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Studying, Preserving, and Sharing Knowledge of Tools Hand-Held Lamp Wick Trimmers story begins on page 26 MWTCA.ORG Leonard Bailey's Patented Block Planes and More story begins on page 13 September 2009 No. 136 The Gristmill Index Features Departments Craftsman made Irish Chariot Plane ............... 10 Chaff ........................................... 4 Leonard Bailey, The Years at Stanley Rule & Level Co. Pt. II .. 13 Committee Reports ............................... 5 Hand-Help Lamp Wick Trimmers ................... 26 National Meeting ..... ........... ...... .......... 6 Mystery Hammer: A Study, A Theory .. .... .......... 34 National Meeting Display Winners ................... 8 Update on the Ergonomic Back Saw ............... 36 Area Meetings .................................. 11 You Can't Hear it Coming if it Doesn't Make a Sound ... 37 Auxiliary ........................................ 30 Obituary ........................................ 38 Book Reviews . ................... ........ ....... 39 Collection Spotlight .............................. 40 What's-it ........ ... .................. .. ........ 44 The Gristmill No. 136 September, 2009 Copyright 2009 by Mid-West Tool Collectors Directors Committee Chairman Association, Inc. AU rights reserved. www.mwtca.org Area A AreaJ Elections .......... ............................ .. George Wanamaker Eric Mattson, 2009 Joel Hodapp, 2009 Meeting Planning ....................... .. .Bob Fields Editor & Advertising Manager: Bill Kolm Hollis Feeser, 2010 Lloyd Henley, 2009 Membership ................................... John Walkowiak 11415 Spaulding St. Omaha, NE 68164 Robert Nelson, 2011 Rick Kerns, 2011 Scholarship .................................... George Elsass Contributing Editors: Nikki Borkovetz, Bob Roger AreaB AreaK Gristmill Editor.. ... ....... ... ... ..........Bill Kolm Graphic Design: Tracie Sis Gary Kane, 2009 David Howell, 2009 Special Publications .. .. ................. Vincent Soukup The Gristmill is the official publication of the Mid-West Pete Hartmann, 2010 Bill Youart, 2010 By-Laws and Policy ...................... Vaughn Simmons Steve McNulty, 2011 Monte Harold, 2011 Tool Collectors Association, Inc. Published quarterly in What's It... ........ ... ............................ Ron White March, June, September and December. The purpose of the association is to promote the preserva AreaC AreaL Directory ........................................ Larry Thorson tion, study and understanding of ancient tools, implements Jim Crammond, 2009 Dave Fessler, 2011 Preservation & Education........... Phil Baker and devices of farm, home, industry and shop of the pio Del Galofaro, 2010 Marion Henley Award ................. Mel Ring neers; also, to study the crafts in which these objects were Mike Stemple, 2011 AreaM Displays & Awards ...................... Bob Valich used and the craftsmen who used them; and to share lmowl Ronnie Glover, 2009 edge and understanding with others, especially where it may Family Assistance ........................ Don Riley AreaD Richard Bradshaw, 2010 benefit restoration, museums and like institutions. Internet .................. ... ............ .. ....... Don Bosse Fred Leu, 2009 Address Labels ............................. Kerry McCalla President William Rupert, 2010 AreaN Ed Hobbs Ed Chabal, 2011 Vincent Soukup, 2009 Scrapbook .......... .. ......................... Barb & Mike Slasinski 4417 Inwood Road, Raleigh, NC 27603-3315 William Morgan, 2010 [email protected] (919) 828-2754 AreaE Phil Baker, 2011 Russ Allen, 2009 Where to Send What Vice-President of Elections Gary Johnson, 2009 AreaO Please note where to send what so it will reach the George Wanamaker Ron Knorr, 2010 Bob Weaver, 2009 right person. 321 S. Lafayette, Macomb, IL 61455-2233 Robert Olesen, 2011 Bob Valich, 2010 [email protected] (309) 836-6872 Allan Foster, 2011 Send changes in your address, phone number or Vice-President of Meeting Planning AreaF E-Mail to: KLM Computer Services, c/o Kerry McCalla, 104 Engle Ct., Franklin, TN 37069, phone (615) 791-6198, Bob Fields Carl Bilderback, 2009 AreaP E-Mail [email protected] 7835 Mount Holly Huntersville, Charlotte, NC 28216-8710 Bill Marlow, 2009 Richard Weymer II, 2009 [email protected] (704) 393-1282MWTCA.ORG Mark Johnson, 2011 Jack Zimmerman, 2010 Request The Gristmill copies from: Carl Gray, 17140 Vaughn Simmons, 2011 28 Mile Road, Ray, Michigan 48096-2905, phone (586) Vice-President of Membership AreaG Donald Stark, 2011 781-9467, E-Mail: [email protected] John Walkowiak Dennis Eckstein, 2009 Pay membership dues for current year: Dues are $25 3452 Humboldt Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55408-3332 Ray Myers, 2010 AreaQ for USA, $33 for Canada & $44 for Foreign members. [email protected] (612) 824-0785 Roy Ebersole, 2011 Robert Oehman, 2009 Send your check made out to M-WTCA to LeRoy Witzel, Vice-President of Scholarship Tom Konsler, 2010 Treasurer, P.O. Box 355 Humboldt, IA 50548-0535 phone George Elsass AreaH David Friday, 2011 (515) 890-0262 E-Mail [email protected]. Please 1315 Lakeside Place, Worthington, OH 43085-2893 Peter Habicht, 2010 write RENEW and your name and address on your [email protected] (614) 888-0591 Mark Hughes, 2011 AreaR check. Do not use a new member application to renew Walter Karsten, 2009 an existing membership. 'I'reasurer Areal Jim Bode, 2010 Submit materials and advertising information to LeRoy Witzel James Goodson, 2010 The Gristmill: Send to Bill Kolm 11415 Spaulding P.O. Box 355, Humboldt, Iowa 50548-0355 Emory Goad, 2011 Street Omaha, NE 68164, phone (402) 572-1238, [email protected] (515) 890-0262 E-Mail [email protected] Secretary Obtain scholarship information: Contact George The Gristmill is printed by Elman & Co. Inc. Larry Thorson Elsass 1315 Lakeside Place, Worthington, OH 43085-2893, 6565 South 118th St. Omaha, Nebraska 68137 764 Stonebridge Avenue, Onalaska, WI 54650-8813 Phone (614) 888-0591, E-Mail [email protected] phone 402.346.0888 [email protected] (608) 779-0966z 2 The Gristmill Coming Up M-WTCA National Meetings Fall 2009 ....................... ............................................................................... October 29-31, Indianapolis, IN Bob Fields (704) 393-1282, [email protected] 2009 M-WTCA Area Meetings Area B ...... ... Mee .. .. .. Sept. 12, Genoa, WI Area Q ........Meet ..... Nov. 7, Bethania, NC Larry Thorson (608) 779-0966, [email protected] Robert Oehman (919) 858-8506, [email protected] Area C ......... Meet .. ... Sept. 19, Dearborn, MI Area P ......... Meet ..... Nov. 14, Broadway, VA Del Galofaro (734) 676-0997, [email protected] Vaughn Simmons (540) 432-0617, Area E ......... Meet ..... Oct. 4, Summit, IL [email protected] Ashley Kennedy (847) 475-2481, [email protected] Area E ......... Meet ..... Nov. 15, Carlinville, IL Area D ........ Meet .. ... Oct. 11, Omaha, NE Bob Terry (618) 377-3421, [email protected] Fred Leu (402) 592-1907, [email protected] Area N ........ Meet .... .Nov . 21, Panhandle Pioneer Settlement, Blountstown, FL Willard Smith (850) 674-2777, [email protected] 2010 M-WTCA Area Meetings Area P ......... Meet ..... Jan. 23, York, PA Area E ......... Meet ..... Mar. 21, Loves Park, IL. Don Stark, (717) 367-5207, [email protected] Gary Johnson (815) 636-1464, [email protected] Area I .......... Meet .... .Feb. 6, Bedford, TX Area A ......... Meet .....Apr. 17, Hastings, MN Gregor Mszar (817) 937-5475, [email protected] Bob Nelson (651) 426-2069 Area I,J,K .... Meet.. ... Feb. 6, Bentonville, AR Area E ......... Meet.. ... Apr. 25, Macomb, IL Emery Goad (888) 889-3340, [email protected] George Wanamaker (309) 836-6872, Area A. ... ..... Meet .. ... Feb. 13, Medina, MN [email protected] Ron Knorr (217) 434-8538 Bob Nelson (651) 426-2069 Area D .... .... Meet ..... May 2, Humboldt, IA Area B ......... Meet ..... Feb. 28, St Francis, WI LeRoy Witzel (515) 890-0262, [email protected] Gary Kane (608) 877-9290, [email protected] Area N ........Meet ..... Nov. 20, Panhandle Pioneer Settlement, Blountstown, FL Area F ......... Meet ..... Mar. 6/7, McCormick's Creek State Park, Spencer, IN Willard Smith (850) 674-2777, [email protected] Matt Borders (812) 824-9318, [email protected] Dates must be cleared with Jim Crammond (734) 241-0549, [email protected] Financial Statement: Nomination Committee Report Dec. 31, 2008 The Board of directors has approved the following Mid-West Tool Collectors Association, Inc. slate of candidates for the year 2009 -2010: ASSETS President Operating Funds NW Fed. (Ckg) ..... ...... 16,966 Ed Hobbs NW Fed. (CD) ............. 17,334 NW Fed. (CD) ............. 17,109 Vice President - Meeting Planning NW Fed. (CD) ............. 17,543 Bob Fields Vanguard MM ............ 64,472 Accounts Receivable Vice President - Elections Semi-annual meeting ........ 1,500 Restricted Funds EXPENSE George Wanamaker Scholarship ............. ..... 125 Scholarship ................ 9,085 Endowment .............. 18,365 Mt. Vernon & Pres. Comm ••. 3,441 Vice President - Scholarship Meeting Reserve ........ 13,562 loss on Bie Meeting ........ 2757 Gristmill ..•.••••••••.•••.•. -41,481 Mt. Vernon Tools ............. 231 MarkMWTCA.ORG Eastlick Membership Directory ....... 9,986 Pres. & Ed. Comm ........... 1,329 Special Publication ........ 14,705 life Memb'sp Fund ........ 69,127 Drector's Q'rtty Report •..••... 'm Vice President - Membership Board Reserve . .......... 100,432 New Members Back Copies .. 1,556