Fe-Wood Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 I am sorry to post this but I have just received word that one of my oldest and dearest friends in Blacksmithing community Toby Hickman died suddenly earlier today . I have no other details other then his wife Anne has asked to please allow her privacy at this time and not call . There is to much to say about Toby at the moment for me other than he was a great and dear friend to us all and will be sorely missed . This was posted by Michael Bondi on the CBA facebook page. This is a huge loss to the blacksmithing community. Toby was an inspiration and wealth of knowledge to many, myself included. I will miss him and his great booming voice at CBA gatherings. RIP my friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 I did not know him personally, but he was a presence at many ABANA conferences and an amazing talent. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notownkid Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 He was the Demostrator and teacher at the Spring Meet of the New England Blacksmiths this past May for three days a really nice gentleman, instructor and human. He will be dearly missed by many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWooldridge Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 I met him at a demo years ago - what a great loss! RIP and prayers to his family... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesrjohnson Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Toby was one of the greats in the blacksmith community. I remember meeting him several times at CBA conferences and he was always interested in my work and encouraging. He was a no non-sense guy that was a true artist and craftsman. He will be missed. RIP friend. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Our condolences to the Hickman family and to those that knew him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Well, xxxx. Bad news indeed.....Rip Toby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Dave Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 He was a big man in many ways. What a loss. I always wanted to take one of his class but it never worked out and now it never can. I had called him about a question on one of his videos. He was so kind and helpful and patient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Last saw him in Rapid City where he recieved his well deserved Alex Bealer Award. Glad we got to visit one last time on such a happy occasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clinton Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Oyyya oyyya oyyya you will be missed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
781 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 My anvil will ring in his honor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Coke Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I will ring my anvil... He will be missed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakesshop Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Met him last year I Placerville CA at the CBA Spring Conferance. He really knew his way around a powerhammer! I'm really glad I bought his DVD on powerhammer use directly from him. Going to miss his style of instruction that captured your attention! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divermike Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I am going to ring every anvil, and a couple power hammers in honor of the big guy! He really was a great man. May God bless his family in these trying times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fritzdecat Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Great guy will be missed...I met him one year at Gichener's January Gathering, he did a great demo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arctic Anvil Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 I met him yrs ago at his shop in Petaluma. He had a great way of encouraging new smiths and I remember seeing & hearing him on his power hammer. My anvil will also ring in memory of him. Prayers & thoughts to his family at this difficult time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herb Upham Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 A public memorial is planned at Michael Bondi's shop Feburary 21-13 for Toby Hickman. Please see the attached notice and PLEASE RSVP to Michael if you can attend: Michael Bondi Metal Design 2801 Giant Road, Bldg I Richmond, CA 94806 (510) 236 2607 fax (510) 236 2615 www.michaelbondi.com Email: michael@michaelbondi.com TobyHickmanMemorial (1).pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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