John Lucas of Woodshop Demos, RIP

[Ray Newman]

Soft and safe by thy resting place:
John Lucas
Woodworker (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/)
Website Host (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/) - Woodshopdemos
Passed away February 22, 2010

Some thought John's passion was for woodworking; John's passion was to inspire the woodworker in all of us by giving us the instruction and confidence to tackle a project, to learn a new skill and to craft a piece that we could enjoy for years to come. John will be missed by many.


I am sorry to check in and fill you in on this news. I know he counted you among his friends. My sympathy go out to Sandy, John's wife and his children and his grandchildren. A memorial service will be held later this spring.

[Mitchell Garnett]

He will be missed. His demos have been helpful to me and I'm sure others.

[Richard Wolf]

God Speed.

Richard

[Mitchell Garnett]

I did a search on Google to see if I could learn more. Immediately after his website, the second hit was headlined "John Lucas joins Gallery of Woodworking Greats." The link was referencing something else but how apropo.

If someone does find an obituary, or more information about the memorial service, please post the info. (remove the link if necessary...)

[Russell Tribby]

Like many people here I used John's site a lot. He made a wealth of information available for the woodworking community. His presence will be missed.

[Gail O'Rourke]

I posted the announcement on another forum and Ray was kind to pass it along here.

I emailed with John's wife Sandy, there isn't any other information at this time. A memorial will be held for John in June.

If there is any update or information, I will pass it along.

I had the opportunity to spend time with John in his workshop. I owe much of my woodworking success to his support and teaching. I will miss him.

[Bob Marino]

OMG, this is terrible news. John was a wonderful, kind and generous man. What a loss to the ww community. He will be missed by many.
My condolances to his family.

Bob

[Bruce Page]

He will be missed by many.

I always enjoyed his website and tutorials. I spent many an hour there.

God speed

[Dan Lee]

He was so devoted to passing along instruction in our persuit of craftsmanship.

First Niki now John we are all at a loss

[Charlie McGuire]

God speed John. I spent an hour on his website just this morning - was thinking of getting his CD. I will miss his on-going story.

[Anthony Anderson]

Very sad news. I thought John just posted a couple of days ago, so I searched SMC. John did post on the Feb. 22nd. He passed too fast! I didn't get the chance to meet him personally, but visited his website many times. I always appreciated his thorough reviews. Through his reviews, he helped me a lot. He was one of those woodworkers that made it look easy.

It would be a nice tribute to a great mentor of woodworking, if we could somehow ensure that his contributions and reviews (via his website) live on. I am not sure how to accomplish this, but we, as a woodworking community, should not allow his work, and contribution of knowledge, to be lost.

I understand it is soon, but if anyone has any ideas, please post.

Thank you John, for everything. My sincerest sympathy to John's family.

Bill

[John Terefenko]

What are you guys talking about??? Are you talking about John Lucas of turning fame??? Are you talking about the moderator for the turning forum on the Wood site????

[Bob Marino]

What are you guys talking about??? Are you talking about John Lucas of turning fame??? Are you talking about the moderator for the turning forum on the Wood site????

Nope, neither one. John Lucas was the creator of Woodshopdemos as well as a frequent forum poster. Here's his web-site. http://www.woodshopdemos.com/

Moderators; please remove link if not allowed.

Bob

[John Terefenko]

Nope, neither one. John Lucas was the creator of Woodshopdemos as well as a frequent forum poster. Here's his web-site. http://www.woodshopdemos.com/

Moderators; please remove link if not allowed.

Bob


Ok thanks Bob. I just saw the name and wasn't sure. Anyone who contributes like that will surely be missed. Rest in peace John.

[Glen Blanchard]

I am very sorry to hear this. God speed John.

[Steve Bagi]

What great source of knowledge. He will be missed. Rest in peace.

[Bill Huber]

I for one will really miss him and his site, it was one of the sites I spent a lot of time on and learned so much form it.

Thank you John, you will be remembered.


My Sympathy goes out to his family.....

[John Stevens]

John Lucas was knowledgeable, diplomatic, discrete, modest, intelligent, and he had a great, understated sense of humor. I owe much to him, for what he taught me about woodworking via his web site. I'm sure many others can say the same. I'm also grateful for his years of service to his country in the Navy. We all mourn his passing, but our loss is nothing compared to his family's. My sincere condolences go to his wife, children and grandchildren.

Regards,

John

[Ken Fitzgerald]

John's contributions to the woodworking world will be missed.

He was always humble and sincere in my few dealings with him.

[Terry Hatfield]

He will be missed.

[glenn bradley]

I am so sorry to hear this. John was a true gentleman.

[Jim Dunn]

Prayers for John and his family. I used his sight alot and always found it helpful. Many thanks John.

[Joe Scharle]

He will be greatly missed.

[Michael Wildt]

I've always admired him and his dedication to woodworking. My prayers go out to John and his family. He will be truly missed be many many people.

[Lori Kleinberg]

I too, have spent plenty of time reading on his website.
My condolances to his family.

[Vince Shriver]

Very sad news.

[Ted Miller]

What a great man:

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/providence/obituary.aspx?n=john-r-lucas&pid=139986386

[Garth Keel]

All will miss him

[Fred Voorhees]

Terrible news. If you were/are a woodworker, you sooner or later got around to seeing Johns extensive website and visited it often after that. I know that I personally checked it out often and was amazed at the things that you would see on there on occasion. The woodworking community certainly mourns one of its titans. Rest in Peace John.

[Rod Sheridan]

My condolences to his family.

John was a great source of information which he shared freely with anyone interested.

I'll miss him..............Rod.

[Don Selke]

As busy as John was, He would always promptly answer my e-mails and questions in a prompt manner. He was truly a great guy and gentleman. We are losing a great generation of gentlemen.

[Scott Coffelt]

RIP John,

You really helped a lot of woodworker's, new and experienced with your teaching.

Thanks

[Jim Becker]

I was very sad to learn of this news. John was a wonderful contributor to the woodworking community for a very long time. He will be missed. I hope that his online resources will remain available to so many who benefit from them.

[Gary Herrmann]

His was the first web site woodworking site I discovered after this one. Condolences to his family.

[Gail O'Rourke]

Sandy, John's wife, has checked in on this thread and passes along her utmost thanks to all those who have been so kind. She is touched by your sympathies.

Sandy is working to try to keep the website up and will continue to sell John's CD's until the inventory runs out.

Thanks all,

Gail

[Christopher Stahl]

My condolences to his family. I really enjoy visiting his website and decided to order his CD. RIP John!

[Charles Wilson]

My condolences to his family.

Chuck

[Neil Brooks]

My condolences to his family. I really enjoy visiting his website and decided to order his CD. RIP John!

Mine arrived today.

Hope it helps the family.

My condolences to them, too.... :(

[Rich Konopka]

I have been so busy with work and nearly no time in the shop. This morning I was trying to figure out how to connect up the parallel guide for my Festool MFT and I went out to John Lucas's website to learn he had passed away last month. Wow !! I was floored. I express my deepest sympathies to John's wife Sandy, family and his friends.

I had the pleasure to meet John a few years back when he graciously opened his shop door to host a Festool Fest. It was such a nice event and to meet someone like John who was so knowledgeable in woodworking.

John I am going to miss you and the contributions you have made to the woodworking community. Rest in peace my friend.

Rich

[Mike Cutler]

My sincere condolences to John's family. John was a class act and a truly great teacher.He will be very much missed.
God speed John.

[jeremy levine]

I feel like a fool for posting now but it is a great loss. I was planning an overseas trip for my family and really hadn't been checking SMC or Woodshop demos for most of Feb and March.

He had (has) a really nice site. Very sad