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Eonard Bailey's Early Planes, Made In•Winchesterand Boston, 1855-1869 DE'.CAlUJl l!JlrDAlE ► 6 AIWClilOMJ tite:rotit1i' ► 18 AUlUl!JAIY MJE'.WS ► 30 A Publication of the Mid-West Tool Collectors Association M-WTCA.ORG ~eonard Bailey's early planes, made in •Winchesterand Boston, 1855-1869. Story on page 12. September 2002 No. 108 FROM THE PRESIDENT CMJAff N. 108 September, 2002 Copyright 2002 by Mid-West Tool Collectors Association, Inc. All rights reserved.www.mwtca.org Attitude Editor Mary Lou Stover S76W19954 Prospect Dr. f do not want to use receive your response. Most of us tend to Muskego, WI 53150 I~ this space to con­ put off a response to surveys so why not Associate Editor Roger K. Smith Contributing Editor Thomas Lamond stantly speak to mem­ do it immediately? Your participation will Advertising Manager Paul Gorham bership growth and be appreciated. THE GRISTMILL is the official publication of the Mid.West Tool Collectors retention, however, I Association, Inc. Published quarterly in March, June, September and December. I have just returned from the Decatur, The purpose of the association is to promote the preservation, study and would like to hit this understanding of ancient tools, implements and devices of farm , home, industry subject one more time IL, national meeting and I can report that and shop of the pioneers; also, to study the crafts in which these objects were used and the craftsmen who used them; and to share knowledge and before I tum this as­ it was a successful meeting in every re­ understanding with others, especially where it may benefit restoration, museums signment over to spect with 560 registrations. Dave and and like institutions. somebody else to de­ Judi Heckel and their co-hosts gave us a velop a program to give serious attention wonderful meeting. I hope all of you will President Willie Royal let Dave and Judi know that we appreci­ 215 Anthony Circle, Charlotte, NC 28211-1417 to membership development. (704) 366-7081 ate their dedication and hard work, Vice-President Donald Tubman I think there are three really impor­ 13904 Spring St., Sturtevant, WI, 53177-1250 tant things all of us should take to heart. Our next national meeting will he in (262) 835-4658 Winston-Salem, NC, my home state, Vice-President George Wanamaker The first one is ATTITUDE; the second 312 S. Lafayette, Macomb, IL 61455-2233 one is ATTITUDE and the third one is hosted by Ed and Kathy Hobbs and Area (309) 836-6872 Q. I am confidant that our hosts for this Treasurer John Wells ATTITUDE. Ifwe develop a positive atti­ P.O. Box 8016, Berkeley, CA 94707-8016 tude toward membership growth and re­ meeting will show you what "southern (510) 848-3651 tention, we will be successful in our quest. hospitality" is all about. October is a won­ Secretary Tom Lamond derful time of the year in North Carolina. 30 Kelsey Place, Lynbrook, NY 11563-1516 I would also suggest that all of us should (516) 596-1281 read and reread Jay Ricketts article on See you in Wmston-Salem. "An Aging Membership" in the June - Willie Royal GRISTMILL. Jay made some valid points Directors and offered some excellent suggestions. Recent Patent Numbers Area A AreaJ The Board of Directors at its meet­ John Perzinski, 2002 Mike Urness, 2002 Don Bosse, 2003 Nick Heatherly, 2003 ing of June 15, 2002, approved a recom­ James Preusser, 2004 Paul Reichert, 2003 II< ill Kronmueller sent patent numbers Area B Area K mendation from the Long Range Planning gfor the first patent issued in the years John Henson, 2002 Bill Henry, 2002 Committee for a membership survey. You Larry Thorson, 2003 Robert Sutton, 2003 2000 through 2002. Year 2000: Mike Hanley, 2004 Steve Bruder, 2004 will find the survey questions in this is­ Area C Area L 6,009,555. Year 2001: 6,167,569. Year John McKiernan, 2002 Don Jordan, 2002 sue. It is important that the committee 2002: 6,334,220. Jerry Henze, 2003 Area M Lars Larson, 2004 Doug Fowler, 2003 Area D Gene Epting, 2004 Paul Gorham , 2002 Area N Alan Fetty, 2003 Paul Mikula, 2002 SEPTEMBER, 2002 • No. 108 Jim Escher, 2004 Merrill Schmidt, 2003 Area E Phil Baker, 2004 Gary Johnson, 2002 Area 0 Dick Chapman, 2003 Rod Galster, 2002 Dave Heckel, 2003 Bob Valich, 2003 Bob Green, 2004 Alan Foster, 2004 Area F Area P Norman Heckman, 2002 Jack Zimmerman, 2002 George Saucerman, 2002 Art Kushlan, 2002 Joe Greiwe, 2003 Bill Warner, 2003 Decatur Report ... A review of the spring national meeting, with pages of Jan Cover, 2004 Mark Eastlick, 2004 Area G AreaQ Jack Devitt, 2002 Ed Hobbs, 2003 display photographs. Begins on page 6. George Elsass, 2003 Ray Hoke, 2004 Dan Gaier, 2004 Bob Fields, 2002 Area H Area R Cover Story Part II of an in-depth examination of the life and work of Phil Whitby, 2002 Walter Karsten, 2003 John Delay, 2004 Martin Donnelly, 2004 M-WTCA.ORGArea I Leonard Bailey. Page 12. Emery Goad, 2002 Bud Blake, 2003 Going ... going ... A report from the 20th International Antique Tool Gregor Mszar, 2004 Committee Chairman Auction. Page 18. Meeting Planning Donald Tubman Elections George Wanamaker Books Reviews of a comprehensive text on Stanley No. 45s and a reprint Scholarship Ronald Cushman GRISTMILL Managing Editor Mary Lou Stover Special Publications James Conover that's all about slide rules. Page 24. By-Laws and Policy Robert St. Peters Whatsit James Mau Family Assistance Don Riley Auxiliary Areport from the Decatur meeting, with the stories behind Marion Henley Award Ron Pearson Displays & Awards John Walkowiak Address Labels Kerry McCalla several winning displays. Page 30. Publications Mailings Ann Henley Scrapbook Barb & Mike Slasinski Whats-It More puzzlers presented by O.M. Ramsey. Page 36. Internet Don Bosse www.mwtca.org THE GRISTMILL • SEPTEMBER 2002 • 2 MARK THESE ON YOUR CALENDAR Mid-West Tool Collectors Association National Meetings Fall, 2002 Oct. 10, 11, 12, 2002. Winston-Salem, NC. Ed Hobbs (919) 828-2754. Fall Meeting to Feature Spring,2003 June 12, 13, 14, 2003. Green Bay, WI. Don and Sue Tubman (262) 835-4658. Election of Officers ft41 embers will elect officers at the fall M-WTCA Area & Other Meetings ti"1tl meeting in Wmston-Salem. Area A Meeting Sept. 14-15, 2002. Rochester, MN. Hollis Feeser (507) 282-3175;. The nominating committee has rec­ ommended that the by-laws be changed Area D Meeting Sept. 15, 2002. Cosgrove, IA. Chuck Gartzke (319) 828-4338. to create a vice president's position to Area H&R Meeting Oct. 6, 2002. Montgomery, NY. Walt Karsten (845) 457-5710. promote membership. The committee Area D Meeting Oct. 27, 2002. Papillion , NE. Al Fetty (402) 223-5842. nominated Ed Hobbs to fill the proposed Area F Meeting Nov. I 8: 2, 2002. Montgomery, IN. Gene Horning (812) 636-4739 new office of vice president-membership. Area J Meeting Nov. 3, 2002. Springfield, MO. Paul Reichert (417) 831-1425. Area Q Meeting Nov. 9, 2002. Charlotte, NC. Bob Fields (704) 393-1282. Don Rosebrook was nominated to Area EMeeting Nov. 10, 2002. Virden, IL. Jack Howe (217) 438-3776. serve as vice president-scholarships to replace Ron Cushman, who resigned for Area P Meeting Jan 25-26, 2003. York, PA William Warner 717-843-8105 health reasons. Area A Meeting Feb. 8, 2003. Medina , MN. Don Bosse (651) 735-3590 Area I Meeting Feb.15, 2003. Springdale, AR. Emery Goad (888) 889-3340. Other nominees are incumbents: Area EMeeting March 23, 2003. Rockford , IL. Gary Johnson (815) 636-1464. president, Willie Royal; vice president­ Area D Meeting March 30, 2003. Papillion, NE. Al Fetty (402) 223-5842 meetings, Don Tubman; vice president­ Area F Meeting April 6, 2003. Franklin, IN. Norm Heckman (317)422-8482 elections, George Wanamaker; trea­ Area A Meeting April 26, 2003. Hastings, MN. Don Bosse (651) 735-3590 surer, John Wells, and secretary, Tom Lamond. Area A & B Meeting Sept. 13-14, 2003. LaCrosse WI. Larry Thorson (608) 788-7753. Nominations may also be made from the floor at the meeting Dates must be cleared with Gary Johnson (815) 636-1464. E-mail [email protected]. Still Time to Register for Winston-Salem ll<Y now, everyone should have received IQ] a registration package for the 2002 fall national meeting that will be held in Wm­ ston-Salem, NC, on Oct 10-12. If you have not already sent in your registration form, there is still a little time left to do it. This will be a great opportunity to tour historic Old Salem, buy and sell tools, hear informative programs, take a side trip to Replacements LTD,M-WTCA.ORG see wonderful tool displays, hear Roy Underhill from the "Woodwright's Shop" and enter the first Most Creative Bib Overall Contest. The fall colors will be at their peak, so plan now to come and combine a vacation in North Carolina with this great meeting. If you did not get a registration pack­ age or have any questions, please contact Ed Hobbs at (919) 828-2754 or [email protected] ._The members of Area Q are looking forward to seeing everyone in Winston-Salem. Past presidents (from left) Ray Nissen, Bill Holden and Ivan Risley exchange stories at the Decatur national meeting. THE GRISTMILL • SEPTEMBER 2002 • 3 MEETINGS, MEMBERSHIP NEWS & MISCELLANY IAiEOIAL MEEiEIG Decatur Meeting Enjoyed By All By Dave Heckel went saw some interesting sights and ate too much food (see the Auxiliary article And the Winners Are ... in this issue for more). Rain returned and At the spring semi-annual meeting By John Walkowiak the Thursday night barbecue was moved June 13 -15 in Illinois, a total of 565 reg­ indoors, but the camaraderie was very evi­ istrants were hosted by Dave and Judi dent as no one wanted to leave the tables he display theme that meeting host Heckel at the Decatur Holiday Inn Select because they were too busy visiting.
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