Wednesday 31 October 2012

Geoffrey Entwistle Planemaker RIP


I'm sad to report the death of plane maker Geoffrey Entwistle in a Hospice over the weekend, my condolences to his family. I came to Geoffrey's work late in his career and unfortunately we never actually met, although in our e mail exchanges he was very courteous and unassuming for one with such talent.
Geoffrey kept a lower profile than some of our other plane makers but was no less able than the very best. I know from conversation I have had with his contemporaries his work was universally admired.

I would appreciate it if you all could circulate this sad news around the wood working community.  

I will leave you with some pictures of his work which I think speak for themselves.






3 comments:

  1. Devastated when I heard the very sad news.
    a truly inspirational man with unabounded time for all who came in contact with him.
    We who knew Geoff will miss him and never forget him. God bless him.
    condolences Greg

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  2. I hadn`t heard of him until I read this, that is a beautiful plane.

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  3. this is a really nice plan, brilliant curves what kind of Powertools did you use to create this?

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