Fire at Scott's Shop

[jeff...]

Hey guys I wanted to let you know Scott Smith had a fire in his shop - it's a total loss - but the plus is NO ONE WAS HURT. He sent me an email with pictures and captions - for some reason I can not get them downloaded to my computer to post here.

Scott - if there is anything, I mean anything I can do for please let me know.

 

[Glennbear]

Sad news!! please keep us posted !!!!

Scott: If you need anything let us know, I am retired so all my time is availabale.

 

[TV]

That is terrible to hear. I am very glad Scott is okay. If you read this Scott and need any help over the next few evenings and weekend, don't hesitate to holler.

tv

 

[scsmith42]

All - thanks for the kind words. Right now I'm just kinda numb...

Here are some photos...

Can you find the Harley? Hint - it's right behind $8,000.00 of melted Festool's...

This photo includes a melted belt sander (in the foreground), tablesaw, shaper, and large cast iron RAS, in addition to a melted DeWalt scrollsaw that came from Travis and Jeremy.

The planer is on the right, and a Festool MFT is on the left. The motorcycle in the middle is/was my wife's Yamaha.

 

[DaveO]

I heard the same and wondered why he hadn't posted it here :icon_scra The pictures were spectacularly horrible. I am having the same prob as Jeff with downloading them. Basically the roof and attic over the shop caught fire. The Fire Dept's efforts, and the collapse of the upper areas is really what got his shop and equipment. He said the gun safe was going off like a popcorn machine.
Everybody is OK, but the 16" jointer ain't looking so good :cry_smile:cry_smile

Scott you know that we are all there for you and your family if you need anything...except a 16" jointer (few of us are tooled that well :eusa_doh.

God bless you and may everything go smoothly with the restoration.

Dave

 

[TracyP]

That is terrible, if there is anything I can do although I am farther away than some, I will be glad to help. I do mean anything you need, as a former firefighter I kinda know from seeing others go through this kind of thing what you are facing. We are here for you man.

 

[jeff...]

Just let me know what sticks you need cut for the rebuild and I'll get on it right away.

 

[TracyP]

Just let me know what sticks you need cut for the rebuild and I'll get on it right away.

Jeff, that is an awesome offer. That is why I love this place we call ncwoodworker.net :thumbs_up

 

[BobcatBob]

All - thanks for the kind words. Right now I'm just kinda numb...

I can understand you being kind of numb. When that passes and you decide to rebuild, and would like some help, let me know. I live in Pittsboro, not to far from you and am available most days. This includes tear down and or rebuild. Sorry man.

Bob

 

[Douglas Robinson]

Scott:

I am very sorry to learn of the fire. I will be back in the US on friday evening. As my family is away through wednesday I am free Sun-Tuesday to help if you need some semi-brute strength to go through things. Send me a PM

Doug

 

[dozer]

Scott, I am glad to hear no one was hurt. Sorry about all the loss and damage. when you are ready to rip it down and rebuild let me know i will be glad to help.

 

[Mike Davis]

Scott,

I'm very sorry for your loss. I have a few days of vacation, so when you get ready to rebuild I'll help. Don't do it alone we are here for you.

 

[LeftyTom]

Scott, I am on-call the week of July 4, August 16, & Sept 27. Except for those weeks, I a can give you a weekend (perhaps a 3-day weekend) of free liftin'-n-totin' most any week.

If you need something from this area, I can bring it down (if it fits in a Nissan Frontier).

 

[sawduster]

Wow I cannot even imagine what this must be like for you :no:
I'm glad no one was hurt and offer my assistance as well , in whatever form that may turn out to be

Be strong bro

 

[NZAPP1]

Scott
Sorry for your loss:swoon: I have to go to Apex sometime this summer for a few days and am willing to help cleanup, rebuild and overhaul your shop and equipment. Hang in there

 

[b4man]

Scott,
Thank goodness no one was in there. I am very sad for you and echo all previously said. I'll help in any way needed.

 

[FredP]

sorry man. i know you are feeling sick right now. glad noone was hurt. when you are ready we will all help rebuild. hang in there.

fred

 

[McRabbet]

Numb can't begin to describe the feelings you must be having after this tragic loss -- but fortunately no one was hurt. I looks like the FD got there fairly early, but that the fire was already well established. I'd offer to come assist if I wasn't 240 miles away, but it looks like there are many others in the area willing to help with your rebuild. My condolences, this really sucks.

 

[JackLeg]

Scott: If there's anything I can do for you, please let me know. That's a tough break Brother.

But, I know you, you'll make it even better.

:wsmile:

 

[WoodWrangler]

Geeze, this just seems unbelievable. The pictures tell a smoldering story.

Glad that you're physically okay, though I'm sure the mental shock of it will take longer to rest. As I know you would offer any one of us, we would definitely all offer you the same -- if there is anything we can do to help just ask.

Any idea on the cause?