. When I saw the story on BH&G I thought how lucky he was to be able to work in an old craft like that & made me wish I could do something like that, instead of spending most of my time sitting at a desk. As Treecycle said, hope there is someone to take over & keep the craft alive.
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11th November 2016, 04:37 PM #5
For those who missed the TV
Home - The Timber Benders
https://au.tv.yahoo.com/plus7/better...22-episode-36/
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11th November 2016, 04:49 PM #6
Very sad.
I remember the story on BHG, he came across as being very passionate about his work. I dont watch BHG much, but actually found this story very interesting. A sad loss indeed.
Steven.
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11th November 2016, 06:10 PM #7GOLD MEMBER
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Very sad news.
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11th November 2016, 08:05 PM #8
Just what can you say a very sad loss for everyone concerned
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11th November 2016, 10:48 PM #9
Its a tragedy for their family foremost and also as an industry loss.
Condolences to the family first and foremost
And hopefully someone from the family or someone else with the appropriate skills and experience can keep the skills alive.
It's hard to say anything more
Cheers
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12th November 2016, 08:22 PM #10Novice
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A great loss indeed. They seemed an extraordinary couple whose love of life and passion for what they were doing will be missed by all.
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13th November 2016, 08:19 AM #11GOLD MEMBER
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My most sincere condolences to their family.
Thank you for the link to their business. Outstanding body of work.
Industry? I cannot name a steam bending business in all of North America.
Rare creatures they were.
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13th November 2016, 09:33 AM #12
I also watch BHG segment such a great loss.
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18th November 2016, 07:35 PM #13
Great to see the tribute to them on BH&G tonight.
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19th November 2016, 08:35 AM #14Senior Member
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Better homes and gardens
Hi Guys, I just heard last night on better homes and gardens that Don and Sue were killed in a car accident. These were the people featured last week I think it was doing all that great steam bending. I didn't know them but it really brought a tear to my eye when I heard that news.
Here is a link to the tribute.
https://au.tv.yahoo.com/shows/better...o-don-and-sue/
Really sad. I hope there is someone to continue his legacy.
Edit: Sorry, didn't realise there was already a thread on this. I'm a little late in finding out. The moderator just moved it here.
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19th November 2016, 11:59 AM #15
That's ok mate. Good of you to post. They were lovely ppl.
I imagine we each would be happy to serve as well as they did though their work and their generous spirit.Steve
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