Doug Woodward

[Gill]

A notice has been posted on the Diamond fretsaw website:

IT IS WITH REGRET THE FAMILY OF DOUG WOODWARD HAVE TO INFORM ALL DIAMOND CUSTOMERS AND POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS OF HIS PASSING ON THURSDAY 24TH JULY. HE HAD BATTLED AN ILLNESS FOR OVER 12 MONTHS BUT EVENTUALLY WAS TAKEN.

Doug Woodward was a delight to know. He took enormous pride in the Diamond fretsaws he designed and manufactured, heavy duty saws which were so innovative in their day that rival manufacturers still struggle to match their quality. No matter how old a Diamond saw might have been or how many hands it might have passed through, Doug took it as a personal affront if one of his saws had the temerity to break down - even after decades of continual use.

I met Doug on a few occasions towards the end of his life and never met a sweeter man. He was a true gentleman of the old school and his passing leaves the scrolling community so much the poorer.

Gill

 

[CHJ]

Never met the gentleman myself Gill but have seen references by you and others to his workmanship and dedication in the past, sad news indeed, hopefully there will be someone else somewhere in the world to take up the mantle of being a respected and conscientious craftsman worthy of being compared to this passing Diamond by name and deed.

 

[chrispuzzle]

Very sad news, and I am sure our little world of scrolling is much poorer for Doug's passing.