On 18/02/2011 08:08, harry wrote:
On Feb 17, 11:31 pm, Steve wrote:
Inventor of the Workmate, the tool that's almost as useful as an angle
grinder. Also designer of the Lotus Élan so that's two attempts that he's
had to kill DIY enthusiasts.

We should demonstrate our affection for the deceased by using a Workmate as
a ladder, attempting to change a lightbulb and then spending all night in
casualty. It's what he would have wanted.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-jersey-12496609

I expect he died rich. I expect the skiving git was in Jersey to avoid
paying taxes.
I have just bought another Workmate. My fourth I think it will be.

Fourth? Blimey, I'm still on my first one, which I've had for 35+ years
David