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March 2006 No. 122 Chaff From The President There are many other important events for tool collectors in the months to come: a great Gristmill every quarter, an interesting The Membership Directory for 2006 has gone special publication, terrific Area Meetings, and loads of friends to the printers, but it's not too late to renew to share our passion for old . To make it all even more your membership. Just send a check for your enjoyable get involved: write articles for the Gristmill, host or 2006 dues ($25 US, $33 Canada, $40 help with an Area or Annual Meeting, and build a relation ship Overseas) to M-WTCA, put "Renew" and your with a museum or historic site (more on that later). You will member number (it's on the Gristmill Mailing never know how much satisfaction these activities will bring label) on the check, and send it to M-WTCA, until you try them. P.O. Box 355, Humboldt, IA 50548. Make the importance of Tool Collecting Known If you have friends who may not have renewed their member­ ship, urge them to do so. Remind them of the benefits they get You can help the whole avocation of tool collecting by building for a few dollars a month: four editions of the Gristmill, a special public awareness and appreciation of the important role that publication, and the chance to attend two Semi-annual tool early tools and trades have played in the development of our cul­ meetings and several smaller Area tool shows. It's the biggest ture and our country. An aware public is one of the most prom­ bargain anywhere. ising sources of future tool collectors. Our Preservation and Education Committee is hard at work addressing this issue We all need to make finding a few new members an important through programs with museum and historic sites that focus on mission for 2006. I hear that a great many active tool collectors educating the public in the importance of early tools and trades. are not members of M-WTCA. Invite them to join us even if they You can help. Contact Phil Baker, Chair of the Committee (941- belong to another tool club. 485-6981 or [email protected]).

Plan ahead for fun in 2006 You can also help by giving M-WTCA's name as much public exposure as possible. If you are hosting an Area or Annual meet­ Plan to attend the most exciting tool events in 2006: the ing, make sure the local papers and TV stations know about it. M-WTCA Spring Semi-annual meeting, June 15-17th in If you are giving a talk about old tools at your local service or Rochester, MN and the Fall Semi-annual meeting, October social club, tell the media about it and mention the Mid-West 26-28th in Chattanooga, TN. Put them on your calendar now. Tool Collectors Association. Make having fun in 2006 a top priority. --John Wells

The Gristmill Directors Area A AreaM No. 122 March, 2006 Eric Mattson, 2006 Chris Berger, 2007 Doug Fowler, 2006 Copyright 2006 by Mid-West Tool Collectors Association, Inc. Hollis Feeser, 2007 Matt Borders, 2008 Gene Epting, 2007 All rights reserved. www.mwtca.org Lee Osterbauer, 2008 AreaG AreaN Editor David E. Heckel AreaB Dennis Eckstein, 2006 Vincent Soukup, 2006 1800 McComb St. Charleston, IL 61920-3137 Gary Kane, 2006 Ray Myers, 2007 William Morgan, 2007 Pete Hartmann, 2007 John Kesterson, 2008 Phil Baker, 2008 Contributing Editor Thomas Lamond Bob Kloes, 2008 Advertising Manager Paul Gorham AreaH AreaO Graphic Design Karen Heckel AreaC John DeLay, 2007 Robert Gilmore, 2006 John Sindelar, 2006 Robert Valich, 2007 The Gristmill is the official publication of the Mid-West Tool Collectors Association, Inc. Del Galofaro, 2007 Areal Allan Foster, 2008 Published quarterly in March, June, September and December. Michael Slasinski, 2008 Bud Blake, 2006 The purpose of the association is to promote the preservation, study and understanding of ancient tools, implements and devices of farm, home, industry and shop of the pioneers; Emery Goad, 2007 AreaP also, to study the crafts in which these objects were used and the craftsmen who used them; AreaD David McDonald, 2008 William Warner, 2006 and to share knowledge and understanding with others, especially where it may benefit Fred Leu, 2006 Jack Zimmerman, 2007 restoration, museums and like institutions. Jim Escher, 2007 AreaJ Vaughn Simmons, 2008 Larry Bolhuis, 2008 Joel Hodapp, 2006 Donald Stark, 2008 President John Wells Lloyd Henley, 2006 1162 Grizzly Peak Blvd., Berkeley, CA 94708-1741 AreaE Rick Kerns, 2008 AreaQ (510) 848-3651 Dave Heckel, 2006 Robert Oehman 2006 Vice-President of Elections GeorgeM-WTCA.ORG Wanamaker Slav Jelesijevich, 2006 AreaK Pat Medley, 2007 312 S. Lafayette, Macomb, IL 61455-2233 Robert Green, 2007 Andy Hart, 2006 David Friday, 2008 (309) 836-6872 Robert Olesen, 2008 Bill Youart, 2007 Vice-President of Meeting Planning Doug Cox Monte Harold, 2008 AreaR 2938 Cynthiana Rd. , Georgetown, KY 40324-9272 AreaF Walter Karsten, 2006 (502) 863-1407 Carl Bilderback, 2006 AreaL Martin Donnelly, 2007 Norm Vice-President of Membership Ed Hobbs Heckman, 2006 Dave Fessler, 2008 4417 Inwood Road, Raleigh, NC 27603-3315 (919) 828-2754 Vice-President of Scholarship George Elsass Committee Chairman 1315 Lakeside Place, Worthington, OH 43085-2893 Elections George Wanamaker Family Assistance Don Riley (614) 888-0591 Meeting Planning Doug Cox Marion Henley Award Ron Pearson Treasurer LeRoy Witzel Membership Ed Hobbs Displays & Awards John Walkowiak P.O. Box 355, Humboldt, Iowa 50548-0355 Scholarship George Elsass Address Labels Kerry McCalla (515) 332-3649 GRISTMILL Editor Dave Heckel Publications Mailings Ann Henley Special Publications Jim Conover Preservation & Education Phil Baker Secretary Tom Lamond By-Laws and Policy Ray Nissen Internet Don Bosse 30 Kelsey Place, Lynbrook, NY 11563-1516 Whatsit Jim Mau Scrapbook Barb & Mike (516) 596-1281 Slasinski

2 The Gristmill Coming Up M-WTCA National Meetings Where to Send What Spring, 2006 June 15·17, 2006 Rochester, MN Hollis Feeser (507) 282-3175 Fall, 2006 October 26-28, 2006 Chattanooga, TN Doug Cox (502) 863-1407 Please note where to send what so it will Fall, 2007 October 11-13, 2007 Springfield, MO Paul Reichert (417) 831-1425 reach the right person.

Send changes in your address, phone num· ber or E-Mail to: KLM Computer Services, 2006 M-WTCA Area Meetings c/o Kerry McCalla, 104 Engle Ct., Franklin, AreaN Meet Mar. 17/18, Mount Dora, FL William Morgan (727) 733-0781 TN 37069, phone (615) 791-6198, E-Mail AreaD Meet Mar. 19, Omaha, NE Fred Leu (402) 592-1907 [email protected] Area E Meet Apr. 2, Loves Park, IL Gary Johnson (815) 636-1464 Request The Gristmill copies from: Bill Area Q Meet Apr. 8, Charlotte, NC David Fridy (704) 843-5024 Baader,4183 Hominy Ridge Rd., Springfield, Area A Meet Apr. 22, Hastings, MN Eric Mattson (651) 462-3955 OH 45502-9510, phone (937) 969-8530. Area C Meet Apr. 29, Chesaning, MI Mike Slasinski (989) 781-1153 Pay membership dues for current year: Send Area D Meet May 7, Humboldt, IA LeRoy Witzel (515) 332-3649 your check made out to M-WTCA to LeRoy AreaM Meet May 20, Columbia, SC Paul League (803) 799-7826 Witzel, Treasurer, P.O. Box 355 Humboldt, Area Q Meet July 22, Raleigh, NC Ed Hobbs (919) 828-2754 IA 50548-0535 phone (515) 332-3649 E-Mail Area E Meet Aug. 6, LaFox, IL Dick Chapman (815) 492-2124 [email protected] Please write RENEW and AreaA+B Meet Sept. 9/10, Rochester, MN Hollis Feeser (507) 282-3175 your name and address on your check. Do Area D Meet Sept. 17, Cosgrove, IA Jim Escher (319) 656-3931 not use a new member application to renew AreaD Meet Oct. 15, Omaha, NE Fred Leu (402) 592-1907 an existing membership. Area Q Meet Nov. 4, Charlotte, NC David Fridy (704) 843-5024 Submit materials to The Gristmill: Send to Area E Meet Nov. 12, Carlinville, IL Bob Terry (618) 377-3421 Dave Heckel, 1800 McComb St., Charleston, Area N Meet Nov. 25, Blountstown, FL Willard Smith (850) 674-8055 IL 61920-3137, phone (217) 345-9112 after 6 Area Q Meet Dec. 2, Wilmington, NC Al Westmoreland (910) 791-5100 p.m., E-Mail [email protected] Obtain The Gristmill advertising or infor· Dates must be cleared with Jim Bramel (502) 863-1226 mation: Contact Paul Gorham, 811 Robin E-Mail: [email protected] Glen, Indianola, IA 50125, phone (515) 962· 5207, E-Mail [email protected]. Obtain scholarship information: Contact The Welcome Mat Is Out In George Elsass 1315 Lakeside Place, Worthington, OH 43085-2893, Phone (614) Rochester 888-0591, E-Mail [email protected] by Hollis Feeser

Preparations are well under way for the June 15·17th Nelson from Area "A" will give a presentation on Marshall· M-WTCA Semi-Annual Meeting here in Rochester. Attendees Wells/Kelly-How-Thomson (Hardware Wholesalers of Duluth, will be housed in two adjacent hotels, with the tool activities MN). Saturday afternoon there will be a "quality " auction in the Civic Auditorium a short walk away. The hotels and the with local auctioneer and M-WTCA member John Kruesel Civic Center are all connected by handicapped friendly sky­ calling. ways allowing easy, non-auto traffic access. Tailgating will be in a park behind the auditorium next to the river with plenty The display theme is "Medical Tools" (what else in the med­ of room and shade trees. Traders will be able to move their ical city) of all types including animal and quackery. I don't wares to their tables in the auditorium on Thursday evening recall having this theme before so unusual and interesting following the tailgating, there by avoiding the Friday morn· tools should come to light. Now is the time to dig them out ing rush (sorry no trading in the auditorium until Friday). and get prepared. Also check the other display categories list· M-WTCA.ORGed on page 178 of the Membership Book. The hotels are first class, recently renovated and located near excellent restaurants, stores and antique shops. The Mayo The Saturday night banquet will be in the Radisson Hotel Clinic campus is a short two blocks away and there are parks ballroom. We will conduct the usual business and then are in and plazas close. Plan to walk the downtown area, view and for a treat. Mr. Al Batt from rural Hartland, MN will enter­ enjoy the city. tain us with his wit and stories. Al is a known writer, news· paper columnist, radio and TV personality, story teller Thursday evening brings a visit to Mayowood, the former speaker, and humorist. Al writes a number of popular car­ home of Dr. Charles Mayo, for wine, cheese and a tour of the toon strips that are syndicated nationally and has written for home. a number of magazines and books. Al is a true nature lover and does a regular radio show about nature on a number of Friday and Saturday morning there will be demonstrations of radio stations. treadle and spring turning, spoon carving, metal working, spinning, rope making and other crafts. On Friday For a list of the tours available on Thursday see the article by Tom Lamond will present a talk on Minnesota Tools and Bob Pat in the auxiliary pages. Plan now to attend. March 2006 3 Triumphant Return to Chicagoland! by Ralph Brendler The fall Semi-Annual meet architectural laboratory, as he experimented was held in St. Charles, with design ideas that evolved into characteristic Illinois, October 19-21, features of the Prairie style. The Home and 2005. This is the first time Studio is an architectural masterpiece, nestled in in many years that the a neighborhood of stunning houses designed by meet has been held in Wright and his proteges. Our private tours were Chicagoland, so our many led by members of the Wright Preservation Trust, local members were expect­ and included some behind-the-scenes looks at the ing great things. We were man and his art. certainly not disappointed! The meet was very lively Hostess Judy Gambrel The Thursday evenmg & Host Ralph Brend/er and well attended. program was a pres enta - tion on the Chicago School The meeting was a couple of weeks later than of Violin Making by its usual this year, but the fickle Chicago weather owner and lead instructor, cooperated wonderfully. It was unseasonably Fred Thompson. Fred warm and sunny, with only a slight shower on gave a very interesting Thursday afternoon to cool things off. I even and enjoyable talk on the a few folks take advantage of the unexpected school and violinmaking sunshine to play a couple of rounds of golf on the in general, and managed resort's wonderful course. to dispel a lot of the "mythical" aspects of the The Thursday tailgate was very well attended, craft. There was a very and quite lively. Plus, with a 6-acre parking lot lively question and all to ourselves, we answer session afterwards, and Fred still had a were certainly not knot of people around him asking questions an strapped for room! hour after the presentation was over! There were a lot of new faces in the The main trade room opened on Friday, and what crowd, and many a room it was! The Pheasant Run "MegaCenter" members com­ was so spacious that we were able to easily mented that it was accommodate everyone with plenty of room to the best tailgating in some time. A brief shower in the early afternoon certainly qui­ eted things down, but not until long after most of the active trading was done. For the ladies who wereM-WTCA.ORG not interested in the tail­ gating, Judy Gambrel organized a shopping trip to the Little Traveler in nearby Geneva, an eclec­ tic collection of boutiques and shops in a renovat­ ed Victorian mansion. From all reports, the spare. We took good advantage of the extra space ladies had an excellent time. by inviting some well-known hand tool aficiona - dos to set up demonstration stations throughout Also on Thursday, over 70 members visited one of the hall. Wooden planemaker Tod Herrli was the architectural highlights of a city known demons tr a ting his incredible teaching skills around the word for its architecture - The Frank while making some three-iron skewed edge mold­ Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, where the iconic ing planes, while local member Wes Groot architect lived and worked for over 25 years. demonstrated the French art of Wright used his residence as something of an repousse. Chris Schwarz, editor of Popular 4 The Gristmill deciphering of the "London Pattern" numbering system used for gouges.

Throughout the show, Slav Jelesijevich hosted a fabulous hospitality room (in a 16th floor pent­ house suite, no less!), with the able assistance of Mike Urness and Joel and Sharon Hodapp. The food and spirits were great, but the camaraderie and conversation were even better.

Woodworking and the new One of the real surprises of the show came on Magazine, brought his reproduction of the Saturday, however. In an effort to bring new peo­ famous Roubo bench, and spent all day demon­ ple to the show, we offered a reduced rate strating various hand-tool woodworking tech­ "Saturday-only" pass. The reception to this idea niques. There was always a crowd around these was incredible, with over 40 people taking advan­ guys, and many people commented not only tage of the offer. The Saturday trade room was about the quality of the demonstrations, but how the liveliest I have seen in many years, benefit­ willing everyone was to share their knowledge. ing both the new members and dealers alike.

After lunch, well-known saw expert Pete Taran As always, the What's It session on Saturday was gave an informative and often hilarious presen­ both hilarious and educational, and the auction tation on patented handsaws. Pete talked about was quite lively and well-attended. Special the important patents from the "golden age" of thanks must go to Ray Nissen for his work as a handsaw invention, some great ideas that never stand-in auctioneer, and to Wes Groot for his caught on, and some not-so-great ideas that man­ kind donation of a repousse belt buckle (made aged to get patented anyway. The presentation during his demonstrations on Friday) as a was very interactive, with many of the members fundraiser for the club. sharing their knowledge, and I think everyone learned quite a bit. The Saturday evening banquet featured samples of the resort's award-winning cuisine, as well as The evening presentation was by researcher a special treat for music lovers, arranged by Fred extraordinaire Don McConnell, a long-time Thompson and Rebecca Elliot of the Chicago columnist for Popular Woodworking, Fine Tool School of Violin Making. The curriculum at the CSVM covers not only the making of stringed instruments, but also performance on the instru­ ments. For after-dinner entertainment, a piano trio consisting of three very talented CSVM stu­ dents performed a wonderful selection of classi­ cal and popular music. M-WTCA.ORG

Journal, and many other publications. Don has spent many years researching the history of steelmaking and tool manufacturing, and pre­ I'd like to personally thank everyone who came to sented an eye-opening talk on the history of St. Charles, and especially for all of your kind steelmaking in England, and the emergence of words about the show. I had a marvelous time as Sheffield as a hub of edge tool manufacture. The host, and based on the overwhelmingly positive highlights of the talk included the debunking of feedback I have gotten since, I would guess that some laminated steel myths, the differences the attendees had a great time as well. I hope to between crucible, blister, and cast steels, and his see you all in Rochester! March 2006 5 Men's Displays, St. Charles, IL by John Walkowiak

The members once again accepted the challenge of The Displays time and again reinforce the pur­ an unusual display theme and brought a wide pose of M-WTCA - to Study, Preserve, and Share selection of Gadgets, Gismos, and Mechanical the knowledge we have about our tools with fel­ Marvels for the appreciative audience at St. low members. Charles. The wide range of tools on display surely surprised first time attendees, who may have been Once again, thanks for everyone who participat­ under the impression that we only collect planes. ed, and also a thank you to the judges who did such a great job in sorting out all the great dis­ On behalf of all the attending members I want to plays. Do you know what you are going to bring thank those 26 who took the time and effort to to the Rochester Meet to display? The theme is show the variety of tools they enjoy collecting, Medical Tools, and it's never to early to start and to tell us what they know about them. thinking about it.

The winner of Best In Theme was Tom Lamond The Most Unusual Display award went to John Walter. for his display of Thurbers Calligraph or Kaligraph. John had a most interesting and there was no It is amazing that this delicate tool has survived. question an unusual display of the tools and gadgets he used while he was in New Orleans with the Red Cross helping victims of hurricane Katrina. The Peoples Choice Award, the one YOU voted for, went to 0. M. Ramsey for his display of ------­ Gadgets, Gismos, and Other Things. This table full of oddities had everyone chuckling, as the descriptions were all humorous. It was evident that Milan had as good a time putting the display together as everyone had looking at it. Something few knew is that Milan was not at the meeting. Health issues prevented him from attending, which he was aware of well before the meeting, however he wanted to participate and share with his fellow members so he enlisted Jack Devitt to John Sindelar won the Best One Tool award. John dis­ bring and set up his display. A hearty Thank You to these two played a W. L. Epperson fillister plane. He was fellows for taking the extra M-WTCA.ORGeffort to share with the rest of us. an interesting maker and this fillister was a beauty.

The Best Out Of Theme award went to Phil Baker Dave Heckel won the Fred Curry award for best Stanley for his display of the W & C Johnson 8" Display, the rare No. 444 dovetail plane. This was perhaps Dovetail Saw. It was quite interesting to see a saw Stanley's best effort at designing and marketing a Gismo that was used to make . & Mechanical Marvel. No one said it had to be practical.

6 The Gristmill The Judges Choice Awards

Meeting Host Ralph Brendler for his display of Cecil Holmes for his display of The Sargent Sevens. It Takes One to Make One.

John Walkowiak for his display of a Lars Larson for his display of the Allen Roger Phillips, for his display of Early Hazard Knowles Type Smooth Plane. Mica Undercutter. Antique Saws.

Phil Whitby for his displayM-WTCA.ORG of Stanley Ron Pearson for his display of Harry Hamill for his display of Victor and Jersey Vices 1911 to 1964. The Button . Rare Braces.

George Wanamaker for his display of 0. M. Ramsey for his display of Kitchen Gadgets, Gismos, and Marvelous Ideas. Gadgets, Gismos, and Other Things.

March 2006 7 Area Meets Up The River With A Paddle George Alton Swap-O-Rama by Al Westmoreland comes to a close On December 5, 2005, the first Area Q meeting to by Jack Howe be held in Wilmington, NC, took place. Approximately 60 members and guests from three This year Jim Moffet states attended. There was the usual fellowship, and I hosted the 25th coffee & donuts, tool buying & selling and the annual Swap-O-Rama. opportunity to see old friends and make new ones. George Alton had a wonderful idea many The program was a tour of the Cape Fear years ago for a local Community College school. It swap meet that turned included an opportunity to see wooden boats that into an annual event for many enthusiastic tool were under construction as well as under collectors. After giving it a great deal of thought restoration. Virtually all aspects of boat building over the last few years, Jim and I have decided from the ini­ this is the last year we will host this meet. tial layout to finishing We have thoroughly enjoyed our association with were covered. the Swap-O-Rama and are grateful to all those Seeing first who have supported it over the years. Jim and I hand how have had many wonderful volunteers who have antique & helped this meet stand the test of time. Most traditional recently these volunteers included Robert Green, hand tools Dan Brewer, Jim and Ron Knorr, Bob St. Peters, are still being Eloise Alton, Ruth and Bill Vesper and numerous used today put the tools that many of us collect others who have helped as runners for the auc­ into a new perspective. The combination of the tion. We extend a heartfelt thanks to you all! saw dust, tools, templates, plans and gave Most of all we would like to thank our wives, the place a very special feel one can only find in Phyllis and Judy. Without their ·hard work and a true working shop. By the number of questions dedication this tool meet would not have been and the interest shown by the group, this pro­ possible. gram was very well received and enjoyed by all. Shenandoah Valley Tool Meet Wilmington is located on the Cape Fear River. by Roger Robert The city has a lot of history, which was enjoyed by all that attended. It was the largest city in NC in On November 12, 2005, a group of 40 people met 1872 and has many historic homes and features. in Staunton, VA, to talk, touch, and trade tools. In From the Coast Line Railroad Museum, to the early September two avid "Valley" collectors, Bob many antique and giftM-WTCA.ORG shops, to the Battleship Roger and Vaughn Simmons, decided it would be North Carolina, to the restored riverfront area, to fun to invite area tool collectors to a meeting to get the excellent restaurants, there was something to know each other and talk tools. They developed for everyone to enjoy during the weekend. a one-day program and arranged for a meeting location for the first ever, western Virginia tool col­ Plan now for the 2006 meeting, which will be lectors meeting. Using the membership lists of held on December 2. This is a wonderful time to EAIA, M-WTCA, PATINA, and personal contacts, visit the area, enjoy a great meeting, do a little they sent out 67 invitations (70% to valley collec­ shopping and get in an enjoyable get-a-way tors, 30% to "outsiders"). A total of 28 invitees plus before the holidays. The weather is generally still spouses and family attended. very mild and there are many things to see and do. Hope to see you then! Eight exceptional displays were available for

8 The Gristmill members, 9 M-WTCA, 6 PATINA, 2 RATS, 5 CRAFTS, and 1 OHIO. Nine confessed to not belonging to any tool organization. Ken Culnan, Willie Royal, Ed Hobbs, Bill Warner and Rick Long were on hand to explain the benefits of being members of EAIA and M-WTCA as well as region­ al tool organizations.

The afternoon was spent touring a private tool col­ lection that not only included corkscrews, gimlets, , , hooks, keys, harvesting tools, hay knives, ice tools, smokers tools, shaving tools, shoemakers and coopers tools, but also collections Composite of Several Displays of antique hat pins, cruets, pickle forks, tea tools, viewing. The displays included a broad range of and single cup tea pots. axes by Jim DePoy; Pennsylvania goosewing axes, mortice axes and twibils by Henry Caudle; patented tools such as a Hawes patent steel dated 1819, a Scalf & Ramsey , a J. & H.M. Pool of Easton, MA, trigonometer, a 1864 Sholl , a 1841 Hammond of Philadelphia strapped claw hammer, just to name a few, by Herbert Caudle; Baltimore planes by Richard Hay; unique tools such as a Chinese ink line marker, wooden water pipe end shaper, buffa­ lo hide scales, squirrel tail plane, razee plane by David Peoples; axes and hatchets by Todd Smith; braces including Sheffield pat­ tern, Marples framed, English chairmaker, American and European wooden by Vaughn Room view of Home Museum Tour Simmons; and 20 very unusual tools from the Collectors met, new friends were made, collection 1800's by Bob Roger, including an ice pick, shoe­ horizons were broadened and much was learned makers peg nipper, sardine can opener shears, from the participation of all. The group decided stage curtain hook, cheese knife and curd knife, that they would meet again in the spring and peach stoner, currier's stretching pincers, paper broaden the invitation list. Tool collection, educa­ perforator, coconut grater, green corn shredder, tion, and sharing are alive and very healthy in the bread , cork puller, and veterinary's probing. Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. For further infor­ mation, contact Vaughn Simmons (M-WTCA, Tailgating began early and the program began EAIA) or Bob Roger (EAIA, PATINA). mid-morning with introductions and a presenta - tion on axes by Jim DePoy (Ax King of the Valley). A show and tell sessionM-WTCA.ORG resulted in a large number of really unusual tools offered for inspection or identification. Jeannette Smith, the owner of an inherited Darling patent brace was delighted to find her brace pictured on the cover of Ron Pearson's book, The American Patented Brace, and decided the brace would move from a storage box to a wall. The presentations concluded with a Great Tool Test and identification of Bob's 20 unusual tools. Unfortunately, few passed the test.

A poll of the attendees showed that 12 were EAIA Bob Roger{L} and John Schaefer(R) at the Home Museum Tour

March 2006 9 Early Winchester Markings by Tom Lamond

Quite probably when most tool collectors think of the brand name WINCHESTER on tools they are referring to the tools sold by the Winchester Repeating Arms Co.

The Winchester Repeating Arms Co. is reported to have commenced marketing hand tools in 1919. They continued that undertaking until 1931. In order to facilitate their marketing scheme they established a series of stores called The Winchester Store. Indications are that most of those stores were located in the mid-west with the probability that some were further west and others were in the Southwest. The parent company was located in New Haven, Connecticut. Facsimile of Winchester label used on some axes In 1922, after a somewhat disappointing start, The sold by the Biddle Hdw. Co. Note the letters in Winchester Store formed a business relationship the corners. They stand for Mann Edge Tool Co. with the E. C. Simmons Hardware Co. By 1927 the Facsimile based on actual original label. merger was showing positive results but by 1929 events turned for the worst. A national recession, followed two years later by the Great Depression, \j\l\NcHESTER BLu12 resulted in the Simmons Hardware Company divesting itself of the Winchester lines. BIDDLE HOW. ~ ~♦ PHILADELPHIA -co. - ~ -PA. - What many tool collectors may not realize is that .,,,,--WARRANTED~ the WINCHESTER brand was used as early as 1910 PERFECT TEMPER SUPERIOR QUALITY and possibly earlier. It is not known at this point if SPRING STEEL the brand was considered a proprietary brand in 1910 or if it even had anything to do with the gun company. Quite probably it didn't. The brand was Marking used on Biddle Hdw. Co. handsaws used in conjunction with the name of the Biddle with blued blades, circa 1910. (No scale is intended Hardware Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. involving the marking and the background.) The label was printed in black and saw marking was printed in dark blue in the Biddle Hardware Company catalog dated 1910. IVIJYCJ/£5 1:/l The lettering "B H Co." was included along with the TRADE MARK WINCHESTER brand name on paper labels that MADE IN U.S.A. - were applied to axes. The complete name of the Representation of an impression stamped into some hardware company, alongM-WTCA.ORG with the location, was axes sold in the Winchester Stores, circa 1919-1931. used on a line of hand saws that was identified as WINCHESTER BLUE. The "Blue" connotation referred to the color of the steel which was "blued," a chemical treatment used to reduce or inhibit rust while coloring the steel. In the 1910 Biddle Hdw. Co. catalog a variety of other products also bore the Winchester brand.

At the time of this writing no connection is known between the WINCHESTER brand used on tools by the Biddle Hardware Co. and the WINCHESTER Facsimile of the Winchester Stores emblem as used brand used by the Winchester Repeating Arms Co. on the cover of the 1927 Winchester Simmons catalog. 10 The Gristmill Winchester Markings, circa 1910 NOTE: PAPER AXE LABELS... The lettering in Brand markings were noted but not depicted on each corner on the colored label and the black & items referenced by the letters "G", "K" & "N." (ref­ white label differ as does the overall shape. The col­ erenced in italics) The items referenced by the letter ored label was square and used on axes made by the "0" were made and/or marked by the Winchester Mann Edge Tool Co. while the black & white label Repeating Arms Co. was rectangular as depicted in the 1910 catalog and ~ ·~· the initials indicated that such labels were used on ~~

The term "Local Gathering" may be unfamiliar to Preservation and Education some so let me take a stab at a definition. by Phil Baker Probably the best way to define it might be "An informal assembly of people who share a common At the meeting in St. Charles the Committee set interest in antique & traditional tools, early up two tables to tell our story and gather informa­ industries and old stuff in general." It can be as tion. Twenty-five forms were filled out and sever­ small as a handful of people to as many as 40 to al other were taken with an intent to complete 50. The "local" part can be fairly open with some and send in. people traveling several hundred miles or just from the next town to attend. We feel that this is a great start. For the first time there is concrete knowledge about the aid I had an opportunity to attend one of these last members are giving in support of museums and November in Staunton, Virginia and can truly say historic sites as well as other educational and it was very, very enjoyable, see article on page 8 of philanthropic programs. Would you believe I this issue. One of the things that made this meet­ added up 3,320 hours donated to the cause. ing different was the opportunity to get to know people who share our interests but do not belong As the list grows I feel sure a network program to M-WTCA. We all have met and know folks that will take shape. One site can help another in say, "I am not a joiner" when we bring up M­ exchange of artifacts, knowledge an support yet to WTCA. It can be hard to get past this point and be defined. The job of the Committee is to tie it sometimes we just leave it at that. Well, at this all together. gathering, I think we took the next step is letting them experience first hand some of the enjoyment We must not lose sight of the fact that very basic we all get from getting together and "talking common tools used by the men and women of the tools." Those attending also got an opportunity to 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries that we call "com­ see the Gristmill and hear about the other benefits mon" are rare and wonderful to a large segment of of being a M-WTCA member. our population that don't attend tool shows. In another hundred years you can image what the One of my reasons for writing about this is that observer of these tools will think. With this in anyone can do it and yes, I will confess, it should mind many of our members can really help the help with membership. It does not take an awful smaller sites. Common sense is all you need. lot of work and the "thank you's" will more than reward you for your efforts. Now I realize that this Tools of all kinds are more difficult to find as each is probably not the firstM-WTCA.ORG time such an event has day, week, and year passes. So why not (if you been held so my thanks go out to others for having haven't) start an educational program of your done one or other similar activities. Who knows, I own. Believe me you can get a tool fix. And, of would suspect that local gatherings might have a course, really be a value to the SITE you ADOPT. tendency to grow into full scale Area meetings. Try it, you may like it. I would also like to thank The Board has given us the go-ahead to send a everyone for all your efforts in getting new mem - year of The Gristmill to 16 sites. If you think this bers. We have seen an increase in the number of is a good idea send the address to your site in and new members recruited since October when com­ we will try to accommodate you. pared to last year. A large percentage of these are coming in on the application that is included in The Preservation & Education Committee will be our brochures. Keep up the great work and if you in Rochester set up in the trade room. Join us in want any of the brochures, please contact me. our m1ss1on.

12 The Gristmill A Pair of Shears for Mount Vernon's Gardener by Gretchen Goodell

Mount Vernon is currently conducting architec­ good Provisions with fuel; and if a single man, tural investigations into the structural history with his washing also. "2 and use of the Gardener's House, one of four sup­ port structures located on the Mansion Circle. In addition to his living supplies, William Spence Andrew Albertson, Mount Vernon's 2004 M-WTCA was also allotted the materials needed in his daily Curatorial Intern, researched the tasks. In April of 1799, Spence history and use of this building, was given $2 to purchase "a pair as well as the gardeners who of Garden Shears." Records indi­ labored at Mount Vernon during cate that the money for the George Washington's lifetime. shears was returned however, Following the restoration of the because there were "No shears to Gardener's House, Andrew's be had. "3 Garden shears would research will serve as the basis have been one of William for a new display interpreting the Spence's most important tools, life of gardener William Spence, a and while he was unable to find a young bachelor, who may have decent pair in April of 1 799, lived in this space in 1 799. obtaining them would have been vital for the sake of the appear­ William Spence arrived in ance of Washington's upper and Virginia in late October 1 797, lower gardens, and we may hired on Washington's behalf by assume that he continued the one of his frequent correspon­ search until he met with success. dents, Dr. James Anderson of Scotland. Following Spence's One pair of mid or late eighteenth arrival, Washington wrote to century garden shears (or a suit­ Anderson: able reproduction) is needed for the upcoming interpretation of For the prompt attention you paid the Gardener's House. The to this business I feel myself shears pictured date from the under very great obligation; and mid to late eighteenth century shall strictly fulfil the engage­ and would have been crafted of ment you have entered into on my hand-forged iron with wooden behalf with Spence; who, though Denis Diderot, Encyc/opedie handles. M-WTCA members are [Agricultural Plates], Vol. I { 1780), rather younger than I should pl. II, fig. 17. asked to use their expertise to have chosen ... seems to be decent help Mount Vernon identify and in his appearance, and as far as time and oppor­ acquire a pair of these rare utilitarian gardening tunity have hitherto allowed me to form an opin­ tools. ion is orderly in his conduct. Experience must decide on his skill asM-WTCA.ORG a Gardener. He speaks of M-WTCA members with information or questions this confidently, and goes to work handily, as one are asked to contact Gretchen Goodell, Assistant who knew what is to be done.1 Curator, at [email protected] or 703- 799-5208. Washington required a great deal from his head gardener, stating that "the man ought to be a good 1 George Washington to Dr. James Anderson, 4 November Kitchen and Nursery Gardener; to have some 1797, The Writings of George Washington, vol. 36, pp. 64-65. knowledge of a Green house and hot house, and 2 George Washington to Dr. James Anderson, 7 April 1797, how to raise things in hot beds." In exchange, Writings, vol. 35. p.433. Washington promised "he would be furnished with a good apartment, convenient to his work, to 3 Account for William Spence, Mount Vernon Farm Ledger, reside in; and would have an ample allowance of 1797-1798, pp. 159 and 160.

March 2006 13 Book Reviews PULLERS

Raymond P. Fredrich AuthorHouse, 419 pp., 8 1/4" X 11" softbound, 2005

Available from www.authorhouse.com or [email protected] $35.00 plus shipping and handling

The author has put together information on the slide hammer type of nail puller. During the mid 19th century, nails were more --Nail Pullers r WITH PATENT REFERENCE valuable than wood. It was important to recover the nails in a house when it was torn down. In fact houses were burned down, just to recover the nails from the ashes. The development of the slide hammer nail puller was necessary, so that nails could be removed and recycled. The book includes articles and engravings from trade magazines, captioned black & white pictures of nail pullers from the authors collection, 298 pages of patent drawings from 1836 to 1952, and 3 indexes of patent information that are cross referenced to patentee, patent date, and patent number. There is a Guide to Scarcity, which will help you determine which nail puller is "Frequently Found" or if it is in the "Not Likely to be Found" category.

BY One of the most interesting nail pullers described in the book is Raymond P. Fredrich the SAMSON manufactured by L.F. Grammes & Sons. It is designed to pull a nail out "straight without bending it in the least." Most of the nail pullers have the same basic design and function, but it is amazing to see all of the different patents that were created to achieve the task of simply pulling a nail. Nail Pullers will start you on a new collecting interest or expand your existing collection. --Dave Heckel

Applications for M-WTCA Scholarships are due April 1, just the families of M-WTCA members. Also, scholarships cannot be awarded to the family 2006 member of any M-WTCA member who has been by George Elsass M-WTCA.ORGan officer, director, on the Scholarship Committee at any time during the previous five years. Applications are due April 1, 2006 for four $1,000 M-WTCA Scholarships for the 2006-2007 academ­ The Scholarship Committee may give preference ic year. Application forms may be obtained from to applicants whose stated goals and objectives George Elsass, Vice-President Scholarships 1315 support M-WTCA's "Purpose" on Article II of the Lakeside Place Worthington, OH 43085 - 2893 By-Laws. Other guidelines for the scholarship program are as described in the back of the Scholarships are open to all students enrolled in M-WTCA Directory, page 179, under Policies, a college or university offering a two-year or four­ Procedures, and Practices, Article 4, paragraphs year degree program. In compliance with IRS 1-3, 5-7, with paragraph 4 being replaced by the requirements scholarships are not restricted to foregoing.

14 The Gristmill Obituaries Frederick Talbot Charles "Chuck" Raymond Zitur

Fred Birch, 71, died May 8, Charles (Chuck) Raymond Zitur, age 53, of 2005 at his residence in Billings MT passed away peacefully. He was sur­ Raleigh, NC. He was born July rounded by family on Nov. 8, 2005, after a coura­ 18, 1933 in Fairfield County geous battle with cancer. and was a veteran of the US Army. He received a Bachelors Chuck was born in St. Cloud, Minn., on March 18, in Math from the University of 1952. He moved with his family to Billings in Connecticut and a Masters in Operations 1960. He attended St. Pius Elementary School Research from New York University. He later and graduated from Central Catholic High. He received an Associates Degree in Civil was employed by K-B Commercial Products for Engineering and Surveying from Wake Technical over 31 years. Chuck married Sheryl Kostelecky Community College. on Aug. 12, 1978. They have three children, Beth Willett, Jeff and Joe; and two granddaughters, Fred was a long time member of the Mid West Ryanna and Jazmine Ray, all of Billings. Tool Collectors Association and prior to that was one of the original members of the Mid-Atlantic Chuck's passions were shared between his love Tool Collectors Association. He was also a mem­ for his family, computers and the Internet, gar­ ber of EAIA and the Triangle Woodworkers dening, music and playing his guitar. His favorite Association. Fred loved tools of all types, wood­ was the collecting, researching, buying and sell­ working and everything related. He is survived ing of antique woodworking tools. Chuck will by his wife Virginia, three daughters, four grand­ always be remembered for his genuine kindness, sons and two stepchildren. strong spirit and sense of humor, which he kept right to the end. Andy Hart by Lyndon Moore Marilyn Runkle

Andy Hart. Born May 4, 1934. Died December Marilyn D. Dalrymple Runkle, 81, died at 4:30 25, 2005 at the age of 71 with ALS (Lou Gehrig's a.m. Saturday, December 3, 2005 in her Disease). A member of and a director in the Mid­ Lafayette, IN residence. Born February 1 7, 1924 West Tool Collectors Association. He also in Springport, IN she had lived in Knightstown belonged to the Missouri Valley Wrench Club. and came to the Lafayette area in 1940. She And he also enjoyed membership in the National graduated from Jefferson High School in 1942 Association of Ford Tool Collectors, even though and attended Purdue University where she was he was a dedicated "Chev Man". an engineering student. She attended Cadet Nurses Training at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Mrs. Andy collected a variety of tools, from wood work­ Runkle was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic ing and automotiveM-WTCA.ORG tools. But his favorite was Church and St. Lawrence Senior Citizens. She vacuum grip pliers, especially the ones manufac­ also was a member of Carpenters Auxiliary Past tured before Snap-On bought the company. He President Club and St. Lawrence Quilters Club. was joined not only in collecting, but also in mar­ She was a lecturer for Weight Watchers for seven riage by his wife Janelle for 43 years. They raised years. She enjoyed fishing, oil painting, and three children and many grandchildren. quilting. Her marriage was to Kenneth A. Runkle on June 22, 1946. He survives. Also surviving I got to know Andy in 1998. He was more than are a son, three daughters, 11 grandchildren, and just a friend, because he did more than open his 15 great-grandchildren. heart to me. He opened his life and made me part of his family, and I would like to take this oppor­ Lynn was the wife of Kenneth A. Runkle who was tunity to thank him for being like a father to me. President of M-WTCA, from 1980 to 1982.

March 2006 15 Tool Anecdote

Tape Measures & Tool are just interesting to me as a non-cognoscente. I Collecting have shipped you a box containing that clutter and have included the tape that Ted got for me, a by Irwin Sitkin Farrand Rapid Rule in the original box with instructions. Feel free to choose from this group A good friend of mine wanted to return a favor the ones you would like to add to your collection that I did for him 30 years ago. This is his story and then use the remainder for trading. While my on how he repaid me, and his introduction to tool clutter, or more precisely, your clutter, of tapes collecting: might lack quality and significance, gathering them afforded me a glimpse of the world of tool My History With Tape Measures collectors. A glimpse that will probably lead me by Jim White away from joining this group, but it was fun to share in the hunt, if only for a moment in time. I wanted to share with you my brief tour through the world of tape measures. I was interested in I have no illusions that this gift matches in value what it was about old woodworking tools that what you did for me some thirty plus years ago, turned you into a collector. So I started at the but there is a certain symmetry in you helping me Shelburne Museum where I talked with their spe­ launch a computer industry-wide measurement cialist on Early American tools and mentioned system in the early 1970s and my contributing to that I was in search of an appropriate gift for a your collection today. friend who was into collecting tape measures. He did point me to a few collectors in Vermont. I What's Your Favorite Tool or talked to Scott Lynk in Vergennes, VT, who col­ lected rulers and had authored several books on Tool Anecdote? the subject. He did not consider himself knowl­ edgeable on tape measures, but he was able to Everyone has a favorite tool or an anecdote about connect me with Ted Hopkins in Manchester, VT, a tool in his or her collection. What's yours? who has one of the most complete collections of Share a story with other tool collectors. Maybe it early Stanley tools, and who probably had some is a one-of-a-kind tool that you have been hunting tape measures. for a long time, and finally found at a price that you could, or couldn't really afford. I called Ted and told him I was in-search of a col­ lectible tape measure to be added to a friend's col­ Perhaps it belonged to your grandfather and has lection and I wanted it to be "special". Ted was a special meaning for you. Or was it just an odd­ not willing to part with any of his own tapes, but ball tool that you wouldn't think of giving up. he was willing to seek out a "rare" tape on my Maybe the tool has a story behind it that would behalf. In the meantime, after launching Ted on interest other tool collectors, as well. his quest, I decided that I wanted to know more about the history of tapeM-WTCA.ORG measures, and that lead Look at the My Favorite Tool story on page 17, me to a series of papers on the subject from and the Tool Anecdote on page 16 in this issue. Google. This led me to the Justus Roe and Sons These two stories are examples of some of the fun Company on Long Island and the great, great that you can have with your tool collection. grandson of the founder. Armed with a smattering of knowledge and a growing interest, I started to Just send a short story and a picture of the tool to contact a handful of collectors around the US, and Dave Heckel, Editor, The Gristmill, 1800 also started bidding for tapes on eBay. McComb Street, Charleston, 11 61920 - 3137.

I've realized that what I have gathered without The deadlines for copy to reach the Editor are taste or knowledge over the past few weeks is not January 10 for the March issue, April 10 for the so much a collection, but a clutter of tapes from June issue, July 10 for the September issue, and all over the world. Some are collectibles, and some October 10 for the December issue. 16 The Gristmill My Favorite Tool by Dick Ruda

My favorite tool, one that I use all the time and enjoyed woodworking so I really needed some generates fond memories is a Stanley No. 4 starter tools. With these three Stanley tools, I smooth bottom plane, Type 20. My first job after built a set of sawhorses with compound angle cuts graduating from college in that I probably couldn't 1960 was with a company duplicate today with the Stanley No. 4 smooth that had an incentive pro­ bottom plane type 20 multitude of electric tools I gram for achieving certain now have. I still have the monthly goals. Points sawhorses. could be accumulated and used toward purchasing Several years ago, I catalog items. The very replaced the cutter iron first item I used my bonus with one made by Lie­ points for was the No. 4 Nielsen which enhanced Stanley plane. Other the performance of the items I can remember No. 4 significantly, the orig­ obtaining were a set of 3 Stanley , probably inal iron is tagged and carefully stored. I have No. 750's, and a Stanley , both of since purchased several Lie-Nielsen planes but the which I still use. I have several Stanley electric No. 4 Stanley was the first and only new Stanley tools and they all still work great. plane I've ever purchased even though I do have in excess of 350-400 vintage Stanley planes in my Being just married and on my first "real job", I collection. The new Type 20 No. 4 got me started had no tools of any sort to speak of. I have always and has been at hands reach for 45 years.

My Latest Favorite Tool Found at the St. Charles Meeting by John Wells guessing it has a little age to it. There are traces of inside the body; not much 6 am is early. It isn't even light yet. But who can of it remains. The bottoms are marked: 11 D, miss one of the greatest parking lot sales of the 14 1/2 D, and 21 1/4 D, equal to the diameter, year. Of course I'm referring to the parking lot in inches, of the circle they would plane. The sale at one of the mar kings look M-WTCA Semi like they were Annual Meetings done with some - this time it was sort of a tiny, m St. Charles, power operated IL. engraving bit, possibly hand And there it was, M-WTCA.ORGguided. the prize of the whole show, a It could be a one cute little cast off, but it looks iron infill com­ too professional­ pass plane, a lit­ ly made for that. tle under 4 inches long, and with three, interchangeable, convex bot­ If anyone has seen one of these little planes, has toms. The little slide in screw lock lever cap is any idea of where or when it was made, who made very much like those used on some of the it, or what trade or job it was made for I would Birmingham Plane Co. block planes, circa 1889. love to hear about it. The cast iron has a nice natural patina, so I'm E-mail: [email protected]

March 2006 17 Stanley Rule & Level Company Early Dado Planes by Paul Van Pernis R. H. DORN . I mp r ovement in Dado-Planes . No . 129,010 . Pat ented July 16, 1872.

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Dado -1. The block or cube with plane faces form - ing the body of a pedestal between the base mold­ ings and the cornice, the die. 2. the finishing of wood running along the lower part of the walls of a room, made to represent a continuous pedestal; strictly applied only to the flat surface between the plinth and the capping. Hence, any lining, painting, or papering of the lower part of an inte­ rior wall of a different material or colour from that of the upper part.1

Dado planes were developed in the mid 18th cen­ tury to cut a flat-bottomed ; "a dado", ~itncss.cs: 2 across the grain of a piece of wood. Originally ,;f:/J,. ,,,.,,,<...l'fl' , ,,""~ ....I - dado planes were used to cut a flat bottomed ~ 0. 1//_ /)74_./f,,...

18 The Gristmill ly, no known examples of the wooden plane illus­ trated in the patent drawings. The first dado plane Stanley developed was based on Darn's patent. (see Photo No. 1)

Photo No. 3 Depth Stop on Fence of Dorn 's Patent Dado Plane the familiar arch pattern found on the Miller's Patent Adjustable Plow planes. (see Photo No. 4)

Photo No. 1 Darn's Patent Dado Plane

The plane produced by Stanley possesses a lot of the design characteristics typical of the Miller's Patent Adjustable Plow planes (No. 41 through No. 44) that Stanley started selling in 1871. It's likely that Charles Miller was one of the mechan­ ics working in the shop of Justus Traut at the time of the introduction of the early Stanley dado planes, and his "design signature" is very much in evidence in the design and detail of these early dado planes.

The japanned body of the "Darn's Patent" dado plane is 10 3/4" long from the base of the handle to the toe of the skate. The castings for both the body and for the fence are decorated with elabo­ rate floral patterns similar to those seen on the Miller's Patent Adjustable Plow Planes. The Photo No. 4 Imprint on Handle of Dorn 's Patent Dado Plane adjustable fence is the same length as the body of the plane, and slides on 3 inch long arms. Both The screws holding the depth stop, the adjustable the body and the fence have a spur wedged into fence rods, the wing nuts utilized with the skewed the outside of the casting in front of the skewed cutter and the swing out cutter are brass, and are cutter. (see Photo No. 2) very similar to those found on the Miller's Patent planes. When the swing out cutter is fully extended, the plane has a maximum cutting M-WTCA.ORGwidth of 1 3/4 inches. (see Photo No. 5)

Photo No. 2 Wedged Spur on Body of Dorn 's Patent Dado Plane

A depth stop is present on the outside of the fence. (see Photo No. 3) Darn's Patent, July 16, 1872, is Photo No. 5 Swing Out Cutter on stamped on the left side of the rosewood handle in Dorn 's Patent Dado Plane

March 2006 19 Once the plane was produced it must have The Stanley No.46 Skew become very apparent that the swing out cutter Cutter Combination Plane was in dire need of a support to reduce "chatter". The early example shown has no mechanism to Realizing that the Darn's Patent dado plane was support the swing out cutter, but later examples not practical, the Stanley craftsmen quickly (see PTAMPIA I, p. 227, plates 287a and 287b) redesigned the plane. They eliminated the had a small slot cut into the skate on the body just swing out cutter, modified the depth stop, above the notch for the swing out cutter that lengthened the sliding arms for the fence, and would allow for the attachment of a brace added a detachable guard plate to the fence. The designed to buttress the swing out cutter. The resulting plane was given the designation No. 46 cutters found in place on the scarce examples of and was first listed in the 1873 Stanley catalog this plane that have surfaced are of various as the "Skew Cutter Combination Plane". The widths suggesting that Stanley supplied the plane was patented by Justus A. Traut who stat­ plane with an unknown number of variable width ed in the patent that it could be used as a" ... tool cutters. The goal was to have a plane with a combining plow, dado, and , capable of swing out cutter that in conjunction with a series being easily and quickly changed and adjusted of fixed width cutters would be capable of cutting from one to the other." (see Figure 2) There was incremental dadoes of any width from 118th of an only an eight month time difference between the inch up to 1 3/4 inches wide. While that was the date Dorn was granted his patent (July 16, goal, the reality was that the plane didn't work! 1872), and the date that Traut was granted the Even with a fixed width cutter in place, the patent for the No. 46 (March 4, 1873). This sug­ design failed to prevent the "chatter" caused by gests that the decision to redesign the dado the inadequately supported swing out cutter. It plane based on Darn's Patent had to have taken appears that the performance of the Darn's place shortly after that plane was first produced Patent plane was so miserable that Stanley made at Stanley. The design of the No. 46 again shows only one short casting run of these planes. The the strong design influence of Charles Miller. plane wasn't even in production long enough to (see Photo No. 6) Because of these design charac­ make it into a Stanley catalog. teristics, one can speculate that he was certain­ J. A. TRAUT. ly an integral part of the team that developed Carpenters· Planes. the plane, however, Justus A. Traut, as he so No . 136 ,469 Patented March 4, 1873. often did, received both the credit, and the patent for the plane.4

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Photo No. 6 Stanley No. 46 Type 1, 1873

The "Type 1" No. 46 was in production for only c::C'vt"ixfaiJW.., ;, /-----rL ~ one year, and its primary identifying character­ ~✓~u~~- 0((22 ¥ istics are the low profile of the arch on the Figure 2 Trout's Patent No. 46 fence, the addition of a "guard plate" to the Skew Cutter Combination Plane fence, the "cross over" depth stop, and the qua-

20 The Gristmill trefoil (cloverleaf ) design on the fence. (see Photos No. 7 and No. 8)

Photo No. 9 Stanley No. 47 Dado Plane

The Stanley No. 47 Dado Plane Photo No. 7 Cross Over Depth Stop on No. 46 Type 1 The No. 4 7 Adjustable Dado Plane was first pro­ duced in 1876, and was listed in the Stanley cat­ alogs until 1923. The plane is not marked No. 4 7 because it was always made from a No. 46 cast­ ing. The No. 4 7 differs primarily from the No.46 in that it was designed to be used only as a dado plane. The No. 4 7 Dado Plane was also supplied with a smaller number of cutters,5 the depth stop on the right side of the body was milled off and ground smooth, the fence was not equipped with the detachable guard plate, and the rods for the fence when screwed in place are just 2 1/2" long. (see Photos No. 9 and No. 10)

Photo No. 8 Quatrefoil Design on Fence of Stanley No. 46 Type 1

The plane is 10 3/4" long from the base of the han­ dle to the toe of the skate. As Traut stated in the patent, the guard plate was intended to be used when the plane was being utilized as a rabbet plane. When the plane was being used as a rab­ bet plane, the guard plate was attached to the fence, and the bottom of the fence was intended to run on the surface of the board while the guard M-WTCA.ORGPhoto No. IO Milled Area on Body of No. 47 Dado Plane plate was intended to bear against the edge of the board. "Traut's Patent, March 4, 1873", is stamped in an arch shaped pattern on the left hand side of the rosewood handle. The sliding An interesting feature of both the early No. 46 arms of the No. 46 are 5 1/2" in length including and the early No. 4 7 planes is the presence of two the threaded portion, and the plane was initially milled circles on the casting on the body of the supplied with 10 cutters. Roger Smith's type plane. It appears that there was initially some study of the No. 46 plane in PTAMPIA I, pp. 289- indecision about where to place the threaded 291, provides an excellent review of the succes­ holes for the rods for the fence. This unusual fea­ sive types of the No. 46 plane manufactured by ture is only present on the No. 46 and the No. 4 7 Stanley between 1873, and 1942, when produc­ planes produced between 1874 and 1883. (see tion of the No. 46 was discontinued. Photo No. 11)

March 2006 21 and the throat is gracefully curved and tapered to allow for the discharge of shavings from the left­ hand side of the plane. Two pins are used to fix the rosewood tote to the handle, and the japanned body of the plane is in-filled with walnut. There is no provision for a depth stop on this first model. Of special note are the rotating spurs attached with screws to the body of the plane just ahead of the throat. (see Photo No. 13)

Photo No. 11 Double Milled Area on Early Version of No. 46 and No. 47 Stanley Dado Planes The length of time both of these planes were offered in the Stanley catalogs attests to their success. The No. 46 was offered for sixty-nine years, and the No. 4 7 was offered for forty-seven years. Interestingly, it wasn't until 1900, twen­ Photo No. 13 Rotating Spurs on ty-seven years after the introduction of the No. Charles Miller's Fixed Width Dado Plane 46 that Stanley first offered fixed width dado These spurs are almost identical to those found on planes - the No. 39 series of dado planes. the Type 1 No. 45, (first offered in 1884). It's curi­ However, there's evidence that Stanley had at ous that these rotating spurs weren't incorporat­ least experimented with and probably produced ed into the early versions of the No. 46 and No. 4 7 a small number of fixed width dado planes possi­ since they're so much easier to use than the bly as early as 1872-1874. wedged spurs noted on early versions of the No. 46 and No. 4 7. The walnut infill, the graceful open handle and the rosewood tote give the plane an elegant look and feel. However, the open han­ dle was the design flaw of this plane. Forceful tightening of the cutter hold down screw led to cracking of the casting at the thinnest part of the handle of these planes; a fate that has unfortu­ nately befallen this example.

Photo No. 12 Charles Miller's Type 1 Dado Plane

Charles Miller's Fixed Width Dado Planes

The first type of these fixed width dado planes, which appears to dateM-WTCA.ORG to about 1872, once again shows the strong influence of Charles Miller. (see Photo No. 12) The hump backed "Roman nosed" handle, with the long eared rosewood tote, the Photo No. 14 Charles Miller's Dado Plane Type 2 cutter hold down , and the two piece cutter locking screw have all of the characteristics of The second type of this dado plane has character­ those same parts on the early versions of the istics dating it to 1872-1874. (see Photo No. 14) Miller's Patent Adjustable Plow Planes (No. 41 The body is a bit shorter at 10 3/8" from the base through No. 44) made from 1870-1872. This first of the handle to the toe of the plane. The width · type of fixed width dado plane is 11" long from the remains 7/8" with a skewed cutter that is 15/16" base of the rosewood tote to the toe of the plane. wide. The open handle has been replaced by a It is 7/8" wide. The skewed cutter is 15/16" wide more substantial handle with the "cyma" curve

22 The Gristmill lie. 701,704. Patnt141 A ■ 1~ 12, lt02. typical of the Type 2 Miller's patent plane of 1873. J. A. TIAfT. PLAllt. This eliminated the weakness inherent in the ~---.IIOl-1 ( ...... , open handle seen on the first model. The cutter locking screw is the two piece design seen on the early Miller's Patent planes. The rosewood tote is again fixed to the handle with two pins.6 This model is equipped with a graceful brass depth stop holding device that allows the depth stop to be placed on either side of the plane.

About a half dozen of these two types of fixed width dado planes have surfaced which suggests that Stanley manufactured a small run of each of these planes. However, there were no patents filed for these planes, and it's not known if they were ever offered for sale. There are no known catalog listings for either model, and Stanley apparently didn't produce any fixed width dado planes again until almost 25 years later, when in 1900, they introduced the No. 39 series of dado planes. One can only speculate as to why Stanley waited all those years before introducing a line of fixed width dado planes, but a clue may be found in the architectural styles that were popular in the early 20th century.

The rapidly expanding industrial economy of the Figure 3 Stanley No. 39 Dado Plane Patent Drawing new century brought with it a nostalgic interest in the hand crafts and the decorative arts tradi­ These all cast iron japanned planes have an over­ tion of earlier years. The growth of the Arts and all length of 9 3/4" when measured from the base Crafts philosophy led to the popularity of of the tote to the toe. Two adjustable spurs are 1 Bungalow, Prairie Style, Stick and Shingle, and located just in front of the cutter, and a depth Colonial Revival home building. All of these stop with a fine adjustment screw is attached to architectural styles emphasized the construction the left side of the body of the plane. (see Photo of homes using traditional materials in tradition­ No. 15) al ways. These architectural styles employed lots of wainscoting on the walls, built in book cases, built in seating, and hand finished interior and exterior details. Much of this detailed work and fitting would have been done by craftsmen at the building site. This architectural trend may have been the impetus thatM-WTCA.ORG led Stanley to introduce the No. 39 series of fixed width dado planes in 1900.

The Stanley No.39 Series of Dado Planes Photo No. 15 Stanley No. 39 Dado Plane

Patent No. 706,704, the patent for the No. 39 The earliest models of the No. 39 dado plane have series of Stanley dado planes, was filed on May Number 39, and the width of the plane (1/4 INCH, 20, 1901, and was granted to Justus A. Traut on 3/8 INCH, etc.) cast into two ovals on the right August 12, 1902, over a year after it was filed. side of the body of the plane.7 (see Photo No. 16) (see Figure No. 3) Stanley first offered these planes in their No. 26 catalog which was pub­ continued on page 29 lished in August of 1900.

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This great tool was destined to be plane, with 45% of the the centerpiece of a new owner's collection by the gold and 9 cutters end of the day. Bidding opened with an absentee went for $5280. bid of $16,500 and progressed rapidly into the A Silcock patented plow plane (Lot 577) high 20's. At the end, it was a hot contest in Good + condition sold for $2310. between two bidders, closing at $38,500. Its new A Fales combination plane home will be Andy D'Elia's museum for Patented patented by Otis A. Smith American Planes in the new public library he Mar 7, 1882 and April 1, built for Scotland, CT. 1884, extremely rare in gunmetal, signed on the Patented Planes skate, and in Fine condi­ The graceful gunmetal Miller's No. 50 plow plane tion went for $3520. A rare George Gocher (Lot 339), was patented plane patented April 10, 1877, with 80% japan­ Lot 339 in 1872 by Miller and ning in Good + condition sold for $1485. assigned to Judd and Blakeslee. This took The No.2 size smoother by place a year after 0. R. Chaplin (Lot 644), Lot 644 Stanley began mak­ with cast iron handle and ing and selling the hard rubber front knob, and 42 plow planes and 35% to 40% of the made under Miller's 1871 patent which nickel plating went for was assigned to them. The Miller's patent No. 50 $12,100. A cute little Munks smoother was offered for sale by Russell & Erwin in their (Lot 316), patented January 16, 1884, in 1875 catalogue. This example, in Fine condition, Good + condition, sold for $6160. A sold for $18,150 and will go to the same home as Hardt (Lot 680), the Knowles plane. patented Aug. 8, 1893, with a vertically adjustable An extremely rare forebed, 95% japanning, M-WTCA.ORGLoughborough plow and in Fine condi­ plane, patented May tion, except for hairline cracks at 3, 1864 (Lot 310), the mouth, brought $4400. A rated Good because Birdsill Holly boat shaped a small smoother (Lot 322), casting flaw and in Good + condi­ and nil finish, brought tion brought $3850. $14,300. An equally A rare rabbet rare Dutcher patented (Lot 674) by John plow (Lot 684), pre Norwood, patented April 1844, with a cracked 6, 1875, with 98% japan- casting, and nil finish ning, and in Fine condition Lot 674 sold for $12,650. sold for $1018. 26 The Gristmill Stanley Planes rare Melick 3 1/2 in square inclinometer, with 93% A Sweetheart era No.1 smooth plane with 98% plating, brought $2200. An outrageously mint japanning and in Fine condition brought $1540. Melick cast iron mantle clock Lot423 Lot 636 • EJlll!W A No. 2 smooth plane with inclinometer (Lot 423) with 90% japanning in Good + 100% of the gold decorative condition sold for $275. A No.9 striping and the original miter plane with 95% japanning, in Fine condi­ box, sold for $7150. A tion (Lot 636) went for $935. A No. 10 1/4 rab­ Protractor Level Co. inclinometer (Lot 176), patent­ bet plane with tilting knob and handle ed June 28, 1921, with 97% of the original finish in Fine condition sold for $880. A and in Fine condi­ No.10 1/2 bench rabbet . -- --.- tion sold for $1320. plane with an adjustable Lot 176 A Bradford Union mouth in Fine condition inclinometer level with a semicircular level tube to brought $1018. A Type read degrees, in Fine condition, went for $935. 1, Millers No. 41 hump back plow plane with a hook, acorn finials, and a Lot 522 fillister bed (Lot 337) in Fine condition, except for the replaced handle, brought $6050. A No. 42 D gunmetal Millers patent with a fillister bed and a with 55% japanning, in Good+ condition, sold set of cutters in Good+ condition went for $2090. for $2860. A Davis and Cook cast iron corner ANo. 56 small core box plane in Good + condition level (Lot 540) with 90% of the japanning brought $1018. The cute little No. 212 scraper and plating in Fine condition, with 96% japanning in Fine condition sold for brought $1 760; a cast iron 18 $1155. A No.602 Bedrock smoother in Good+ con­ inch 'pretzel' level by the ·_____.~•i dition brought $1430. same maker with 90% of the japanning, Lot 540 Lot 502, an experimental chisel plane from the sold for $1210. An early pitch Stanley model shop, ca. 1905 and contemporary adjuster level (Lot 532), with the No. 97 Type 1, brought $2860. thought to be a Stanley See page 41 of this issue. A very Lot 532 prototype designed by attractive experimental ver­ Traut, brought $2200. sion of the No. 9 1/2 block plane (Lot 619), also from Wood Plow Planes the model shop, with a A Sandusky Tool Co. No. rosewood bun on the top of the lever cap brought 140 center wheel plow $1760. A No. 25 low angle transitional block plane (Lot 709), in high­ plane with a laminated bottom of rosewood faced ly figured burl walnut with boxwood, part of a set made for display at with boxwood arms the 1876 Centennial Exhibition, in Fine unused and fence, in Fine con­ condition brought $3520. dition, sold for $11,000. A Sandusky No. 137 plow plane (Lot 711) Inclinometers and LevelsM-WTCA.ORG with four ivory tips A very rare 5 3/4 inch T. S. Scoville Degree Plumb and an improved han­ Lot 400 & Level (Lot 400), patented dle in Good + condition ~A''.Y.:o"~« Sept. 13, 1859, in Good brought $6160. A ·~ ;;; ); ~· ~~, - condition brought $2640. stunning E. W. A rare Patented Level Co. plow plane m Eagle and Star inclinometer of boxwood and rosewood great graphic form (Lot 403) in (Lot 715), in Fine condi­ Fine condition sold for $1760. tion, went for $8800. An An L. L. Davis mantle Ohio Tool Co. No. 110 cen­ clock inclinometer with ter wheel plow plane in 95% japanning and almost all of the gold decora­ apple wood, in good+ con­ tive striping in Fine condition went for $1045. A dition, brought $2970. March 2006 27 Rules, Saws and Miscellaneous A Stanley No. 15 2 foot 2 fold rule with slide, A Dirigo cast iron, made as a special without the E & M scales near pedal operated saw new brought $550. A Stanley No. 6 two foot 2 fold (Lot 199), in black rule with slide and engineers tables near new japanning with gold went for $468. A Stanley No.53 1/2 Architects pin striping and let­ rule, made as a special with Special 1110th and tering, in Fine con­ 100th of a foot scales on the outside, in Good + dition brought condition sold for $578. A rare Stanley No. 66 1/2 $5060. Desk rule, in Good + condition brought $825. A very rare Stanley No.184 Aircraft Gas Gage zig­ Epilogue zag rule in black with orange lettering made for The auction gross was a use as a dip stick, in unused condition brought $497,000 for an average $633. An unusual Rabone & Sons three foot, price of $624 per lot. three fold rule, with ivory slide and Timber scales, This auction contained a in Good condition sold for $550. wonderful wide range of scarce and rare tools, many of which were in A Henry Disston and outstanding condition. Prices of some lots may Sons improved hacksaw have been affected by the current lack of confi­ (Lot 599), rare with a dence in the economy. depth gauge, in Good+ condition went for The next Brown International Antique Tool $825. A panther head hand­ Auction will be held April 7 - 8, 2006 at the saw by Woodrough & Mc Parlin (Lot Radisson Inn, Camp Hill, PA. I understand it will 602) in Good+ condition brought $2310. Lot 602 contain tools from several great collections.

The Birth of The Gristmill "Ask This Old House"

At the Board of Directors meeting May 3, 1974 At The Producer of the PBS home improvement pro­ Spring Mill State Park, Mitchell, Indiana, The gram "Ask This Old House" has requested M-WTCA Gristmill was born. Bill Holden was selected to be to supply items that would be appropriate to the the new Editor of the newsletter. As the founder and "What's it" segment. In exchange for the use of the one of the Charter Members of the Association, he items, M-WTCA will be listed in the special 'Thanks' was in a capable position to give the membership portion of their credits in the episodes which feature the news that they wanted. His style was " ... very our tools. This publicity could be a boon to our mem­ light, and with a degree of levity whenever possi­ bership recruitment. ble." Bill listed the kinds of information that would be included. I have been requested to be the liaison between M-WTCA and the Producer. In this regard, I am 1) announcements of meetings, dates, locartions, asking the membership to send me pictures with a programs, etc. brief description and use of items they feel might be 2) recaps of both local andM-WTCA.ORG general meetings appropriate. If they select the item, arrangements 3) announcements of any noteworthy events; tool will be made to transport it to the producer. They sales or auctions; member's collections being on dis­ will borrow it for a month or two and then return it. play in local museums, etc. 4) personal items - announcements of births, wed­ This is an important project for the whole organiza­ dings, deaths, or any recognition given to any of our tion, as it will help our efforts to increase member­ members or their families ship. Please send pictures and description (E-mail 5) any other information that we feel would be of or USPS) to: informative value to our members Ron White The Gristmill would be what the members made of it. PO Box 1418 Angels Camp, Ca 95222 (Reprinted from THE BEST OF THE GRISTMILL) E-mail: [email protected]

28 The Gristmill continued from page 23 was dropped from the catalog in 1937. By 1950, the 1/4" and the 3/8" widths were no longer offered, and with the availability of even more eas­ ily portable and accurate power tools for the cut­ ting of dadoes the last two available widths, the 1/2" and the 3/4" width dado planes were dropped from the Stanley line of hand tools in 1953.

The design of the No. 39 series of dado planes is surprisingly similar to the design of the fixed Photo No. 16 Stanley No. 39 Dado Plane Type 1 width dado planes produced by Charles Miller at "Patent Applied For" is cast into the right-hand Stanley in the early 1870's. Given the long histo­ side of the tote, (see Photo No. 17) and "Stanley" ry of fixed width dado planes being sold by wood­ is cast into the left-hand side of the tote of the en plane manufacturers, and with the apparent Type 1 No. 39 planes. The models of the No. 39 success of the No. 46 and the No. 4 7 combination produced after the patent was granted have dado planes, it's still somewhat puzzling that "Pat.Aug.12.02." cast into the right hand side of Stanley didn't offer their customers fixed width the handle. (see Photo No. 18) dado planes until 1900.

1 The Compact Oxford English Dictionary, 2nd edition, 1992, p. 430. 2 In British Planemakers from 1700, p. 67, Goodman refers to the special , a "proto-dado" by William Madox, (1748-75) similar to a skewed rabbet with a depth stop and a nicker on each side. The first mention of dado planes in literature is in the 1800 Gabriel inventory where he lists "18 dado groves" and "11 screw stop dado groves". The former would have had wooden depth stops, the later, brass depth stops. (Personal communication from Jane Rees, 2005). 3 If the material to be used as the dado was wood, this was most often referred to as wainscoting. Some craftsmen used the words dado and wainscoting interchangeably. Interestingly, many diction­ aries use basically the same definition for both words. Photo No. 17 "Patent Applied For" Cast into 4 Justus A. Traut began his employment with Stanley in 1857, when Handle of Stanley No. 39 Type 1 Dado Planes he was 18 years old. By the early 1870's, he appears to have been one of the major "inside contractors" producing woodworking tools for Stanley. 5 From 1876 to 1883, the No. 4 7 was supplied with 5 cutters. From 1884 to 1918, 6 cutters, and from 1919 to 1923, 7 cutters (see Antique & Collectible Stanley Tools, by John Walter, 2nd edition, 1996, p. 394). 6 The rosewood totes on the early models of the Miller's Patent Adjustable Plow Planes were held in place with two pins until 1874 (see Walter Jacob's type study of the Miller's Patent Adjustable Plow Planes in Antique & Collectible Stanley Tools by John Walter, 2nd edition, 1996, pp. 717-725). The fact that these two dado planes both have two pins holding the rosewood tote in place helps to date these planes prior to 187 4. 7 Photo No. 18 Stanley No. 39 Dado Plane After In 1907, this casting was changed and the location of the plane's width was located in the open area on the left hand side of the body Type 1 Showing Patent Date Cast into Handle M-WTCA.ORGof the plane. 8 The rare 13/16" wide dado plane was made from a 7/8" wide dado The No. 39 series of dado planes was initially plane. The body was milled down to 13/16". The examples seen have offered in seven widths, 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", fallen into two categories, those in which just the "7/8 Inch" portion 7/8", and l". In 1919, a 13/16" wide model was of the casting on the left hand side of the plane has been milled off, and those in which both the "No. 39" and the "7/8 Inch" have been 8 offered and remained available until 1937. milled off. Examples have even been discovered in their original box Portable electric power tools capable of producing with the 13/16" designation printed on the label. variable width dadoes began to become available to contractors in the late 1920's. As these power The author wishes to thank Jane Rees and John tools became more portable and accurate, the Wells for their assistance in preparing this article. sales of Stanley's No. 39 dado planes began to drop. By 1935, the 7/8" and the 1" widths were no Paul Van Pernis is from Ashland, WI and is a collector of longer being sold, and the 5/8" width dado plane early patented planes. --Editoi-

March 2006 29 The Blade: Tapered & Parallel by Phil Baker

Backsaws are found having parallel or tapered The hacksaws in this study are all 19th century blades to the back of the saw. This question then hacksaws. arises: Was the taper intentionally incorporated in the manufacture, and if so, why? All 18th, 19th, and 20th century hacksaws with open handles had the handle grip centerline, 35 The hacksaw was in a craftsman's toolbox long degrees off of the plumb line from the saws back. before the metallic miter boxes were produced. The angle on a closed handle saw was 25 degrees Prior to the metal miter box, the craftsman would (+/-). I believe that the difference was to make the make his own miter box and design it to the task open handle hacksaw friendlier for bench or shop at hand. I started working with tools in 1948, and work. Henry Disston began to make closed han - back then I found it easier to make my own miter dled hacksaws 12 inches and under with the 35 boxes. It was much easier to cut crown moldings degree handle around 1846. It took approximate­ for a cornice while up on staging, using my own ly 6 years for the other makers to follow his lead. miter box that held the perfectly. A hack­ Tapering the blade will produce the same effect as saw with a parallel blade was the tool to use in a the 35 degree handle angle. Therefore, I would miter box. from 6 inches to 16 inches say that closed handle hacksaws with a tapered long and longer were made with parallel blades. blade was made that way for shop work.

A review of the 299 hacksaws in my collection showed that 158 had parallel blades and 141 had tapered blades. If the 13 small straight handled blades are removed from the count, the number of parallel blades drops to 145, which is close to the 141 tapered blades. The amount of taper varies from 1/4" to 3/4" with four having l" of taper. H. DSISSTON circa 1846 closed handled Several saws that had less than 1/4" of taper were at 25 ° angle with parallel blade considered to have a parallel blade. Before 1960 there were fewer 1/4" tapers, with the saws about evenly divided between 3/8", 1/2', and 3/4" tapers. After that date there were more 1/4" tapers and less at 1/2" and 3/4". The open handled saws were seldom tapered.

I will leave it to the readers to draw their own conclusions as to whether the saws having the taper of 1/4" were made that way or whether the H. DISSTON circa 1846 open handled owner filed the saw in a manner that would at 35° angle withM-WTCA.ORG 1/4" tapered blade reduce the taper. On a 12" saw, a 1/4" taper does not do a whole lot. However, I have drawn this conclusion. Backsaws were surely made with both parallel and tapered blades. What has not been decided is why the difference in the amount of ta per. I find some connection between blade length and amount of taper, but I feel that this is not conclusive.

H. DISSTON circa 1855 closed handled Has anyone have any knowledge or documenta­ at 35° angle with 3/4" tapered blade tion on this subject? Please contact me.

30 The Gristmill Design Changes of the Siegley Lateral Adjustable Bench Plane by John F. Rumpf

My interest in Siegley planes has developed to the This is consistent with the few other pre-lateral point I am researching the planes of Jacob Siegley planes I have seen. and Edwin Hahn and a possible third manufac­ turer of metallic hand planes in Wilkes-Barre, Siegley bench planes circa 1893-1901 are fairly Pennsylvania. I have several examples of the scarce and the lateral adjust models are very Siegley pre-lateral planes (circa 1893-1900) and scarce in my experience. I would like to hear the first lateral planes which came out in 1901. from anyone willing to share information, adver­ tising, photos, etc. on planes manufactured by I recently acquired a prototype of the Siegley first Jacob Siegley or Edwin Hahn. I hope to have a lateral plane. It is clearly more complicated and book ready for publication in a year or so but I would be more expensive to manufacture than need your help. John F. Rumpf PO Box 506 the plane with the slotted iron system that James Creek, Pa. 16657 [email protected] Siegley had in production in 1901. Stanley bought Siegley's manufacturing rights in 1901 References: and later used the slotted iron lateral adjustment PATENTED TRANSITIONAL & METALLIC PLANES IN system on the bench planes they manufactured AMERICA Vol. 1&2 by R.K. Smith SIEGLEY PLANES by George Wanamaker The Gristmill and marketed as Siegley planes. March 1989 SIEGLEY POCKET CATALOGUE COLLECTION published There were a number of changes in the Siegley by Tom Lamond February 1994 bench planes over the few years they were man - ufactured, but my purpose here is to discuss just those changes pertinent to the lateral adjustable planes. Fig. 1 shows a pre-lateral No. 8 and two No. 6 planes with the lateral adjust feature. The middle plane is the prototype and is easily discernable from the lateral adjust plane on the right as it has a screw near the top of the iron and no slot in the iron. Fig. 2 shows the pre-lateral frog on the left, the prototype in the middle and the final design on the right. The prototype plane has a rack screwed to the back of the iron. The screw heads are visible from the front of the iron. The rack is engaged by a "Stanley type" adjustment to raise or lower the iron. The lateral adjust lever has two turned up nubs that straddle the rack. One or the other of these nubs pushes against the rack when the lever is moved to adjust the iron. Fig. 3 shows the prototypeM-WTCA.ORG with the knob removed to show the applied number. Also pictured is the back of the iron showing the rack which is nec­ essary for both lateral and depth adjustment of Fig . 3 the iron. The irons on all bench planes manu­ factured by J. Siegley I have seen are stamped: SIEGLEY'S PAT'D DEC. 5 93. I have a #3 and a #12 lateral with the number cast in the cap similar to the pre-lateral planes. The two #6 planes pictured have had the numbers ground off the caps and a number stamped out of sheet stock and applied to the base behind the knob.

March2006 31 What's Its Item #71 is a most unusual e x t r a s m a 1 1 microme­ ter sub­ Item #7D got a case of indecent exposure in the mitted by last issue since I didn't double check the items in Frank the envelope being sent to the Editor. This was a Rohde of two piece threaded break apart tool with a handle Kewaskum, WI. It is marked "Inde Co" "Precision on each section total overall length is twenty inch­ Tools" "Made in USA" I've checked the EAIA es check issue #121, December 2005, The Gristmill. Directory of American Tool Makers with absolutely no luck. The pix was copied on a 1/2" grid. The ring Item #7F was an unidentified carry over from the suggests to me that it was suspended near a pro­ Decatur, IL meeting. Arnold Herring of duction line. The open threads suggest something Mississippi called to let me know that he retired from way back when. It reads down to the third his tool when he retired from farming a number of decimal place. So now the question is what's it? years ago. It is still hanging on the barn wall after a lifetime of cutting up ears of corn into bite­ size chunks for his cattle to chew on without chok­ ing. We'll probably never know for sure what the maker had in mind as it certainly would work form trimming broom corn and produce growers can easily use it for trimming the tools and or tops of package or bundles of assorted vegetables. Item #7J is cast iron with a steel a zig-zag steel cut­ ter riveted into the tip of this hammer like tool that Item #7H I saw at Coliseum Flea Market last fall. measures 9 1/2" tip to tip. It is marked SCHILD It was priced right, but was too MFG CO. Milwaukee, WI. Also, #10 gauge, Patent bulky to carry on my wheel­ Pending. Jack Devitt of Ottoville, OH, sent it and chair, so I just took pictures still doesn't know what it cuts or how. and notes. It was shaped like two open end sheet metal cones joined at the points at about two inches back. There was a bent over tab on each side of the top cone. There was a 1/2" u shaped rod through each tab to the center of the u shapedM-WTCA.ORG slid­ ing handle. There was a 1/2" rod that went down to the center. There were several spikes around the center rod that slid down when the cones were set down and slid back up when you picked it up. Item #7K is a plier type tool I found at the flea The owner said it was for planting corn, but that market last fall. It is spring loaded to keep it seems to impractical. I have a feeling that the top open and measures 11 inches long with three inch cone is filled with plant dusting powder then set flat jaws that are 1/2" wide. It is marked C225 down over a garden plant then the rod would with a four letter designation that overlaps into descend putting the dusting powder on the plant outer space as it is on the corner, first digit is a in such a way that it doesn't blow away. Of course "w" the others uncertain. There is also a special that's just my guess, what's yours? logo on the jaws "HF - 2" the whole tool appears

32 The Gristmill to be professionally made. The only use that are drop me a line or a phone call. Maybe you too comes to mind is a gripping tool to insert and or have a What's It lying around you want more withdraw flat material such as leather assorted information on. Let me know and we will try to types of sheet metal such as brass, steel, alu - find out what it is. minum or cardboard into a punch press or print­ ing process. Got any other ideas? O.M. Ramsey 81114-lA Bridgeway Circle If you have any ideas what any of these gadgets Ft. Wayne, IN 46816-2315

BACKTALK

I feel compelled to respond to a recent issue of The adding an optional "Favorite Tool" column to the Gristmill, September 2005 regarding declining state list pages would bring a REAL "Added enrollment. First, I commend the organization Value" to each member! Just think of the new for recognizing the problem - not doing so could friendships (some in far away places) that could have led to a precipitous membership decline be fostered through this sharing of information! down the road. (communication) Upon receiving your new directory each year you would know (among the Second, I applaud the work of Tom Lamond to hundreds of listed names) who shared your tool improve communication between the organiza­ interest! What a tremendous "Added Value" tion and prospective or future members via pro­ when traveling! The listing should be optional motional displays. Let's support Tom's efforts to protect the privacy of those who don't want with the quality photos he needs. The brochure this information known. The RENEWED that Ed Hobbs mentions in his article will be of ENTHUSIASM of the membership brought by benefit as well - let's USE THEM TO PROMOTE! this "Added Value" will bolster membership enhancement efforts! The "Value Added Third, it is my sincere hope that our organiza­ Concept" needs continued consideration with tions' rank and file read, and took to heart, Randy other's ideas in the future. Windland's observations regarding declining membership printed in the "Backtalk" column Respectfully Submitted, The Gristmill, December 2005. I would encour­ Greg Strayer age every member to reread every paragraph (or Hudson, IA read if you missed it) and give his points serious 319-988-3518 consideration. Randy's points and analogies, in my opinion, are very real and not only need to be I'm wondering if anyone could tell me where I considered but dealt with for the betterment of could get leather pulley belts made for some small the M-WTCA. machinery? Last, (and my reason for writing in the first Brian Derber place) we need to "ADD VALUE" to a current 6970 Red Lake Dr. membership. HowM-WTCA.ORG can we do this - you ask? Presque Isle, WI 54557 IMPROVE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN 715 686 7732 MEMBERS should be priority one. It is my [email protected] belief that a primary objective of a group like M­ WTCA is to bring together people of like mind and interest for the betterment and entertain­ This space is for Letters to the Editor, comments ment of all. We have all witnessed this within on M-WTCA and its activities, requests for infor­ the organization for years, but it needs to be mation, etc. Please send letters or E-mails to: TAKEN TO ANOTHER LEVEL. How? We have Dave Heckel, Editor, The Gristmill an excellent media in place to enhance the bring­ 1800 McComb Street ing together of members with specific like inter­ Charleston, IL 61920-3137 ests. Our membership directory! Simply by or [email protected]

March 2006 33 M-WTCA Auxiliary Ladies - Plan To Be Royally Rochester Book Entertained In Rochester, MN by Pat Mau by Pat Feeser Our book for the Rochester, MN. tool meet in June 2006 will be "Angry Housewives Eating Bon-Eons." We will begin the fun on Thursday with two different The author is the well-known Lorna Landvik, who tours. For the shoppers, a trip to the Mall of America also wrote "Patty Jane's House of Curl." The char­ and for the more historically minded, a trip to Austin, acters in the book are a group of neighbors who dis­ MN. In Austin you will have a short tour of the city cover amazing things about themselves over the and then visit the Spam (we all remember Spam) course of three decades, helped along by forming a Museum and the Historic Hormel Home where you book club. This is not an anti-men book, despite its will be treated to lunch and a tour. For those who title. It is also probably not a clone of the TV pro­ choose to remain in Rochester, there are a variety of gram Desperate Housewives. antique, quilting, stamping, shopping stores, and of course, tailgating in the park by the river. Within At the Rochester meeting we are adding a new f ea - walking distance is Historic Heritage House, an ture. Members are asked to bring books that they upper middle class home built in 1875, located in would be willing to donate as a money raiser for the Central Park and is open from 1:00 - 3:30 Thursday Auxiliary. In return, you can purchase books from afternoons. Thursday evening we will enjoy wine, the donated books for a suggested minimum dona­ cheese and a tour of the Historic Mayowood Mansion, tion of $1.00 for hardbacks and $.50 for paperbacks. former home of Dr. Charles Mayo. Older books are just as good as new ones. You never know - there could be a nut like me who is looking Friday the day will begin with set up of the Displays for out-of-print copies of Elizabeth Cadell books. with the theme of "Cookbooks". Be sure and read the directions beginning on page 1 77 of the Membership Directory. Mid-morning will be the "First-Timers New Officers for Auxiliary Welcome and Show and Tell". In the afternoon we will treat 40 persons (register early!) to a Cooking Class The new officers for the Auxiliary are: President, presented by two Culinary Professionals that will Susan Witzel; Vice president, Jean Royal; Secretary, include Soup, Salad, Entree with Side Dish and a Helen Devitt; Treasurer; Barb Slasinski. Standing wonderful Dessert. In the evening Pat Mau will lead committees are: Audit, Paula Cox; Awards, Judi a Book Discussion, which is always fun. The book to Heckel; By-laws, Sue Nelson; Preservation and be discussed is Angry Housewives Eating Bon Eons Education, Harriot Baker, Judy Gambrel, Paula Cox, by Lorna Landvik. Sure to be entertaining. Mary Lou Stover and Janet Eckstein; Nominating, Alice Larson and Lorraine Lamond; Program, Lynne Saturday we will have the Ladies Luncheon and a McCalla and program on Scandinavian Cast Iron Cookware of Ann Boltz; Alfred Andresen, with samples and pictures, given by Publicity, Jean our own Dick Enstad from Area "A". Royal; Ways and Means, Saturday evening is theM-WTCA.ORG traditional Banquet. Al Batt Barb Galafaro; who lives in the Batt Cave in Hartland, MN is a won­ Webmistress, derful storyteller and will be the speaker for the Judy Gambrel. evening. See you soon! Barb Helen Jean Susan

Auxiliary Officers All materials for The Women's Auxiliary Pages should be sent to: President Susan Witzel Dave Heckel, Editor, The Gristmill Vice President Jean Royal 1800 McComb Secretary Helen Devitt Charleston, IL 61920-3137 Treasurer Barb Slasinski E-Mail [email protected]

34 The Gristmill Fall Meeting in St. Charles, IL by Judy Gambrel

The theme for the Fall meeting was "Designing Women." I chose that theme because of the inspira­ tion of my dear friend, designing woman Linda Crone. Linda and I have been friends for over 20 years. She quit her real estate career and launched a career designing Crystal allowed us to look up close and touch her quilted fabric land­ wonderful antique silver Mexican jewelry. We scapes and wearable learned so much about silver and jewelry and will art. The first trade look at pieces with more knowledge and interest in show where Linda the future. was an instructor and exhibitor was in One of the major 1998 at Pheasant Run. Now she is known for her goals for the talents world wide; publishing her own patterns, Auxiliary is to conducting work shops for enthusiastic seamstress­ know our mem­ es throughout the country, and delighting anyone bers better. Our who views her work with vivid-eye catching "fabric­ super successful scapes," both to be worn and to be hung. Show & Tell event allows I'm also fortunate to have a niece, Nancy Gambrel, everyone to share something they collect, have who has been a long-time educator on quilts. Nancy made or stories they want to share with us. The presented a delightful, colorful and imaginative pro­ same goal is also reached through our book club as gram at our 1uncheon on we express thoughts and comments about the books Saturday. When I told her we read and our lives. The next meeting in our theme was "Designing Rochester will be the last one led by our delightful Women", Nancy put together Pat Mau so be sure to attend. a program showing how "Designing Women" can take The ladies also enjoyed a fun shopping excursion to the same quilt block and "The Little Traveler." It is a 36 room Victorian man­ interpret it many different sion filled with delightful shops. Every lady got ways. Nancy has herself made 400-500 quilts and is back on the bus carrying a pink bag. grandmother to probably another 500 through her students. Nancy also told about Camp Stitchie I also had some fun making business cards with the Gooey, the sewing marathons her mother and sis­ names of "Designing Women" that we used instead ters have enjoyed for several years. Every year they of raffle tickets for awarding prizes. Instead of get together for three days of quilting. When their cookies I offered the ladies candy named for women: children were younger,M-WTCA.ORG they provided the gooey and Almond Joy, Baby Ruth, Candy Corn, Dots, Kit Kat, the Moms provided the "stitchie." Nancy told us Peppermint Patty and Tootsie Rolls. that she thought we would be a group of women who came to the meet because their husbands collected It is an honor tools but she immediately realized we come because to belong to of each other. this organi­ zation and to We were also fortunate to have two members share be able to be their collections with us at St. Charles. Jayne part of such Rockenstein presented a charming program on her a fun group. antique paper dolls. Jayne was the hostess at St. I've belonged to many many organizations but M­ Louis and shared her dolls at that time so we WTCA is the best, friendliest and most interesting. enjoyed seeing her paper dolls also. Caroline The friendships we have gained will be lifelong.

March 2006 35 38 in a Book Discussion Mexican Silver Jewelry by Pat Mau by Ann Boltz & Susan Witzel

Pat Mau led 38 ladies Caroline Crystal approached the podium with a in a "deadly" book dis­ knowing smile on cussion at St. Charles, her face as if she Illinois. It featured had something Grime and Punishment special to share by Jill Churchill, a culi­ with the audience. nary mystery set in She is a lawyer the Chicago suburbs. with a penchant Other fem ale mystery for collecting writers were also men­ Mexican silver tioned who write with a because of the culinary flair: Diane beauty, the history and the artistry of the pieces. Mott Davidson, Joanna Each is an individual work of art. Beautifully Fluke, Jane Jeffrey, Lynne Hinton, Nancy crafted Mexican silver was the topic of her pro­ Pickard and Tamar Myers. Everyone enjoys gram. Caroline introduced her husband, Bill Pat's discussions - and the give and take Wilkins and her brother-in-law Ed Wilkins, who between the readers. One auxiliary member helped her display examples of the silver pieces. remarked, "I hadn't even read the book but I so enjoyed the discussion. Now I'm going home to Hand crafted Mexican jewelry made by talented read the story and the best thing is, I don't even artisans is an object of great beauty -- a work of know who committed the murder. It's still a art crafted in a precious metal. Some pieces are complete mystery to me." individually stamped according to the artist, the place it was made, and the silver content. Many Display Awards times a jeweler's eyeglass (loupe) is helpful in Designing Women determining the history of a piece and its value.

She related the history of a group of artisans who began crafting jewelry out of silver as early as the 1920s in Taxco, a small community located halfway between Mexico City and the popular tourist resort of Alcapulco. William Spratling, considered the Father of Mexican silver, and Fredrick Davis were early silversmiths.

Caroline then spoke about the lovely necklace Best of Show that she wore. This superb necklace was crafted Sue Page Fashion Designs for Dolls in silver with black and white enamel by another Most Nostalgic silver master of Mexico, Margot de Taxco. She Helen Devitt Mom is a Designing Woman M-WTCA.ORGalso passed around beautiful silver pieces so we Most Impressive Sue Page Fashion Designs for Dolls could examine the artist's marks. We appreciat­ Most Historical ed the whimsical shapes and designs of these sil­ Kathleen Holmes A Place in History ver masters. Most Outstanding Collection Harriot Baker Designing Buttons Most Creative Caroline then entertained questions from the Rita Zamzow Wagon Wheel Rugs audience, looked at jewelry they had brought, and Most Educational shared information about their jewelry. It was Linda Wade Meet "Designing Women" interesting to see the range of design in the pieces Most Unique Susan Witzel Designing Women Then & Now that were shared. Some were quite starkly mod­ ern while others were more traditional in style. St. Charles display articles will be in the June 2006 issue. Caroline encouraged members to share pieces of

36 The Gristmill older jewelry. Ann Boltz shared some pieces, won­ Fabric Landscapes dering about their history. Caroline reached for a reference, The Little Book of Mexican Silver by Susan Witzel Trade and Hallmarks, to help learn more about Ann's particular pieces. Janet Wells also shared Linda Crone, one a piece of silver jewelry she had purchased. of the country's Listening to Caroline's informative presentation leading designers gave all of us a new appreciation of Mexican ster­ of fabric land­ ling jewelry. Thank you, Caroline, for sharing scapes and wear­ your knowledge with us. able art, delight­ ed 70 auxiliary members with a Vintage Paper Dolls memorable and by Susan Witzel beautiful pro­ gram at the St. Jayne Rockenstein presented a fascinating pro­ Charles meeting. gram to 45 ladies of the MWTCA Auxiliary on She has been a Wednesday evening as a special treat. We were friend of Judy all taken back to Gambrel for over the times when 20 years. Her we enjoyed play­ art, designing fab­ ing with these ric landscapes, began as a necessity. She magical "pre­ designed and constructed landscapes to decorate tend friends" her own realtor's office, a necessity when her boss and lovely, glam - wouldn't buy any artwork to put on the bare orous ladies. walls. She was also designing much of her own Jayne's paper clothing at that time, which was much admired doll collection by her friends. They encouraged her to enter a started from a Nancy Zeman sewing contest on wearable art, she real "auction won a prize, and found a new career that would bonanza" when capitalize on her artistic talents and creativity! she was able to purchase a large Her first trade show was in 1998 at The Pheasant stack of vintage Run. Now she is known for her talents world paper dolls at one wide; publishing her own patterns, conducting time. Additions are still being made to her collec­ work shops for enthusiastic seamstresses tion if she finds something special. Tuck pa per throughout the country, and delighting anyone dolls were shown from the 1850s and 1860s, who views her work with vivid-eye catching "fab­ printed by McLaughlin Bros. in England. Our ricscapes," both to be worn and to be hung. Gang paper dolls, the Joy family, Dolly Dimple, Shirley Temple, Blondie and Dagwood, Betsey Linda has a keen eye for color and enjoys combin­ McCall, Snow White and the 6 dwarfs (Doc is ing coordinating fabrics of various colors, hues, missing), paper dollsM-WTCA.ORG were shared. Crepe paper textures and values into delightful pieces of art. dolls (1920s) sported crepe paper clothing, while She uses any and all fabrics for her landscapes Talon paper dolls featured zippers on each cloth­ and claims anyone can do a landscape without ing piece. Whitman produced a life-sized paper any special equipment, using a straight stitch and doll in 1936. WACs and WAVEs were featured zigzag machine. Her patterns for jackets and during the 1943 war years. Some very unique vests are reversible. She claims the best diet tip dolls with washable paper clothing were shown, she can give anyone is to "get hooked on paint as were dolls with friction, magnetic and wrap­ chips and fabrics" and forget about candy and around clothes. The program was enjoyed by desserts. The colors are a feast in themselves. everyone as we learned from Jayne something of She displayed many of her fabric landscapes and the history of a well- loved toy from childhood. shared many beautiful pieces of wearable art, Thanks, Jayne for a fun, "hands on" program. including vests, jackets and purses.

March 2006 37 St. Charles New Member ping trip. They are both red hat ladies. Jeanne Jeffers declared she has spent more than her hus­ Welcome, Show and Tell band today, quite a feat considering it was parking by Susan Witzel lot sales day. She managed to buy a few Swarovski crystals for her collection. Sue Page shared the Judy Gambrel, hostess, welcomed everyone to St. half doll she had found in an antique shop. She Charles. Jean Royal presented Judy with a red will re-do it when she gets home. Carolyn List white and blue bunny, a "seat sitter" designed to modeled a hand painted sweat shirt, created with keep Judy's seats warm while she is busily per­ pockets made of jeans pockets. It also had tab clos­ forming her hostess duties at St. Charles. We all ings with hand made buttons. Mary Ruda mod­ appreciate Judy's graciousness and enthusiasm - eled the sweatshirt jacket she had made which both qualities she has shared with us while pulling was pieced with batik fabrics and quilted. She is together the Auxiliary portion of this meeting. teaching classes to show others how to do it. Arlene presented covered porcelain dishes to two Miriam Seevers then modeled the sweatshirt jack­ first timers. et she had made. She also showed the purse she Members wel­ had made, fashioned like the old Bermuda bags. comed Joyce Hunsaker and Janet Beatty showed the memory quilts she has Geri Beutin, made for her kids out of old sweatshirts. It is put who are both together with old buttons as embellishments. from Illinois, Harriot Baker shared a sewing tip - "Lick the nee­ to the group. dle, not the thread." She claims newer threads fray when they are licked, making it hard to put Jean then proceeded to share with us her fantastic through the eye of a needle. Debbie Feerreira new scrapbook, which was made for her by Kathy showed us her beautifully shiny nails, achieved Hobbs. It is filled with M-WTCA memories from with a polishing buffer tool, not polish which she many past years. Jean saved the memorabilia found when shopping today. Susan Witzel shared over the years, Kathy pulled it all together. the Toni doll from her childhood which has been Maureen Henze shared some lovely souvenirs and restrung for her by Jayne Rockenstein. She is anx­ "gifts of love" that were given to her by a "never ious to take her home and display her since her before met" cousin. For the first time ever, mother had made her many doll clothes. She also Maureen has hand knit sweaters of Irish wool that shared her parking lot treasures, a Staffordshire truly fit her - even to the length of the sleeves. china milkmaid spill holder and a newly made What a wonderful gift from the heart made by miniature spill plane and tin spill holder, both hands that showed love for a newly found cousin. crafted by M-WTCA members from Wisconsin. Vickie Cook shared that she was wearing a sou­ Judy Gambrel shared her new sock monkey "chil­ venir from a former meeting held in Rockford, a dren." She has found a lady who will make them shepherd's timekeeper from the Clock Factory. for her in any design. One of the new ones is Super Helen Watkins shared the photo album she had Monkey. made for her daughter's birthday, using Judi Heckel's pattern from the last "make and take ses­ Ann Henley passed around a card for everyone to sion." Peggy McBride showedM-WTCA.ORG a lucet, made by Bill sign for Norma Rigler. She was too ill to come to Carter, a tool fashioned after a tool used by women the meeting and now has home care. in the 1700 and 1800s to fashion a single strand braid. Pat Feeser wants us all to "make an appointment" to come to the Rochester meeting June 16-18 of Joan Fehn shared her "find" when she was shop­ 2006. Pat Mau reminded all of us of the book ping, a carpenter's outfit for her grandson's Xmas review scheduled for 9:30 am. She also welcomed gift. She also shared the cancer quilt her "Old Ann as a "soon to be transplanted" Arizona resi­ Crows" quilting group had made for her when she dent. Ann is moving to be closer to her daughter. had her bout with cancer. It is a primitive angel pattern and symbolized "angels watching over Arlene Fritchen closed the meeting by announcing you." Annette Torres showed the gift she had that she and Milo have now celebrated their 50th found for her friend which she found on the shop- anniversary. 38 The Gristmill DAVID STANLEY AUCTIONS

47th INTERNATIONAL AUCTION approx 1300 Lots of Quality Antique Woodworking and Allied Trades Tools on SATURDAY, MARCH 25th 2006 At the Charnwood Arms Hotel, Bardon, Leics, at 10.30am

To include: • 160 Stanley tools including 0, 1, 2(4), 3, 9, 10c, 10¼, 13, G36, 69, • Another rare named Syms brace, a unique? size Marples ultimatum 77, 85, 90A, 901, 196, 340, 444(2) and ten other ultimatums, a boxwood plated brace by Holtzapffel etc. • Three early Norris Al and panel plane, one unused in original • Al 7c Nuremberg gun compendium tool. box and many others. Unique early adjustable Spiers panel plane and • The earliest rule we have seen dated 1552. other infill planes by Spiers, Mathieson, Preston, Marples, Record, • A fine selection of levels, trammels and gauges, unusual plumb bobs, etc. carving tools, chisels and gouges. • Crisford Patent sash fillester by Kimberley. • Kits of tools, carpenters chests, oilcans, etc. • Early planes by Wooding (7), Small, Owen etc and dated Dutch • A section of rare ivory rules. planes. • Surgeons tools. • A fine collection of wide moulders and cornice planes. • Books and catalogues.

Fully illustrated colour catalogue includes M-WTCA.ORGestimated prices, condition coding, postal bidding instructions & prices realised list after the sale.

Price $32 from The Mechanicks , P.O. Box 420, Marion, Mass. 02738 USA. USA Tel: (508) 748-1680 E-mail: [email protected] or Australia and New Zealand for £24 from David Stanley Auctions, Osgathorpe, Leics. LE12 9SR England from Australia Tel: 00-11-44-1530 222320 New Zealand Tel: 00-44-1530 222320 E-mail [email protected] quoting your mailing address and credit card details. See our web site at www.davidstanley.com too Isa rea rt.com presents The most famous tool in the world A medieval iron axe with the face of a bearded knight on one side and a fighting cock on the reverse. An image of his squire appears in the beard. Without doubt a contender for the finest tool in the world. An extraordinarily beautiful and important antiquity, but there is more ..... every facet of its surface has a gentle luminosity. It is, by turns, a window into medieval life, a piece of sculpture, a landscape of reflection, a personal biography, an archaelogical dig, a tidal, totemic manifesto of European history, and finally an honest and uncomplicated cutting tool

M-WTCA.ORG toolsareart.com presents a limited edition of 100 steel axe heads, exact replicas of the most famous tool in the world which realised £19,360 in the Tony Murland 2005 auction. Only 100 of these have been cast and the moulds have been destroyed, do not miss this opportunity to acquire a _valuable investment. For$595 or £295 you can purchase one of these limited editions which come complete with a beautiful presentation box.

toolsareart.com will be producing a limited edition e_ach year of a world class woodworking tool. Purchasers of this axe will automatically be offered the same number tool from future productions. To order your tool contact Tony Murland Email :[email protected] Website: www.toolsareart.com An update on the Stanley ends in a straight line at right angles to the side of the plane like the No. 97 Type 1. No. 97 Edge Plane The cutter adjustment mechanism is Traut's March by John G. Wells 13, 1900 patent as used on the No. 97 Edge Plane. The cutter adjustment knob is the distinctive faucet A chisel plane from the Stanley Model Shop, handle design used on Types 1 and 2 of the No. 97. marked No. 337, was offered this past October in Brown's 27th auction, as Lot 502. It dates from The lever cap is a heavy casting with a generous 1905 and had all of the right characteristics to be hooded palm rest. It extends down over the rear end one of the prototypes developed to test the design of the cutter making the plane very comfortable to for Stanley's number 97 Edge Plane. See the use. The lever cap locking screw is cast iron with Stanley No. 97 Edge Plane Type Study in the June "Stanley" cast in the face, as used on the early No. 97. 2005, The Gristmill. This plane was designed to be used with one hand. The bed is 2 3/16 inches wide, 7 3/4 inches long, and It was considerably shorter and lighter than the the height of the sideboards is 1 1/4 inches. The production model No. 97, and was probably easier cutting angle is the same as the No. 97. The bed to use for small work.

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March 2006 41 AUCTION Antique Tools and Hog Oilers From the Willis and Rose Brettmann Collection Saturday, May 20, 2006 at 8:30 A.M. At the Thayer County Fairgrounds, Deshler, Nebraska

I Featuring: Over 800 - Stanley, Shapleigh, Diamond Edge, Keen Kutter, Bedrock, Winchester, and Sargent items including various type planes, marking gauges, rules, wrenches, saws, hammers, axes, cherry stoners, apple parers, meat choppers and more. Over 100 Hog Oilers including The Hog Post, Hargrove, Schultz, Peterson, Utility, Hog Joy, Ball Oilers, Archer Oilers, Hog W aterers, cast iron feeders and others.

Viewing will be available on Friday, May 19th from 5:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M.

For a more complete listing, sale bill, directions, and hotel information contact Tom Brettmann at (847) 680-6371

e-mail: [email protected].

"Come Share The Fun With Us" THE HARDWARE COMPANIES KOLLECTORS KLUB Open to the Public * All Collectors Welcome ANNUAL TOOL MEET & AUCTION March 23-25, 2006 312 Clark St. * Ray Co. Veterans Bldg. Richmond, MO Auctions: Friday & Saturday @ 9 AM each day Tail-gating All Day Thursday, in bldg. & parking lot, Fri & Sat. in parking lot ****************************** T.H.C.K.K.M-WTCA.ORG extends an OPEN INVITATION To All COLLECTORS of Vintage Tools, Related Advertising & Collectibles Folks, this auction is going to be another GREAT AUCTION!!!! It features an amazing amount of super WINCHESTER Tools, Adv. & Collectibles, Lots of really excellent & unusual KEEN KOTTER & DIAMOND EDGE, A wide variety of SIMMONS & SHAPLEIGH HDWE. As well as great BLUEGRASS, BELKNAP, HSB /OVB, STANLEY & MANY OTHER HARDWARE COMPANIES Visit our Informative Klub Website www.thckk.org Membership Info: 636-257-2926 Simmons & Co. Auctioneers, Inc For Catalog: 1-816-776-2936 Website: www.simmonsauction.com E-Mail: [email protected]

42 The Gristmill Public Auction March 24 & 25, 2006 Friday & Saturday 9an1 each day Odon, Indiana South of St. Rd. 58-Tum onto John Poindexter St. Miles E. "Gene" & Dee Homing Owners Collecting Antique Items for 65 years 25 Year Member ofMWTCA March 24 Sale- collection of antique hand tools and related items. Large assortment of planes, squares, saws, levels, pipe wrenches, open and box end wrenches, Black smith tools, anvils, vices, coopers tools, foot powered machinery, blow torches, Rail Road tools, hand powered , apple peeler and forges. March 25 Sale- Several antique cabinets and cupboards, nail kegs, corn shellers, pad locks, door knobs, water pumps, air pumps, cash registers, coat hangers, steel and cast iron wheels, horse drawn tools and equipment, dental chair, barbers chair, Psychiatric couch, apple cider mill and press, hay equipment, school desks, electric fans, gas pumps, cast iron seats, work bench vice attached, gigantic lathe Also for sale one portable Country approximately 8 foot bed, gasoline related items, Store containing approx. printing equipment, 5 horse power Firestone 3,000 + items. outboard motor, antique incubator, egg racks, Only item that carries a reserve. ironing boards. Food Will Be Available Both Days Of The Sale. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS Auctioneer: Pershing Auctioneering, Lie. No. AU08600945 Wm Patterson, Lie. No. AU10400007 M-WTCA.ORGSpend The Weekend & Enjoy Our Buffet Style- Amish Restaurant Bakery & Gift Shops 82- Room Village Inn Peaceful Quiet Country Setting Visit The Local Amish Businesses 10 Miles from Odon Dinky's Auction Center- 6pm Every Friday/ 10 arenas 1 Mile N. of Hwy. 50 Miles of Beautiful Amish Country Montgomery, IN

March 2006 43 Saddle & Boot Equipment Collection Auction Sunday, April 2, 2006 - 11 :00 AM Wolbach, Nebraska

Comments: If you have an interest in or collect old Cowboy Gear, Quality Hand & Leather Tools, Sewing Machines or Antiques, plan to attend this Absolute Auction in Wolbach, Nebraska, located 50 miles North of Exit 312 on I-80, then 3 miles East on Hwy 22. Motels Available in St. Paul, Fullerton, Ord, Grand Island or the Bed & Breakfast in Farwell

Saddles: Clark, Collins & Morrison, Harpham Bros., Hope, Heiser, Marks Bros., Miller, Mueller, Miles City, Olzer, O.J. Snyder

Cowboy Gear Meanea Cartridge Belt, L.G. Gomez Arizona Territory Coin or Cigarette Case, Renalde Bit, Spurs, Belt Buckle, Ricardo Bit Spurs, Crockett Bit Spurs, Saddle King of Texas Kids Holster & Cuffs, Heiser Chaps, Kidney Belt, Porter Scarf, Frontier Days Scarf, Harpham Bros Yard Stick, U.S. Watering bit, Saddle Bags, Horsehair Girth, Whips, Reata's, Old Highback Trees, McClellen Tree, Whitman Tree, 1962-1965 Rodeo Annuals, Cowboy Bath Tub, Steel Stirrups, Wood Oxbows, Brass & Aluminum Bound Stirrups, Tapadero's, Boot & Hats, Used Saddle parts, Used Concho Sets, Headstalls, Breast Collars, N .I.B. Harness Hardware, Collars.

Saddler's & Hand Tools Adams Tickler, Crawford Head Knife, Clyde Head Knife, Gomph Head Knife, Stitch Markers, Hom Trimmer, French & Common Edgers, Channelers, McMillen Hom Trimmers, C.S. Osborne Head Knives, Channelers, Groover #2,3,4, Slickers, Draw Knives, Bag Punches, Stitch Markers, Overstitch Wheels, H.F. Osborne Draw Knife, Creaser, Compass Groover, Round Knife, Rosecrans Bissonette Edgers, Crafton V-Groover N.I.B., Stamping Tools, Buffom Crescent Wrench, Sandusky Wood Plane, Stanley #151 Shave, Handyman Planes, Handdrill, Small , Misc. Tools By Kelly, Keen Kutter, Miller Falls, Fray, Mix, Witherby,Barton, James Swan, Lakeside: Brass Cresent Wrench, Belt Lacers, Axes, Braces, Draw Knives, Rein Splitter, Button Holer, Rawhide , Eyelet Setter, 48 Handmade Stamp Tools, Cast Iron Finger Hole Lace Cutters, Hammers, New Old Screw Drivers, Vise Grips, Chisels, Levels, Squares.

Leather Machinery & Sewing Machines American Hand Crank Splitter, (2) C.S. Osborne 8" Splitters, Hanson 8" Chase Splitter, Hom 8" & 10" Chase Splitters, H.F. Osborne Embossing Machine, Progressive 3 in 1, Randall 15 Hole Rein Rounder, Creaser, Singer Pinking Machine, Tubular Rivet & Stud Electric Setter, Adler 30-1 Long Arm Patcher, 205 Power Stand, Gritzner Hand Powered Sole Stitcher, Landis# 12 Model G Curved Needle, #3 Pedal Stand, Osann Fur Stitcher, Singer 31-15, 51W56 Post, 17.33 Darner, 2-29.4 Patch, 29.4 Stand, #50 Carpet Machine 1 l 1W155 Head Only, 78-3, Champion Straight Needle, Union Special Hand Held Bag Stitcher, Bobbin Winders #3 Landis, Large & Small Bobbins, Tap Scafing machine, Foot Powered Riveter, Stitching Horse, Electric Nibbler.

Antiques & Collectables Cast Iron Horses w/Sand & Gravel Wagon, Bookends, Tool Display, Metal Signs, Enamel Coffee Pots, Homs & Hom Weights, Star Cigar Trimmer, Nail Aprons, Titanium Buck Knife N.I.B., New Picket Knives, Metal & Tackle Boxes, Lures & misc., Fishing Tackle, Remington & Winchester Wood Ammo Boxes, Soda Pop & Cheese Wood Crates, M.W.A Aluminum Head Ax, Kerosene Lamp & Wall Bracket, Breyer Horses in Box, Small Cash Register, 4" Glass Cutter Rules, Large Welcome Banner w/Bucking Horse, l00's of Western Paper Backs, Hard Back Volumes or Lone Ranger, Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, Red Ryder, 30# & 50# Suitcase Weights, Beam Scale, Diamond Horseshoe Display, Old Pictures,Old Steel Strong Box w/Key, Steel Implement & Wagon Rims, Ford Running Boards, Large Lighted Leather Sign, Railroad Bench from Cushing Depot, Lighted Beer Signs, Harness Shop News/Shop Talk (1990-Present), Barn , Old Coins, Pot Belly Stove Dolly, Bank Collection, Kraut Kutter, Leg Vise, Separator Stands, Old Marbles, BaseballM-WTCA.ORG Cards, Harness Hooks, Lockers, Pedal , Blacksmiths & Tongs, Old Cast Spring Hinges & Latches, Gravers Ball

For more information and color photos visit www.stockauctionco.com

Luke's Shoe & Saddle Repair Roger Lukasiewicz - 308-246-5253

Stock Auction Company 1-800-WE SELL-8 www .stockauctionco.com Antique & Collectible Tool Auction Saturday May 6, 2006 9:35 A.M. Humboldt Fairground (Events Center) Bldg. Humboldt, Iowa Preview Friday, May 5 from 5 to 7 P.M. & Saturday from 7 to 9:30 A.M. Selling nearly 600 lots from the late Walter Stratman of Hildreth, Nebraska Stanley Planes 1, 2C, 3, 3c, 4, 4C, 4 ½, 5C, 5 ¼, 5 ½, 6C, 7C, 8, 9 ¼, 9 ½, 9 ¾(2), 10, 10 ½, 11, 12, 12 1/2, 13, 18, 22, 23, 24, 36, 41 with cutters, 45 Type I, 45 (3), 46 (2), 50 (2), 71, 71 ½, 78, 80, 81, 90 (steel cased), 90, 98, 99, 112, 118, 122, 140, 148, 149, 190, 192, 203, 271, 289, 378 BEDROCKS 603, 604, 605C(FT), 605C(RT), 605 ½C, 606C, 607C .... Saws Rare Wheeler Madden & Clemson "Star" saw, Half-back Goodell Mfg. Co. & others. Boring Tools Scarce Backus ratchet brace, Backus brace w/split shell chuck, Bennett & Bloedel Patent drill brace, Fray #1 O drill/brace, Mephisto ratchet, Hotchkiss Pat. breast drill, several early all-iron patent braces, Lowentraut brace/wrench(3), several plated braces, chair maker's brace w/1 O pads, others. & Scrapers Spickler patent double bladed scraper, Stanley 62, 66, 67, 71 (brass rabbet shave), Rubadeux 1869 patent with rosewood handles, Draw knives, Coopers and Carriage maker's shaves, numerous others. Layout tools- Hammers- Unusual Items Topps tool, Langlais' patent , squares, dividers, marking gages inc. Stanley 92 , P.Listner plumb bob St. Louis IOB, double claw hammer, machinist tools inc. Chaplin try & center square, take down squares, Pearson's nailer, unusual Challenge nail puller, Davis 12-in. iron level, Stanley levels, many other items too numerous to mention ....

Auctioneers Note:M-WTCA.ORG We are honored by having been commissioned to sell this unusual and unique collection of rare and hard to find quality tools. Please join us for the day as the sale is being held the day prior to the M-WTCA Area D meeting will be in the same building on Sunday May 7, 2006. Check website for many pictures or contact us.

Terms and Conditions~ Cash or good check. Master Card & Visa cards will be accepted for a 3% fee. A 10% buyers premium will be in effect. Absentee bids will be accepted. Greg Kastli Auctioneering 319-234-0051 WWW.Kastliauctions.com email: [email protected]

Sale managed by Michael Urness, St. Louis, Missouri 314-434-4325 email [email protected] CRAFTS

Antique Tool Auction Sat. April 1st 9:30 a.m. Over 600 Lots of User, Antique & Collectible Tools!

ELKS CLUB ROUTE 31 FLEMINGTON, N.J.

r i.nfor mat.um. to Jind: a dealer in , ea, or to place an order, contact: Visit craftsofnj .org JOHN T. KRAMER For Photos of Tools Offered P.O. Box 8715/Sugar Creek. MO 64054 (816) 252-9512 .kramer{llkramerize.eom Info: Greg Welsh 1-908-439-3266 www.kramerlze.com 16-l>AOE BOOK 01~ 1NSTRUC'f10NS &. (JS,l<;.4, Steve Zluky 1-908-534-2710 PREE WI'.r1I PURCHASE.

Planning an Auction or Sale? Custom MAKERS STAHPS Plane Makers Floats For best results, place your advertisement or auc­ Chisels - [rons + more tion listing in The Gristmill, where you will find Send for brochures MAZZAGLIA TOOLS fellow tool collectors who are anxious to buy your 12 Palmer St. Salem. NH 03079 tools. If you are looking to buy or sell tools, or looking for information or research, check out the Marketplace, our advertising page. Ahray1 buying Alway, Stllina Information and deadlines are listed in the back Pete Niederberger of this issue, and in every issue of The Gristmill. Uaed and Antique Tooll and Parts for Same MaH Order Call Me and There is a new policy regarding advertising. The Come to the Shop M-WTCA.ORG415-924-MOl pniederber@aoLcom Gristmill will no longer accept advertising for a date sensitive event that will occur during the month of The Gristmill's publication. For exam­ ple, an ad for an auction on March 25th that is to A-1 LEVEL REPAIR be placed in the March issue. Most brands repaired and restored

Bob and Diane Skogman For details contact Paul Gorham, M-WTCA 18639 - 327th Ave. Isle, MN 56342-4784 Advertising Director, 811 Robin Glen, Indianola, Phone: 1-320-684-2078 E-mail: a1level @mlec2.net IA, 50125 - 1086, phone (515) 962-5207 E-Mail: Website: www.a1levelrepair.com [email protected] "WE'RE ON THE LEVEL!"

46 The Gristmill Marketplace

Wanted Wanted Announcements

Wanted: Need cast iron handles Wanted for Research: Information on 2nd Annual Tinsmiths & (totes) and /or knobs to restore early The Crescent Machine Company. Coppersmiths Convergence June 22- 0. R. Chaplin Planes. Possibly could Catalogs, advertising items, corre­ 25 Fort Dodge, Iowa. Event will be use other parts. Contact Len spondence, photographs - looking for held at the Fort Museum Tinshop and Blaylock, #3 Hornrimme Court, anything from The Crescent Machine surrounding area. Lectures, Demos Maumelle, AR 72113 (501) 851-7863. Company of Leetonia, OH - originals on Hot dipped tinning process, pat­ [email protected]. or copies. Also looking for serial num· tern layout, beginner and advanced ber information from woodworking classes. Tool swap meet and sales. Wanted: Tools of any sort made by the machines made by Crescent. Keith Camping on site. Contact Jim at Sandusky Tool Co. I don't have them Rucker, PO Box 181, Tifton, GA31793 [email protected] , or 515- all yet! Also, catalogs, advertising and Email:[email protected] (229) 955-44 75 for more information. related material. John Walkowiak, 385-8733. Website: www.owwm.com 3452 Humboldt Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55408 (612) 824-0785. [email protected] Wanted: Useable Gedge Pattern or Cook's Patent T-handle augers (see Wanted: Winchester items, tools, page 44 fig. 49 diagram (d) in R. A. sporting goods or advertising. No Salaman's Dictionary of Woodworking firearms. Collections or pieces OK. Tools). All sizes wanted. Contact Please advise price and condition. Thomas Dengler, 781 Ohio St., St. David McDonald, 14211 Kellywood Paul, MN 55107, (651) 224-3062. Lane, Houston, TX 77079 (281) 558- [email protected] 5236, [email protected]

Wanted for research: PLANES by J. SIEGLEY, E. HAHN, STANLEY­ Advertising Information SIEGLEY StS, SsS and SbS, related ISSUE COPY DEADLINE DISPLAY ADS - RATES catalogs, advertising, packaging, let­ March January 10 Size Cost Word Limit terheads, photographs, correspon· June April 10 Full page, 4-color, dence, contracts, etc. John Rumpf, September July 10 (when available) $275 900 P.O. Box 506, James Creek, PA 16657 December October 10 Full page $180 900 (814) 658-9959 [email protected] Half page $105 450 CLASSIFIED ADS - RATES Quarter page* $60 225 Wanted: Antique Metal Working $ .18 per word -ALL words. Other sizes $9.50 per column inch Measuring Tools, especially $3.50 minimum per ad. (1 column approx. 2-1/4" wide.) Micrometers. State Brand and Patent 25 word limit. Date, Photo or Sketch. Dawson, 3524 NEW POLICY: The Gristmill will no longer accept advertising for a date sensitive event, that SE 22nd Ave. Ocala, FL 344 71 will occur during the month of The Gristmill's publication. For example, an ad for an auction on March 25th that is to be placed in the March issue. Wanted: Tools, advertising, catalogs, * For layout purposes, all quarter page ads must be the following size. 3 1/2" wide X 4 7/8" tall. etc. marked from theM-WTCA.ORG WARNER HARDWARE COMPANY, MIN­ Typesetting and borders are not included in the page rates. Special artwork will be charged NEAPOLIS, MINN. Wm. Warner, at cost. We must have a sketch or rough drawing indicating how you want your ad laid out. 513 West King St., York, PA 17404. Camera Ready ads are accepted at no additional charge. [email protected] For your protection and complete satisfaction, ALL ads should be typewritten and double­ spaced. If this is not possible, please PRINT legibly. Wanted: Old beat-up Ohio Tool plow plane with good depth stop. I need a Payment must accompany ad. Make checks payable to M-WTCA. At this time, advertising depth stop for an Ohio Tool# 105 plow will be accepted only from M-WTCA members in good standing. For information and mem· plane. Chuck Hutcheson, 5282 bership application, contact Paul Gorham at the address below or one of the officers whose Clearcreek Trail, Yellow Springs, OH address is shown on the inside front cover of this publication. Send all ads to: 45387, (937) 767-1688, chuckhutche­ Paul Gorham, 811 Robin Glen, Indianola, IA 50125 (515) 962-5207 [email protected]. E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

March 2006 47 Brown Auction Services

THE DEALER SALE on Friday brings together some of the leading dealers from across the country and around the world. The items offered will be among the finest available anywhere in the world. So, if you attend just one tool show a year, makes sure it is a Brown show. THE AUCTION on Saturday features the collections of John Ballintine, Robert Finch and selected others. Some highlights: Handled E.W. Carpenter patent plow, Salesman's sample plow plane. Birmingham miniature tee rabbet. L. Bailey vertical post No. 1 bench plane. Unique Scioto Works center-wheel plow with six ivory tips. Stanley planes including Nos. 1, 2, 9, 10 1/4 C, 11 I rabbet, 41 Type 1, 42 Type 1, 43 Type 1, 54, 56, 64, 85, I 86 side rabbet, 87, 90 A and J, 141, 143,196,201,212, 340, 444, 602, Dom's and most of the others including \ ~-/ Stanley specials, prototypes, and experimentals. Two • - I mint sets of Everlasting chisels, Brown & Barry 5 stem -· \ ....;.._,_- -··:, gauge. Selection of Sandusky planes including a Semi­ \ ~ I•~ Steel in the box, No. 140 rosewood center-wheel plow ....., , 9 l - and a unique aluminum bench plane. 18.tb. and 19.tb. cen­ t·"-- tury wooden planes and complex molders. Patented planes by Rust, Morris, Bailey, Philips, Traut, Miller, Evans, Holly, Mayo, Walker and many others. Outstanding ivory rules from the Phil Cannon's collection. Long and Hogg patent rules. Ivory and ebony Stephens rules. No. 2 size planes by Union X2, Sargent 707C, Keen Kutter, Marsh, and others. Plow planes in all with and without ivory tips. English infills by Norris, Spiers and others. Dirigo jig saw in wood. And, as always, a good selection of high­ quality box lots. 795 lots of outstanding tools. Over half-a-million dollars worth of tools all offered for your consideration without reservations or reserves.

LARGE ILLUSTRATED CATALOG #28 mails Feb. 28. ORDER BOTH 2006 CATALOGS. The 28 th and All tools fully described and graded with estimates. Prices 29 th International Auctions. Just $50 US & Realized mailed promptly after auction. Many items illus­ CANADA, $60 US for Overseas Airmail. Prices trated in full color. Full and fair absentee bidding available. Realized promptly after auction. Catalog $28.00 for US and Canadian addresses; To reserve your copy, call, write, email, or fax us today at: $34.00 US for Overseas Airmail BrownM-WTCA.ORG Auctions Email: [email protected] 27 Fickett Road 1 (800) 248-8114 Fax (207) 688-4831 Pownal, ME 04069

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