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275786 | John M. Johnston <jmjhnstn@m...> | 2022‑06‑27 | Sandy Moss |
This is from a Facebook post I saw this evening: "Sandy Moss, a friend to many saw as well as drill and brace collectors, actually vintage tools of all stripes, can use our thoughts, prayers, healing vibes, etc. I was with Sandy on Saturday morning at a tool auction where he collapsed and had to be taken to the hospital by rescue. Many of you may know him from his website sydnassloot.com. Sandy is a wealth of knowledge and a great guy, now in his 80's." John John M. Johnston “P.S. If you do not receive this, of course it must have been miscarried; therefore I beg you to write and let me know.” - Sir Boyle Roche, M.P. |
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275787 | Stephen Rosenthal <srosenthal26@g...> | 2022‑06‑27 | Re: Sandy Moss |
Very sorry to hear this. You know, about a year ago I asked if any galoots knew what happened to Sandy, since he hadn’t updated his website in over a year or answered an email I sent him inquiring as to his well-being. At the time I assumed it was Covid related. Glad he’s still with us and hope he makes a full recovery from whatever this is. Please keep us updated, as I’m sure I’m not the only one not on Facebook. Stephen San Francisco |
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275823 | Joshua Clark <jclark@h...> | 2022‑06‑30 | Re: Sandy Moss |
I have been away for a few days and just saw this post. Does anyone have any updates? I was pleasantly surprised to have bumped into Sandy at the Nashua tool auction last month. I hadn't seen him in a few years and had also been wondering about him. I knew that he left the tool business a few years back, selling off all his stock, to focus mainly on his passion for whaling artifacts. When I saw him a few weeks back he looked fantastic, the usual Sandy with his quick wit. In fact the first thing he said to me was something along the lines of "So what have you been up to? other than putting on some weight?" (punctuated with a poke to my midsection). We had a nice conversation about all sorts of things. I learned he had a hard time last year with some medical issues (mostly orthopedic) but was feeling much better. I also confirmed that his website is no longer under his control and he'd like someone to take over the custody of his trove of brace information. It was fantastic to see him out there at the tailgate sale. I'm concerned about John's post. I don't follow any of the tool groups on Facebook. Has anyone heard an update? Josh On Sun, Jun 26, 2022 at 10:21 PM John M. Johnston |
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275824 | Matthew Groves <grovesthegrey@g...> | 2022‑06‑30 | Re: Sandy Moss |
Josh, I saw probably the same update that John saw on Facebook. I’ve seen nothing since then. Just news about the collapse at the tool show. Maybe others here will fill in the gaps, if appropriate. Matthew Groves Springfield, MO I’ve been doing the same thing that Josh has been doing |
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275825 | Joshua Clark <jclark@h...> | 2022‑06‑30 | Re: Sandy Moss |
I heard from a friend and fellow tool dealer who was there when it happened and who spoke to Sandy afterwards. Apparently it was a combination of dehydration and the heat. Sandy told him he'd see him in Brimfield in a couple of weeks which is good news. Josh On Thu, Jun 30, 2022 at 3:45 PM Matthew Groves |
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275828 | Mark van Roojen <mvr1@e...> | 2022‑07‑01 | Re: Sandy Moss |
Oh damn! I hope he's recovering well. It has been many years since I was super active on this group, but I had a number of very pleasant interactions with him back in the day. I would appreciate updates if anyone hears anything. - Mark |
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275843 | scottg <scottg@s...> | 2022‑07‑02 | Re: Sandy Moss |
In my life Sandy Moss has been one of the "big 4". Sandy George Langford Bob Nelson (founder of DATAMP) Jim "the old Millrat" Thompson These 4 men made a tremendous impact in my life. Here is one of Sandy's famous receipts. He'd write on the back of a business card in tiny beautiful script. http://users.snowcrest.net/kitty/sgrandstaff/images/oldtools/sandymoss1.JPG http://users.snowcrest.net/kitty/sgrandstaff/images/oldtools/sandymoss2.JPG That Disston #12 for 10 bucks was a precious, apple handled, 12 point 22" panel saw in lovely condition. For a dime. The Disston #7 was a giant oversized rip saw that I eventually sent to my pal Brian Buckner for his brilliant overhand rip saw project. http://users.snowcrest.net/kitty/sgrandstaff/images/saws/OverhandRip02.JPG http://users.snowcrest.net/kitty/sgrandstaff/images/saws/OverhandRip04.JPG In older times, Sandy was the poor man's savior. When old tools were literally gushing everywhere on the east coast, most other dealers shipping across the country had the attitude of .........So what if I get it for nothing, you can't. You can pay through the nose. And you damn well better be grateful about it. But Sandy always charged a flat rate percentage of what he paid. Bless you Sandy Moss. You let me into a world I had little other chance of entering. yours scott -- ******************************* Scott Grandstaff Box 409 Happy Camp, Ca 96039 scottg@s... http://www.snowcrest.net/kitty/sgrandstaff/ http://www.snowcrest.net/kitty/hpages/index.html |
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275845 | Don Schwartz <dks@t...> | 2022‑07‑02 | Re: Sandy Moss |
Hi Scott I'll bite. Did you make that handle or repurpose it from another saw? I've never seen a No.7 with that sort of handle. Don |
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275847 | scottg <scottg@s...> | 2022‑07‑03 | Re: Sandy Moss |
It was Brian who carved that. Originally it is Deitrict's patent overhand rip saw. (there are only a couple known in the world) Brian n me were designing/carving saw handles and having a ball and egging each other on. He found a pic of the Deitrict somewhere and said, I can top that!! I have some burled cherry wood in my yard and all I need is a huge rip saw. soooooooooooooo I sent him my own big rip to use And he done it. Go Bri yours scott -- ******************************* Scott Grandstaff Box 409 Happy Camp, Ca 96039 scottg@s... http://www.snowcrest.net/kitty/sgrandstaff/ http://www.snowcrest.net/kitty/hpages/index.html |
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275849 | Don Schwartz <dks@t...> | 2022‑07‑03 | Re: Sandy Moss |
It's a lovely piece of work! Don On 2022-07-02 6:24 p.m., scottg wrote: > It was Brian who carved that. > > Originally it is Deitrict's patent overhand rip saw. (there are only a > couple known in the world) > > Brian n me were designing/carving saw handles and having a ball and > egging each other on. > He found a pic of the Deitrict somewhere and said, I can top that!! > I have some burled cherry wood in my yard and all I need is a huge > rip saw. > > soooooooooooooo > I sent him my own big rip to use > > And he done it. Go Bri > yours scott > -- God's away on business - Tom Waits "...it's just a humpty dumpty world" - Ry Cooder |
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