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Bob Hamilton
Apr 23^rd, 2016 at 10:16am

I just received this from Bob's son Jason

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I am Jason, Bob's son.

I'm sorry to report that his fight with kidney cancer is not going well.

We learned of it last August and went into treatment with the hope of extending his life. He has made if further than the doctors had expected but we are in the final stretch.

I'm so sorry to hear this Jason, your father and your family will be in my prayers.

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Ed Weber WR Administrator WR Patron Offline Posts: 8,940 Wilton California USA Gender: JET 1642 Grizzly G0584	Re: Bob Hamilton Reply #1 - Apr 23^rd, 2016 at 10:18am Very sorry to hear, we'll be keeping him in our thoughts.
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Buck Nemitt WR Addict Offline Lovin It Posts: 656 Toronto,Ohio Ohio USA Gender:	Re: Bob Hamilton Reply #2 - Apr 23^rd, 2016 at 1:12pm I'm so sorry to read this, the hardships the Hamilton family has endured can't be measured. May my thoughts and prayers somehow strengthen them.
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Chris Neilan WR Addict Offline OUCH! Posts: 999 Waterford Connecticut USA Gender: Powermatic 3520 Delta 46-460 Shopsmith 10 ER Shopsmith Mark V Shopsmith Mark 7 Powerpro	Re: Bob Hamilton Reply #3 - Apr 23^rd, 2016 at 4:50pm My deepest sympathies. I only know your dad through this forum and YouTube, but I wish I knew him in person. God Bless.
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David Hamann WR Administrator WR Patron Offline papadave Posts: 5,701 Pasco WA Washington USA Gender: Jet 1014VSI	Re: Bob Hamilton Reply #4 - Apr 23^rd, 2016 at 10:58pm We will be keeping Bob and his family in our thoughts and prayers. hang tough Bob!
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Ron Sardo WR Administrator WR Patron Offline Chief cook and bottle washer Posts: 9,675 Drums Pennsylvania USA PM 3520	Re: Bob Hamilton Reply #5 - Apr 25^th, 2016 at 10:44am Bob Passed away this morning My condolences to Jason and his family
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Ed Weber WR Administrator WR Patron Offline Posts: 8,940 Wilton California USA Gender: JET 1642 Grizzly G0584	Re: Bob Hamilton Reply #6 - Apr 25^th, 2016 at 1:31pm Very sad to hear, my condolences to his friends and family
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Len Layman WR Addict Offline What have I got into?? Posts: 3,118 Grand Cayman Cayman Islands Gender: PM 3520b Jet 1220	Re: Bob Hamilton Reply #7 - Apr 25^th, 2016 at 2:05pm My condolences and prayers to the family. Bob was a wonderful gift to the turning committee and will be missed.
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David Hamann WR Administrator WR Patron Offline papadave Posts: 5,701 Pasco WA Washington USA Gender: Jet 1014VSI	Re: Bob Hamilton Reply #8 - Apr 25^th, 2016 at 11:50pm the world has lost a great wood worker and teacher, a parent and a husband. Rest in Peace Bob.
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Peter Fabricius Full Member Offline Posts: 67 Hanover, Ontario Ontario Canada Gender:	Re: Bob Hamilton Reply #9 - Apr 26^th, 2016 at 2:28pm Very sad to hear this news! My most sincere condolences to Bob's family. Jason was kind enough to let us know of Bob' predicament on the weekend. (A few of us live quite near Forrest, Ontario and knew Bob). RIP. Bob We have lost a serious contributor to the woodturning community.
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Tony Rozendaal WR Addict Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 990 East Troy, WI Wisconsin USA Gender: Robust AB Grizzly 12x20 Midi Lathe Delta 10x16 Mini Lathe	Re: Bob Hamilton Reply #10 - Apr 26^th, 2016 at 9:32pm Sad news. So sorry to hear of this.
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Glenn Jacobs WR Addict Offline JC L&S Posts: 2,077 North DFW, Texas Texas USA Gender: Powermatic 3520C	Re: Bob Hamilton Reply #11 - Apr 27^th, 2016 at 1:00pm My condolences. Jason, please let the rest of the family know we on this forum miss him already. His videos and personal advice to me has helped so much. I pray the Lord's peace on you household. Glenn J
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Louie Powell WR Addict Offline Posts: 955 Saratoga Springs New York USA Gender: PSI 12" Turncrafter Commander	Re: Bob Hamilton Reply #12 - Apr 28^th, 2016 at 11:55am Very sad news. Bob had become one of my heroes. He was exceptionally talented, seemed to be totally unflappable, and could explain things better than any other YouTube turner out there.
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Re: Bob Hamilton
Reply #13 - May 5^th, 2016 at 12:12pm

I just now came across this very sad news. Bob's videos were far and away my favorites. He seemed to be incredibly modest for someone so obviously talented, and he did not appear to take himself overly seriously. He responded generously to questions and offered insightful observations. His family has my condolences on this loss.

He is and will be missed.

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Tom Coghill WR Addict Offline Turning, when I am done with my chores. Posts: 1,128 The Villages Florida USA Gender: Oneway 2436, 3 HP 220V, now with Stainless Ways	Re: Bob Hamilton Reply #14 - May 5^th, 2016 at 1:23pm I just saw this and am sad that I never met Bob in person. I lost my father on 4/28/16, so I know what such a loss is like. All my best to all the family and to those here who knew Bob personally.
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Jeff Hart Active Member Offline Enjoy the ride! Posts: 170 Aurora Illinois USA Gender:	Re: Bob Hamilton Reply #15 - May 5^th, 2016 at 8:10pm So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I watched his videos many times when I started turning and learned so much.
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Re: Bob Hamilton
Reply #16 - May 6^th, 2016 at 12:30pm

Chris Brock wrote on May 5^th, 2016 at 12:12pm:

I just now came across this very sad news. Bob's videos were far and away my favorites. He seemed to be incredibly modest for someone so obviously talented, and he did not appear to take himself overly seriously. He responded generously to questions and offered insightful observations. His family has my condolences on this loss.

He is and will be missed.

I'll second that, and in addition, I'll add that he was always a classy guy. Even when being critical he did it with class and grace. A true gentleman.

RIP Bob.

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Gary Hostetter WR Addict Offline Posts: 805 Shrewsbury Pennsylvania USA Gender: Powermatic 3520B	Re: Bob Hamilton Reply #17 - May 8^th, 2016 at 8:02am Really a sad time, Bob will surely be missed, I think I watched every video Bob made, he made each video very understandable. I did learn from Bob, prayers and condolences to and for the family.... God Bless Him...
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Re: Bob Hamilton
Reply #18 - May 10^th, 2016 at 7:53pm

Jason, I hope you take comfort in the many people who found your father to be such an inspiration. I discovered him first on You Tube and then on this forum. He was not only incredibly talented as a woodturner and teacher but also clearly a person of great integrity. There are not enough people of his quality in our world. We shall all miss him.

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Walt Nollan WR Addict Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 2,002 Hanford California USA Gender: PM 3520A	Re: Bob Hamilton Reply #19 - May 11^th, 2016 at 11:35am Bob will be missed dearly!
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Martin Cedrus WR Noob Offline Posts: 2 Near Hannover Niedersachsen Germany Gender: JET JWL 1221VS	Re: Bob Hamilton Reply #20 - May 24^th, 2016 at 4:22pm Jeff Hart wrote on May 5^th, 2016 at 8:10pm: So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I watched his videos many times when I started turning and learned so much. Same here.
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Glenn Jacobs WR Addict Offline JC L&S Posts: 2,077 North DFW, Texas Texas USA Gender: Powermatic 3520C	Re: Bob Hamilton Reply #21 - Oct 12^th, 2022 at 2:56pm I still like watching Bob's videos. They bring back much fun in turning and I enjoy his dialect. Also, they get me going again. THANKS, Bob Glenn J.
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