Agreed, very sad indeed. Let's hold him up in our prayers for recovery.
I'd really like to purchase many of the hand tools for my own woodworking school which is just getting off the ground, also in New England. That would at least carry on the legacy and in some small way perhaps honour Phil and his legacy by keeping the tools in the hands of students who share the passion that he exhibited so well.
Ironically, I had even invited Phil to come teach a class last year, prior to finding out that he was ill or that his shop was closing.
It's unfortunate that these tools can only be sold by being physically present, which would be impossible for me. I hope they will be sold as users and not as mantle ornaments.
--Wm. Francis Brown
www.MaineCoastWorkshop.com