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Th BROWN AUClitiOH ► 26 AUXILIARY ► 32 A Publication of the Mid-West Tool Collectors Association The story behind a journeyman carpenter's tool chest Story on page 10. Tool chest photograph by Edward M-WTCA.ORGEngelkes. June 2003 No. 111 FROM THE PRESIDENT 1itill! GRIS1it1EILIL N. 111 June, 2003 Copyright 2003 by Mid-West Tool Collectors Assodation, Inc. All rights reserved.www.mwtca.org Dedicated Member Will Be Missed Editor Mary Lou Stover S76W19954 Prospect Dr. Muskego, WI 53150 ft is indeed with re membership appears to have stabilized Associate Editor Roger K. Smith 1~ gret that I report to and, in fact, shows a modest growth. On Contributing Editor Thomas Lamond you that we lost a March 31 our membership was 3,641, up Advertising Manager Paul Gorham good friend and dedi 4 7 members compared to the same date THE GRISTMILL is the official publication of the Mid-West Tool Collectors Association, Inc. Published quarterly in March, June, September and December. cated member on Feb. in 2002. The growth that we have is a di The purpose of the association is to promote the preservation, study and 3 with the death of rect result of stronger participation by our understanding of ancient tools. implements and devices of farm, home, industry and shop of the pioneers; also, to study the crafts in which these objects were Don Tubman. Don area directors, members and the Member used and the craftsmen who used them; and to share knowledge and understanding with others, especially where it may benefit restoration, museums was our vice presi ship Committee. Ed Hobbs, vice president and like institutions. dent of meeting plan of membership, with his committee of ning and also the host Narm Heckman, Dick Chapman, Don President Willie Royal 215 Anthony Circle, Charlotte, NC 28211-1417 with his wife, Sue, of the forthcoming Bosse and Ron Pearson are working on (704) 366-7081 Green Bay national meeting. We shall several programs to develop growth and Vice-President Doug Cox 2938 Cynthiana Rd., Georgetown, KY 40324-9272 miss Don as a friend and associate. retention. (502) 863-1407 Vice-President George Wanamaker The Board of Directors has elected The Board of Directors approved a 312 S. Lafayette, Macomb, IL 61455-2233 Doug Cox as our vice president of meet new program for the 2003 dues year pro (309) 836-6872 Vice-President Ed Hobbs ing planning. Doug has served in many viding for a higher level of membership 4417 Inwood Road, Raleigh, NC 27603-3315 areas of our association's work and will on a voluntary basis. The program has, in (919) 828-2754 take hold and run with his new responsi my opinion, already become a success. As Vice-President Donald Rosebrook 38352 Henry Road, Prairieville, LA 70769-4708 bilities. He will need your help and my of this writing, we have received 216 in (225) 673-4049 request is that all of you come forward to dividual contributions in excess of the Treasurer John Wells do so. Larry Thorson, one of the direc basic dues for a total dollar amount of P.O. Box 8016, Berkeley, CA 94707-8016 (510) 848-3651 tors in Area B, has stepped up to the plate $6,400. Secretary Tom Lamond to host the Green Bay meeting in Wiscon 30 Kelsey Place, Lynbrook, NY 11563-1516 sin and has assembled a great team to See you in Green Bay. (516) 596-1281 Directors make the June meeting a success. Area A AreaJ - Willie Royal Wayne Anderson, 2005 Mike Urness, 2005 Don Bosse, 2003 Nick Heatherly, 2003 It is a pleasure to report that our James Preusser, 2004 Paul Reichert, 2003 Area B Area K Bob Kloes, 2005 Sam Strauss Jr., 2005 lariy Thorson, 2003 Robert Sutton, 2003 Mike Hanley, 2004 Steve Bruder, 2004 AreaC Area L Michael Slasinski, 2005 Don Jordan, 2005 JUNE, 2003 • No. 111 Charles Beatty, 2003 AreaM Lars I.arson, 2004 Doug Fowler, 2003 Area D Gene Epting, 2004 LeRoy Witzel, 2005 Area N Alan Fetty, 2003 Nelson Coressel, 2005 Jim Escher, 2004 Merrill Schmidt, 2003 Area E Phil Baker, 2004 Ralph Brendler, 2005 AreaO Dick Chapman, 2003 Rod Galster, 200S Dave Heckel, 2003 Bob Valich, 2003 Bob Green, 2004 Alan Foster, 2004 Area F Area P Matt Borders, 2005 Tim Brady, 2005 Joe Greiwe, 2003 Art Kushlan, 2002 Area Meets ... Reports and photographs from M-WfCA's area meets Jan Cover, 2004 Bill Warner, 2003 AreaG Marl< Eastlick, 2004 John Kesterson, 2005 AreaQ around the country. Page 4. George Elsass, 2003 Robert Oehman Jr., 2003 Dan Gaier, 2004 Pat Medley, 2004 Cover Story The story behind a journeyman carpenter's tool chest. Cover Area H Bob Fields, 2005 Phil Whitby, 2005 Area R John Delay, 2004 Walter Karsten, 2003 photo by Edward Engelkes.M-WTCA.ORG Page 10. Area I Martin Donnelly, 2004 David McDonald, 2005 Bud Blake, 2003 A Gem Astick pin gets passed down through the generations from the Gregor Mszar, 2004 Co■■ittee Chaimlan creater of the Panther saw. Page 16. Meeting Planning Doug Cox Elections George Wanamaker D.R. Barton An account of the various plow planes produced by this Scholarship Don Rosebrook GRISTMILL Managing Editor Maiy Lou Stover Special Publications James Conover edge tool manufacturer. Page 22. By-laws and Policy Robert St. Peters Whatsit James Mau Family Assistance Don Riley Auction The 22nd annual auction at Camp Hill, PA, features tool from Marion Henley Award Ron Pearson Displays & Awards John Walkowiak Address labels Keriy McCalla the collection of William Rigler. Page 26. Publications Mail ings Ann Henley Scrapbook Barb & Mike Slasinski Auxiliary The stories behind winning displays. Page 32 Internet Don Bosse Membership Ed Hobbs www.mwtca.org The GRISTMILL • June 2003 • 2 MARK THESE ON YOUR CALENDAR Mid-West Tool Collectors Association National Meetings Spring,2003 June 12, 13, 14, 2003. Green Bay, WI. Larry Thorson (608) 788-7753. Membership Fall, 2003 Oct. 16, 17, 18, 2003. Bowling Green, KY. Doug and Paula Cox (502) 863-1407. Update M-WTCA Area a Other Meetings By Ed Hobbs Area RMeeting June 21, 2003. Avoca,NY. Martin Donnelly (607) 566-2617. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Area I Meeting July 19, 2003. Bedford,TX. Gregor Mszar (817) 937-5475. 11 For the first time in a couple of Area Q Meeting July 26, 2003. Raleigh,NC. Ed Hobbs (919) 828-2754. years, M-WTCA has more members as of March 31 of this year than it Area EMeeting Aug. 3, 2003. LaFox,IL. Dick Chapman (815) 492-2124. had as of March 31 last year. I think Area NMeeting Aug. 2, 2003. Maitland, FL. Paul Mikula (407) 365-4686. this goes to show what our "Mem Area CMeeting Aug. 23, 2003. Edwardsburg, Ml. John Sindelar (269) 663-8841. bership Team" can do with a little Area FMeeting Aug. 24, 2003. South Whitley, IN. Jan Cover (765) 523-3560 work. Rocky Mtn, Southwest, PA.5T Meeting Aug. 29-30, 2003. Bill McDougall (505) 344-9272. Who is on the Membership Area A8: BMeeting Sept 13-14, 2003. LaCrosse, WI. Larry Thorson (608) 788-7753. Team? Well, it is every person in M-WTCA. Whether you are a dealer Area DMeeting Sept 21, 2003. Cosgrove, IA. Jim Escher (319) 656-3931. that sends out information on M-W Area R8:H Meeting 21, 2003. Montgomery, NY. Walt Karsten (845) 457-5710. Sept with a shipment, an individual that Area FMeeting Oct. 11, 2003. Odon, IN. Joe Pershing (812) 636-7553. takes the time to approach someone Area Q Meeting Nov. 1, 2003. Charlotte, NC. Bob Fields (704) 393-1282. who has an interest in antique tools, Area NMeeting Nov. 1-2, 2003. Barberville, FL. Phil Baker (941) 485-6981. a director that holds meetings or Area J Meeting Nov. 2, 2003. Springfield, MO. Paul Reichert (417) 831-1425. sends out a reminder letter or some Area EMeeting Nov. 9, 2003. Virden, IL. Jim Moffet (217) 439-7358. one that in some way promotes the Area NMeeting Nov. 21-22, 2003. Blountstown, FL. Willard Smith (850) 674-8055. EAIA Joint Meet benefits of being a member of M-W, everyone is a part of this very impor 2004 tant team. Area I Meeting Feb. 14, 2004. Springdale, AR. Emery Goad (888) 889-3340. In my experience, success Area FMeeting Feb. 13-14, 2004. Spencer, IN. Matt Borders (812) 824-9318. breeds success. So keep up the great Area BMeeting Feb. 29, 2004. St. Francis, WI. Mary Lou Stover (262) 679-1412. work. Together we can and will make Area EMeeting March 28, 2004. Rockford, IL. Gary Johnson (815) 636-1464. a difference. Area FMeeting April 10. 2004. Franklin, IN. Norm Heckman (317) 422-8482. Dates must be cleared with Gary Johnson (815) 636-1464. E-mail [email protected]. It's Time to Nominate Directors in Most Areas By George Wanamaker Nominations will be accepted from would make a good representative to help June until the end of July. A nomination run the business of the organization. Di M-WTCA.ORGform is included in this issue of The Grist rectors in all areas should have at least ft4fid-West Tool Collectors will elect di- mill. If you wish to nominate a member one person they have started to groom for 1-.i.tlrectors in 16 of the organization's 18 for director, please ask that person first, these positions. If no nominations are re areas. and if he or she agrees, fill out the nomi ceived from an area, the area's senior di Elections will be held in Areas A, B, nation form and return it to George rector will be contacted to find a candi C, D, E, F, G, I, J, K, M, N, 0, P, Q and R.