John Stevenson

[Mark Rand]

I've known John S since all the 'forums' were discussion groups known as 'Newsgroups'. He was a great inspiration to me, extremely helpful, yet down to earth and practical.

He was a great loss to us all and I was happy that I was able to go to his 'wake' to pay my final respects.

I was upset that I missed his wake. I missed it because I really didn't want to wallow in the ME thread that obiturised him and where it was announced, so I didn't know about it until Ketan asked me why I wasn't there...

[Tundra Twin Track]

John reminded me of every Brit I've ever worked with. The right amount of wit, sarcasm, brilliance, and arrogance. Knew what they were doing, would give you **** about doing something wrong, but if they deemed you worthy wouldn't hesitate to give you a hand to figure it out. All the while chewing you out with a smile . Sometimes a tough nut to crack, but a valued asset to any shop. Also a good guy to have in your corner.

I've worked with a few guys like that over the years, and sadly they're all gone now. They leave a lasting good impression for sure.

When I first posted about my Varnamo drive&brake conversion John gave me rave reviews but when he seen pic of half handle bar brake thing he nearly lost his $hit.I really laughed as he called Richard Kimble setup as it was out of the norm for Metal working Machine,but it’s works fantastic.

[A.K. Boomer]

3 T's I think I remember that ! he never was afraid to express his opinions and in allot of ways that's what i liked about him because for the most part a really nice guy so it was not like he was being abusive just for the heck of it, most of the time it was a red flag to "listen up" except for the "bridgy thang" ...

He just got yanked away from us without any warning --- that really did catch me off guard - maybe people local knew more what the score was but I was shocked when he was gone...

[JRouche]

I was upset that I missed his wake. I missed it because I really didn't want to wallow in the ME

Thanks Mark..... JR

[small.planes]

I was upset that I missed his wake.

That’s understandable, there was pie and good company.

Dave