Thread: Neil Scobie's passing

One of our True woodworking legends, taken way too young

Yes a guy whose name is synonymous with woodworking in Australia. Passed away far too soon. I can picture his very nice bowls with his wife's art work painted on them.

RIP Neil.

He was a great inspiration, and his work will continue to inspire.

Very sad news, always enjoyed his articles in various
woody magazines, taken far to young , he will be surely missed

Very sad news.

Very sad day for Australian woodies - the loss of a "good bloke."

A very sad loss!!

Bugger.

I can't believe it, far far too young to be taken from us all? RIP

Fletty

RIP

Thats going to leave a big hole in this years wood shows.

Bugger, That's sad news
I met Neil a few years ago when I did one of his master classes for a leaf platter and seed pod. I went home physically and mentally exhausted but over the moon with the course. It still is the best course I have ever done. Couldn't believe how much I learnt.
I met him again the next year, and despite him meeting hundreds of people every year, went out of his way to say hello to me, what a gentlemen, a wonderful turner and gifted teacher
Sincerely
Willy
Jarrahland

Originally Posted by Willy Nelson

I met him again the next year, and despite him meeting hundreds of people every year, went out of his way to say hello to me, what a gentlemen, a wonderful turner and gifted teacher
Sincerely
Willy
Jarrahland

Willy, Anyone who has done a class with Neil or assisted him teach others in a workshop setting came away elated but exhausted from trying to keep up with him. I tried to explain Neil's remarkable talent for this and his outstanding memory to a very well known visiting international turner a few years back. After reading Linda Nathan's words I sat back and thought I don't think I have ever heard Neil say a bad word about anyone.

Very sad news. I will remember him by our coffee table built to his plan.

Very sad to hear that he has passed away. My condolences to his family.