Florip Toolworks Closing

[mdbuntyn]

Title says it all. It's sad, but unfortunately not surprising.

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[Chaz]

Why are you not surprised?

BTW, I think this sux.

 

[Mike Davis]

He has a brain tumor and has been in treatment for over a year (I think).
Apparently he’s not able to get back to work.

Sux does not sufficiently cover the sadness and pain of their situation. My only regret is that I didn’t buy several of his saws.

 

[Melinapex]

Very sad news, I was fortunate to buy one of his dovetail saws just before he had to stop working. Just sorry I won't be able to buy any more of his saws...

 

[mdbuntyn]

Why are you not surprised?

See Mike's comment

 

[JNCarr]

He has a brain tumor and has been in treatment for over a year (I think).
Apparently he’s not able to get back to work.

Sux does not sufficiently cover the sadness and pain of their situation. My only regret is that I didn’t buy several of his saws.

Saws come and go - my only regret is a man is dying of a terrible disease that we have not been able to beat.

 

[ScottM]

Sad indeed. We never know what tomorrow will bring so live every day to its fullest.

 

[Mike Davis]

Saws come and go - my only regret is a man is dying of a terrible disease that we have not been able to beat.

It’s not the saw. It was the support I should have offered. I wish I had made that connection.

 

[mdbuntyn]

An unfortunate bit of bad news this New Year's Day. Erick lost his battle on Dec. 31, 2023 at 4:44am

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[Graywolf]

I saw the post earlier today, he fought a good fight. My heart goes out to his family. He built fine saws and loved what was doing.

 

[Oka]

Wow, I know a several people who have succumbed to this (in law member was one), this is so hard on the family to watch and experience.

We all are such a small portion of humanity, but everyone is equally important. We will remember him.

 

[tvrgeek]

So sad. I wish him well and am thankful for the work he did. I hope his passing was comfortable.
FWIW, his saw changed my outlook on hand work. First saw that I knew any mistake was mine, not the tool. I am indebted.

 

[Scott H]

Very sad to hear. Never have seen one of his saws in person but definitely one of the tool makers that inspires me.