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Early Leonard Bailey block planes are from John Wells' collection (left) and George Gaspari's.
M,u ch 2000 No. 98 Chaff N. 98 March, 2000 Copyright 2000 by Mid-West Tool Collectors Association, Inc. All rights reserved.
From the President Editor Mary Lou Stover S76W19954 Prospect Dr. Happy New Muskego, WI 53150 expensive and advertising income will Associate Editor Roger K. Smith Year! Happy New offset some of the cost and help push a Contributing Editor Thomas Lamond Century! Happy dues increase farther into the future. Advertising Manager Paul Gorham New Millennium! Second, we know most members carry THE GRISTMILL is the official puhlicalion or the Mi<.l-Wcsl Tool the directory with them as they travel. Collectors i\ssocialion. Inc. Puhlishc<.l 4uarlcrly in March, June, As I write this Seplcmhcr an THE GRISTMILL • MARCH 2000 • PAGE 2 Coming up Clear Meeting Dates Mid-West Tool Collectors Directors should now clear meeting dates with Gary Johnson. Association National Meetings He will forward them to The GRISTMILL for inclusion in the meeting Spring, 2000 June 22, 23, 24, 2000. Omaha, NE. Al Fetty (402) 223-5842 or Fred calendar. Be sure to clear dates early so Leu (402) 592-1907. he can get them to the editor in time. Fall, 2000 Oct. 12, 13, 14, 2000. Cincinnati, OH. George Elsass (614) 888-0591. Deadlines to reach the editor are April 10 for the June issue,July 10 for September Spring, 2001 June 15, 16, 17, 2001. Battle Creek, MI. Lars Larson (313) 382-0594 and Oct. 10 for December. or Mike Slasinski (517) 781-1152. Long Island Tool M-WTCA Area & Other Meetings Auction Scheduled Area N Meeting March 11, 2000. Mt. Dora, FL. Paul Mikula (407) 365-4656. Area J Meeting March 19, 2000. Louisiana, MO. Bill Ringhausen (314) 754-5965. The Long Island Antique Tool Area E Meeting March 19, 2000. Rockford, IL. Gary Johnson (815) 636-1464. Collectors Association will hold its Area D Meeting March 26, 2000. Papillion, NE. Alan Fetty (515) 337-5612. annual auction at 7 p.m., April 12 in Area N Meeting April 1, 2000. Barberville, FL. Phil Baker (941) 485-6981. Smithtown, NY. For information, Area Q Meeting April 8, 2000. Charlotte, NC. Bob Fields (704) 393-1282, or John contactJeffBaum (718) 347-1845 or Larry Shaw (704) 938-7009. Russo (516) 567-4907 or [email protected]. Area E Meeting April 9, 2000. Macomb, IL. George Wanamaker (309) 836-6872. Area A Meeting April 22, 2000. Hastings, MN. John Walkowiak (612) 824-0785. Web Museum Has Area B Meeting April 29, 2000. Chesaning, WI. Jerry Henze (517) 793-0498. Area D Meeting May 7, 2000. Humboldt, IA. Forrest Johnson (515) 573-7586. Vietnamese Display Area F Meeting May 21, 2000. Franklin, IN. Norm Heckman (317) 422-8482. Area Q Meeting July 22, 2000. Raleigh, NC. Ed Hobbs (919) 828-2754. Area B Meeting July 23, 2000. Merrill, WI. John Henson (715) 536-7555. A new exhibit, "Woodworking in Area E Meeting Aug. 6, 2000. LaFox, IL. Dick Chapman (773) 736-4246. Vietnam," has opened at the internet Area N Meeting Aug. 12, 2000. Orlando, FL. Paul Mikula (407) 365-4656. based Museum of Woodworking Tools. Area D Meeting Sept. 17, 2000. Cosgrove, IA. Charles Gartzke (319) 628-4338 It features 75 photographs of wood working and related crafts in Vietnam. Dates must be cleared with Gary Johnson (815) 636-1464. E-mail [email protected]. Among them a toolmaker working his forge in Central Vietnam, tool mer chants in Hanoi's Old Quarter and furniture making in Don Ky, a craft village. Check out Time Museum Collection Sold www.antiquetools.com By Judy Gambrel exhibit titled the National Time Museum of Chicago at the Museum of Science and Industry. The exhibit is Where to Send What Many members visited the Time scheduled to openJan.1, 2001. Museum during our fall meet in Rockford, Here are some namesM-WTCA.ORG to remember IL, in 1996. Considered the sale of the millen when you need assistance: nium, 81 timepieces were sold Dec. 2 at The museum was considered the Missed your GRISTMILL: Bill Baader Sotheby's Auction House in New York world's premier collection, rivaling the for a total of $28.3 million, shattering Back issues: Bill Baader renowned clock room of the British Change of Address: Kerry McCalla world records for clocks and watches. Museum and other timepiece museums The "golden goose" of the collection -a Articles/Photos: Mary Lou Stover in Europe. Business considerations Advertising: Paul Gorham 1933 Henry Graves pocket watch persuaded Seth Atwood, owner of the worth a projected $3-5 million -was sold collection and the Clock Tower Resort to an anonymous bidder for $11 million. Hotel in which it was housed, to sell the The Swiss piece becomes the most The GRISTMILL editor's area code hotel and the timepiece collection. expensive watch in the world, because has been changed. of the complexity of its design and To reach Mary Lou Stover call (262) The city of Chicago purchased 1,551 679-1412. pieces of the clock collection for $25 rarity. million. They will be placed in a new (Source: Rockford Register Star) THE GRISTMILL• MARcH 2000 • PAGE 3 Stevens Point Awards Reflect Variety of Displays at Stevens Point By George Wanamaker • Dave Heckel for "Sargent Lady Bug covering tools from a meat chopper to Planes," these planes being introduced machinist tools. in 1916 by Sargent. Such great displays at the meeting • Allan Shaw for "Homemade Tools from in Stevens Point, all 23 of them packed · John Henson for "Early Iron (Continen Rare Woods," showing an umber of with information. tal Edge Tools}" with one of these axes beautiful homemade planes. dating to the 14th century. The committee set up two themes, You can see from this list there was Tools of the Badger State and On the · Robert Hovey for "Plumb Bobs and tremendous variety in the displays. All Level. Best of Show for levels went to Water Levels" with levels from the collectors have something in their Roger and Eleanore Phillips. A beautiful Stanley #36 on a level stand to a collection they're proud of, so why not display of English and American levels bottle of colored liquid. bring your favorite tool or tools and included one dated to 1860. Mary Lou show and tell us about them. Remember · Tom Lamond for "Spokeshaves and Stover won Best of Show for Wisconsin to read the 3Ps to find out what makes a Similar Tools by Preston," with 63 tool with a primitivechuteboard which good display and be sure the judges can examples of spokeshaves. was authentic right down to the wood find the title and your name in large shavings. · Don Rosebrook for "Inclinometers of letters. 1850s" with inclinometers of the level Bill Erickson's display, "No Two Thanks to all who took the time to type and the rule type. Alike," won Best Display Out of Theme. bring a display to Stevens Point. I heard so many good comments. The displays It included a great Rapid Reader full of · Jon Rowsam for "Starrett Since 1880, were greatly enjoyed by everyone. information on every No. 2 plane he World's Greatest Tool Makers," showed. His backdrop was made from No. 2 box labels. He built the rapid reader to condense information. The Most Unusual Display award went to Mel Ring with "From the White House." It featured a nail used during the restoration done during the Truman years and a marking gauge used by a carpenter who worked on the White House. A Civil War plane showed by Wayne Gustafson was an easy winner of the Best One Tool award. The plane, hand carved by Gregor Schifter, fea tured 12 soldiers on one side and his name on the other. Stevens Point award winners (from left): Jon Rowsam, Mel Ring, Tom Lamond and Don Rosebrook were introduced by George Wanamaker. The Fred Curry Award for the best Stanley display was won by George Wanamaker with "The StanleyM-WTCA.ORG 45." He displayed a first model 45 and cutters with the optional nosing tool, and hollow and round set. Judges Choice awards went to: • Dave Crowe for "Horse Related Tools. · George Elsass for "Stair Saws," showing 25 of these tools. •Cliff Fales for "Spiral Screwdrivers of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania" with tools of A.H. Reid, G.W. Huber and G.T. Sutterly. Stevens Point award winners (from left): Robert Hovey, John Henson, George Elsass, Mary Lou Stover, Roger Phillips, Dave Heckel and Allan Shaw. THE GRISTMILL • MARCH 2000 • PAGE 4 Stevens Point "Primitive Chute Board and Plane," by Mary Lou Stover, was named Best of Show. Mary Lou Stover photo. "From the White House," by Mel Ring won the Most Unusual Display award. Photo by Mike Slasinski. Manning the registration table at Stevens Point were (behind table, from left): Arlene Fritsche and hosts Don and Sue Tubman.M-WTCA.ORG Mike Slasinski photo. Scenes from Stevens Point "No Two Alike," by Bill Erickson won Best Display Out of Theme. Gary Friske photo. THE GRISTMILL• MARCH 2000 • PAGE 5 Stevens Point "Civil War Plane," by Wayne Gustafson won the Best One Tool award. Photo by Mike Slasinski. "The Stanley 45," by George Wanamaker won the Fred Curry award for the best Stanley display. Photo by Mike Slasinski. Scenes from Stevens Point "On the Level," by Roger and Eleanore Phillips won a Best of Show award. Photo by Mike Slasinski. M-WTCA.ORG Dave Crowe was busy setting up his display at Stevens Point. Mike Slasinski photo. The Authors Corner, new at M-WTCA, displayed members' newest books. Mike Slasinski photo. THE GRISTMILL • MARCH 2000 • PAGE 6 Stevens Point Judges Choice winners "Sargent Lady Bug Planes," by Dave Heckel. "Horse Related Tools," by Dave Crowe. "Stair Saws," by George Elsass. M-WTCA.ORG"Early Iron (Continental Edge Tools)," by John Henson. "Plumb Bobs and Water Levels," by Robert Hovey. Photo by Lois Hovey. THE GRISTMILL • MARCH 2000 • PAGE 7 Stevens Point Judges Choice winners Room hopping to look for tools is a favorite pastime. Mike Slasinski photo. "Homemade Tools from Rare Woods," by Allan Shaw. "Starret Since 1880," by Jon Rowsam. "Spokeshaves and Similar Tools by Preston," M-WTCA.ORGby Tom Lamond. "Spiral Screwdrivers of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania," by Cliff Fales. The parking lot drew early birds looking for a special find. Mike Slasinski photo. THE GRISTMILL• MARCH 2000 • PAGE 8 Area Meets A Freebie for Rockford By Gary Johnson Well, another year has passed and it's time to think about the spring tool meets. Last year's Rockford, IL, meet was a resounding success with 74 tables rented and a total paid attendance of 229 members. The Lutheran High School gym was alive with tool trading. While the nominal heads of this show are Phil Cannon and I, we could not put this show on without the help of Scott Cochrane, Steve Wiles, Neal Rhodes, Dorothy Alexander, Laura Hattey, Kathie Johnson, George Mustybrook and our new Area E director, Bill Alexander. These are just some of the people who help on an as Vermont tool collector Mark Hughes Area H Meets in is happy with what he found at the needed basis. Whether it's making Kingston, NH, meeting. coffee, taking registrations, setting up Kingston, NH tables or giving directions, this show is By Phil Whitby about volunteering and we have the best bunch in the M-WTCA. About 40 Mid-West Tool Collec Mix-up Doesn't Stop This year's tool meet is set for tors from New England and New York March 19 at the Lutheran High School met at the Kngston town hall and Swap-0-Rama starting at 7 a.m. We have been ex historical society complex on a rainy By Jack Howe tremely lucky with our weather in the morning last fall. past few years, and we hope it contin ues. For those of you coming to Rockford There was tailgating in the The doors at the George Alton on Saturday, remember we have a group parking lot, coffee and doughnuts in Swap-O-Rama in Virden, IL, were that goes out to dinner at a local Raths the kitchen and displays in the town opened early on Nov.14 to a very lively keller every year and you are welcome selectmens meeting room. Several of crowd of approximately 190 tool to join our very informal group. Contact the displays featured New Hampshire collecting enthusiasts ready to find that Phil or me. tools. one-of-a-kind item. Since Phil and I have put this show Attendees were given a tour of the Due to a mix-up at the Kof C Hall, on, we have tried to be as prudent as historical society campus, which everyone had to make a little detour possible with our expenses and still put includes a museum in the 18th century before finding the right location for this on a fine meet. We have managedM-WTCA.ORG to fire house, a cobblers shop from a year's meet. save money for the proverbial rainy typical farmstead well stocked with (snowy} day and now find ourselves vintage shoemaking tools, the carriage Jim Moffet and I truly appreciate with a little too much in the pot. With barn with a hearse and several car the wonderful group of people who that in mind, we have decided this year riages all made in the town at one of frequent the Swap-O-Rama. A big to give back to the members who have several carriage firms, and the early jail. thanks to those who helped with the supported our show for the past few set-up and take down of tables. Also, years. The first 65 members who reserve The meeting was wrapped up by thank you to everyone for your willing tables will receive them at our expense. noon with visitors off to lunch, ness to cooperate and "go with the flow" This does not apply to a second table, but stopping at local points of interest and even though we had to move locations. to initial tables only. visiting events in New Hampshire's antique week celebration. Plans are Be sure to set aside Nov. 12, 2000, for The registration form will reflect being made to meet again this year in the 20th Swap-O-Rama. This meet will this bonus when it is mailed out. Hope the area in mid-August. Hope you can take place at the K of C Hall, and we to see you in Rockford. join us. hope you plant to attend. THE GRISTMILL• MARcH 2000 • PAGE 9 People Obituaries Charles H. Treadway Frey and his brother owned and He loved antique cars, steam operated the former Frey Bros. Lumber tractors and old tools of all crafts, but By Robert Green Co. in Michigan City for 50 years. He most people knew him as the collector went into real estate business and of literally thousands of wrenches. developed three subdivisions in the city. Central Illinois tool collectors lost a He was also instrumental in getting He is survived by his son Richard at friend and fellow collector Oct. 1when municipal airports developed there. the family home. Charles Treadway died. Though he was not a pilot, he was a member of a flying club and served on He died at Manor Care Nursing the Michigan City Airport Commission. Charles R. (Bob) Home in Decatur, IL, at age 79. He was also responsible for the start of a A lifetime member of M-WTCA, he modern marina, founded the Michigan Maybury Sr. was also a SO-year member of Decatur City Yacht Club, serving as its first commodore. He belonged to a second Bob Maybury, a 20-year member of Local 742 carpenters union. He was a M-WTCA, died Dec. 26 at Takoma past president of the local. yacht club, lake association and Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Adventist Hospital, Takoma, TN. He was an Army veteran of World Maybury, 75, lived in Mosheim, War II and the Korean War. His love of the water may have stemmed from his time in the Navy. He TN, moving there about 20 years ago He is survived by his wife,June, was a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy from New England. His wife, Mary two daughters, eight grandchildren and Amphibious Forces in the Pacific Ellen, recalled him saying he'd never 10 great-grandchildren. Theater during World War IL met a tool collector he didn't really like. Memorials to the Macon County A civic leader and historian, he was He was a retired real estate agent, Alzheimer's Support Group were a member of many organizations, auctioneer, appraiser and builder. He suggested. including M-WTCA and EAIA. was a very active member of Brown Springs Baptist Church. He served in the A memorial service was held Dec. 17 U.S. Navy and Coast Guard in World at First Presbyterian Church in Michi War II and was off the coast of Japan Harry Frey gan City. when the atomic bombs fell ending the war. He was a member of the American By Pat Bilderback and Mary Lou Stover Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Elmo Rinehart was formerly active in the Boy Scouts. A charter member of M-WTCA, Besides his wife, he is survived by Harry Frey died Dec. IO at age 93 in Elmo Rinehart died at his home in two sons. Burial was in Brown Springs Tampa, FL. He recently moved there Albuquerque, NM, Oct. 8 at the age of Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials from his longtime home in Michigan 82. may be made to the church. City, IN. He will be remembered for his wit and good humor. He once sent a postcard to which he had attached with masking tape a shiny new quarter just to see if the post office would deliverM-WTCA.ORG it to Carol Lomax in Wisconsin. It arrived intact. Fish Fry The traditional Mary Lou Stover spoke to him on _, Wisconsin Friday the phone about a month before his night fish fry was death after he offered to send her his popular with out collection of Gristmills. He was in his of-staters, too, at usual good spirits and said he was fine, the Stevens Point except that he napped often, and then meet. Mike Slasinski he laughed. photo. Frey loved collecting old tools, especially those used in carpentry, and antiques in general. He even had an old horse-drawn hearse. THE GRISTMILL• MARCH 2000 • PAGE 10 Books Book Reviews The Mastermyr Find American Levels Hand planes If you are interested in really old M-WTCA members who looked forward to fellow collector Don So you bought an old plane and tools, this book is a gem. It provides us would like to use it. the clearest picture known of a Rosebrook's long-awaited book, "Ameri Norseman's tool chest. can Levels and Their Makers," weren't But its performance is, well, disappointed. terrible. Don't grab your modern version Translated into English from its just yet. Instead, turn to Garrett Hack's Swedish origin, the book describes this It's full of information on levels made from 17 43 into the 1900s. Photo book, "The Handplane." Besides its archaeological find in detail with information on early planes, it's a photographs and drawings. You will graphs of about 600 instruments, 84 in color, and copies of more than 230 manual on how to make those planes discover that our tools have not changed work smoothly. all that much from those of a thousand patents relating to levels accompany years ago, and you will be surprised at the text. Research covers names that In simple terms and numerous the wide variety of tools that were show up at tool shows such as Chapin illustrations that even I could follow, it being used more than a millennium ago. Davis, Stratton, Miller Falls, Stanley a~d shows everything from sharpening the Starret as well as those that don't:John blade to adjusting the throat. It also The original printing was for only Dabney and Stephen Greenleaf, level includes planing techniques, trouble 800 copies and very few of those came makers in the 1700s in Boston. shooting problems, reading the grain, to the United States. I was fortunate tips on grinding, cleaning and polishing enough to obtain a copy that I have During the past two years, Rosebrook studied more than 80 and even the proper stance to take reread several times. Norm Larson by when working. reprinting this book has performed a companies and 230 patents, paticularly service for anyone interested in the in the New England area. Photographed The author is a professional evolution of tools and especially tools levels were not only from Rosebrook's furniture and avid tool collector who used by the Viking woodworker and extensve collection but from those of regularly contributes to Fine metalsmith. tool collectors across the country. The Woodworkign Magazine. The book was book also includes an LL Davis catalog first published in hardcover in 1997. If In 1936 in Sweden, a farmer (circa 1870) never published before. you like to putz around in your shop or plowing a field unearthed an oak tool Because the subject is so broad, the just become proficient at woodworking, chest filled with remarkable well this guide will help you. preserved artifacts. These tools were author decided to cover only New termed the Mastermyer Find. It seems England in this volume and to publish - Mary Lou Stover that a thousand years ago that field was information on levels, makers and then a lake and apparently the chest fell sellers from other parts of the United The Hand plane Book to its bottom. States in the future. We can be assured Garrett Hack these books too will be important to tool Softcover, $24.95, U.S.; $38.95 Canada This reprinting is soft~over, 90 collectors everywhere. With Taunton Press pages, 8 1/4 by 10 3/4 inches, on good Rosebrook's easy, precise and clear P.O. Box 5507 stock with 52 photographs and more writing style, they will also be a Newtown, CT 06470 than 100 drawings. I think you would pleasure to read.We'll look for these (800) 888-8286 enjoy reading about nd viewingM-WTCA.ORG the books with anticipation. www.taunton.com tools Vikings actually used to build their famed artifacts. - Mary Lou Stover -Eric M. Peterson American Levels and Their Makers Don Rosebrook Hardcover, 318 pages, $65 Astragal Press The Mastermyer Find P.O.Box239 $17.95 + $2 for s/h Mendham, NJ 07945 Norm Larson Books (973) 543-3045 5426 E. Highway 246 [email protected] Lompoc, CA93436 1-800-7 43-4766 THE GRISTMILL • MARCH 2000 • PAGE 11 Cover Story Leonard Bailey's No. 9 Block (Miter) Plane Characteristics of Early Examples Made in Boston ~ From the Charles and Walter BAILEY'S IRON BLOCK PLANE Jacob Collection. The plane that Walter Jacob wrote about in the June EAIA Chronicle Fig. 2. Illustration of Bailey's block is clearly the earliest plane, the Wilkinson Hdwe. Co. 1867 example that has catalog. Texas Collection. surfaced.We ref er to it as Type 1. (Fig. 1) This example Cutter: The cutter is hand forged, is identical to the tapered and slotted for a cap iron screw. It was made by William Ash & Co. Fig. 1 Bailey's Type 1, No. 9 block plane. illustration in the 1867 Wilkinson Charles and Walter Jacob Collection. Hardware Catalogue. (Fig 2 and P- Lever Cap: The lever cap has a solid Walter Jacob photo. TAMPIA II). back and was made prior to the use of a flat spring under the clamping lever. By John G. Wells ©2000 Body: The body is an open cast iron box approximately 2 5/16 inches-wide The rear of the keyhole opening for the and 7 3/4 inches-long. It has a 10 inch lever cap screw is not flared. "Bailey's Walter Jacob's excellent article in long bed that extends beyond the body Patent Aug. 31, '58" is stamped on the the June 1999 issue of the EAIA both front and rear. The body is stiff neck of the lever cap. Chronicle prompted me to compare ened with internal cross and longitudi Type 2. Three examples: characteristics of the few early ex nal ribs. (Fig.3) Type 2 includes three examples of amples of Bailey's No. 9 Block Plane that early L. Bailey block planes that are I have inspected. Although I don't have Throat Adjustment: Throat enough information to justify a type adjustment is achieved by a sliding study, the information that I have section of bed in front of the cutter. Two might be helpful to other collectors. screws are used to open and close the mouth and a third bronze screw in the The group of No.9 block planes that top of the plane clamps the sliding bed in we are concerned with are those made place. (Fig.3) by Leonard Bailey in the period be tween introduction of the No.9 Block Cutter Adjustment: A threaded Plane sometime after 1860 when he steel adjustment screw directly below began manufacturing planes in Boston the cutter adjusts the depth of cut. The and May of 1869 when he sold his top of the cutter is bent down and business and patents to the Stanley Rule slotted to fit in an annular groove in the and Level Co. adjustment screw. The adjustment Chronologically, Bailey'sM-WTCA.ORG block screw is threaded plane comes between the wood infill into a T-shaped dovetailed steel miter planes made by brass stiffener Stewart Spiers in Scotland beginning in riveted inside the 1840 and the cast iron miter planes with rear wall of the adjustable throats made in New York plane body. Turning City by Napolean Earlandsen after 187 4. the screw advances Bailey's block plane off erect two techno or withdraws the logical features important to users: an cutter. The brass adjustable throat opening and a screw adjustment knob driven cutter depth adjustment. has fine diagonal knurling on its Characteristics of No.9 Block slightly convex Planes Made in Boston. edge. Fig. 3 Type 1. Plane body (lower photo) and throat plate (upper photo). Walter Jacob Collection. THE GRISTMILL• MARCH 2000 • PAGE 12 Tool Feature back of the cutter like 2a. Parts are other two examples the cutters have stamped with assembly No. 11. See P two rectangular pins projecting from TAMPIA II p.24. The front bed exten the back of the cutter for that purpose. sion is not present. Lever Cap: The lever cap is like Body: The body casting is similar to Type 1except it has a flat spring under Type 1except a vertical cast iron pilaster the clamping lever. The spring is riveted on the inside of the plane body is used to to the lever cap with two flush rivets. stiff en the rear wall of the plane instead The lever cap measures 4 3/8 inches of a separate T-shaped brass casting. The from the front edge to the top of the cast iron pilaster is drilled and threaded spring and 19 /16 inches from the front to receive the adjustment screw and the edge to the shoulder. (Fig.5) rear handle when present. (Fig. 6) Fig. 4 Type 2. Example 2A (right) Rear Handle: When present the rear and 28 (left). Throat Adjustment: Throat similar to Type 1but have features that adjustment is indicate they were made a little later. similar to Type 1 except the sliding Example 2a is in the author's bed is opened and collection. It has two rectangular pins closed by a single projecting from the back of the cutter to captive screw. The engage the groove in the adjustment screw has a groove screw. It does not have a rear handle. under its head that Parts are stamped with assembly No. 7. engages a slot in the Fig, 5 Type 2. Back of lever cap with flat spring. (Fig. 4, right) front of the plane body. The clamping Example 2b is in the George Gaspari screw in the top of the plane body is broomstick handle is a rosewood Collection. It has a broomstick rear steel rather than brass. Two little shim turning with a ball on the end. It is handle and the end of the cutter is bent screws inside the sliding bed adjust the about 5 inches long and is attached with down and slotted to engage the adjust side-to-side fit of the sliding bed. (Fig.5) a threaded rod and brass barrel nut like ment screw. Parts are stamped with those used on bench plane front knobs. assembly No. 3. (Fig 4, left) Cutter Adjustment: Cutter adjust ment is similar to Type 1. There are Rear handles were probably added Example 2c is in the Rubin minor variations in the knurling on the late in the Type 2 production period, Morrison collection. It has a broomstick edge of the brass adjustment knobs which is consistent with Types 2b, 2c, 3 handle like 2b and has two pins on the among the three examples of Type 2. and later types having rear handles. Adjustment knobs are stamped "L. Bailey & Co., Boston, Type 3. Two examples. Patented Aug. 31, Type 3 is the next step in the 1858." (Fig.6) development of Bailey's block plane. It incorporates three major design M-WTCA.ORGCutter:The changes: It uses Bailey's Aug. 6, 1867 cutter is tapered and patented cutter adjustment, Bailey's slotted and was thin plane iron made under his Dec. 24, made by Moulson 1867 patent and the rear handle is Bros. The end of the attached with a cast iron bracket. The cutter is bent down first two features date Type 3 No.9 block and slotted to fit the planes early 1868. groove in the adjustment screw on Type 3 planes do not have assembly one example; on the numbers. Bailey discontinued their use in 1867, having achieved sufficient manufacturing tolerance to make them Fig. 6 Type 2 Rear portion of body showing cutting unnecessary 2. adjustment. Throat plate shown above. Example 3a is in a Texas collection. Continued on page 14 THE GRISTMILL• MARCH 2000 • PAGE 13 Leonard Bailey's No. 9 Block {Miter) Plane Continued from page 13 the rosewood ball is (Fig.7 and P-T AMPIA II, p.25.) attached to the bracket with a Body: The body casting is similar to threaded rod and Type 2 except it is modified to accept a barrel nut like those re-designed cutter adjustment and rear used on bench plane handle. knobs. Throat Adjustment: Throat Example 3b is in adjustment is similar to Type 2 includ the Phil Frankio ing the two little shim screws inside the collection. It differs sliding bed. only in the marking Cutter Adjustment is re-designed. It of the brass adjust is now similar to the adjustment on ment nut and the bench planes made under Bailey's Aug. trademark on the 6, 1867 patent. cutter. A horizontal shaft threaded The brass adjust through the rear of the plane has a ment nut is stamped grooved brass collar attached to its "L. Bailey, Boston, forward end. The double end of the yoke Patent Aug.31, 58" and shaped adjustment lever fits in the the thin cutter is grooved collar. The opposite end of the stamped with trade lever fits in a hole in a 2-by-3 3/8 inch mark "A" as seen in P rectangular plate attached to the cutter TAMPIA I, i.e.: "L. with two small screws. The yoke Bailey's Patent, shaped cutter adjustment lever is Dec.24, 1867". housed in a small U shaped casting that is attached to the cast iron pilaster at the Type 4. First rear of the plane body with a single version made by screw. Stanley in New Britain. When the shaft is rotated, the brass Stanley made collar moves horizontally, causing the type 4 No.9 block . lever to move the cutter. A solid brass planes after acquiring Bailey's paten~s m knob on the rear of the adjustment shaft 1869. A brief description of this type 1s has four rows of knurling and is stamped Fig. 7 Type 3 Plane and photographs included to illustrate the design differ courtesy of a Texas collector. "L. Bailey & Co., Boston, Patented Aug. ences between the rare Type 3 and its 31, 1858". (Fig.8) successor, Type 4. No.11 planes. It is attached to the cutter Cutter: The cutter is Bailey's new Body: The cast iron pilaster inside with a cap iron screw. Some plates are thin cutter made under his Dec. 24, 1867 the rear wall of the plane body is stamped" L. Bailey's Patent Aug. 31, patent. It is stamped "L. Bailey, Boston". eliminated. 1858, Aug. 6, 1867." The cutter adjust- . M-WTCA.ORGment knob is similar to Type 3 except it Lever Cap: The lever cap is similar Throat Adjustment: Throat has three rows of knurling. On some to the one on Type 2 except it is 4 inches adjustment is similar to Type 3 except examples it is stamped "Bailey's Patent long from the front edge to the top of the the two little shim screws inside the Aug. 31, 1858, Aug. 6, 1867". spring and the keyhole opening for the sliding bed are eliminated on later lever cap screw is 1inch long. The flat examples. A tiny raised rail on each side Cutter: The thin cutter is stamped spring on the back of the lever cap is in a of the throat plate runs in a mating with trademark "A", i.e.: "L. Bailey's shallow recess with closed sides and an groove in the plane body. Patent, Dec. 24, 1867". open bottom. It is attached with one rivet. Cutter Adjustment: The casting Lever Cap: The solid back lever cap that houses the yoke lever is screwed to is 4 13/16 inches long to the top of the Rear Handle: The rear handle is a the rear wall of the plane body. The spring. The opening for the lever cap cast iron bracket holding a rosewood plate attached to the cutter is now the screw is 7/8 inch long and is flared on ball. The bracket is attached to the rear same small oblong plate with curved the rear of the lever cap. The recess for of the plane body with two screws and ends that was used on the No.25 and the spring is closed at the bottom as well THE GRISTMILL• MARCH 2000 • PAGE 14 Fig. 8 Type 3. Drawing by Ruben Morrison as the sides. M-WTCA's New Members Was a Type 4 Made in Boston? Alabama Ward lutzi Des Moines Richard Ruda Lima Steve Clark Grant Kansas Max Walters Marion It is quite possible that a Buddy Wood, Jr. Dothan David Moore Halstead Mickey Walters Marion Type 4 block plane was Alaska Louisiana Richard Wilks Chagrin Falls William H. Rypka Kodiak Lanny Russell Chalmette Canada made in Boston prior to the Arkansas Maryland Douglas Orr Ontario sale of Bailey's business to Craig Young Fayetteville Robert T. Buffenbarger Brookeville Pennsylvania Stanley. The major design California Massachusetts Jamieson L Edwards York Rex Dietderich Berkeley Stephen G. Gringold Amherst Henry R. Hall Wayne differences between Type 3 Jay Fischer San Jose Michigan William Shields Rochester Mills and Type 4 planes are: the Robert C. Goodwell Alhambra Jerome Gregory Ionia Bob Wallingford Reeders Galen Young Los Banos Don Schneider Ann Arbor Eugene F. Watson Moon Township size and shape of the metal Rorida Garth Ward Traverse City South Carolina plate attached to the cutter, Brian K. Buckner Tallahassee Charles H. Woodhams Livonia Richard Bradshaw Greenville the elimination of the Daniel Dodrill Fort Myers Minnesota Bob McCarthy Columbia Michael Fitch Edgewater Donald L Huntington Rochester Henry A. Merkle II Simpsonville pilaster at the rear of the Greg Jones Clarkesville Robert Jensen Fridley Tennessee body casting and elimina- Raymon Melvin Navarre Mississippi Gilbert B. Dishman Elizabethton William A. Robertson Tallahassee Bill Bost Vicksburg Texas tion of the shim screws in Tim Squires Fort Myers Sammy Feltenstein Toomsuba John J. Hutt Breckenridge the sliding throat plate. Georgia Missouri Robert lback Mesquite Roman L Stankus Atlanta Randy Cook Springfield Leddie C. Taylor Carrollton Don W. Whitaker Grovetown Jim Dills Springfield Keith Wright Forney Bailey used the same Illinois Terry Eddleman Liberty Virginia oblong plate on the cutter of James Brown Morton Karl Searls Kansas City Phillip G. Gross Purcelville the No. 25 and No. 11 planes Allen R. Fox Redmon Brian Thompson Ava Washington Bob Francis Sr. Marshall Montana Bob Byron Hoquiam that he made in Boston that Herb Graves Minooka Stan Yung Bozeman Duane E. Mitchell College Place Stanley used later on the Robert Gustavson Bloomington Nebraska Charles W. Monthy Tacoma Ron Hackbarth Maple Park William H. Carpenter Lincoln Wisconsin Type 4 No. 9 block plane Mitchell Krieger Evanston Jim Kirscher Papillion John Brearley Marshfield made in New Britain. George Lahr Medora Scott Leu Omaha Bud Brewer Richland Center M-WTCA.ORGMichael L Martin Hanover Park Bill Splinter Lincoln Al Bultman Delavan Therefore it seems logical James Meng Cahokia Netherlands Roger D. Dodds Waukesha that he might have also used Tod A. Olson Franklin Rene Weyers Nyverdal William lske New Berlin that oblong plate on a Type Marty Shane Chillicothe New Mexico Dick Ivens Milwaukee Louis Turner Arcola John Simmons Alburquerque Wallace Keller Mount Horeb 4 No. 9 made in Boston. If he William J. Wherry Bloomington NewYorll Dale Lutz Amherst Junction did, the brass cutter adjust- Tyler Wilson Evanston Bob Endellicotti Baldwin Timothy Osborn Amherst Christopher Yonker Palos Heights Paul Jordan Rochester Rick Peck Racine ment knob would probably Indiana John O'Leary New Haven Joseph Prindle Wisconsin Rap ids be stamped "L. Bailey & Co., Kelly R. Clore Noblesville North Carolina Martin Reser Amherst Boston, (or L. Bailey, Boston) Bill Collins Muncie Sam Allen Gastonia Jon Rowsam Plainfield Rex. R. Cornelius Plainfield John W. Hager New Bern Thomas Schleis Brillion Patented Aug. 31, 1858." Jack Fites Winamac Christopher Jones Middlesex Richard Trevorrow Necedah Thomas L Janson Noblesville Randy Osborne Asheville Carl Widder Wauwatosa The author would John D. Ritchie Michigan City North Dakota Joseph M. Schnapf Newburgh Sherman Severson Dickinson appreciate hearing from Mike Stanley Kokomo Ohio anyone who has an early L. Ernest Yoder Milford Kevin L Kundig Beavercreek Iowa Richard W. Krusinski Berea Bailey No.9 plane made in Terry Hansel Central City Malcolm McFarland Moreland Hills Continued on page 17 THE GRISTMILL• MARCH 2000 • PAGE 15 Tool Feature Spokeshave ... Wastringue ... Schabhobel ... Scheifhobel ... Spaahshaaf? als, I realized some names may even be appropriate in more than one language. Oops! I left out lederhobel. That's a leather shave in Austrian or maybe German or maybe both. Linguistics aside, the four shaves pictured are different than those commonly seen in the United States. The styles as well as the wood species vary. Species indigenous to middle Europe were used for two of the shaves pictured. The other two were made of "exotic" species. The cutters on the Continental spokeshaves: (left to right) Cormier (service wood) spokeshave, cutter marked shaves are thicker and BLANCHARD, rectangular stock w/ chamfered edges; hornbeam spokeshave, rectangular stock w/ deeper from cutting edge to chamfered edges; ebony spokeshave cutter and stock marked A PARIS STOLTZ w/open-ended, back than those made in wraparound brass end-ferrules, "flat-bodied" rosewood spokeshave w/brass escutcheons and nut America and Great Britain. extensions and ball-shaped iron nuts. The wingnuts have because of the language differences and, upswept "wings" com By Thomas C. Lamond ©2000 more importantly, my limited availabil monly associated with some continen ity of appropriate references (translated tal European designs. The stock designs From the outset, I must confess I or not) for tools from continental also differ considerably from those know little to nothing about the French Europe, there is a possibility that one or made in America or Great Britain. or German languages and even less more of the shaves may be either Each of the four examples has a about Austrian or Dutch. I mention this Austrian or even German. I don't really stock that can be described as basically as, I readily admit, I may attribute one or think they are or that any is actually straight. The two rectangular shaves are more of the shaves discussed to having Dutch, but I threw in the names to a uniform thickness from end to end incorrect origins. If that is the case, I show ... a spokeshave is but a spokeshave and, with the exception to the center welcome corrections from readers. by any other name. section, from front to back. They even With that in mind, the question The probable geographic point(s) of have, or originally had, square ends. One may be raised as to why get involved in origin, excluding Holland, may be in an now has a V-groove added after manu the subject to begin with. The answer is area that has changed "nationalities" or facture. that the shaves in question are different "designations" as a result of interna The other two shaves have a slight than the shaves normally seen and, I tional disagreements.* taper on the bottom surfaces from the believe, worth sharing withM-WTCA.ORG others. outer ends of the cutter to the stock With that in mind, I may in fact be A comparison of most spokeshaves discussing the wastringue (French), ends. The clearance space is insufficient made in America or Great Britain schabhobel (Austrian), schweifhobel to fit one's fingers under the handles. indicates that the designs represented (German) but probably not the The rosewood shave is the only example by the four shaves pictured range from spaakshaaf (Dutch). Whatever the case, having handles that rise at the ends. The somewhat to considerably different, each shave appears manufactured and ebony shave is the only example with especially compared to those commonly not user-made. rounded handles. seen by this rokaniologist (one who As I searched my resource materi- The two rectangular-bodied shaves studies spokeshaves). have a steel insert along the lead edge to I'm fairly sure that the shaves reduce wear. The ebony shave is steel * National borders have changed on more pictured were made in France. The "plated" on the bottom not only in front than one occasion as a result of conflicts of the cutter but on either side. Most, markings on two of the shaves strongly followed by territorial settlements and/or suggest they were indeed French, but but not quite all other shaves observed realignments. that are plated were done so with brass. THE GRISTMILL• MARCH 2000 • PAGE 16 Tool Feature The rosewood example has a brass plate If anyone has any French, German that can be adjusted as the blade is or other continental spokeshaves (wood reduced by sharpening. or metal), I would very much appreciate BLANCHARD learning about them. Comments and The cutter in the dark colored feedback are welcome. Tom Lamond, 30 (hornbeam wood) rectangular shave is marked BLANCHARD. The stock is Kelsey Place, Lynbrook, NY 11563. unmarked. The lighter rectangular A PARIS STOLTZ STOLTZ I wish to express my gratitude for shave (cormier/service wood) has A PARIS the loan of their French shaves to vestiges of a touchmark on the blade Christopher Bender of Shoreham, NY that appears to be the upper portion of a G.O. lll!l\N. and Charles Granick of Somerville, NJ. horse facing toward the left. References: Esslinger & Abt, Esslin er & Abt Hau t-Katalo , Facsimile markings observed on the Germany, 1928 excerpted sections four shaves as discussed (enlarged). Feron & Cie, At the Royal Forge, Paris, France, Reprinted by M-WTCA, 1981 any of the three locations. Fr. Ott & Co. , Fr. Ott & Co. Hobel Fabrik, Germany, 1927,(excerpted sections) What appears to be G.O. (or C.O.) Goldenberg & Cie, Tarif-Album Outilla e Werkzeu e Tools, Austria, 1904 excerpted sections DEAN is stamped in the top of the Stolp, D., D. Stolp IJzer-on-Koperwaren Zuphen, rosewood shave in such a way as to Holland, 1915, Reprinted by M-WTCA, 1982 suggest it is an owner's mark. Weiss, Joh. & Sohn, Weiss, Joh. & Sohn Werkzeugfabrik In Wein, Austria, 1909, Reprinted by What do you think? Are all the M-WTCA in 1980 shaves pictured French? I think so. High-wing style captured wingnut commonly found on French shaves compared to rounded captured wingnut common on shaves made in Great Britain and America. Note: the Leonard Bailey's No. 9 escutcheon shapes depicted and the hardware on the rosewood shave in Continued from page 15 patent for a lever-operated cutter the lead photograph. Boston including a Type 4 marked adjustment. The ebony-body shave has a "Boston". E-mail [email protected] 4 Leonard Bailey did business under the form similar to many screw-adjustable name L. Bailey & Co. from 1864 to 1865, Thanks to Walter Jacob, Bill shaves made in America and Great Thomas C. Lamond, "Manufactured and Wilkins, Phil Frankio, Thomas C. Britain, but it also exhibits characteris Patented Spokeshaves and Similar Lamond and Roger K. Smith for their tics that are quite different. The oval Tools" p. 138. shaped escutcheons are not mortised in, gracious help. the plating is comprised of three pieces 5 Leonard Bailey's patent No. 67,398 of steel and there are elliptical, brass Aug. 6, 1867, is for a yoke-shaped lever ferrules around the ends of the handles. Footnotes: cutter adjustment, which was Bailey's The ferrules are not caps asM-WTCA.ORG they are 1Thomas C. Lamond, "Manufactured best cutter adjustment and one of his open at the ends. and Patented Spokeshaves & Similar most successful patents. Tools" p. 138. The ebony shave is marked in three 6 Leonard Bailey's patent No. 72,443 places with sharp, distinct, 1/16-inch 2 Much of the information on Leonard Dec. 24, 1867, is for a thin plane iron and high lettering. The stamped-in cutter Bailey's patents and early planes is thin cap iron with an arched end where mark reads AP ARIS (wide space) found in Roger K. Smith's "Patented it contacts the front edge of the cutter. STOLTZ. The marks on the underside of Transitional & Metallic Planes in the stock are in the wood and located a America, Volumes I & II" (P-TAMPIA). uniform distance from the outside edge of the plating. The stampings face the 3 Leonard Bailey's patent No. 21,311 outer ends respectively and read Aug. 31, 1858, covers a method for STOLTZ above AP ARIS. There is a space securing plane irons with a cam locked but there are no punctuation marks lever cap. The cam-locked lever cap between the A and the word PARIS in was first shown in his June 22, 1858, THE GRISTMILL• MARcH 2000 • PAGE 17 Mount Vernon Mount Vernon Committee Re-Defines Objectives By Philip W. Baker We are delighted to take you up on your Many tools may be exhibited under offer to have your members pursue controlled conditions as the different Through Al Renier's leadership as objects that are appropriate for the out work stations are developed. chairman of the M-WTCA Mount buildings. It should be a fun and reward ing project for all!" A blacksmith shop seems to be Vernon Committee since it was formed shaping up as one of the next work in 1992, M-WTCA has furnished the Mount Vernon was made up of five places to be completed. The woodwork Mount Vernon Ladies Association with plantations. They were virtually self ing shop is farther away. many fine tools. sufficient. The right tools made this As we look ahead, the proper tools Mount Vernon used 19th century possible. Tools for carpentry, masonry, farming, blacksmithing and barrel for an 18th century workshop are not tools to build Washington's 16-sided readily available. Correct tools acquired threshing barn. Eighteenth-century making seem to always head the list. But there were also articles used, today may be kept under wraps for tools have been on display in the some time. It is important to at least museum located in the brick slave primarily by women, to maintain and carry on the household.Women, and have a good start on the required quarters or in storage for the time when artifacts before opening the area to they may be shown properly. men, who are knowledgeable about 18th century households should contact visitors. Tools have not been M-WTCA's the committee. The Mount Vernon Committee has only contribution. The organization Myself and Doug Cox, chairman been active and productive, but it hopes helped restore the Mansion dining room to involve more of our members. ceiling, and the Ladies Auxiliary raised and vice chairman of the Mount $500 towards the purchase of a pie safe. Vernon Committee attended the M More than one million people WTCA Auxilary luncheon at Stevens visited Mount Vernon last year. Almost M-WTCA sponsors an intern for ten Point. President Sue Tubman had been half were students. weeks in the summer each year. Parents given a preview of the plan and was and grandparents note: If you have a very enthusiastic. Newly-elected I feel there is no better way for M graduating high school senior or a Auxiliary President Judy Gambrel is WTCA members to serve our society college student, 18 to 22 years old, that ready to move ahead on the project. and this country that to give our person is eligible to apply for the Mary Gandenberger, Mount Vernon knowledge, expertise and tools toward internship position. Committee member, Harriot Baker and the restoration and development of the Judy will attend a meeting at Mount home of "The Father of our Country," The full development of George Vernon shortly before the M-WTCA George Washington. Washington's Mansion and Plantation meet in Omaha. We have many details I also believe Mount Vernon should is still many years away. M-WTCA will to work out as the project develops. contribute to this development. not be where this activity ends. As a A wish list for Mount Vernon is system is developed to answer the needs The Mount Vernon Committee pending. A list of those artifacts already at Mount Vernon, the organization will realizes the wealth of human resources contributed by M-WTCA and its be in a position to extend a helping hand in the Mid-West. At meetings in 1999, members is also forthcoming. to museums, historic sites and pioneer the committee offered more assistance villages across the country. to Mount Vernon. The associate The Mount Vernon Committee has director for collections at Mount a tool fund of more than $6,000. It is set Direct donations, information, Vernon, Linda Ayers, in a follow-up up so that the committee can purchase a suggestions and questions to Baker. tool at auction or private sale on short letter after the Spetember M-WTCA.ORGmeeting, said: Members of the Mount Vernon notice. Donations are still accepted. The "We were glad to hear your off er of Committee are: Phil Baker, chairman; expanding M-WTCA activities with wonderful aspect of the Mount Vernon Doug Cox, vice-chairman; Mary Mount Vernon by demonstrating plan is to show the daily life of a self Gandenberger; Warren Leemaster; Jim barrel-making or other actvities. I will sufficient, self-sustaining plantation of Parker; Ron Pearson; Jim Price; Al the 1790 period. Visitors will see daily alert Nancy Hayward, our head of Renier; Mel Ring; Ivan Risley; Mary Lou activities as they were then. education, and Sue Nelson, head of Stover; John Wells; Gale Zerkle. interpretation, so that they can consider ways to work with your membership in The Mount Vernon administration the future." is looking far ahead. Today's old tools will become ancient tools sooner than She also said, "Carol (Borchert, we think. Some tool donations may be Mount Vernon curator) will begin work important enough to keep in archives on a fundraisingplan for the out and used as patterns for those seen and buildings and create a wish list for each. used. THE GRISTMILL• MARCH 2000 • PAGE 18 Mount Vernon Mount Vernon Internship a Truly Unforgettable Experience By Kyle Tollefson wheel and spray each one with a spray hose to cool it My name is Kyle instantly in place. Tollefson, and for the As the farm's carpen summer of 1999 I was ter, I became an instrument of chosen to be the Mid-West the past as I demonstrated, Tool Collectors intern to spoke about and allowed historic Mount Vernon in willing visitors to take part in Virginia. my daily tasks. As an on-going I am originally from demonstration, I made 18th Mabel, MN, a small town century-style benches. These just a mile north of the benches were crude in their Minnesota/Iowa border. design but very effective, visitors to Mount Vernon For the next four years I would agree. Throughout the Kyle Tollefson shapes a piece of wood during his M-WTCA plan to attend Gustavus internship at George Washington's Mount Vernon. summer, with help, I was able Adolphus College in St. to build six large benches Peter, MN, double majoring along with six replacement in secondary education and hoe handles and a flail. history. Tour and a re-creation of Washington's My tool of choice became the Since ninth grade, I have been last days at Mount Vernon. For the ten draw knife or spokeshave. This blade interested in history and woodworking, week internship, I was allowed to was a double-handled device with an thanks tom y American history teacher, observe, take part in and demonstrate eight-inch blade that you would draw my high school shop teacher and my what it was like on the plantation towards your body. I used the tool to cut father. I have always wanted to visit during the 18th century. As part of away at the log to shape the handles and historic places that I had read about and internship, I was required to help with bench legs out of split hickory or red someday hoped to try a little bit of the the recon truction of George cedar logs. I also became accustomed to "acting" involved in them. When, in the Washington's gristmill. As an employee using hand axes, froes and framing saws fall of 1997, I found that possible through who worked at both Mount Vernon and to cut the logs into the correct lengths the internship as a period carpenter, I the gristmill, I spent three days of the and approximate size. was extremely excited. I didn't know if I week on mill construction and week had a great chance of getting the job, but ends as a pioneer farmhand and demon I learned many things from my I thought the experience would change strator. experience at Mount Vernon. Before me forever. going there, I had never used such tools The work I performed at the mill as a draw knife or froe, but by the end of There were six other interns in wouldn't be considered skilled by any my stay, I had mastered their use and Mount Vernon's agriculture presenta means. My major tasks involved enjoyed their capabilities. The experi tion. They too were students between shaping and cutting different size ences I had while in Virginia are ones the ages of 18 and 21 who wereM-WTCA.ORG inter trunnels out of I-inch by I-inch pieces of that I will never forget. ested in both history and agriculture. wood. I used mainly hand planes, They came from Nebraska, Ohio, Kansas circular saws and sandpaper for all those I hope to return soon to Mount and Texas. We learned many things small tasks. Vernon and the gristmill to see what has progressed since I was there in the about each other over the summer, Besides the minor labor, I helped working together in the fields and then summer of 1999 on an M-WTCA build and fit the larger,more precise internship. spending the nights watching TV and pieces of the gear wheel and smaller hanging out in Washington, D.C. We cogwheels. The most interesting and soon became a close-knit group. fun job at the mill was heating and Because this summer was the reattaching the metal bands around the bicentennial of George Washington's outside of the cogwheels. After heating death, extra-special events took place. the bands in a fire, we had to hoist them Among them, the Death and Funeral quickly from the pit, over the wooden THE GRISTMILL• MARcH 2000 • PAGE 19 Some Basic Copyright Information - and an Invitation to Write By Thomas C. Lamond process your work and your expertise visually perceived (seen) either directly will be shared with others, and because or with the aid of a machine or device. it is your work it will be protected by The purpose of this article is to what is called a copyright. Handwritten, typed, computer provide a general overview of what a generated printouts and printed copyright is and how it affects an Copyright is a form of protection materials are examples of tangible individual. It is hoped this information provided by the laws of the United copies. So, too, are graphics, drawings, will help to encourage M-WTCA States (Title 17, U.S. Code) to the authors paintings and other artistic entities that members to write and contribute of original works such as books, manu have been produced with any media materials to The GRISTMILL and scripts (articles), sheet music, film, that can be seen and/ or touched possibly the organization's Web page. videotape, microfilm and recorded including drawing surfaces, films presentations prepared and delivered by (negatives or positives, slides or prints) Much of the information included the creator. This protection is available videotapes and microfilm. herein has been excerpted from publica to both published and unpublished An author may transfer the rights, tions provided by the United States works. 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D Yes D No Date: Signature: ------Draft 5 ... 2/99 THE GRISTMILL• MARCH 2000 • PAGE 22 ~------I PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT I------~ DAVID STANLEY AUCTIONS 35th INTERNATIONAL AUCTION of 1,500 Lots of Quality Antique Woodworking and Allied Trades Tools on SATURDAY, MARCH 25th 2000 To include the first portion of approx. 70 rules and scale rules from an important English collection in boxwood and ivory. A rare SIMS of London circular plough plane. A 17th Century European iron plane and other carved and dated tools. Metal planes by STANLEY, RECORD, NORRIS, SPIERS, MATHIESON, PRESTON, HOLTZAPFFEL etc. Early wood planes, brass framed and beech braces, plumb bobs, trammels, saws, chisels, gauges and levels. Also tools of the patternrnaker, carriagebuilder, cooper, etc. Rosewood plough by OHIO Tool Co. with ivory tips and a brass stemmed GREENSLADE plough. A fine collection of 24 early flat irons. A fine selection of early side axes, adzes, bowl adzes etc. Early books and Catalogues including 'The Use of the Rule of Proportion' by Edward Wingate dated 1645, and another by WILLIAM HAWNEY TheM-WTCA.ORG Complete Measurer or 'The Whole Art of Meafuring' dated 1763. Fully illustrated colour catalogue includes estimated prices, condition coding, postal bidding instructions & prices realised list after the sale. Price $25 from The Mechanicks Workbench, P.O. Box 420, Marion, Mass. 02738 USA. USA Tel: (508) 748-1680 or Australia and New Zealand for £20 from David Stanley Auctions, Osgathorpe, Leics. LE12 9SR England from Australia Tel: 00-11-44-1530 222320 New Zealand Tel: 00-44-1530 222320 or E-mail [email protected] quoting your mailing address and credit card details. 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To ALL Collectors of KEEN KUTTER, SIMMONS, DIAMOND EDGE, SHAPLEIGH WINCHESTER STORE M-WTCA.ORGBLUEGRASS-BELKNAP HIBBARD, SPENCER & BARTLETT - OVB & OTHER HARDWARE COMPANY TOOLS, ADVERTISING & RELATED ITEMS "Come Share This Great Fun Weekend With Us" Website: www.thckk.org E:Mail [email protected] For details about Tailgating/Swap Meet: Contact Co-Ordinators: T. Melcher (918-786-8500) [email protected] L. Rockenstein (314-561-4430) [email protected] or D. Bradley (417-869-6199) [email protected] For THCKK Membership: Don & Barb Huhn 314-968- 0304 [email protected] Auction conducted by Simmons & Company Auctioneers, Inc For info & catalog: 1-800-646-2936 Web Site: www.raycounty.com/simmons/ Email: [email protected] THE GRISTMILL • .MARCH 2000 • PAGE 25 M-WTCA Auxiliary All material for The Women's Auxiliary Pages Women's Auxiliary Officers should be sent to THE GRISTMILL editor: President Judy Gambrel Mary Lou Stover Vice President Ann Boltz S76 W19954 Prospect Dn"ve Secretary Joan Fehn Muskego, WI 53150 Treasurer Barb Slasinski Asst. Gristmill Editor Janet Beatty Message From the President By Judy Gambrel At the Stevens Point meeting the following Auxiliary officers were elected: President,Judy Gambrel; Vice-president, Ann Boltz; Secretary,Joan Fehn; and Trea surer, Barb Slasinski. The executive committee for 2000 also includes: Audit, Paula Cox; Awards, Joey Gilmore; Bylaws, Arlene f'ritchen; Mount Vernon, Mary Gandenberger; Nominating, Alice Larson; Program, Auxiliary display award winners at the Stevens Point meeting. Judy Gambrel photo. Loretta Ring; Ways and Means, Barb Gaolfaro; and Past President, Auxiliary Chooses Display Winners Sue Tubman. The Auxiliary's display theme at the Granny's Attic;" Most Educational,Jean We are looking forward to fall meeting, "Granny's Attic," yielded some exciting possibilities. At the Crowe and "From Granny's Attic wonderful treasures that members Buttons;" Judges Choice, Susan luncheon meeting at Stevens Point, shared in 14 great displays. Phil Baker and Doug Cox reported Bacheller and "Gram's Glory Hole," Judy on their activities at Mount Gambrel and "Then and Now," Lois Many people commented that this Hovey and "Ice Cream Through the Vernon. Phil, Doug, and the Mount theme was so special because the Vernon staff hope to have the M Ages," Betty Maclachlan and displays it generated were so very "Grandma's Buttery," Peggy McBride WTCA Auxiliary become more personal and gave us an opportunity to involved at the historic site. We and "Grandmother's Treasure," Carrol learn more about family stories and Olson and "From Granny's Attic," Pam have some very knowledgeable histories. Rosebrook and "Granny's Back Room," ladies in our organization, and we hope to participate in this worth Our conscientious judges had a very Susan Witzel and "Forgotten Family Treasures." while endeavor. If you have any difficult job and we thank them: Janet particular expertise, knowledgeM-WTCA.ORG or Beatty (chairman), Carolyn List, and just an interest in 18th century Donna Stewart. Joey Gilmore, the new Wisconsin Logging antiques and history, please let me awards chairman, observed to learn the know. Phil Baker's article else difficult process of judging. Camp History where in this issue provides more The winners were: Best of Show information. Phil hopes to create a and Best of Theme,Janet Eckstein and Jan Young of "Timeless Timber" pre data base of individuals who have "Granny's Attic;" Best Display of sented at the fall meeting on the history knowledge of activities and items Childhood Memories, Annette Torres of some of the logging camps in northern appropriate for Mount Vernon. and "Treasures from Granny's Attic;" .Wisconsin. She also described the work What a wonderful project to start Best Display of Family Mementos, Helen her company is doing raising sunken the new century. Devitt and "Spells Memories;" Best Out logs in Lake Superior (hence, the name of Theme, Brenda Rogalla and "Cran "Timeless Timber"). She also brought berry Opalescent;" Most Original,Joey her collection of Victorian ladies pins to Gilmore and "Patterns Found in show the group. THE GRISTMILL• MARCH 2000 • PAGE 26 Show and Tell at Stevens Point By Judy Gambrel At every semi-annual meeting members bring interesting items to the Auxiliary's Show and Tell event, which also welcomes first-time attendees. Members can bring something to share from their displays or just an interesting item to talk about. It's a fun time and the women get to see some unusual collectibles. At the Stevens Point session, Ann Henley brought some photos of the Columbia, Missouri show she hosted; Janet Eckstein puts finishing touches on her winning Auxiliary display. Loretta Ring showed her adorable Mike Slasinski photo. scarecrow; Maureen Heinze shared several items, including an 1880 tailor ing set;Joey Gilmore had wonderful needleholders in the shape of a clam, an easel, and a turkey wishbone. Mary Granny's Attic marriage certificate, photos of her new Royston brought Russian items, includ home and the church in which she was ing a patchwork she purchased for under married, and the cross necklace and pin By Janet Eckstein $4; Shirley Lindstromberg, a lovely quilt; worn on her wedding day. Also in and Peggy McBride, a needle bone. Sally cluded were grandma and grandpa's Leu went to a tool show and bought a The trunk and items in my display, obituaries. beautiful quilt; Sue Witzel showed dried which won Best of Show and Best of The display also featured a photo of flowers from her garden; Jackie Young, a Theme at the fall meeting, all belonged her confirmation class, two unfinished traditional Christmas hooked rug; and to my grandmother, Ella Matilda Knodel quilts started by grandma's mother-in Ginny Olson, a baby quilt. Sutter. law when she was 90 years old who She was very special to me as I was died before they were finished. The born in her home while my dad served bookmarks were used in her church in the Army. We lived off and on with hymnal, and as kids we always had to Granny's Back Room make sure they were still in the hymnal her as economic conditions demanded, By Pam Rosebrook until I married. These items and more at from the Sunday before. home are treasured highly by me Grandma started work in the The old marriage certificates in my because of the close relationship kitchen of the local hotel when she was between us. M-WTCA.ORGdisplay at Stevens Point, WI, are 12 years old. She later advanced to cook beautiful and meaningful, because they Some of the items in my display: a from floor sweeper. are for my family. I placed photos of the child's quilt made by a mother-in-law In my display were give-aways that appropriate couples with the certifi for the first grandchild; an album were hers as well as recipes from her cates. I've collected a variety of items belonging to my grandma's brother, recipe box. The hat pin holder that all my life and advise new collectors to Paul, who was killed at an early age by Gram had as a child includes a hatpin ask questions, enjoy learning, experi lightning; dishes used only for special with the letter "E," which was given to ence and keep their eyes open-you occasions; grandpa's collar and cuff box me as my married name starts with the never know where or when something and grandma's glove box which always letter"E." will show up. sat on their bedroom dresser. A special part of my display included grandma's engagement picture, wedding dress, wedding photo, THE GRISTMILL• MAR.CH 2000 • PAGE 27 ANTIQUE & PRIMITIVE TOOL AUCTION Dispersal of one man's 30 year collection of early Saturday, April 22nd. - 10:00 A.M. E.S.T. American primitive tools, will be auctioned at the Inspection begins at 8:00 A.M. Golden Gavel Auction Facility, 14998 U.S. 27 North, Marshall, MI. OVER 100 PLANES: Smooth, Jack, Jointer, Molding, Miniature, Crown From 1-94 take Exit 110 Molding, Exotic Wood, Plow, Cooper's long jointers and Sun planes. Over 30 the 1/4 mile south. From planes marked by 18th and early 19th Century makers, etc. 1-69 take the east exit of 1- 94, go 1 mile to Exit 110 then 1/4 mile south. SPECIAL: MOLDING PLANE MARKED OVER 40 AXES: Forged Felling, Hewing, Broad, Goosewing, Trademarked, Cooper's, I. NICHOLSON Mortise, Ice, Holzaxes, Butcher's ki ll ing axe, etc. IN CUMBERLAND Iron & wood dividers, Calipers, Squares, Log Measures & Cal ipers, Wood Clamps from (circa 1747-1763) 3" to 6', Drawknives, Scorps, Carriagemaker's Shaves, Adzes, Spokeshaves. Blacksmith signed tools. TWO MOLDING SAWS: Hand, Bow, Felloe, Two-man Framed Veneer, and a Seven foot Pit Saw. PLANES MARKED Augers, Reamers, Iron & Wood Braces, Pipe Log tools, Pump Drill. Tho. Grant New York HAMMERS: Hand Forged Claw, Blacksmith's, Linch Pin, Marking, etc. (circa 1755) Froes, Pickaroons, Slicks, Chisels, gouges,Bark Spuds, Mallets, Anvils, Log Dogs, Lathe All three of these planes bear Tools, Vices, Wrenches, Tool Chests. the same 18th. Century owner's mark. TOOLS FORGED FROM FILES: Chisels, Gouges, Screwdrivers, Froes, Drawknives, etc. TOOLS OF THE TRADES: Carpenter, Blacksmith, Logging, Patternmaker, Shipbui lder, Wheelwright, Tinsmith, Cobbler, Ice Harvesting, Carriage maker, Slater, Farrier. OVER 50 COOPER'S TOOLS: Crozes, Channer Knives, Sun Planes, Long Stave Jointer Planes, Curved Froe, Hoop Drivers & Hammers, Chime Maul, Hewing Axe, Stoup Plane, etc. NOTE: These tools date from the late 18th. century to the early 19th. century. most are in good to excellent condition and many are museum quality. Craftsman made and hand forged tools predominate, but early manufactured examples are also included. Many of these tools are unusual and unique. Even the owner doesn't know what some of them M-WTCA.ORGwere used for. The above description are the highlights of over I 000 tools to be sold to the highest bidder. For complete catalog call auctioneers or check our web site at www.bdsauctions.com OPEN HOUSE FOR VIEWING: Friday, April 21st. 1-5 P.M. TERMS: Cash, negotiable check w/letter of credit, Visa, MC or Disc. THE GRISTMILL• MARCH 2000 • PAGE 28 Patterns Found in Granny's Attic by Joey Gilmore A wide range of patterns that any woman would have in her attic were featured in my display at Stevens Point. A variety of skills were represented including a variety of needle arts. I have been collecting patterns most of my adult life. I recommend that they be treated with respect as old paper is so brittle. I also suggest you purchase the best items you can afford. (Editor's note: Joey's display cleverly featured "cobwebs," which are also found in Granny's attic) Joey Gilmore displays old patterns for her display at Stevens Point. Judy Gambrel photo. n yatented Ame?can Sawsers .A Collectable Tools -!;!~ ~ \ ~ Tool Ads 1855-1920 I;. • ii ~ / ~ .;)=:. .••_.;;,"::;;J ·'•-· ~ -Y ·r ;# AJJ Illustrated Patent mrector'l HAND-SAW MAKERS ~ 1812-1925 ~ OF NORTH AMERICA l~ '. Erwin I.. SchafTc'T 11-~• : ..~ I ,\,, I l ,,, I ... ! • ,, ,. ,. \I l, \ •1 ~. ,, f 1 • \ h I ~ Hand-Saw Makers American Cabinet Makers New II of North America Marked American Furniture 1640-1940 Patented American Sawsets By Erwin L. Schaffer ~1812-1925~ Collectable Tools By William C. Ketchum Jr. Second Edition Tool Ads 1855-1920 A must for all hand-saw collectors! By Todd L. Fnberg M-WTCA.ORGBy Kenneth L. Cope Hand-saw makers are listed by both Catalogs and illustrates all known American wood furniture pieces that bear Available April llT A collection of over 300 tool ads gathered name and location with dates of opera signatures, labels, or brands of their mak ~ Over 900 Patent illustrations - tion and types of hand-saws produced. by Mr. Cope. This is a great reference for ers. More than 1,600 artisans are docu ~ Patents listed by number and date ~ Company histories of the major hand tool collectors and dealers alike. Ads are mented, with biological entries reviewing ~ Patents listed by patentee ~ saw manufactures along with an index of cross referenced by tool type and manufac the artisan's life, work, and the character ~ Description of various sawset types ~ saw dealers. Included are sections of saw turer. Planes, saws, levels, wrenches, axes, istics of their marks. ~ Over 200 Pages - manufacturer ads, company letterheads, saw tools, and chisels are just some of the - Improved Binding - and numerous hand-saw related articles. 71/2 X 91/4 tools represented in this book. 110 Pages. - Improved Graphics - 163 Pages Hardbound--400 photos---404 pages 7 x 10---Paperbound--Over 300 Illustrations - Updated patent & relative rarity lists ~ 7x 10 -- Paperbow,d---Well Illustrated ~ 7 x 10 - soft cover - $16.95 $21.95 $34.50 $23.95 Please Add P.O. Box 5082 $2.00 Per Book Rockford, II 61125-0082 OSAGE~PRESS For Shipping (815) 398-0602 THE GRISTMILL• MARCH 2000 • PAGE 29 Whatsit By 0. M. Ramsey the floor. It has the usual Acme thread screw but with a flat link chain. The Thank goodness the Y2K bug didn't chain passes over two sprockets down impede getting answers to the Decem to the lower extremity of the vise to a ber Whats-its. horizontal alignment bar. This allows a more parallel spacing of the vise jaw, Lark Johnson of Springfield, IL, has thus getting a square grip on the wood vivid memories of having seen item stock getting worked on. I goofed and DOD used at the Starr Bros. Creamery at lost the photograph of this unique tool Collinsville, IL, back in the 1944 era. It so I will use a sketch as I remember it was used to attach steam lines to the lids that shows how it functions. The of 5 gallon cream cans to clean them illustration is not to scale. before returning them to the dairy man for the next fill. I don't know exactly As the jaw opens, the chain moves how they did the job, but if Lark saw with the jaw, then over the sprocket them in use some SO-plus years ago, I'll wheels to the lower jaw spacer. This go along with it. causes it to move outward from the bench in sync with the upper end. To He also said EEEE was for cutting better see how it works, we moved the floor tile and that FFFF was a rope sprockets out from under the maker's strand guide. However, my rope workbench's facia. In use, they would be maker has open notches to the holes so under the bench. Ray sure would like to that it can be inserted between the now more about this rare vise. strands after they are laced up to the machine and not have to pull long Item LLLL also comes from Ray lengths of twine through the holes. Randall and concerns the Staples brace Item KKKK on page 18 of the December GRISTMILL. He said that item HHHH is a handle It isn;t listed in Ron Pearson's "Braces" for a mop bucket but Phil Whitby insists book, but I'm sure we'll find the patent it is a jack handle, while I thought the soon. slight offset off the metal tip made it the offset power arm for the old, hand The Whats-it session of the Stevens operated washing machine. Perhaps Point meet produced 48 whats-its. we'll never know. Thirty-two were identified by first-hand knowledge or by patent or catalog Item IIII Now to add to the story of listings. pocket-sized miter boxes, Kim Ray Item JJJJ Colgin of Colony, KS and Mike Johns of If you have an Kinkaid, KS uncovered a pair of miter unkown gadget, a boxes made by Parsons Tool Co. of tool that you want Parsons, KS. They are marked patented to learn more about but so far we haven't found the papers. or a rare gem you want to share, call Item JJJJ This comes all the way me at (219) 447- from Ormond Beach, FL, courtesyM-WTCA.ORG of Ed 2099. Send a photo Durfee. Ed found this rare gem in a box and information of leather working tools. It has four you have by mail, e pointed prongs with inside cutting mail and I'll try to edges. They are made up of a V-groove in respond. a flat steel plate mounted on each side of a wooden handle. The only inscriptions O.M.Ramsey are "DUO-BULLS" along with a logo 8114-lA depicting two bulls facing each other. Bridgeway Got any ideas on this one? Cir. Fort Wayne, Item KKKK was submitted by Ray IN 46816-2315 Randall of Geneva, IL. It is a wood worker's vise attached to a workbench in the old conventional style of going to Item IIII THE GRISTMILL• MARCH 2000 • PAGE 30 Puzzled By Hunter Pilkinton hotel to spend the night with each one electricity. The utilities prefer their wanting a private room. The hotel only service lines do not cross. Can you route had 11 vacant rooms. The clerk said, "Mr. the service lines from the utilities to Well, the world operated by Smith, wait here a moment, then I will serve three houses? See sketch. computers survived a tremendous take care of you." He then put #2 man amount of doomsayers so now we find in # 1room, #3 man in #2 room and so Puzzle #3-Can you locate the the same old problems (and joys) that we on until he put #11 man in #10 room. underweight counterfeit coin in a group had before. Technically, the new Returning to Mr. Smith, he said, "Now, of nine coins with only two weighings, century starts with 2001, but the sir, I will place you in Room #11." Can using a simple balance? Explain how. popular version has it starting at 2000. I you explain what happened? Puzzles are from "Mathemetical doubt there will be much hype for 2001 Puzzles" by Geoffrey Mott-Smith. as the start of the new century. Answer: With one person in a room and only 11 rooms for 12 people, obvi Have fun! Reply direct to: Unwittingly, I gave all you puzzlers ously someone was left out. Mr. Smith a big Christmas present on Puzzle #2, in was counted as both # 1man and # 12 Hunter Pilkinton the last issue of The GRISTMILL by man. So somebody had a bedfellow. 2431 Highway 13, South leaving out the stipulation that "no one Waverly, TN 37185 dollar bills were in the billfold." No, I Now for the puzzles for this issue of (931) 296-3218 haven't gone soft, I just left a sentence The GRISTMILL. between notes and final copy. I'll try to Puzzle# 1- a quickie to get your do better. brain in gear. No paper, pencil, computer Had several answers to the puzzles or slide rule.Just mental. Allow 15 in the September 1999 issue of The seconds. GRISTMILL received too late for listing. On a simple balance scale, a whole brick They are: Phil Whitney, Fitchburg, MA; on one side balances with 3/4 of a brick Rick Shelton, Marietta, GA,; Raymond and 3/4 of a pound weight on the other Dillon, Whittier, NC,; and Bill Kolin, Omaha,NE. side. What is the weight of the brick? And replies to the puzzles in the Puzzle #2 - This is an oldie, but can /-)N'5 .· Pv 221.t! ~ December, 1999 issue were received be a headscratcher. Three utilities had to from: Darrell Vogt, Waunakee, WI,; R.E. serve three houses with water, gas and .Pe.c. 'q e; Nelson, Cheverly, MD,; Phil Whitney, Fitchburg, MA,; and B.G. Thomas, Cheltenham, Ontario, Canada. Thank you all. IWAT~~I IELU. I And, now here are the answers to the puzzles in the December issue of EJ The GRISTMILL. Puzzle #1: Given 10 coins, arrange them in 5 rows of 4 coins each. What is the shape of the figure needed to do this? M-WTCA.ORGHou-s£ The figure is a 5-pointed star ..~,. Hot/$£ l-/ov16 (aapropriate for the Christmas issue). see ~,. 'C. ,, illustration. • • Puzzle #2: When a man checked ' his billfold before going shopping, he had six bills that totalled $63, all standard Pl/'Z2ll! :112 U.S. bills. The fact that no ones were in the billfold was omitted from the puzzle I,$ I/£. made the answer quite easy. Without MA.12. Zoe o using singles, the answer was a $50, a $5 and four $2 bills= $63. Puzzle #3: Twelve men came to a THE GRISTMILL• MARCH 2000 • PAGE 31 The Marketplace ESTATE AUCTION FOR SALE For Sale: 3,500 antique trade catalogs, pictorial histories, operation manuals, ect. First list (76 YORK, NEBRASKA pages - $5). Covers metal and woodworking ma chines, hand tools to 1800. Second list ($5) covers Saturday, March 25, 2000 farm tools, steam machines, auto, sheet metal, etc. Fifth list ($5) covers domestic subjects. Internet: Antique Wrenches, Planes, http://www.apex-ephemera.com (antique catalogs, Hammers, Spark Plugs. tool catalogs). Harold Barker, 3108 Klingler Rd., Ada, OH 45810. Catalog available March 1, 2000 for $3.00 For Sale: Winchester 1926-27 Store Products Cata log reprint over 7,000 items, 300 pages $18. 95 ppd.; 1931 Winchester product catalog Reprint $15.95; Wm. Mach Estate of Wagner, SD Keen Kutter 1912 catalog $7.95; Harley Davidson 1932 catalog $8.50, R.L. Deckebach, 6612 Beach Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32408. For more information call For Sale: 100 choice Stanley planes. Includes 100 Bailey & Associates Auction 1/2. Will sell as "one lot only" for $10,000. Write for list. Gilbert Crosley, Box 405, Hampton, FL 32044 415 Platte Ave. (352) 468-1551. York, NE 68467 Auction: Alvin Sellens will sell his tool collection Ph. ( 402) 362-7653 July 14-15 in Wichita, KS . Sale bills will be available in June. ASSISTANCE WANTED HERE IT IS WHOLESALE HARDWARE The book you have been BRANDS 8l LOGOS 2's 2's waiting for ~e; gg:_m__ ~ Looking for PRIVATE or HOUSE BRANDS & WANTED THE HISTORY OF LOGOS of WHOLESALE HARDWARE CONCERNS, JOBBERS & DISTRIBUTORS NO. 2 SIZE METAL OLD TIME Photocopies from catalogs (title and history pages, enlarged axe labels w/house brand), drawings or FARM IMPLEMENT sketches, hand written or typed. The more input the SMOOTH PLANES more comprehensive the results will be. If you help COMPANIES your name, town & state appears in the final printing. We need input on the •smaller" wholesalers that were All Manufactures & brands more geographically localized. Information is and the frequently from catalogs, letterheads, even tool ❖❖❖ markings. Some info might be in city directories, WRENCHES trade journals and/or from libraries and/or historical Bill Ericson societies. Need string tags and axe labels for photos. They Issued Including Wholesaler but no house brand? let us know anyway. 4924 Howard Gnesen Road Any basic info: Company Name? Locations? Buggy, Silo, Cream Years when Established? Incorporated? Closed? Duluth, Minnesota 55803 Slogans used by companies. [218] 724-7372 Separator, Windmill and Don't forget to include our name, city and state. [email protected] Gas Engine Companies ct) 1 ,.. Iii Hardbound, 520 pages, Tolll L~mond 2's 2's 30 Kelsey Place, Lynbrook, NY 11563-1516 hundreds of company histories (A collaborative effort w/ Ken Bassett) and advertisements and thousands of wrenches pictured. Included a 176 page Union Hill Antique Tools supplement, listing over 3300 part numbers matchedM-WTCA.ORG to the Collectible Tools for the Connoisseur at: company that issued the wrench and a price guide. http://www. tooltimer.com Price, incl. shipping $50.U.S., Your Satisfaction Guaranteed! $55. Canada, and overseas Plus: To order, write P. T. · Free tool collector's database Rathbone, R - Lucky Star · Interesting tool articles Ranch, Rte 1, Box 734, · Type studies Marsing, ID 83639 · and more! Steve Johnson send check or money order in 4521 243rd Ave. NE U.S. funds only. Redmond, WA 98053 [email protected] 425-868-1532 (voice and fax) THE GRISTMILL• MARCH 2000 • PAGE 32 The Marketplace WANTED Wanted: Sandusky Tool Co. wood and metal planes, catalogs, promotional items, advertising and other The Millennium celebration is over. tools made by Sandusky. Please send for my want Now back to what's really important: list. Also seeking information about tools marked F. or J. Forsythe. John Walkowiak, 3452 Humboldt ~ '\t.'1~_h'Aoi.jt'~ , ♦\~ ~~.,,;~vi'~~ Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55408. {612) 824-0785. YlK 111tA.\i.\ ".f/,' '1Vl.f'l- Winchester Collector: Wants any non-gun "Winchester" items, especially sports, pre-1940 advertising, or any items "new, in the box." Will trade or buy collections. Tim Melcher {918) 786- 8500, e-mail: [email protected] or try my web site: www.thewinchesterstore.com Wanted: Stanley bench planes 2-8 for resale. I am looking to buy quantities pre-WWII planes in de cent condition. Also need shoulder and rabbet planes, carving tools, spokeshaves, drawknives, slicks and trammels. Jimmy Reina, 1511 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702. (510) 528-5516. Fax {510) 528-2997. E-mail: [email protected] The Museum of Woodworking Tools Wanted: Erik Anton Berg (Eskilstuna, Sweden) chisels. Any and all sizes/types. Wooden planes by Casey and Co., and Casey, Kitchel and Co.; Mathieson; "Scholarly but fun." - Popular Mechanics esp. H&Rs; Marples H&Rs, Tom Johnson, 4200 Pilot Knob Rd., Eagan, MN 55122 (651) 452-3680. The Museum Store sells reproduction infill planes, fine tools, Wanted: SPEED INDICATORS - I'm still looking for replacement parts for Stanley and other planes, and every Hand Held indicators; such as, EVER_READY; Church & Sleight; EDDY ELECTRIC 7J.R. HERBERT; and Astragal Press book in print. others. Ivan Lux, 443 W. Lexington, Minden, NE Visit our exhibits at http://www.antiquetools.com 68959, {308) 832-2495. Browse our store: http://www.toolsforworkingwood.com Wanted: Planet Jr. wrenches, need H-11, K-152, T- 63 to complete my display. Buy-trade-swap. Robert Rauhauser, Rt. 2, Thomasville, PA 17364-9622. Wanted: NO SET saws of any manufacturer. For example (but not limited to) Disston ACME No. 120 and No. 77 (hand and hacksaw), Atkins No. 52, C.E. Jennings No. A70 1/2 and Richardson "Mechanics Pride." Premium paid for saws with original teeth. Contact Jay Ricketts, {404) 378-0266, 945 Houston Mill Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30329. ISSUE COPY DEADLINE DISPLAY ADS - RA TES March January 10 WORD Wanted: Winchesteritems, tools, sporting or house June April 10 SIZE COST LIMIT hold goods. G++ to mint in the box ..David McDonald, September Julyl0 Full page $180 900 14211 Kellywood Lane, Houston, TX 77079. {281) 558-5236. E-mail: [email protected] December October 10 Half page $ 105 450 CLASSIFIED ADS- RA TES Quarter page* $ 60 225 $.18 per word - ALL words. Other sizes $9.50 per column inch M-WTCA.ORG$3.50 minimum per ad. (1 column is approx. 2-1/ 4" wide.) 25 word limit. *NOTE: For layout purposes, all quarter page ads must meet the following specifications: 2 columns (4-7/8") wide x 3-3/ 4' tall. This is called a "double column size ad." Photos- additional $8 each (Polaroids not acceptable). Typesetting and borders are not included in Custom MAKERS STAMPS the page rates. Special artwork will be charged at cost. We must have a sketch or rough drawing Plane Irons+Blanks, indicating how you want your ad laid out. Camera-ready ads are accepted at no additional charge. Grinding and More! For your protection and complete satisfaction, ALL ads should be typewritten and double-spaced. Send for brochures. If this is not possible, please PRINT legibly. MAZZAGLIA TOOLS Payment must accompany ad. Make checks payable to M-WTCA. At this time, advertising will PO Box 18 Groveland, MA O1834 be accepted only from M-WTCA members in good standing. For information and membership application, contact Paul Gorham at the address below or one of the officers whose address is shown on the inside front cover of this publication. SEND ALL ADS TO: Paul Gorham, 200N. H St., Indianola, IA 50125-2218 (515) 961-4383 THE GRISTMILL • MARCH 2000 • PAGE 33 A Study On ... By Don Bosse The Researchers: Tom Lamond, (516) 596-12 81 Cliff Fales, (313) 987-3849 Kendall Bassett, (253) 952-4959 The new millennium is off to a **Septemberl999 ** December 1999 great start. Three new research projects "Spiral Ratchet Screwdrivers" "All Known Brand Names & Logos have been added to this growing list of Used By Local Wholesale Hardware Chuck Prine, (412) 561-6408 Concerns" members performing tool studies. The **September 1999 first addition is the study conducted by "Carpentry Planemakers of Western ** Denotes Gristmill'issue with full E.J. "Al" Renier, researching "Tools of ennsylvania and Environs" the Nordic Nations." details of the study John Wells, (510) 848-3651 Information about planes, braces, ** September 1999 augers and any ancient tool used or "Stanley 60 series block planes" made in the Nordic nations prior to the "Metallic Mitre Planes" Backtalk use of mass production techniques. Countries of this region include Charles Hegedus, (770) 97 4-7508 Norway, Sweden, Poland, Finland, ** September 1999 It's a Tile Cutter Russia, Lapland and Northern Ger "Stanley Pocket Levels" many. You may contact Renier at (612)- "Sargent's Shaw's Patent" 937-0393 or mail to Al Renier, 13895 In the December GRISTMILL on Holly Road Eden Prairie, MN 55346- William Warner, (717) 843-8105 page 30, Item EEEE is a picture of a floor 2808 or email [email protected] John Tannehill, (717) 464-4378 tile cutter. ** September 1999 Our next addition is Ray Fredrich, "E.W. Carpenter Patented Planes" I have a cutter like new that I used his research is regarding "Patented many times. I bought it new some 40 to Mechanical Nail Pullers" Dave Heckel, (217) 345-9112 50 years ago when I was a general ** September 1999 contractor. Near the handle is the name The information that Fredrich is "Seigley #2 Plow Planes" "Kost Kutter." looking for is specific to nail pullers of "Stanley 45s, A Complete Study", multiple piece construction, which Charles E. Leach Maroa, IL excludes pry bars. Makers names such Bob St. Peters (618) 462-0229 as G.J. Capewell and F. Kortick are just a ** September 1999 few of the many he is looking for. "Israel White, 3 Arm Plow Planes" Contact Fredrich at (847)-398-2642 or "Bench Planes (wooden) With Crout Unusual Plane mail to him at Raymond Fredrich, 626 style cutters affixed to their soles" S. Kaspar Ave., Arlington Heights, IL 60005-2320 or [email protected] Tom Lamond (516) 596-1281 and/ or [email protected] ** September 1999 While sorting through boxes in my "Scrapers, Woodworking and Related barn, I ran across about 20 planes which Our last new addition is Tim I did not know that I had. The one metal Everette. Everette is performing a Trades" "Draw knives" plane that struck my eye was very study on" #102 and #103 type Block unusual, and I would like to know if Planes made by Stanley and other anyone has any information on it. manufacturers." Milt Bacheller (508) 699-2570 ** September 1999 It is called an EXCELSIOR CUTTER Everette needs information "Patented & Manufactured Marking made by MET AL PLANE CO. OF regarding name stamps onM-WTCA.ORG blades, logos, Gauges" AUBURN NY according to information photos, ads, or catalog advertisements on the plane. and the dimensions of any examples Don Rosebrook (504) 673-4049 you may own. Call (910)-739-7163 or ** September 1999 The bottom of the plane has 1/8- write Tim Everette, 3726 Singletary "Levels" inch scribe marks on both ends, and it Ch. Rd. Lumberton, NC 28358 or e-mail appears that it was equipped with an [email protected] Emery L. Goad, (316) 838-3465 adjustable fence as both ends are ** September 1999 squared off, thicker and finished. If you would like to be added to "Bicycle Tools, Pre 1920" this list, contact me. I would appreciate any information that anyone can provide. Don Bosse Scott Lynk, (802) 877-377 5 2597 Hilo Ave North ** December 1999 Ralph H. Luck Oakdale, MN 55128 "Stanley Special Rules and Stanley Prairie du Sac, WI (651)-779-6334 or e-mail me at... Rules Not Listed In Any Catalog" [email protected] THE GRISTMILL• MARCH 2000 • PAGE 34 THE TOOL SHOP 78 High Street Needham Market Suffolk ENGLAND IP6 SA ~ Within U K. (01449) 722992 If dialling from outside the U.K, drop U1e zero and prefix U1e remaining • • digits as follows:U.S.A: 011-44, Australia: 00-11-44, N.Zealand: 00-44 FAX : (01449) 722683 V.A.T. 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