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vtsteam:
I'm very sad to report that Rob Wilson passed away last August. I wanted to at least take notice of his passing here, where he once posted and was moderator. I didn't learn of this until this week.

Though I never met him personally, I was helped and encouraged  greatly by him, both here on the forum, and privately via occasional emails. I was in awe of his abilities, skill, and knowledge ... a superb craftsman -- he was an artist, really.

It's sad that we can no longer see his amazing work in photos on this, or other fora, but a return to anonymity was his wish in the last few years, and one I respect, though I wish it was otherwise. It was good to have known him and to have been able to appreciate his work and enthusiasm for engineering when it was seen.

My deepest sympathies go out to his family and friends. He is missed by many more than may be realized. I miss him, for sure.

AdeV:
Ah, jeez, that's really sad news. One of the nicest chaps I've met in real life, he was a proper gentleman. He'll be missed for sure. If anyone is in touch with his family, please pass on my sincere and heartfelt condolences to them.

philf:
I'm absolutely gutted to hear that Rob's passed away.

I visited him at his home in the NE a few years ago and was amazed how many machine tools he managed to fit in his 'Tardis' garage.

I swapped a microscope and a few bits and pieces for a small CNC lathe which has sat idle in my garage ever since.

As well as the lathe in the back of my car I came home with about a hundredweight of stainless bar and a big lump of fork lift fork. Rob made a lot of stuff out of old forks!

He was a very skilled machinist and an amazing engineer.

RIP Rob!

vintageandclassicrepairs:
Hi All,
I always enjoyed Robs post's

May he Rest in Peace

John

John Rudd:
Gents,

I learned from another forum member of Rob's passing.

I did not feel it was my right to pass on the information.

To add to my guilt for not  letting you all know, I spoke to Rob only hours before his demise.

Like a few, I visited him, he lived a few miles from where I moved to.

I was absolutely stunned when I read the pm sent to me...

I was also disappointed at not being able to attend his funeral..
.There was very little in publicity about it...
Should this had been his/familiy's wish, then I respect that.


Rob, I wish you well where ever you are.
A true artisan if ever I had the pleasure lf meeting you.........😢

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