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  1. 03-28-2016, 7:20 PM #1
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    Mark Singer passed away

    I just learned that Mark Singer passed away in September. Mark was a regular contributor to this forum some years ago but had not been active in a while. I'm posting this for the people who knew him when he was active.

    I had the chance to visit with Mark one time - he lived fairly close to me. In addition to seeing his shop, he gave me a tour of his home and of another home we was building on the side of a hill in Laguna Beach. He was a very good craftsman and a great person. I know he'll be missed by many people

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    That is sad news. Mark was a very talented woodworker and artist. Mark also helped moderate SMC for a time.

    RIP Mark, you will be missed.
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  4. 03-28-2016, 8:09 PM #3
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    Oh wow....how sad. I was in Lake Forest for some training several years ago and had dinner with Mark and his wife, got a tour of the house and shop and generally talked shop. Fun evening and a chance to see something totally different than the Midwestern styles I'm used to. We were actually just talking about him on Friday because we are talking about taking a trip to California next year.

    One thing I learned from Mark was his pocket-hole drawer technique which I used on a lot of my cabinetry projects. I was convinced when he showed me file drawers in his office built this way.

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    What a shock!

    Mark was an incredible source of woodworking information and an inspiration to all!

    Thanks for the link Mike!
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    Terrible news, but thank you for letting us know. I built some legs for a project using the "mitered infill" technique he posted about once.

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    That's very sad news. I enjoyed his posts. RIP
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    Oh wow!!!! I m really saddened to hear this. Mark had an inspiring design aesthetic. I think of him aspirationally as i am crafting my own design sense.

    His modern elegance, timber size abd choice of wood really spoke to me.
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  9. 03-29-2016, 12:52 AM #8
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    This is very sad news. Mark was a talented woodworker and Architect and he will be missed here.
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  10. 03-29-2016, 1:55 AM #9
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    Very sad news! He was definitely a very talented craftsman. I really liked his designs.
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  11. 03-29-2016, 5:57 AM #10
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    He will certainly be missed. I really enjoyed his posts and contributions here, as his approach to things was often a break from the norm.
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    I was thinking about Mark and his fine furniture just a few days ago. He was very talented, for sure.
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    Thanks Mike for posting this.

    I always enjoyed Mark's input on the forum, there was always something to be learned from him.

    I'll miss his contributions..............Regards, Rod.
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  14. 03-29-2016, 10:36 AM #13
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    I had a couple on email conversations with Mark about certain furniture designs - he was generous with his time. Then I looked at his house designs and asked a few questions. He said he had only really designed one house - just making it better each time. I'm having a house designed right now and had referred the designer to Mark's website just last week. A fine fellow.
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    I am very sorry to hear this. RIP Mark.
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  16. 03-29-2016, 5:10 PM #15
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    May he rest in peace. Thanks for the post, Mike. I sure enjoyed his posts and his skills.
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