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Tool Shed Number 138 September 2005 NUMBER 138 September 2005 A Journal of Tool Collecting published by CRAFTS of New Jersey Axes and Adzes at CRAFTS June 5, 2005 By Hank Allen with photos by Charlie Flynn This article is based on a broken, and I’ve done that talk I gave at the June a few times. CRAFTS meeting. First, I'm not an axe or adze collec- THE AXE tor, I just happen to have a few interesting ones that I've Goodman says of ax- acquired over the years, pri- es, "Any comprehensive marily from the Crane and study of the history of David Stanley auctions. woodworking tools must Second, I don't pretend to be of necessity begin with the an expert on the subject, but axe; it was not only the I enjoyed preparing for the first, but for many years talk and giving it. CRAFTS almost the only wood- meetings always have an working tool of any kind, inquisitive audience. … "1 First there were stone-age Herb Kean was in my axes. Then came copper basement tool room in April, axes, the first metal axes, and I was telling him about probably taken from cop- some of my axes and adzes. per outcroppings. Then it He roped me into talking was discovered that copper about them at a CRAFTS could be strengthened by meeting. I displayed about hammering. Smelting 60 tools at the meeting, ex- came next, perhaps as ear- plaining that the group repre- Four early, signed French axes. Left to right: bearded, ly as 4000 BC. Then sented a fairly narrow selec- T, symmetrical, and long felling. bronze came along when tion of collectible axes and some tin ore got mixed in adzes. That's because: (1) I don't collect tools made by with the copper ore, probably by accident. The British Mu- large manufacturers, so there were no tools by Kelly, Collins seum has bronze axes dated to 2900-2700 BC. AA&T, etc., (2) I don't collect tools made after 1875 so there were no examples from all of the great axes made after Iron tools predate 1200 BC, which is generally consid- that time, and (3) I like to have the maker's name on tools, ered the beginning of the Iron Age. Someone, somewhere, so there were no really primitive examples, except that hand at some time discovered that mixing iron ore, charcoal and a adzes are often unmarked. Of course, rules are made to be (Continued on page 4) September Issue Contents Axes and Adzes at CRAFTS - Hank Allen…....…….……...1, 4 ,5-8 September 12 - CRAFTS Picnic President’s Corner …….…………………….….………….……....2 Brady Camp Lamington, NJ My Favorite Tool - Max Stebleton………………….…….………..3 Tailgate Sale - Catered Lunch - Displays Latest eBay Scam……………………………………….………….8 Book Review - Early Plane Makers of London…...……….……....9 Tool Wizard…...………………………………………………….10 Winchester on Parade………….…...……………………………..10 Keen Kuttins………………………...…………………….……...11 THE TOOLSHED—September 2005 1 Tool Events .………………………………….……………..……12 Want Ads…………….…………….…………………….……….12 Collectors of Rare and Familiar Tools Society of New Jersey President……………………………BOB GARAY, Hopatcong Vice President……………………...DON KAHN, Hackensack President’s Corner Secretary……………………ANNETTE VLIET, Danielsville, PA Treasurer…………………………JACK WHELAN, Murray Hill It is a great honor to be the new president of CRAFTS. I The purpose of CRAFTS of New Jersey is to encourage in- appreciate all the confidence that you members have placed in me. terest in early trades and industries, and in the identification, I know I must carry on the tradition of strong leadership by past study, preservation and exhibition of tools and implements presidents to make this club the best. It has been thru such dedicat- used and made in New Jersey as an integral part of our herit- ed leadership and dazzling contributions of many members that age. allow our club to prosper for almost thirty years. I will guarantee all members that I will enthusiastically set aside the time and ener- Membership in CRAFTS is open to anyone who shares the gy required to manage our club thru the coming years. above interests. Annual dues per person or couple are fifteen It was not long ago that I was a lost and desperate soul wan- dollars for the membership year of July 1 through June 30. dering the isles of flea markets searching for used woodworking Membership fees may be sent to the Treasurer: tools to supply my shop. I thrilled over the prospect of acquiring a John Whelan, 38 Colony Court, Murray Hill, NJ 07974 Stanley plane and taking it home spending the afternoon cleaning it (write check payable to CRAFTS of New Jersey). and fine tuning all the different parts. I was lucky to have met a very talkative fellow at one of these flea markets and he marveled CRAFTS of NJ meetings are held at the HOST Masonic over the wheelwright’s clamp I had just purchased. We were both Lodge in High Bridge, NJ. enthralled over the large hand formed screw-thread the clamp uti- Take I-78 to Route 31 exit at Clinton. Go north on Rte. 31 lized. During our brief talk he mentioned he also collected antique two miles to second traffic light at the High Bridge exit. Turn tools and was even going to his club’s meeting the next day. He right and go about half a mile to Dennis Ave. Turn left, then asked if I wanted to go. Well, the wife didn’t have a chance to add straight to the Masonic Lodge (on the left). to the “honey do list” before I slid out the door for my first Tailgate sales in the parking lot begin at 10 A.M., meeting “CRAFTS” meeting. My new friend, Mel Chudley, introduced me starts at 1 P.M. to many of his club’s friends. I was amazed that there were so The TOOL SHED many other men like me who had a passion for old tools. I was Published five times a year for members of CRAFTS of New immediately attracted to this club as there were so many unique Jersey. Editor: Dave Nowicki, 240 Woodlyn Ave. Glenside personalities with varied backgrounds but with “TOOLS” being the PA 19038. EMAIL - [email protected]. common denominator connecting us all together. Articles, especially about early tools and trades, are encour- Wanting to be as active as I could with my interest in tools, I aged and may be sent to the Editor. accepted the position of Tool Shed editor. It was during these years that I realized the many other active members that contributed to CRAFTS WEBSITE the success of CRAFTS. So many members are active coordinating www.craftsofnj.org CRAFTS activities such as the picnic, auction, the Tool Shed, and meetings. Behind the scenes members keep our finances in order, Containing general information about CRAFTS and its activ- coordinate with other clubs and tool events, and produce our web page. We are well known in the tool community as CRAFTS mem- ities including: meeting schedules, Tool Shed articles, etc. bers regularly publish research and information on tool related top- ics. Users of tools well know that our members distinctively repre- sent the craftsman of today practicing their wide-ranging talents. I am humbled by their contributions and can only say, “I will do my New Members best to do my duty”. Scott Weems Denville NJ Your new CRAFTS president Cliff Risell, Newtown, PA Bob Garay Ray Wernersbach, Milford, NJ. Barry & Sandra Bock, Toms River, NJ Everyone has the ability and flair for creating new ideas, using Callum Higgins, Union, NJ. different ways to create interest, or fire up enthusiasm. We often Scott Fulmer, Hopewell, NJ find inspiration from the writings and presentations of others. Anthony & Mary Ellen Lach, Washington Share your tool related knowledge and stories with the Tool Shed and present tool related topics at one of our many meetings. Your Township, NJ contributions will inform and inspire others. THE TOOLSHED—September 2005 2 My Favorite Tool By Max Stebelton In February of 2001 Mike Clum, a well known local auc- John came to Fairfield County with his father in 1804. tioneer, called me and said he had just picked up a con- They came from Berkley County, Virginia ( now West signment that included a plane he thought I might like to Virginia) and settled in Hocking Township. see. That, as it turned out, was an understatement. As soon as I saw the plane I knew it was something special, John married Hannah Davis in 1823 in Lancaster. even though it was They had elev- covered with dirt en children, and looked like it the oldest be- had been stored in ing George L. someone’s attic born in 1824. for years. In 1851 John sold his farm The maker’s and with the mark was G. rest of the Strode, stamped family, except twice, surrounded George, by multiple sun- moved to Mus- bursts. I had in catine County, my collection Iowa. He died three planes there in 1865. marked J. Strode with the same George double stamp and married Mary sunbursts. Who L. Kistler in the Strodes were 1846 in Lan- at that time was caster. Some- unknown to me. time after 1850 he and his Mike put the family moved plane in his March 2001 auction and, as he is wont to do to Indiana where he served in the Civil War. He died on with a good piece, sold it as the first lot. The bidding April 19, 1898 in Wichita, Kansas with his occupation started in the normal way but soon there was only me and listed as a jeweler. another bidder who had been drawn to the auction by Mike’s sale bill which listed a “signed Strode plow plane To find that two Plane makers worked here in the with ivory tips and heart”.
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