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March 2007 No. 126 Chaff From The President

Its spring and time to think about the your horizons by taking in the architecture, art, all the things you and your partner decorative arts, and fine food. Make some new friends, can do to maximize your enjoyment and share experiences with old friends along the way. and the fun you can have in the wonderful world of tool collecting. Hopefully you travel together and share the fun of visiting new places, and experiencing the wonders the world has to offer. Perhaps you enjoy seeing the magnificent creations in architecture, sculpture, and painting produced in different places and during different historical periods. Perhaps you prefer the decorative arts, furniture, textiles, and smaller artifacts, such as tools of the many trades and crafts, which have been refined and perfected over centuries to improve our way of life. Along the way you might enjoy an occasional meal in a splendid It might also be a good time to re-evaluate your restaurant that serves marvelous cuisine. Whatever collection. Have your interests changed? Do you need your tastes, it is the fun of doing it, and the overall to refocus, improve the way your collection is displayed, broadening of your experience of life that matters. thin out duplicates, and upgrade the quality of some of the lesser pieces? I know that I need to do all of So plan the rest of the year. Include a few trips to those things. It can all be a challenge. Meeting that enjoy tool collecting, attend a few of the most impor­ challenge and succeeding can be the most fun of all. tant tool shows and auctions, and in route broaden --John Wells

The Gristmill Directors

No. 126 March, 2007 AreaA Matt Borders, 2008 AreaM Copyright 2007 by Mid-West Tool Collectors Association, Inc. Hollis Feeser, 2007 Carl Bilderback, 2009 Gene Epting, 2007 Lee Osterbauer, 2008 Bill Marlow, 2009 Ronnie Glover, 2009 All rights reserved. www.mwtca.org Eric Mattson, 2009 AreaG AreaN Editor & Advertising Manager AreaB Ray Myers, 2007 William Morgan, 2007 David E. Heckel Pete Hartmann, 2007 John Kesterson, 2008 Phil Baker, 2008 1800 McComb St. Charleston, IL 61920-3137 Bob Kloes, 2008 Dennis Eckstein, 2009 Vincent Soukup, 2009 Gary Kane, 2009 Graphic Design Karen Heckel AreaH AreaO Area C John DeLay, 2007 Bob Valich, 2007 The Gristmill is the official publication of the Mid-West Tool Collectors Association, Del Galofaro, 2007 Mark Hughes, 2008 Allan Foster, 2008 Inc. Published quarterly in March, June, September and December. Michael Slasinski, 2008 Bob Weaver, 2009 The purpose of the association is to promote the preservation, study and under Jim Crammond, 2009 Areal standing of ancient tools, implements and devices of farm, home, industry and shop Emery Goad, 2007 AreaP of the pioneers; also, to study the crafts in which these objects were used and the AreaD David McDonald, 2008 Jack Zimmerman, 2007 craftsmen who used them; and to share knowledge and understanding with others, Jim Escher, 2007 Vaughn Simmons, 2008 especially where it may benefit restoration, museums and like institutions. Larry Bolhuis, 2008 AreaJ Donald Stark, 2008 Fred Leu, 2009 Rick Kerns, 2008 Richard Weymer II, 2009 President John Wells Joel Hodapp, 2009 1162 Grizzly Peak Blvd., Berkeley, CA 94708-1741 AreaE Lloyd Henley, 2009 AreaQ (510) 848-3651 Robert Green, 2007 Pat Medley, 2007 Robert Olesen, 2008 AreaK David Friday, 2008 Vice-President of Elections GeorgeM-WTCA.ORG Wanamaker Slav Jelesijevich, 2009 Bill Youart, 2007 Robert Oehman, 2009 312 S. Lafayette, Macomb, IL 61455-2233 Gary Johnson, 2009 Monte Harold, 2008 (309) 836-6872 AreaR Vice-President of Meeting Planning Doug Cox AreaF AreaL Martin Donnelly, 2007 2938 Cynthiana Rd., Georgetown, KY 40324-9272 Chris Berger, 2007 Dave Fessler, 2008 Walter Karsten, 2009 (502) 863-1407 Vice-President of Membership Ed Hobbs 4417 Inwood Road, Raleigh, NC 27603-3315 (919) 828-2754 Vice-President of Scholarship George Elsass Committee Chairman 1315 Lakeside Place, Worthington, OH 43085-2893 Elections George Wanamaker Directory John Walkowiak (614) 888-0591 Meeting Planning Doug Cox Preservation & Education Phil Baker Treasurer LeRoy Witzel Membership Ed Hobbs Marion Henley Award Ron Pearson P.O. Box 355, Humboldt, Iowa 50548-0355 Scholarship George Elsass Displays & Awards Bob Valich (515) 332-3649 Gristmill Editor Dave Heckel Family Assistance Don Riley Special Publications Jim Conover Internet Don Bosse Secretary John Walkowiak By-Laws and Policy Ray Nissen Address Labels Kerry McCalla 3452 Humboldt Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55408-3332 What's It Ron White Scrapbook Barb & Mike (612) 824-0785 Slasinski

2 The Gristmill Coming Up M-WTCA National Meetings Where to Send What

Spring, 2007 June 14-16, 2007 Milwaukee, WI Larry Thorson (608) 779-0966 Please note where to send what so it will Fall, 2007 October 11-13, 2007 Springfield, MO Paul Reichert (417) 831-1425 reach the right person.

Send changes in your address, phone number or E-Mail to: KLM Computer Services, c/o Kerry McCalla, 104 Engle Ct., Franklin, TN 2007 M-WTCA Area Meetings 37069, phone (615) 791-6198, E-Mail [email protected] Area F Meet Mar. 3/4, Spencer, IN Matt Borders (812) 824-9318 Request The Gristmill copies from: Bill Area N Meet Mar. 16/17, Mount Dora, FL Phil Baker (941) 485-6981 Baader,4183 Hominy Ridge Rd., Springfield, Area D Meet Mar. 25, Omaha, NE Fred Leu (402) 592-1907 OH 45502-9510, phone (937) 969-8530. Area Q Meet Apr. 7, Waxhaw, NC David Fridy (704) 843-5024 Area E Meet Apr. 15, Loves Park, IL Gary Johnson (815) 636-1464 Pay membership dues for current year: Send Area A Meet Apr. 21, Hastings, MN Eric Mattson (651) 462-3955 your check made out to M-WTCA to LeRoy Area C Meet Apr. 28, Chesaning, MI Mike Slasinski (989) 781-1152 Witzel, Treasurer, P.O. Box 355 Humboldt, IA AreaM Meet May 5, Columbia, SC Gene Epting (803) 781-5199 50548-0535 phone (515) 332-3649 E-Mail AreaD Meet May 6, Humboldt, IA LeRoy Witzel (515) 890-0262 [email protected] Please write RENEW and Area C Meet June 9/10, Edwardsburg, MI John Sindelar (269) 663-8841 your name and address on your check. Do not Area C Meet July 14, Kalamazoo , MI Jim Crammond (734) 241-0549 use a new member application to renew an Area Q Meet July 28, Raleigh, NC Ed Hobbs (919) 828-2754 existing membership. Area E Meet Aug. 5, LaFox, IL Dick Chapman (815) 492-2124 AreaA+B Meet Sept. 8, Genoa, WI Larry Thorson (608) 779-0966 Submit materials to The GristmiJJ: Send to Dave Heckel, 1800 McComb St., Charleston, Sept. 16, Cosgrove, IA Jim Escher (319) 656-3931 AreaD Meet IL 61920-3137, phone (217) 345-9112 after Area C Meet Sept. 22, Dearborn , MI Del Galofaro (734) 676-0997 6 p.m., E-Mail [email protected] Area Q Meet Nov. 3, Waxhaw, NC David Fridy (704) 843-5024 Area E Meet Nov. 4, Carlinville , IL Bob Terry (618) 377-3421 Obtain The Gristmill advertising or informa­ Area Q Meet Dec. 1, Wilmington, NC Al Westmoreland (910) 791-5100 tion: Dave Heckel (see above)

Dates must be cleared with Jim Bramel (502) 8-63-1226 Obtain scholarship information: Contact E-Mail: [email protected] George Elsass 1315 Lakeside Place, Worthington, OH 43085-2893, Phone (614) 888-0591, E-Mail [email protected] Spring 2007 Milwaukee, WI by Larry Thorson

The Four Points ornately carved moldings Sheraton - Milwaukee and furnishings. Also, the will be the site of the 45th annual Lake Front 2007 Spring Meeting Festival of Arts will take · June 14-16. Area B place June 15-17, 2007, is looking forward to on the grounds of welcoming you to Milwaukee Art Museum M-WTCA.ORGMilwaukee, WI known on the shore of Lake for its German heritage, home of Miller Brewing, Harley Michigan. This is one of Davidson, and numerous art and history museums. the nation's premier juried art festivals, drawing thousands of people each year. The men's theme for the meeting is "Tools of the Cooper" in recognition of Milwaukee's strong brewing heritage. Once again we will be featuring an ice cream social The Women's Auxiliary theme will be "School Days". at the reception on Thursday evening. Your host team includes Larry and Jeanne Thorson, Jerry and Sue Tours are planned for the Reiman Publishing Nelson, Dan and Jane Giese, Milo and Arlene Company, publishers of a variety of cooking, nature Fritchen, Pete Hartmann and Gary Kane. We look and country living magazines and historic Greendale forward to seeing you in Milwaukee. For more with its many shops and boutiques. Also planned information on things to see and do in Milwaukee is a tour of the historic Pabst Mansion, home of and surrounding area go to www.visitMilwaukee.org Fredrick Pabst family built in 1892 and featuring ir contact Larry Thorson 608-779-0966.

March 2007 3 Members Displays at Chattanooga Tennessee by John Walkowiak

The Display theme was Railroad Tools, Equipment the best place to share with others the things you find and Paraphernalia. I would be willing to bet that interesting. I guarantee there will be many others who most folk's perception of the tools Mid West members share your interest, whatever it is. Getting to look over collect would not include railroad related items. the displays is worth the price of the meeting alone! There are, after all, collector groups that specialize in the Choo Choo stuff. But once again the depth of our The next National Meeting will be in Milwaukee, members interests shown thru at this meeting. known for its beer, and the theme will be Cooper's There were 25 fantastic displays, and 10 of them were tools. Let's see what you have! Also, a reminder that railroad related. There were RR pocket watches, the ballots for the Peoples Choice Award will be on the mauls and spikes, a gauge to measure the wear on table next to the ballot box instead of in your meeting the wheels, a portable tool repair kit, wrenches, RR packet as they have been. You will be on the honor hammers and a Robber Barron. system - only one vote per person! Vote early, but only once! And I want to thank Martin Donnelly and We are a curious bunch, (in a good way!) we M-WTCA Clarence Blanchard for providing the great door prizes members, and the display portion of the meetings is for the Peoples Choice Award drawing.

Henry Caudle Tom Lamond Peoples Choice Award Best Out Of Theme Basket Making Tools Kelly Axe MF'G Co. Scotty Fulton Most Unusual Display Award Big Johnny display M-WTCA.ORG

Milton Bacheller Bill Baker Jack Devitt Best In Theme - Railroad Tools, The Best Stanley Fred Curry Award Best Single Tool Award Equipment, and Paraphernalia Stanley Spokeshaves Earl Gladden Curran's Railroad Wheel Gauge Scrapers and Beaders display Combination Railroad Tool

4 The Gristmill Herb Page Railroadiana and Wrenches During the Age of Steam.

An Aid to Date the Disston Backsaw Virginia Marked Tools

Phil Pederson Dave Heckel Sash Makers Tools Metallic Plane Co., Auburn, NY

Judges Choice Awards

Jim Crammond The Railroad Spike Maul M-WTCA.ORG Dick Dickerson John Walkowiak Eugene Wiet Combination Gauge Tool James. J. Hill, Empire Builder

Phineas Eastman Mode of Manufacturing Socket Hammers & Hatchets

March 2007 5 Committee Reports Jim Mau latest recipient of the Marion Henley Award by John Walkowiak

Jim Mau has been a This award was created over 20 years ago to honor Mid-West member for Marion Henley's unselfish participation in M-WTCA. many years, has hosted Marion was an early member of our organization and helped at meetings, who was known and admired by everyone. He was and for 10 years has knowledgeable and curious about all kinds of tools. worked hard as the If he was asked a question about a tool and didn't Committee Chairman know the answer he would find the answer and report for the What's It back. He wouldn't keep this knowledge to himself, Program. In this but he was more than willing to share it with other position, the work he members. He was not a stranger to helping at meet­ has done has been ings; he was a doer who was very active in M-WTCA. very much in line with He would help members, encourage them, and he our purpose. Always was trusted. He was an all-around good guy that enthusiastic about this exemplified the purpose of our organization; Studying, important part of our Preserving, and Sharing Knowledge of Tools. meetings, he is never seen without a big smile The Marion Henley Award was created in his name, on his face. He identifies tools he is knowledgeable to honor him and also to continue honoring those who about and researches the ones he doesn't know about. also had these qualities as a Mid-West member. It He keeps meticulous records about them, and shares is the most presti - the information with all of us. He also willingly and gious award that a happily researches questions that come to him thru Mid-West member our Web Site that are from non-members. This is can receive. The just another one of the ways in which he projects a a ward itself is a positive image for our organization. From all the boxwood carving by members of the Mid-West Tool Collectors Association, David Brookshaw a hearty congratulations to Jim Mau, the 12th and of the Adz Man, latest recipient of the Marion Henley Award. from our logo.

Membership by Ed Hobbs

As we begin a new year, I thought it might be good to necessarily have to be totally tool specific as related take a few minutes and think about what makes an subjects can be very interesting. Displays are another Area meeting interesting. After all, Area meetings item. Not only do they educate, they also provide an were considered "Important" by almost 90% of the opportunity for our members to learn the interests of members that replied M-WTCA.ORGto our survey which ranked others. Offering some type of prize and allowing those second only to The Gristmill in terms of a benefit of present to vote for the winner seems to inspire people belonging to M-WTCA. to put together displays and can add to the interest.

From people I have talked to and my own experience, "What's It" sessions are also very popular. They I think people want more than "just a quick swap educate and can entertain as well. Just sit through meet." After all, you can only look at tools for so long. one when people start guessing what something was They don't change and likely the decisions to buy or used for. I have heard some very "creative" suggestions not to buy are made early in the meeting. Driving for 4 made by some of our members. Demonstrations, either or 5 hours to spend a couple hours at a swap meet and as the program or those put on after the initial rush then driving back may not be everyone's idea of fun. of activity, typically get a lot of attention. I have been Having other activities seems to make these meetings to several meetings where it was very hard to get more interesting and enjoyable. Programs of interest an opportunity to ask the demonstrator a question add a lot to a meeting. The subject matter does not because of all those gathered around. And you know

6 The Gristmill we all can pitch in and do our parts when it comes to planning. This should illustrate the importance these activities. If these are not a regular part of your M-WTCA places in holding good Area meetings. These Area meetings, go to your director and tell them you updated guides will be distributed to all current think it would be good to add them and, oh by the way, directors in March as a part of the mailing of the list offer to put together a display or do a demonstration. If of members that have not renewed. In closing, let these are already a part of your meetings then be sure me make two more points. First, if you have not to take your turn. yet renewed your membership please do so now. And second, if you would like a copy of this The updated Director's Guide devotes over twelve updated guide, either to learn more about holding Area pages to tips and suggestions related to Area meetings meetings or just to find out more about the role of and we are always available to discuss Area meeting a director, please let me know and I will send you one. Area Meets Area D Cosgrove, IA by Jim Escher

September 17, 2006 at s:oo AM Area D's 15th Annual Ballinger and I were very pleased that there was a Cosgrove, Iowa Meet got underway. Tables were soon good turnout; all tables we could get in the hall were filled with all sorts of tools and everyone was able to full of tools of every description. search for that bargain. Coffee and juice along with homemade cinnamon rolls were enjoyed while looking Thanks to Lloyd Harden for a nice tool display that for that treasure. he sat up. We hope to expand on the number of tool displays at fall 2007 meeting. A What's It session was held and proved to be a challenge. Some items still remain What's It! Members shared six displays for everyone to enjoy. John Holmes had a rare Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. single bit Pioneer Axe. David Schepers shared a nice shelved case with hard to find planes, drawshaves and other tools. Cecil Holmes showed a nice display of Sargent wood bottom planes. A display of tools used for making pearl buttons from shells by Irene Thompson. Leroy Fletcher showed us his "Favorite Tool" A Hildreth Patent Brace. A showy display of Peelers, Fitters and Slicers was put together by Bob Reinbrecht. Thanks everyone for the great displays. There was a good assortment of tools provided by A great home cooked dinner was prepared and served dealers for the auction. Many thanks to Robert Green by Gladys Gartzke, Karen Ruppert and Becky Mills. who helped us along with 'how to have an auction' Many thanks to them. We then wrapped it up with a advice and of course his usual auctioneer lingo. few door prizes. Former co-hosts of this meet, Jim and Phyllis Moffet Thanks again to theM-WTCA.ORG cooks, Chuck Gartzke, Bill and Jack and Judy Howe, were present with hands Ruppert, Dave Mills and everyone who helped. Also to on help and wise council. Many thanks. We couldn't all the members and guest including several new have pulled it off without your help. I had thought members who joined us and made this show a success. that tool meetings were a MAN THING until I found out how much help is needed from wives. Thanks very much ladies. Area E Carlinville, IL There were several guests and visitors that showed by Bob Terry interest in joining the M-WTCA. We had membership applications and a pile of Gristmill magazines The 26th annual George F. Alton Swap-O-Rama tool available to hand out to new prospects. Ed Hobbs meet took place on a clear November 12th morning. made the material available. . This was the first time to have the Area E fall meeting in Carlinville, IL (formerly in Virden, IL). Co-hosts Jim Hope to see you all at the fall 2007 meeting.

March 2007 7 Committee Reports Preservation & Education Help Needed by Phil Baker

Help us to demonstrate the aid being given to stuff to me Phil Baker 3955 E. Venice - Venice, FL historic sites, museums, etc. We would like to fill two 34292. Mike Slasinski has already jumped on the tables at our Milwaukee meeting with a photo or band wagon. I believe the more we highlight this two and a short description of your activity in work the more members not yet involved might support of the Adopt-a Site program. Make your consider this joining us in sharing whatever talent wording brief and large enough tot be read easily. If we may have. Another positive way to experience a you do not attend the meeting - no excuse - send the genuine tool fix.

From Horses to Horsepower: Examining Mount Vernon's Stable & Coach House by Reagan M. Furrow

Before the coming of the auto­ interpretive plan. It is based upon research collected mobile some three-quarters of from primary source documentation and is an ideal a century ago, transportation presentation of material culture appropriate for and farm power were centered exhibition in the interpretive spaces of the buildings. in the horse. Without riding and driving horses the occupants of The mission statement of George Washington's Mount the mansion were housebound. Vernon Estate & Gardens is to " .. . preserve, restore It follows that stables and and manage the estate of George Washington to carriage houses were the most the highest standards and to educate visitors and universal of all the accompany­ people throughout the world about the life and ing outbuildings.1 legacies of George Washington, so that his example -Alexander Mackay-Smith of character and leadership will continue to inform and inspire future generations."2 Following that Through the generosity of the Mid-West Tool mission, it has been the goal of the Mount Vernon Collectors Association, George Washington's Mount Ladies' Association to show the Mansion and its Vernon hosts an annual internship designed to outbuildings as they were furnished in 1 799. create interpretive and furnishings plans for one (or Therefore, after much study the stable yard complex in this case two) of its outbuildings. To complete this will be re-interpreted and furnished to reflect the task, the intern selected is asked to assess the 1 799 interpretive period. A number of important furnishings currently on display for their accuracy documents helped to generate the interpretive and and interpretive use, take an inventory of said objects furnishings plans for the Stable and Coach House, and compare this inventory to ones left by George and including the list of objects in the Washington Martha Washington and their contemporaries, and inventory, as well as Washington's writings, writings examine the history of the buildings and the people by his visitors, comparable probate inventories, who completed the tasksM-WTCA.ORG necessary to keep the archaeological evidence, primary source material, buildings operational. For this year's project, the goal graphics, and Mount Vernon records. was to develop such plans for Mount Vernon's Stable and Coach House dependencies. The stable yard complex bustled with activity during the late eighteenth century when George The purpose for creating an interpretive plan for Washington housed his horses and vehicles there. At Mount Vernon's stable yard complex is both to better least nine (known) enslaved men worked in these inform staff and visitors alike about the history and buildings, including Peter Hardiman, a horseman; significance of the stable yard, which includes both Godfrey and Jack, wagoners; Cyrus and Wilson, the Stable and Coach House dependencies, and to postillions or groomsmen; Billy Lee, a huntsman; update the interpretation of the spaces and their and Giles, Joe, and Paris, drivers and stablers. These furnishings. The furnishings plan complements the men were responsible for caring for Washington's interpretive plan and, in essence, exists to execute the horses and the horses of his guests, cleaning and

8 The Gristmill maintaining horse accoutrements, such as saddles Peter Hardiman, Godfrey, Jack, Cyrus, Wilson, Billy and harnesses, driving Washington's vehicles, and Lee, Giles, Joe, and Paris, to name a few. caring for the vehicles owned by Washington by making repairs to both the ironwork and woodwork Notes: on the vehicles. 1 Jacquelin D.J. Sadler and Julius Trousdale Sadler, Jr., Due to the necessity of travel during his lifetime, American Stables, an Architectural Tour, Boston: New York Graphic Society, 1981. especially while he served as Commander in Chief of the Continental Army and as President of the 2 Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, "Curatorial Collections United States, Washington owned several vehicles Policies: George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate & and many horses. He owned a riding chair when Gardens," approved by the Mount Vernon Ladies' he was eighteen years old and acquired another Association, April 2003. riding chair and chariot upon marrying Martha Dandridge Custis. During the remainder of his life, 3 Herbert Ridgeway Collins, Presidents on Wheels: The he had carriages made to order or received them as Complete Collection of Carriages and Automobiles gifts - including a town coach, a chariot, a phaeton, Used by Our American Presidents. Washington: Acropolis and a post-chaise.3 He owned a few well-bred horses Books, 1971, pp. 13-30. and over one hundred work horses. Therefore, the 4 T.H. Breen, "Horses and Gentlemen: The Cultural functional purpose of both the Mount Vernon Coach Significance of Gambling among the Gentry of Virginia," House and the Stable was simply to house some William and Mary Quarterly, 3rd series, 34:2 of these vehicles and horses; the social purpose, (April 1977): 246 and Camille Wells, "The Planter's however, was to further elevate Washington's 'elite' Prospect: Houses, Outbuildings, and Rural Landscapes status among the Virginia gentry by demonstrating in Eighteenth-Century Virginia," Winterthur Portfolio, his "visible" estate, including the ownership of 2s:1 (Spring 1993): 14. vehicles, well-bred horses, slaves to care for his horses and vehicles, and a building constructed of brick to protect these valuable assets. 4

That said, an accurate interpretation of Mount Vernon's Stable and Coach House should include expected eighteenth-century stable and coach house accoutrements, such as saddles, bridles, and bits, but should also include objects and tools not included in CRAFTS many eighteenth century inventories, such as pitch forks, brooms, and barrels, as well as wagon jacks, Antique Tool Auction drag chains, and currycombs. th A clear separation of themes in each interpretive Sat. May 5 9:30 a.m. space will give the objects on display a better context for understanding and will certainly allow the Collections Department at Mount Vernon to Over 600 Lots of User, better inform visitors about the furnishings and tools used in these spaces. The Stable and Coach House Antique & Collectible buildings are the dependencies perhaps most visited by Washington on a daily basis and should therefore be preserved and presented in such a way that Tools! allows visitors to learnM-WTCA.ORG more about Washington the ELKS CLUB ROUTE 31 equestrian and sportsman. Additionally, it is FLEMINGTON, N.J. imperative that the visitor understand the services the men who worked in these dependencies provided. Without them, Washington would not have had the Visit craftsofnj.org means to properly care for his equine residents, For Photos of Tools Offered provide adequate housing for them and his carriages, nor would he have been able to travel in eighteenth­ century vogue as efficiently. An ideal interpretation Info: Greg Welsh 1-908-439-3266 of Mount Vernon's Stable and Coach House Steve Zluky 1-908-534-2710 dependencies should not only tell the story of George Washington and his collection of riding equipment and apparatuses, but should also tell the stories of

March 2007 9 To Raise Children's Confidence, Teach Them to Make Something Useful by Virginia Pyron

A child. Some hand tools. A teacher. While the girls and boys are gradually getting the And a lifelong wow. knack of using unfamiliar hand drills, saws, and planers, their project begins to take shape-typically A small face, intent on the task. Hands a little clumsy a useful everyday object such as a rake, a stool, or a at first, gradually becoming steadier. Then the awe . birdhouse. Meanwhile, Gust conversationally weaves and the pride: "Look, I made this hole!" in other lessons as well.

We're all a long way from the day we gazed, Besides the con­ fascinated, into the first hole that our child-sized crete evidence of hands laboriously drilled. But something of that their handcraft, fascination remains, along with the sense of students take home independent accomplishment: two ingredients that wide ranging tid make up a satisfying experience and that people of bits of knowledge. every age continue to crave. The properties of this wood, and where its tree grew. How this tool was made. Traditional methods of measur­ ing, cutting, saw­ ing. How to handle the tools with respect and safety. What influences subtly changed the tools' design over the centuries. The roles of craftsmen in early American society. Natural ingredients gleaned by long-ago Native Americans (and by Gust himself) to make this glue.

These workshops also reliably yield another by­ product, one that Gust considers the most important of all: the "Wow! I made this myself and it's good!" response. "A lot of children today don't get many Michael Gust, a Georgia woodworker and blacksmith, opportunities to discover the power of that realization," enjoys feeding children's innate yen for fascination and Gust explains. The increased sense of self-assurance accomplishment. "When children's hands are busy from even a single woodworking project, he believes, making something," he says, "their minds are busy creates ripples of positive effects, helping young people making connections." Gust's woodworking workshops meet their next challenge, and the one after that, and for young people stimulate this natural combination of so on throughout life. working and learning. Gust's desire to teach woodworking for children arose from his own youthful experience growing up in rural ,tr M-WTCA.ORGi I ·. A ~·...... Missouri. "If you want to raise children's self­ ,,11 .. ·.. ~.. ..·· .'~ confidence, teach them to make something useful," , ~it'J, ;, .'. . Gust says. "A long time ago, I knew someone who did .' ... _ ·1J.. , '~ -~.- ::,,:~ - - that for me. I'm grateful, and I want to pass it on." / ,, . ""' . ~ , Michael V Gust, a member of M-WTCA, lives in a Georgia , . "'t 1' ~ ·. town called The Rock, which tells an old tale of its own . He offers child-friendly, confidence-boosting workshops and woodworking demonstrations both locally and farther afield. To reach him, email [email protected]. : ,. ~ . ~ Virginia Pyron, Ph.D., is a writer based in A tlanta. A recent II . browsing among the tables at M-WTCA in Chattanooga . a convinced her: Old tools and their collectors are way cool.

10 The Gristmill Return to Poplar Forest by Phil Baker and Jack Sciara

Jeffersonian architecture and vintage wooden planes - Through the services of Gordon Lohr, at the Association a recipe for a fascinating day in the life of any tool For the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities and the junkie. Such was the M-WTCA's return to Poplar Forest. Norfolk Historical Society, the Pentecost collection is now on permanent loan to Poplar Forest. As related in an article in the June 2006 issue of The Gristmill, Phil Baker, the Chairman of the Preservation The planes were initially screened to determine which, & Education (P&E) Committee has been meeting with if any, were at least contemporary with the period the restoration staff at Poplar Forest, Thomas of Poplar Forest construction, 1806 to circa 1825. Jefferson's Bedford County Virginia plantation. Although the vast majority of the planes were much Although not as well known as Jefferson's primary later than this period, several displayed construction residence at Monticello, the octagonal Poplar Forest chacteristics (wedge and chamfer styles) of the 1790- residence is an architectural masterpiece. Part of Poplar 1820 period. Unfortunately, most of these were Forest's "step-child" relationship to Monticello is without imprints, thereby precluding any specific undoubtedly a result of the fact that it had not been identification with a known maker. Several planes, open to the general public for over 150 years. Having however, were standouts. An absolutely gorgeous been sold in 1828 by Jefferson's grandson, Francis complex molder by M. DAUB was found with what Eppes, Poplar Forest remained a private residence to could best be described as an ogee with soft astragal several families until 1984. profile. The plane is constructed of cherry. Far from a common wood in plane construction, cherry planes As can be imagined, much of the fabric of Jefferson's frequently lead us to Pennsylvania makers and, in original construction had been destroyed by at least two fact, it appears from the little information we know of fires, altered by remodeling and reconstruction after Mr. Daub, that he was born and worked in that state. the fires, or simply neglected over the intervening years. Very few Daub planes have been located. The Guide In 1986, Poplar Forest opened its doors for public to the Makers of American Wooden Planes (AWP) visitations and the "bricks and mortar" phase of rates him as UR (unrated) due to the insufficient restoration began seven years later. Under the information concerning the body of his work. Four masterful direction of Travis McDonald, Director of other of his planes are known to exist. This molder is Architectural Restoration, significant progress has 8 3/4" in length, with slightly rounded-over chamfer on been made in restoring this marvel of Jefferson's genius top and 3/16" flat chamfers on the toe and heel, back to its original design. perhaps indicating an earlier date of construction than the 1825-35 period previously estimated for his work. The P&E Committee's return visit was specifically to assess the large number of wooden planes, which A second quite interesting plane was a skewed blade are now housed at Poplar Forest. In attendance from panel raiser, made of beech, clearly imprinted M-WTCA were Phil Baker, Gary Coleman, Jack Sciara, G KINSLE. Mr. Kinsle is similarly rated as UR inAWP. Neil Bohnert, and Carrell Rowles. The day started with Virtually, nothing is known of his history or the body a tour of the residence conducted by Travis McDonald of his work. Only one prior plane with his imprint is and David Clauss, Restoration Craftsmen. The degree mentioned in AWP and that is a common hollow. When of detail and the exchange of information provided by the only plane found with a maker's imprint is a Travis and David far exceeded what one would expect on common hollow or round, the question frequently arises an average docentled tour. David showed us examples of as to whether it was the product of a plane maker or some of the poplar moldingsM-WTCA.ORG that he had reproduced simply the one-off product of a carpenter needing a utilizing primarily hollows and rounds. single plane for personal use. The fact that this G. KINS LE is a panel raiser would certainly lend Complex molders, rather than hollows and rounds, support to the supposition that he was a plane maker probably were used in creating the original Poplar by trade. The wedge profile also contains a design Forest millwork. Unfortunately, these planes, which element that indicates a plane maker's finesse, as it would have probably resided at the Mulberry Row has a back-cut ogee-reverse ogee profile. Hopefully, joinery shop back at Monticello, are not known to exist. information concerning these two planes will be There were no illusions on the part of those present that included in the next edition of AWP. any of these molders would be found in the collection of planes currently at Poplar Forest. In fact, the majority In concluding our day, the group generally discussed of the planes that were examined were from a single what further assistance the P&E Committee might lend source, the private collection of Mr. Ray Pentecost. continued on page 16

March 2007 11 Collection Spotlight by Dave Heckel

A recent visit to the home and collection of David McDonald was an eye opener. David is well known as one of the foremost Winchester tool collectors in the country. His collection is housed in a brand new 16' X 26' building that is disguised as a single car garage. The collection is housed m a climate­ controlled environment.

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12 The Gristmill I asked David how he got started in Winchester plays some of the items in an antique pie safe collecting. He replied, "Back in 1992 my neighbor that was purchased in Illinois at a farm sale for 75 gave me a 1923 Winchester catalog reprint, and as cents. That pie safe has traveled the world. It has I looked through it, I saw a claw hatchet that caught been with David to Libya, Indonesia, and all over my eye. I went to my father's old toolbox and pulled the United States. Represented in the collection out that exact Winchester hatchet. I searched some are tools, fishing tackle, golf clubs, tennis rackets, more and also found two Winchester wood chisels." baseball bats & gloves, knives, razors, cutlery, paint That started the collection. & brushes, fans, a heater, a toaster, flashlights, garden tools, a wagon, a scooter, and lots of advertis­ As David obtained more Winchester tools and other ing items. Winchester Repeating Arms Company Winchester items the need developed for a place to started "The Winchester Store" to market all of display them. Rather than these items back in the sitting in storage boxes, 1920s. It was developed to David wanted to let them be provide a use for the physical seen. David looked for a plant that went unused after building to use, but finally World War I ended. decided to build in the side yard of his home. Due to David related, "I have neighborhood association enjoyed the thrill of the hunt requirements, the building for the tools. The telephone had to match the existing calls from people answering house and be attached by a my ads, attending auctions breezeway. and M-WTCA meetings, and the unannounced items In addition to some original coming in the mail are what display cabinets, David dis- make the collecting fun."

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March 2007 13 A Visit to The American Precision Museum by Dave Heckel

Located in historic Windsor, VT, just a few blocks processes, including a miniature machine shop. The south from the center of town, is The American building has been partially restored and is undergoing Precision Museum. It is housed in the building where more restoration, including new windows and upper the beginning of our country's modern system of story framework. industrial design and production originated. In the 1840s, a gun-making firm developed machinery that Besides the perma - would be able to perform all of the repetitive tasks nent exhibits, there required of a gun maker. The Robbins and Lawrence is a special exhibit Armory began what was called the "American System" that is dedicated of precision manufacturing. to an aspect of the precision machin - Robbins, Kendall and Lawrence took their ideas to ery or industry. In the Great Exposition in London, England in 1851. October 2006, the They received orders for rifles and machinery that exhibit was "The would be used by the Enfield Armory in England. After Cutting Edge: the Civil War when the need for firearms diminished, Machines that American manufactures used the "American System" Shape our World." to manufacture goods for the civilian market. Items such as sewing machines and typewriters were two In one of the display cases is of the items produced. an adjustable wrench from The Windsor Manufacturing The museum collection is housed in an all brick Company. It was made building built in 1846 and located on Mill Brook. in the building after the Civil War. M-WTCA member Herb Page contributed to the museum's knowledge of the wrench. The building that preceded the armory building housed the inventor Lemuel Hedges. He created the machine for dividing scales that created accurate rulers in the 1820s.

The museum is open from Memorial Day weekend through October 31st, daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. There is a self-guided tour and On exhibition are the machines and hand tools that a video program were used to manufacture guns and machinery. Also, included with the there are many scale models that represent various admission fee. Allow at least an hour or two to see M-WTCA.ORGeverything in the museum. For more information, go to www.americanprecision.org or call (802) 674-5781.

There is a very good Italian restaurant on Main Street across from the Vermont State Craft Center; both are good places to visit. About eight miles away across the Connecticut River, via the Windsor-Cornish Covered Bridge, is the Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site, located in Cornish, NH. The home and studios of August Saint-Gaudens, the sculptor, who designed the $10 and $20 gold coins that were minted from 1907 to 1933, are located there. It is well worth the side trip.

14 The Gristmill Marks' Patent Block Planes with Tail Handles by John G. Wells

This is a supplement to the article "Edward S. Marks' has a little groove on the underside, which fits over a Patent Pivoting Carriage Lateral Adjustment ... " which corresponding raised ridge on the bed of the plane appeared in the December 2004 Gristmill, No. 117. At to keep the bracket aligned with the plane. Figure 2 the end of that article I commented that it would be The number "09 3/4" was cast in raised letters on the interesting to see an example of a Marks' patent front of this plane, so we know the plane came with No. 09 3/4 or 015 1/2 block plane with the tail handle. a tail handle. The No. 15-1/2 has the same threaded boss and the same little ridge in the bed; they are At the Spring the same distance apart as on the 09 3/4 so the same Figure 1: Semi-annual tail handle fits both planes. The 015 1/2 also has its meeting Jack model number cast in raised letters on the front of Devitt told me the plane. Figure 3 Marks' patent tail handle block the plane I was planes were permanently identified as such. A tail looking for would handle cannot be put on the 09 1/2 or the 015; they be in the Fall Brown do not have a threaded boss or a raised ridge on the auction. It was, and I bought bed to accommodate them. it. It was a Marks' Patent No. 09 3/4 by the Ohio Tool Co. complete with the tail Tail handles for Stanley block planes, and for those by handle. Figure 1. Thanks to Jack Devitt for the tip. other makers who used a Bailey type adjustment, are attached to the body of the plane without requiring As expected the tail handle is attached to the bed by special features, and can be used on planes that did not a screw though the handle bracket into the threaded come with a tail handle. boss cast on the bed. The front of the handle bracket

Figure 2: Lower: Marks' Patent Ohio Tool Co No. 015 112 with tail ban-die removed. Upper: ·09 3/4 with tail handle. Figure: 3 Marks' Patent 015 112, Number on front of plane.

Ed Arrington of the Lefever Arms Company Collectors Association has asked M-WTCA for some help.M-WTCA.ORG It has come to their attention that one of M-WTCA's members, who lives in the Springfield, IL area may have information leading to the discovery of the Lefever Arms Company manufacturing records. Lefever Arms Company was in business in Syracuse, NY from about 1880 to 1917. We are looking for a man, perhaps in his 70s, with a specific interest and knowledge in 18th Century Winterthur furniture. The individual had or has what may be the only known manufacturing history of the Lefever Shotgun of Syracuse, NY. Our association is very excited about this discovery revealed to us, from the gentleman who traded the records for some tools. If you would please help us out in this endeavor, we would be very grateful. You may contact Ed Arrington via email [email protected] or PO Box 1976 Alachua, FL 32616 or at 352-871-3303 in Florida.

March 2007 15 Book Review The Stanley Little Big Book A Comprehensive Pocket Price Guide TJze Sta,zl y Little For Planes Big Book Clarence Blanchard First Edition, Antique & Collectible Tools, Inc., 230 pp, 2006.

Available from Antique & Collectible Tools, Inc., 27 Fickett Road, Pownale, ME 04069 or www.FineToolJ.com $14.99 plus shipping. 2006

This just published little book is a must have for Stanley plane collectors! It's the first in what Clarence Blanchard promises will be an ongoing series of pocket price guides for Stanley tools. The author intends to print one book a year. This first book covers Stanley planes, next year's book will be the remainder of collectible Stanley tools, and in the third year Clarence will do the Stanley planes again with new information and updated prices.

The book lists all of the types of planes made by Stanley over the years and in addition includes planes made by Leonard Claren£ e Bia, chard Bailey both before and after his years with Stanley, as well as the Gage, Siegley, and the Seldon Bailey Defiance planes. The first section of the book is an excellent assessment of the current Stanley market and provides sound advice for both the novice and seasoned collector regarding type studies, condition, and the keys to value. The information about each type of plane with its accompanying photograph is a great help in identification and typing of Stanley planes. While the book doesn't contain all of the various Stanley type studies that have been done, the author does include information regarding major changes for a specific plane.

What I found most interesting about this book is the pricing system used by the author. Three prices are given for most of the tools listed in the book in an effort to truly reflect the condition of tools found in the collectible market. Clarence Blanchard has chosen three values for each plane and listed them in the book. They include "Average Value" for tools that may not have been well cared for, but have no missing or broken parts. "Median Value" for tools that have been well taken care of despite the fact that they've been used, and "Top Value" for the best condition tools available to the collector. This pricing system does reflect the realities of the tool collecting market and will help the novice and the experienced collector separate the gems from the junk. As the author states, "As long as you buy by condition, -sell by condition, and collect by condition, you are headed in the right direction".

At 4 3/4" by 3 3/4" this handy little volume fits neatly in your back pocket so it will be readily available at your favorite flea market or auction. The author has stuffed a lot of very useful information between the covers of this handy book. Anyone whoM-WTCA.ORG comes in contact with Stanley planes needs to have this book! --Paul Van Pernis continued from page 11 to the restoration efforts at Poplar Forest. Travis more realistic. Original planes, if located, could best be McDonald desires to restore the millwork as authenti­ utilized in a static display demonstrating how the cally as possible, utilizing the same woods, primarily moldings were originally made. Phil Baker extended the old-growth local poplar, and the same means of services of the P&E Committee in an attempt to locate construction. David Clauss, the consummate craftsman, original molding planes if provided with samples of the would like to mill all of the moldings utilizing period various moldings. All acknowledged that this might be planes. Acknowledging that locating exact period planes a long search, but then again, Phil has had a lot of would be difficult, it was generally agreed that the experience in his similar pursuit of all of the tools known manufacture of a set or two of replica planes might be to be in George Washington's toolbox at Mount Vernon.

16 The Gristmill Obituaries Larry Collins by Philip Beyer Wisconsin. Besides blacksmith and woodworking skills, Jamie raised a herd of dairy goats. He kept hon­ Born July 29,1930 - April 20, 2006. Just before Larry eybees and pruned and grafted apple trees for a couple passed away last year, I had the privilege to talk with of orchards as well as planting his own. He tended to him one day in his office adjoining his shop. I realized the medical needs of his goats and the family's draft that his health was failing and I thought that it might horses. Jamie played the piano and guitar and sang be an opportune time to ask Larry about his plane col­ hymns and traditional music with his family, perform­ lection. I asked Larry what it was that intrigued him ing in nursing homes and at gatherings of friends. about planes. His response was fascinating. He said it was not the plane itself that intrigued him as much as Growing up in Hastings, Jamie and his siblings were the history behind each plane. He was fascinated with home-schooled. He pursued his interests by learning the many different designs used to accomplish the var­ from books and by working with people in his fields of ious tasks of shaping wood, the partnerships formed interest. His enthusiasm for learning and his energy between tool companies, and the legal battles that for work made him a welcome helper. Jamie became ensued from patents. fascinated by forge work watching a blacksmith demonstrate at an event in the mid 1990s in Scandia, When I asked Larry what some of his favorite planes Minnesota. With encouragement from his grandfa­ he told me about one that meant so much to him. He ther, who picked up old tools at auctions, Jamie set up told me about a Stanley# 72 chamfer plane that was a forge at home to try manipulating hot iron. His first up for auction in Humboldt, IA back in the spring of instruction was received at classes with the Guild of 2004. Larry and his wife Doodle (Delores) drove to the Metalsmiths. After his family moved to a Maiden auction with the hope that Larry could add this plane Rock, Wisconsin farm in 2002 Jamie started helping to his collection. As the bidding started, the price kept one day a week in a blacksmith shop in Pepin. Jamie's going higher and higher to where Larry finally gave up interest in historic woodworking grew out of his expe­ and lost the bid. The next day however, at the M­ rience on family construction projects and his love of WTCA meeting there was another Stanley # 72 that old tools. Jamie never "collected" a tool he didn't envi­ was for sale that Larry was able to purchase for a sion using. Jamie was buried in a pine casket made lower price. What was special however, was that the with hand tools, by the apple orchard he had planted, gentleman who purchased the Stanley# 72 at the auc­ with a hand-forged iron cross marking his grave. tion came up to Larry and told him that Doodle offered him more money than his winning bid, so that she could give the plane to Larry. From the sound of it she Loring Floyd 'Mac' McKenzie had been very persistent, but the man was not inter­ ested in selling. For years Doodle was always teasing Loring Floyd "Mac" McKenzie, 84, of Logansport, IN Larry and threatening to put a lid on the amount that died Jan. 11, 2007. Born Oct. 20, 1922, in St. Joseph he could spend on his plane collection. Doodle wanting County, he was the son of Floyd and Ethel Culliton him to have that plane spoke volumes. It was only McKenzie. He was married May 1, 1982, in about a year before she passed fl.way. Martinsville, IN to Jennie L. Ferguson, who survives.

Mac retired in 1988 from Dale Winters Construction. Jamie C. Hilsgen He also worked as the department foreman for Wolf by Tom Latane Construction. Mac was a member of American Legion M-WTCA.ORGPost 60 and Local 615 Carpenters Union. He was a Jamie C. Hilsgen died in a vehicle collision near his veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in World War II. He Maiden Rock home no Nov. 15, 2006. Those who had enjoyed collecting antique carpenter tools and was a met the talented twenty-four-year-old will miss him at member of the Mid-West Tool Collectors Association. the annual functions in which he participated as an energetic volunteer. Jamie shared his knowledge Also surviving are one daughter, Diana L. Barr and of historic blacksmith skills and woodworking her husband, Leroy, Cedar City, Utah; one son, techniques, often along with his parents and six Edward McKenzie, Logansport; stepson, Richard siblings, at: Murphy's Landing, Shakopee, Minnesota; Enyart, Logansport; one sister, N ornetta Arven and Laura Ingalls Wilder Days, Pepin, Wisconsin; Nordic her husband, Dean, Logansport; 12 grandchildren; two Fest, Decorah, Iowa; The Little Log House Threshing stepgrandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and three Grounds, Hasting, Minnesota; and meetings of the stepgreat-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may M-WTCA and various craft fairs in Minnesota and be made to the Lupus Foundation.

March 2007 17 Update for the Stanley No. 120 Block Plane Type Study by John G. Wells© December 2006

Roger K. Smith sent us some great observations and a 5/16 inch diameter cylindrical recess, 7/32 inches suggestions based on planes in his collection which deep, cast in its center. The small hole for the lever lead to the following updates on the Stanley No. 120 cap locking screw was at the bottom of the recess. block plane type study published in the September (Figure 9) Gristmill. Reader feedback is much appreciated, Front knob: (FK-3) Some examples may be a little thanks Roger. For clarity we are reprinting the taller. effected sections of the previous article. Changed or Cutter: (C-2) were stamped with TM-El or TM-Pl. added material is underlined. (Figure 14)

Type 5: (first type with improved adiuster) 1878 - 1880 'lype 9 (Maior change in body shape & finish) 1894 - 1930 Body: (PB-5) was a new plane body design. The two Body: (PB-8) was similar to PB-7 except it was longitudinal ribs were eliminated and replaced with a less rounded in keeping with current taste. The ends "U" shaped bracket to support the new improved lever of the bed ended in a flatter curve (Figure 10), the adjustment. The raised nib at the end of the bed was sides were not as high, and they curved down quicker. eliminated. Early Type 5 planes do not have a number (Figure 12) The sides were now milled and ground cast on the end of the bed, later examples have num­ rather than japanned.11 ber "120". The front knob was mounted on a 9/32 inch * Planes made from 1894 to 1901 had casting mark diameter by 3/8 inch high coarse threaded cast post. "S" behind the mouth. Cutter Adjustment: (CA-2a) The new 'Improved' lever * Planes made from 1901 to 1904 had casting mark adjuster was patented September 2, 1879. The oper­ "B". ating section was made of steel, folded into a "U" Cutter Adjustment: (CA-2) shape, with a 7/32 to 1/4 inch wide serrated cutter Lever Cap: (LC-4) Early lever caps with an "S" cast­ seat that had small recesses on each side. The 7/8 ing mark had a reinforcing rib around the lower part inch high operating section pivoted on a pin run of the central opening but not around the upper part; through a 5/16 inch high "U' shaped base cast on the the locking wheels had four stiffening spokes. Lever bed of the plane. The finger pad at the end of the caps with a "B" casting mark had a reinforcing rim operating lever on the adjustment was pear shaped. around both the upper and lower parts of the opening; (Figure 6) the locking wheels had stiffening spokes. Lever caps Lever Cap: (LC-2) LC-3 has been seen on a few on late examples had a reinforcing rim around both examples. the upper and lower parts of the central opening; the Front knob: (FK-3) was Fruitwood with a bulbous web of the locking wheel was thicker and did not need upper section which gave it a more "Rubenesque" reinforcing ribs. (Figure 10a) look. It was 1 -1/4 inches high and 1-3/16 inches in Front knob: (FK-4) (FK-5) used in 191112 and later was diameter. The profile of the knob was an "S" shape Rosewood. It had a slightly thicker waist. (Figure 13) with a large top and tight waist. (Figure 13) Cutter: (C-2) was stamped with TM-P2 through 1906. Cutter: (C-2) had a recessed panel of coarse horizontal Later cutters were stamped with: TM-P3, TM-T grooves in the back to mesh with the new lever 1907-10, TM-V 1910-1920, TM-X 1920, TM-Y 1921-22, adjuster. Cutters were stamped with TM-E 1. Tm-AA 1923-35. (Figure 14)

Type 6: 1880 - 1884 Type 10 (''MADE in USA" is cast on bed) 1930 -1947 Body: (PB-6) was the similar to PB-5 except the front Body: (PB-J was the same as PB-_ except it now has knob was mounted on a 9/32 inch diameter threaded "MADE IN USA" cast in raised letters at the end of post which was now 1/2 M-WTCA.ORGinch high. "120" was cast on the bed. the rear end on the plane bed. Cutter Adjustment: (CA-2) Cutter Adjustment: (CA-2) The operating section now Lever Cap: (LC-4) Lever caps were thickened above had a 5/16 inch wide serrated cutter seat, the recess­ the central opening and had a heavy reinforcing rim es on each side were eliminated, and it was 1 inch around the lower part of the opening. They had a high. The height of the "U' shaped cast iron base was larger. 1-21/32 inch diameter, locking wheel with a reduced to 3/16 inch making the total height the heavier web, which did not reguire stiffening spokes. same as the previous type. The finger pad at the Nickel plated lever caps, probably made for the No. 110 end of the operating lever on this ad-justment was plane, have been reported on a few late models.13 nearly round. (Figure 6a) Front knob: (FK-5) Lever Cap: (LC-3) was similar to LC-2 but it had a Cutter: (C-2) Cutters were stamped with: TM-AA sharper curve at the top. The six point star now had 1923-35, TM-BB 1935 and later.

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STANLEY STANLEY NEW BRITAIN (STANLEY ) RULE &LEVEL co. CONN. NEW BRITAIN CONN. u.s.r MADE IN USA Figure lOa: Early lever caps with an "S" U.S.A. casting mark on Type 9 planes (2nd from left) TM-T TM-V TM-BB had a reinforcing rib around the lower part of the central opening but not around the upper part of the opening; the locking wheel had stiffening spokes. Lever caps with a "B" casting mark on Type 9 planes STANlEY STANLEY STANLEY (3rd from the left) had a reinforcing rim around both SW s.w SW the upper and lower parts of the central opening, k[W BRITAIN MAO( IN U.S.A. MADE IN U.S.A. and the locking wheel had stiffening spokes. CONN. U.S.A , Lever caps on late Type 9 planes (on the left) had TM-X TM-Y TM-AA a reinforcing rim around both the upper and lower parts of the central opening; the web of the locking wheel was thicker and did not require stiffening spokes. Figure 14: Trade marks seen on cutters Lever caps on Type 10 planes (on the right) were thickened above the central opening and had a heavy reinforcing rim around the lower part of the central opening; they had a larger, heavier locking wheel, which did not require stiffening spokes

Foot Notes:

11 Examination of many examples revealed that the sides and bottoms of No. 120 planes were ground beginning with planes having the "S" casting mark (Type 9, 1894). The earliest Stanley catalogue I found that described this feature was the 1911 edition of Stanley catalogue No.110.

M-WTCA.ORG12 The Stanley 1911 catalogue No. 110 describes the front knob as Rosewood. The parts list in the 1909 catalogue prices the front knob for the No.120 at 10 cents, and the Rosewood front knob on the No.131 and 140 at 15 cents lead­ ing to the supposition that prior to 1911 the front knob on the No.120 was Fruitwood.

13 Late No.120 planes were possibly assembled using Figure 6a: Cutter adjustment used on nickel plated lever caps for the late model after all of Type 6 and later No.120 planes. the black japanned caps were used. See Stanley 194 7 The serrated pad on top of the "U" shaped piece Catalogue No.34, page 42, which shows the No.120 with is now 5116 of an inch wide, and the finger pad a black japanned lever cap and the No. 110 with a nickel on the operating lever is nearly round. plated lever cap.

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Modern Climate-Co11trolled Warehouse mu/ Processing Facility Call Today: (800) 869-0695 Great Tools from Great Collections: Brown 29th Auction by John G. Wells© November, 2006 original finish, it glowed, sold well above the high The Brown 29th auction was quite diverse. There were estimate for $8580. [3,000-5,000] an exceptional number of wooden molding planes, many from the Herman Freeman collection, a nice A rare Rufus H. Dom's Type 1 dado run of E. W. Carpenter planes from the Jock Moody plane (Lot 694) patented July 16, collection (neither covered in this article), and four 1872, made by Stanley in a very exceptional center wheel plow planes. To balance it out small experimental batch but never there was also a fine selection of scarce to rare Stanley offered in a catalogue, with 95% japanning and in Fine tools, many from the John Ballintine collection, as condition sold in the room for $12,650. [9,000-14,000] well as some rare patented metallic planes. Add a The Dorn's patent covered a swing out cutter which good assortment of English framed braces and a few allowed the user to increase the width of a dado by superb ivory rules from the Phil Cannon collection and a small amount above the width of the fixed skew you have a great auction. Prices quoted in this article cutter. It didn't work very well and Stanley attempted include the 10% buyer's premium. Auction estimates, to fix it by adding retractable back stop behind the in square brackets and italics, follow each item. Photos swing out cutter, which we call Type 2. That didn't are courtesy of Brown Auction Services. work very well either; almost immediately they replaced it with the Traut designed Stanley No.46 dado The Sparklers plane that came with a full set of skew cutters. A rare Bundy combination wooden .... - ·-- -;. \ match and plow plane, patented Center Wheel Plow Planes November 15, 1870 (Lot 292), is one of Lot 292 A lovely Sandusky self-regulating, center­ only two known examples. The other permanently wheel plow plane (Lot 665) in Boxwood ensconced in the D'Elia Antique Tool Museum. with six ivory tips, the epitome of Consisted of four sections: the center section is the main collectable center-wheel plows, a full set body and has a tote on each end, the other three sections of 8 Sandusky irons in the original green felt roll, and are supported on a pair of arms. It was in Fine condi­ in Fine condition opened on an absentee bid and then tion and sold to an absentee bidder on the opening bid sold immediately in the room for a surprisingly low for $19,800. The auction estimate was [15,000-20,000]. $10,450. [17,500-22,500] There was a sense of surprise in the room when it was hammered down at that price. The Henry W. Porter ratcheting bit brace, was awarded the first American patent for a Lot 570, An ratcheting bit brace on June 9, Ohio Tool Co, 1857 (Lot 610). It has a clever Rosewood Lot 610 removable center shaft that self-regulating, connects the pad to the rear of the ratcheting chuck; Lots 570, 571, 572 center-wheel when the shaft is in place the bit can be rotated plow plane with six ivory tips, seven original irons, in by turning the pad. It was previously in Ron Pearson's Good+ condition, only missing the edge of one of the ivory collection, it is the only known example of this patent, tips, brought $7,425. [8,000-12,000] An Ohio Tool Co and it is one of the rarest American patented braces. No.111 Boxwood center-wheel plow plane (Lot 571) with It was in Fine condition and sold to a bidder on a live six ivory tips, marked only with the number, in Good+ telephone line for $17,050. [12,000-18,000] condition was a good value for $7,975. [9,000-14,000]

A lovely and diminutive 1808 Stanley Planes Ornamental wood bit braceM-WTCA.ORG (Lot A No.l smooth plane (Lot 730), in the 537), only 10½ inches tall with a Lot 537 original box, and in Fine condition, 3 1/2 inch sweep, had both cranks decorated with folk brought $4,400. [3,000-4,000] A art chip carving, was trimmed with pewter fittings, and scarce early model of the Stanley No.9 was topped with a beautifully turned ivory pad and miter plane (Lot 699) with the early neck. It was in Fine condition and after extended Lot 699 horizontal adjust- bidding it sold to a bidder on a live telephone line for ..,~ ment, in Good condition except for a $15,950, well above the high estimate. [6,000-9,000] small crack in the casting and some chipping behind the mouth, sold for $797.50. [1,200- An Ohio Tool Co No.110 Rosewood 1,800] A No. 9 miter plane (Lot 503), with the later center-wheel plow plane (Lot 572), Bailey August 6, 1867, adjustment, marked only with the number, and in and 85% japanning in Good condi­ immaculate condition with much of the tion went for $907.50. [800-1,200]

22 The Gristmill A quite rare Stanley Type 1 No.13 No.164 low angle smooth plane (Lot 697), circle plane (Lot 354), designed and a must have for most Stanley collectors, patented by Bailey and made before he in Good+ condition sold for $2,420. [2,000- was granted his March 28, 1871 patent 3,000] A scarce No.196 for the flexible bed, with 98% shinny rabbet plane (Lot 24) - Lot 697 japanning (probably re-japanned) and with a japanned surprisingly useable once you get the lever cap with a banjo spring, in Fine condition sold in Lot 24 feel of it, with 94% dull nickel the room for $1,870, well below the low estimate. [2,500- plating, rated Good+ sold for $1,017.50. 5,000] No.13 Type 1 circle planes typically have a [1,000-1,400] ANo.212 violin scraper (Lot ground and polished lever cap with a rectangular spring. 705) with 94% japanning, and in Good+ condition, except for a owners name on L t 0 705 A Stanley pre slitter No.41 Miller's patent plow plane the side, brought $1,045. [1,000-1,400] (Lot 750), with a filletster bed, wrap around fence, 12 cutters, and 90% japanning, in Good An interesting prototype Stanley No.278 rabbet and condition brought $1,100. [800- filletster plane from the Stanley Model Shop, with 1,200] A No.42 gunmetal Miller's a distinctively smaller open handle than Lot 692 patent plow plane (Lot 751) with on production models (Lot 692), in Fine filletster bed, gunmetal wrap around unused condition, sold in the fence, an auxiliary straight cast iron fence, and 8 room for $1,980. [1,200-2,200] A Stanley cutters, in Good condition was a good value at $2,090. No. 444 dovetail plane (Lot 252) with 99% [2,500-3,000] A scarce Miller's patent No.44 gunmetal nickel plating, in the original worn wooden pre slitter box with 80% of the label, two spur blocks, plow plane four cutters, a screwdriver, printed (Lot 748), Lot 252 instructions, a sample of the dovetail cut in w hi Ch wood, and in Fine condition sold for $1100. [1 ,000- originally 1,400] A scarce Bed Rock No.602C cor­ sold for a rugated sole early model smooth plane, little less because it did not have a filletster bed nor with round top sides characteristic for a provision for attaching one, with 12 cutters, and in the early model (Lot 36), 100% japan­ Good condition, but with some pitting on the skate and ning, and in Fine condition brought $1540. [600-1,200] a slightly narrowed handle horn narrowed, sold in the room for $2,860. [2,000-3,000] A nickel Lot 749 Number One and Number Two Planes plated No. 141 Miller's patent bull nose A Stanley No.1 smooth plane ca. 1925, plow plane (Lot 749), with both remov­ with 98% japanning (Lot 700), in Fine con­ able nose pieces, a scarce nickel plated dition sold for $1,430. [1,200-1,500] A rare filletster bed, straight fence, and 93% Union No.XO smooth plane nickel in Good+ condition went for $825. [700-1,000] (Lot 446) with the very interesting and unusual vertical adjuster used on Union A rare Stanley Type 19 aluminum series "X" planes 90% japanning, and No.45 combination plane (Lot 690), rated Fine sold for [3,000-4,000] $3,630. Lot 447 with "45", rather than the typical A scarce Ohio No.O1 smooth plane with "No. 45", cast. on the body, two boxes 95% japanning (Lot 447) in Fine condi­ of cutters, both sets of arms, a proper tion brought [2,500-3,500] cast iron cam, and a beading stop in Fine condition was $2,860. A rare Birmingham No.98 (No.1 a good value at $1,320. [1,600-2,400] As pointed out size) smooth plane (Lot 742), patented by Heckeli, the later Type 19A aluminum combination December 16, 1884, in Good condition, planes had "A45" castM-WTCA.ORG on the body and came with an Lot 742 and with an unusual profile that has aluminum cam. great graphic form went for $1,760. [2,200-3,200] The Birmingham No.98 smooth plane is 6-7/16 inches long A Stanley No.55 plane, with Lot 250 exclusive of the handle extension and has a 1 1/2 inch the sweet heart trade mark, in cutter; the No.99 (No.2 size) is 7 1/4 inches long and has the original box (Lot 250) with the same size cutter.ii 55 cutters, a screwdriver, and rated Fine brought $1,045. A Keen Kutter K 2 smooth plane (Lot 7 41) [500-800] A Stanley No.85 with a bedrock type frog and 85% japan­ scraper plane ning, in Good condition (Lot 511) with tilting handle and front brought $495. [250-450] A Stanley knob, 98% japanning, and in Fine condi­ Defiance No.2 smooth plane (Lot 743), tion sold for $687.50 [500-700] A rare Lot 743 as usual it was marked "Eclipse," with

March 2007 23 95% japanning and in Good+ condition locking screw, like those used on the Holly jack and went for $302.50. [200-400] A Marsh jointer planes, in Good+ condition sold for $2,090. M 2 smooth plane (Lot 7 44), with a Bed [2,500-3,500] An Ohio Tool Co. No.O9 3/4 block plane, Rock type frog, 95% japanning, and in with Marks' patented swinging frog fine condition sold for $24 7.50. [300- lateral and lever cutter adjustment 500] A Revonock No. 2 size smooth (Lot 691), rarely found with the plane (Lot 7 45) with 94% japanning proper tail handle, with 92% japan­ and a sliver off the tote, in Good+ ning and in Good+ condition brought $1,100. [300-600] condition went for $220. [250-450) A heavy bronze and steel dovetailed Patented and other Important Planes miter plane from the Ken Roberts A Leonard Bailey Boston vertical post collection, 11 3/ 4 inches long and No. 3 smooth plane (Lot 351), in Good 2 3/4 inches wide, with a very condition, brought $4,510. [2,500-4,500] distinctive post and cupids bow A Leonard Bailey Hartford shape to the sides and front of the plane, a molded No.0 non-adjustable boat shaped block bronze bridge, and a mahogany infill (Lot 585), one of plane (Lot 352) with 90% japanning, in only three known original examples, in Fine condition Fine condition brought $422.50. [300-500) sold for $3,300. [2,500-3,500]

A rare Type 1 rabbet version of Braces, Rules, Levels, Saws & Miscellaneous the George Evans circular plane A nice Pilking, Pedigor & Storr framed brace (Lot 525), patented January 28, (Lot 368), in Beech with a brass stem 1862, with the shield shaped central opening above the and Ebony head in Good+ condition went rabbet mouth as shown in the patent drawing and most for $1,760. [900-1,200] A rare ebony Sims of the original shinny black japanning, in Good+ framed brace by Ward condition except for a casting flaw that failed to reveal (Lot 366) in Fine condi­ the top of the shield shape, sold to an absentee bidder tion brought $2,970. on the opening bid for $8,250. [6,000-9,000) An exam­ Lot 366 [1,800-2,600] Lot 368 ple of the Evans Type 1 with a more crisply rendered shield is shown in Smith, P-TAMPIA Vol. II, p.155. A Stanley No.95 broad, two foot four fold German silver bound ivory rule (Lot 418), A Smith and I. Carpenter (Israel snow white and in Fine condition Carpenter was the nephew of E. W. went for $3,190 [1,500-3,000]. A Lot 418 Carpenter) transitional 20 inch two foot, two fold ivory engineers rule, by Belcher jointer (Lot 513), patented August 20, 1868, scarce Brothers (Lot 414), with a mellow yellowish color, in the longer version which has openings both fore and and in Good+ condi­ aft in the cast iron top plate, in Good condition went tion sold for $2,200. to the D'Elia Antique Tool Museum for $2,530 [1,500- Lot 414 [ 1 , 5 0 0 - 3 , 0 0 0] 2,500]. An example of an I. Carpenter transitional American two foot, two fold ivory engineers rules are plane with a more delicate open work design in the very rare and are even rarer with an ivory Gunter's casting is shown in Smith, P-TAMPIA Vol. I, p.127, slide. Lot 552 Fig.141. Apparently this design proved too delicate to cast on a production basis. A 12 inch level by the Fitchburg Level Co. (Lot A Phillips improved plow plane (Lot 552), patent by Webb December 7, 1886, with decora­ 295), with 96% japanning and most of tive open work and in Good+ condition sold for $143. the red, blue,M-WTCA.ORG and gold accents, in Fine [250-450] A hard to condition brought [2,000-3,000] $3,300. find Davis Level & Tool Co 24 inch cast A scarce Morris patent Scissor arm iron combination incli­ plow plane (Lot 518), by Sandusky nometer and level (Lot Tool Co, with a closed Rosewood 339) with decorative tote, another model of the Morris openwork infill, in Good as found scissor plow had an open tote, and condition, missing only the small 65% japanning, in Good+ condition pointer on the inclinometer, was a 9 sold for $1760. [2,000-3,000] A good value for $275. [400-700] A Birdsill Holly, smooth plane (Lot 519) scarce Davis and Cook corner with a heavy strap shaped casting level (Lot 543) with 90% japan­ across the cutter and a large cutter ning, in Fine condition, brought

24 The Gristmill ' $935. [1,000-2,000] A Disston Auction Review back saw with a removable Lot 637 stiffening back and an apple It has become increasingly clear that tools in the handle (Lot 637), opened at $2300, and was finally 97 percentile rating or better for condition bring hammered down for $3,630. [4,000-8,000]. A very significantly higher prices than those in slightly lesser collectable Disston No.43 Combination Saw, with a condition. Do we need a subdivision of the "Fine" cate­ square, rule, straight edge, scratch awl, gory in the Fine Tool Journal Condition Classification level and plumb attachment (Lot 649), a system to facilitate describing the difference between good apple handle, and a clear etched label the two or three levels of condition in that category? on the blade in Good+ condition was a sold Lot 649 Admittedly such a subdivision would place a greater for $1,210. [1,500-2,000] The level and plumb attach­ burden on the person writing condition descriptions, ment was furnished on the No.43 combination saw but but it would improve an already good system, making not on the less expensive No.42 combination saw. it easier to express the subtle differences in condition that now make a big difference in value. In the Fall A scarce Stanley No.6 Trammel set (Lot '06 issue of the Fine Tool Journal, Clarence Blanchard 242), with all 8 interchangeable points, asked for input on this subject. Now is the time to in the original box, and mounted on the make your ideas known. original wood bar which was stamped "Pat App'd For" was in Fine condition The gross at this auction was $471,119 for an average price of $590 per lot. The next Brown International Lot 242 and brought $1,705. [600-1,000] Antique Tool Auction will be held March 30-31, 2007 A set of 6 Stanley four square chisels at the Radisson Inn, Camp Hill, PA. As always, it will (Lot 186) with little use, rarely seen feature Great Tools from Great Collections. I hope to and almost never in the original can see you there. vas roll, in at least Good condition sold on the opening bid to an absentee Notes: bidder for $1,650. [600-800] ■Lot 186 i See David E. Heckel's excellent book: The Stanley "Forty­ A colorful set of Stanley Five" Combination Plane, p.74, for a full discussion of the garden tools (Lot 723), in the Stanley aluminum 45 planes. original box, described as Dead Mint, a must for every ii Roger K. Smith, "P-TAMPIA Vol. II, p.2. The Birmingham true Stanley collector, brought Plane Mfg. Co. pocket catalog, reprinted by Martin Donnelly, a solid $1,650 [900-1,2001. Avoca, NY.

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March 2007 25 The Stanley No. 164 Low Angle Block Plane by Charles G. Wirtenson & John G. Wells© October 2006

The Stanley No.164 Low Angle Block Plane was introduced in 1926 and manufactured until 1943. The No.164 was an adjustable throat low angle block plane with a cutter bedded at a 12 degree angle. According to the 1927 catalog description the No.164 was especially adapted for use in cutting across the grain on heavy work, where more power is required than can be obtained by the use of an ordinary block plane. It is fitted with a rosewood handle and knob, and is designed to be operated with both hands. The No.164 has an overhead cutter adjustment which is unique to this plane. Its relatively short length makes it an ideal plane for working in small places. The vertical post cutter adjustment is similar in concept to Leonard Bailey's most successful cutter adjustment, patented August 6, 1867, which is still used on most of the bench Stanley No. 164 Type 1 planes produced world wide.

It has been stated many times in numerous auction catalog descriptions of the Stanley No.164 that there Top: was only one production run of this plane. After On Type 1 planes personally observing two different body castings of "No. 164" is cast on this plane and two different types of screws used to the left side attach the lever cap to the bed, we have come to of the handle. the conclusion that there were at least three major Bottom: types and production runs for the No. 164. These On Type 2 planes conclusions will be addressed in this article. ''Made in USA" is Cast STANLEY on the left side LOW ANGLE PLANE of the handle. This is the logical Plane for work am~ the grain especially where extreme accuracy is required in making tight fitting joints. A feature of this new Low Angle Plane is the entitdy new design in the adjustment of the Cutler. Made with the adjustable Throat. Koob., and I Iandles are made of selected rosewood. granted because patent applicants were given 12 months of patent protection from the date they filed an application. Planes made during this period could be marked "Patent Applied For" but could not be marked with the patent number or issue date.

Type 1 1926 - 1930 Body: [PB-1] No. Each 164 9 inches long with a 2 inch Cuttl:r. * The bed is 9-9/16 inches long and 2-3/8 inches wide. M-WTCA.ORGWeight each 3H lbs. $5.00 The sides are 1 -11/16 inches high. The side wall is 1/8 inch thick. The No. 164 was first offered in the "New Tools" insert, * From the rear of the plane "STANLEY" is cast on the dated December 15, 1925, for Catalogue No. 120. right side of the handle. The "No.164" is cast on the The application for a patent for the No.164 Low left side. Angle Block Plane was filed December 18, 1925. The Cutter Adjustment Knob: [AK-1] patent was granted one year and 9 months later on * The cutter adjustment knob is the small type that is September 27, 1927. Stanley first offered the No.164 used on early bench planes. for sale in the "New Tools" insert, dated December 15, Lever Cap: [LC-1] 1925, issued for the No. 120 dealer's catalog. It was * The lever cap is made of cast iron with a polished face not unusual for Stanley and other manufacturers and japanned back. The number "971" is cast on the to offer tools for sale shortly after filing for a patent back. The lever cap is designed to incorporate the (in this case 3 1/2 months) but before the patent was overhead cutter adjustment. 26 The Gristmill Lever Cap Screw: [LCS-1] by this time all of the castings for the previous * The screw that attaches the type had been used; Stanley would not have wasted lever cap to the bed of the anything.2 plane is a knurled screw with a slot that is unique to Cutter Adjustment Knob: [AK- 1] this plane. The screw is 9/16 Lever Cap: [LC-1] inch in diameter at the top Lever Cap Screw: [LCS-1] with a 7/16 inch diameter Front Knob: [FK-2] shank where it goes through * The front knob is rosewood having a height of 2-3/32 Left: LCS-1, right; the lever cap. The overall LCS-2. inches and a diameter of 1-11/16 inches which is length is 1-5/16 inches. larger than the knob found on type 1. Front Knob: [FK-1] * The front knob is made of rosewood with a height of 1-13/16 inches and a diameter of 1-5/8 inches. Attached to the base of the knob is a cast iron disc. The disc has a protrusion that extends through the eccentric throat adjuster lever and is used to adjust the mouth opening. Handle: [H -1] * The rear handle is made of rosewood and is 4-1/2 inches tall. It has the same dimensions and shape as the handle used on the No.62 low angle block plane. The handle on the No.164 does not have the recess that is needed on the handle for the No.62 to accommodate the raised boss on the bed. Cutter: [C-1] * The cutter used on this plane is stamped with trademark "AA-2" which is a variation of Roger Smith's TM AA. The total length of trademark Left: FK-1, Right: FK-2 "AA-2" is 9/16 inch. This cutter also has "MADE IN Handle: [H -1] USA" stamped in larger 1/8 inch high letters under Cutter: [C-2] the trademark, repeating the same information that * The cutter on this plane is stamped with TM "AA-3" appears on the trademark in small letters.1 another variation of Roger Smith's TM AA. The Attached to the cutter with a cap screw is a plate trademark is 5/8 inch in length instead of the used for adjusting the blade. The cutter is marked 9/16 inch length of trademark "AA-2." The larger on the top with 1/8 inch graduations to aid in trade mark, and correspondingly larger letters resetting the plate after sharpening. This plate is used for "MADE IN USA", made it unnecessary to unique to this plane. Similar plates are used on stamp that same information under the trade - the cutter for the No.9, No.11, No.11-1/2 & the mark in 1/8 inch high letters. No.25 planes. Type 3 1935 - 1943 Body: [PB-2] Cutter Adjustment Knob: [AK-1] Lever Cap: [LC-1] Lever Cap Screw: [LCS-2] M-WTCA.ORG* The screw used to attach the lever cap to the bed is now the same type used on bench planes. This is the distinguishing feature of Type 3 planes; and it was obviously done to reduce the cost of producing a special screw that was only used on this plane. Left: Type 1, Right: Type 2 Front Knob: [FK-2] Handle: [H -1] Type 2 1930 - 1935 Cutter: [C-3] Body: [PB-2] * The cutter on this plane is now the "BB" trademark * Viewed from the rear of the plane "STANLEY" still similar to Roger Smith's TM BB. appears on the right side, but now "MADE IN USA" is cast on the left side and "No.164" is cast behind This study would not be complete without a descrip­ the front knob. This is a major change in body type, tion of the prototype Stanley No.164 Low Angle Block which required a new casting. We can assume that Plane with rabbet mouth, marked "E. Schade 2-4-27",

March 2007 27 which was sold in the 19th International Antique Tool All type studies are a never ending work in progress. Auction (Brown) in October of 2001. Mr. Schade was New information and examples are always surfacing. both the inventor of the No. 164 and the mechanical We would appreciate any suggestions or new informa­ superintendent of Stanley Rule & Level for many tion you might have. We would also be interested in years. The rabbet cutout sides must have been an hearing about examples you have in your collection experimental version that never got into production. that differ from the examples we have discussed. It is interesting to note that the date, February 4, 1927, on Schade's prototype rabbet version of the We would like to thank Paul Van Pernis, Walter Jacob, No.164 is seven months before Mr. Schade received his Roger Smith, Clarence Blanchard, Mark Nels, and Jim patent for the No. 164 design. Mau for their help and suggestions on this article. As is true in any type study the more input you can get from other collectors, the more accurate and complete the study will be.

Notes:

1 Larger lettering for "MADE IN USA" may have been neces­ sary to comply with Federal regulations for marking country of origin on exported goods.

2 It is too bad that we do not have access to the records that Stanley may have kept of the date of each foundry order and the quantity of castings ordered.

Schade's prototype No. 164 with rabbet mouth. 1,643,SM IL A. SCHADE .PL,IQ

'1led Plo. 1$. 192$

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Top to bottom: Cutters C-1 , C-2, & C-3 E. A Schade Patent 9/27/1927

28 The Gristmill DAVID STANLEY AUCTIONS

49th INTERNATIONAL AUCTION approx 1200 Lots of Quality Antique Woodworking and Allied Trades Tools on SATURDAY, MARCH 31st 2007 At the Charnwood Arms Hotel, Bardon, Leics, at 10.30am

To include the remaining portion of the THE LATE JOHN N. WILKINS COLLECTION • Also good selection of Stanley and Preston planes and tools. • A large collection of fine quality chariot planes. • Others by Spiers, Speir, Norris, Mathieson, Marples, Holtzapffel etc. • Many wide and complex moulders. • A large selection of side axes and unusual plumb bobs, sets of carving • Early miniature boxwood and brass planes. tools, chisels and gouges. • A wonderful 19c amputation saw with carved ivory handle and four • Early dated planes and others by Wooding, Phillipson, Perdew etc. others. • A brace by Holtzapffel and other quality braces. • A unique 60 piece set of H&R's and related moulders by Sym in little • Early and important ivory and boxwood rules. used condition.

The entire catalog of 1200 lots available ON-LINE 3 weeks prior with full absentee bidding instructions at: M-WTCA.ORGwww.the-saleroom.com

Also fully illustrated colour catalog includes estimated prices, condition coding, postal bidding instructions & prices realised list after the sale.

Still only $32 from The Mechanicks Workbench, P.O. Box 420, Marion, Mass. 02738 USA. USA Tel: (508) 748-1680 E-mail: [email protected] or Australia and New Zealand for £24 from David Stanley Auctions, Osgathorpe, Leics. LEl 2 9SR England from Australia Tel: 00-11-44-1530 222320 New Zealand Tel: 00-44-1530 222320

E-mail [email protected] quoting your mailing address and credit card details. M-WTCA Auxiliary Between Friends ... Broadening Our World From The President

Have you ever noticed how very my horizons. I know I will never be a quilter. But, I interesting other folks can be? have gained a new appreciation for the blending of Sometimes we get all caught up the colors and patterns of the fabrics, the artist's eye, within our own little world and forget and the history of quilts, from many members of our to look around to see what's just group who have a passion for sewing and quilting. beyond the self-imposed borders we They are an inspiration. From various collectors, I create. Perhaps it's shyness, or have learned about parlor and hand crank sewing absentmindedness, or the busyness machines, fluting machines, chatelaines, and sewing of modern day living. I seem to have birds, all tools of women in the past. I now have less time these days. I know I have the same 24 hours plans to start making yo-yos, and a new tool to help a day that I used to cram with one project after me. I remember my grandmother had a whole quilt another. It just takes longer to "get things done." I'd made of yo-yos that I loved as a girl. I think I will like to spend more time "connecting" with friends, be able to do it when we're "on the road." We shall see. listening to their stories, and learning what they Since I don't like handwork, it will take more than a have to teach me. The problem is there is always bit of self-discipline. I will start very small. something mundane that really "needs" to be done. Are you that way too? Why do I think the everyday I appreciate all of you who take the time to "keep in chores are more important than the things I can touch" by cards and letters, by E-Mails, and with learn and the friendships I want to strengthen? phone calls. Some of our members can no longer attend meetings regularly. Don't leave them "out Each time I meet with M-WTCA friends, I am able to of the loop." Reach out in some way to them and to learn so much. They are so knowledgeable. All it others you meet. Broaden your world. You'll never takes is a question about a display, a hobby, or be sorry. asking about their interests, and I am able to broaden --Susan Witzel

Of Special Note by Jean Royal

One of our members, Virginia Quilt Museum quilts. Their first one is the Mariann Simmons, Standiford Star that was made in Alexandria, VA. is a quilter. That in the Civil War era. The museum quilt is a large statement must be one, more than 110 inches. Cranston needed one 50 modified to also say inches square to fit in their booth at the upcoming that she is a most fabric marketplace show. Mariann made it for them talented one, who in about a week and a half and wrote the quilting has recently done M-WTCA.ORGdirections for which she gets design credit. Cranston special work for a Print Works is the oldest existing fabric company in museum in Vir­ the country located in Webster, MA. You may visit ginia. Cranston Print www.cranstonvillage.com to see more information Works is producing a about their products. Mariann will try to bring a quilt line of reproduction quilt fabric based on several to the next M-WTCA annual meeting in Milwaukee.

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

30 The Gristmill A Train Trip to Grand Station On #1824 by Jean Royal On Thursday morning we left by bus to go to the the engines. They Railroad Museum. Since trains at the hotel location had many engines surrounded us, we thought it would be very near, but that were being were we wrong. Our buses took us through a lot of the restored and refur­ city of Chattanooga to another different area where bished to add to there were steam engines running and some that were their collection for waiting to be restored or just viewed. this museum. We saw an engine that was turning on a track and ready to return to the sta - tion. Then we boarded the #1824 and had a ride through the coun­ tryside to Grand Station and back, reminding some of us of the "old days" of riding the train. It seems to me that we had more smoke and steam We were allowed into the actual roundhouse (it wasn't back when I was riding. It was a fun tour for all of really round) where we got to see firsthand work on us and one we will long remember. High Tea in Chattanooga by Ann Boltz Dinner in the diner... Nothing could be finer ... so goes the song about the Chattanooga Choo Choo. However, something was really fine just a short walk from the Holiday Inn Chattanooga Choo Choo. Nestled in a quaint city building was a lovely tearoom where the M-WTCA Auxiliary enjoyed High Tea and the hospitality of our gracious English hostess. "Try your tea with milk", she said.. "That's the way the English drink it." She piqued our appetites as she told us about the food that was beautifully displayed on our tables. We enjoyed delectable finger sandwiches, rich clotted cream, tasty lemon curd, and sweet munched on cheese and crackers, sipped tea from strawberry jam - Yum! Don't we really delight in dainty porcelain cups,M-WTCA.ORG and chatted with the other discovering all of the niceties that the cities we travel ladies at our table. And, ooh, tasting those scones with to offer? Nothing could be finer. ...

First Timers Welcome - Show & Tell by Jean Royal This auxiliary program is always a two-fold fun time members were pre­ of the meeting for all of us. In the beginning we get sented with a gift to meet the first-time attendees. The new ladies at and encouragement this meeting were Chris Fitzgerald from California, to return to our next Ellen Martin from Mississippi, Micki Peoples from annual meeting. Virginia and Jackie Goad from Kansas. These new Secondly, we get to

March 2007 31 see what kind of unusual Show and Tell items appear. doll and wardrobe make by It is always a surprise and sometimes a little "off the our member Sue (Sharp) wall." This meeting was no different, with Judy Page. Susan Witzel produced Gambrel presenting Maureen Henze with a turkey a tool that made us all and Maureen presenting Judy with a "necessary" wonder. She had purchased item, an Uncle Sam toilet with accessories in red, it at the tailgate sale that white and blue. Pat Feeser shared a memorial cook­ morning, and turned out to book that she and her friends had published be a honey knife. Susan also bought a cast iron soap in memory of a dear friend. Helen Watkins had scoop, and we can always count on Susan to share her attended her high school reunion and had a scrapbook unusual acquisitions. Our meeting ended with a complete with her graduation hat. Phyllis Moffet humorous monologue tape by Captain Stubby brought shared here unusual yarn holders for those who knit by Annabelle Ring. This portion of the auxiliary and crochet. Jayne Rockenstein showed the French meeting always provides time for fellowship and joy. Ladies Learn about Historical Restoration The sun drenched patio created a welcoming atmosphere for lunch. Members shared stories and laughter as they renewed friendships and cultivated new ones. Hostesses Paula Cox and Eva Bramel awarded door prizes to lucky winners. Following the meal, Phil Baker shared slides taken through various

historical home restorations. He showed many restora­ tions that were accomplished by the business that was opperated by Phil and his father. It was amazing to see the weathered and rotted beginning that was trans­ formed to the strikingly beautiful finished product. Display Winners at Chattanooga by Judi Heckel Walking through the ladies' display area gave the Most Recycled Toy category when she shared everyone a treat of Childhood Memories as the "Legacy of a Childhood; Trucks meeting theme invited. Seven ladies shared their and Tractors." Linda Wade won memories and Most Sentimental for her display were a warded of "Souvenirs of My Heart." Helen prizes in several Devitt treated us to the Best Kept categories. Cathy Wardrobe winner with "This is Osterbauer won My Childhood. "Harriot Baker Best Display of shared the Best Cared-For Family Memories Childhood Plaything with her M-WTCA.ORGfor her display showing of "Playing with Paper titled "Mom's and Dolls on the Bed." Karen Fulton My Childhood Memories." Sue Dickerson won in the won the Best of Show for the Most Fun category for "Push Button Puppets And Chattanooga meeting for her Tricky Trapezes." Kathleen Holmes earned a prize in display of "Childhood Memories." Quilt Raffle

Come one! Come all! Everyone will have an at the Milwaukee, WI meeting. Willie Royal has opportunity to win this beautiful handmade quilt generously agreed to offer it as a fundraiser. Be showing various ladies tools, but only one lucky sure to buy several tickets, as it is a lovely treas­ person will go home with it. Chances will be sold ure dedicated to tool collecting and quilt making.

32 The Gristmill Book and Pin Sales by Barbara Galofaro

The book sale was a huge success, as we netted $143. We still have some of the Mid-West Tool Collector's pins The auxiliary would like to make this a continuing available. If you are hosting an area meet and would project for all the national meetings. There was a like to sell some pins, please see Barbara Galofaro at good selection of fiction, non -fiction and even a few the Milwaukee meeting. Ladies, even if your husbands cookbooks. By late Friday afternoon all of the books already have a pin, we auxiliary members should also were sold. If we have unsold books, the hostess of the own one of our own. It would also be nice if the auxil­ meeting gives them to a worthy local organization. iary members would wear their pins at the meetings. We encourage all ladies and men to please bring By doing so, we hope to encourage other members to books to the Milwaukee meeting. Hard cover books purchase a pin. We hope to see all of you in Milwaukee will sell for $1.00 and Paper back books for 50¢. wearing the Mid-West Tool Collector's pin. Make and Take by Jean Royal

Many wonder how Judi Heckel comes up with the glue stuck to us, but it is fun and sometimes great creative ideas bordering on hysterical. This time we made she brings to our Thanksgiving table decorations complete with meetings. She takes Hershey kisses and little chocolate pieces. Each a group of ladies, member had the materials available to make four many of whom are different treats in an assortment of fall colors and all thumbs, and designs. We suspect some of the candies may have shows them how to been eaten and never reached their proper place create something of in the decoration. All of the ladies returned to their beauty. However, we homes with decorations they could proudly share at may have stickers or their holiday table. The Other Side of the Bed by Kathleen Holmes

"Oh, my", he said, as he opened the box with his "these gatherings (tool meets) are a very special way birthday present in it. A great deal of effort had gone to spend time together and to nurture an obsession into the purchase of this gift. Cecil had seen the plane (even if you don't recognize your hobby as being an (a Stanley #87) on Clark Mountain's table of tools at obsession yet)." These tool meets are such a great way the antique meet in Hastings, Mn. Clark mentioned to to find items of interest along with the boon of getting me that Cecil had "lusted" after it ... but did not buy. information and gabbing with others of a like mind. So I negotiated the purchase with the promise to pick it up in Humboldt in a few weeks. Clark left the I support Cecil with his "tool urges" and know that he plane sitting on the table with the rest of his stuff and finds great satisfaction and joy in his collecting. Some told anyone else who was interested that it was sold. evenings there is a rather contented half-whistle M-WTCA.ORGthat floats up the basement stairs as he works to Nancy put it in a box and brought it to Humboldt with repair a tool or polishes the wood with some Kramer's a message that she had the book I was interested in. wood restorer or just sits and admires the diverse So I just tucked it away in the car ... and in the closet collection that has gathered in our basement. By the until Cecil's birthday. And his "Oh, my!" made my day way, if you haven't discovered the Kramer products, as well as his. A wife can do these things among the you need to talk to Cecil or directly to John Kramer. host of friends that one makes among the tool Kramer solutions are used on wood and will clean up a collectors. They will protect her secret arrangements. dirty tool or will enhance the wood. Cecil says it can I did this once before with Phil Whitby and a tool that also be used as a rust preventative but use it carefully. Cecil was interested in. That time it was a Stanley #85. And he got it in his Christmas stocking that year. How can you tell you are getting old? You go to an antique (tool) auction and three people will bid on In the Southwest Tool Collector's Association's YOU! Just snuggle down in the bed beside hubby and Newsletter of May 2006, the editor, Greg Logan, wrote know he is a happy man!

March 2007 33 Scenes from Chattanooga

Chattanooga Choo - Choo Hotel Hosts Doug & Paula Cox - Eva & Jim Bramel Aquarium shark

In the Trade Room Looking for treasures Auxiliary laughter

Locomotive Mike Urness & Jim Price pour Hospitality Room on the Patio

Ron White & Jim MauM-WTCA.ORG Jim Moffet joins Ron & Jim Display winners at the Banquet

John Wells takes the Oath of Office Ed Hobbs, Doug Cox, George John Walkowiak & LeRoy Witzel Wanamaker, George Elsass Photographs by Mike Siminski & Susan Witzel

34 The Gristmill What's It An explanation is in order to explain the long time measures approxi­ span between the issue which has the pictures and mately 11 inches for asks for reader's in-put and the issue when the the main shaft and response from the readers and, hopefully, the item handle and 4 inches is identified. The deadline for the article being for the angled part. submitted is only a few days after the last issue At the 45 degree Fig. 126-3 is released. An example: the deadline for the March fixed angle there is a 2007 issue was Jan. 10, 2007, just 10 days after universal joint that lets you turn the handle that trans­ receiving the December 2006 issue. The responses mits through the fixed angle to the turning tip. There generated from the December 2006 issue would not is a hole in the tip that measures 1/4 inch in diameter. have been received by deadline time, so they will be in One inch down into the hole is a half moon shoulder, the June 2007 issue. looking similar to the screwdriver cavity for bits used in a Yankee Screwdriver. There is no locking ball inside The items and their pictures will be identified by that would keep a bit from falling out, like Yankee uses. the issue number of the Gristmill it first appeared in and their order listed in that issue. Fig. 156-4: Another unidentified item Fig. 126-1: This submitted stands 10 item was sent in 1/2" tall and includes by a member a one minute timer from N.C. It and a numbered came with a box gauge which starts of leather-work­ with zero at the ing tools, but marking arrow and the member has goes upwards to #6. researched the Fig. 126-4 leather possibil­ ities without any success. He Fig. 126-5: This item gives us more appears to be some type of Fig. 126-1 information. a winder. The metal parts "The base is cer­ look to be plain steel (no tainly not sharp, best it would do is impress a pattern brass). The larger (wider) in a very soft material. Or perhaps mark something column just above the clamp after being heated, but there are no indications of it has two metal rings which ever having been heated. The working part is cast slide up and down but not brass with an ebonized wooden handle with no strike off. The total height is marks at the end. The makers mark is quite readable: approx. 24" and each 'arm' is "H. M. Christerson" "Brockton Mass." Fig. 126-5 about 7" from tip to center.

Fig. 126-2: This item I need your help. You don't have to know an items for mounting on a precise name. Sometimes just knowing if it is used candle was submitted for electrical, automotive, farming, kitchen or home, M-WTCA.ORGby a Canadian mem - scientific, foreign, wood or metal-working, etc. can be ber. "The clamp is a big clue to knowing where to look further. spring-loaded and the top is adjustable. It is Please send your ideas and answers or future very delicate and could "What's Its" to: not support a glass shade. It is constructed from a brass type Virginia White material." P.O. Box 1418 Angels Camp, CA 95222-1418 Fig. 126-2 Fig. 126-3: A member from Florida is asking (209) 728-2142 help to identify this item. "This screwdriver like item [email protected]

March 2007 35 ,-:,:--___ _ 4£ -alll - a,-~-~ AO:oe-10:@@- • •J- -lliillitJDI

Antique & Collectible Tool Auction (From the Cecil Holmes collection of Hudson, Iowa) Saturday May 5, 2007, 9:35 A.M. Humboldt Fairgrounds Building (Events Center) 311 6th Ave. North, Humboldt, Iowa 50548

Planes: Stanley 2, 3, 3c, 4, 4C, 4 1/2, 4 1/2C, 5, 5C, 5 1/4, 5 1/4C, 5 1/2, 6, 6C, 7, 7C, 8, 9 1/4, 9 1/2, 10 1/2, 10 1/2C, 11 , 12, 121/2, 13, 18, 45 Type 7, 46(3), 72, 78, 90(steel cased), 98/99, 100,1001/2, 102, 103, 112(2), 118,122, 140, 148, 149, 190, 191 , 192,203,289, BEDROCKS 603, 604(2), 604 1/2, 605C(FT), 605C(RT), 605 1/4, 605 1/2C, 606C, 607C, 608, 608C; Nearly complete Fales Patent Plow, Bridge Tool #2, Sargent 407(2), other patented planes by Gage, Foss, Chaplin, Siegley; plus over 50 wooden molding planes.

Levels & Inclinometers: Federal Level Co. inclinometer w/pop-up sights, Davis Level & Tool inclinometers (4), Helb Railroad, Penn. inclinometer, Goodell-Pratt aluminum; M. Engel #210 Wichita, KS, several Stratton Brothers brass bound mahogany levels, Stanley #95, Chapin-Stephens Vogel's Patent, P. Quigley Newark, NJ, and many more.

Saws & Misc: P.B. Fraley Philada, Disston D8s, Atkins, Wm. Cook Glasgow, others. Lufkin sign, several display cases including a Lufkin Rule display case. Lots of other tools and tool related items.

Rules: Large selection of boxwood rules inc. Lufkin #42, 372, 751; Stanley 1, 3, 32, 15, 34, 34V, 61, 62, 62C, 84, 72 1/2, 78 1/2; C-S #7 "NEARSITE" & many more.

Drawknives. Shaves, Embossed Axes: Kretschmer & Tredway Lincoln; Plumb "Auto Graf"; Ashland "G"; Kelly Registered, Keen Kutter double bit & several others.

Layout & Machinist tools: Unusual threshold layout gage, squares, dividers, marking gages inc. Stanley 92, Chaplin try & center square, take down squares, Calhoon Patent Polygon bevel/square, Klinglesmith 1877 Patent bevel/square, many more. Many Starrett tools including micrometers, calipers, levels, squares, combination sets and other precision tools many of which are new and in original boxes.

Boring Tools: Anthony Patent boring machine/drill 1896, Backus split-shell chuck brace, Millers Falls #182 drill-brace, Fray #1 O drill/brace, Streeter patent brace, "Patent Applied For" breast drill, several all-iron patent braces, Lowentraut brace/wrench(2), Sheffield brace, Yankee braces & breast drills, and others .

Catalogs & Ephemera: Collection of Keen Kutter, Shapleigh and other original hardware catalogs, ...... •• tool catalog reprints and tool club magazines. ----- Terms: Cash or good 'check. Master Card & Visa cards accepted for a 3% fee. A 10% buyers premium will be in effect. For absentee bid information, contact the sale manager at the phone number or email address below.

(NOTE: The MWTCA Area "D" Tool Show will be held in the same building on Sunday)

M-WTCA.ORGSee list with photos at: www.homepage.mac.com/ratdaddy/index.htm Greg Kastli Auctioneering 319-234-0051 www.Kastliauctions.com email: [email protected] Sale managed by Michael Urness, St. Louis, Missouri Phone 314-434-4325, email [email protected] l~I 8051 E. 46th St. lndpls., IN 46226 Bus. (317) 542-0026 Serving Your Personal and Business Needs .. "Mo" Arnold Estate LARGE ANTIQUE TOOL AUCTION - (2 DAYS) (Mark your calendar)

Friday - April 6th (10:00 A.M.) Saturday - April 7th (9:00 A.M.) Preview - Thursday (1 O A.M. - 7 P.M.) Preview - Friday approx (4 - 7 P.M.)

SELLS FRIDAY: Ind. State Fair Badges, Egg Beater Drills, Approx 50 Saws, (Ice, Surgical, Back, Hand, etc!) Mamod Toy Steam Tractor, Oil Cans, Early "Atkins" Employment Contract - 1907, 2 Early Flems (Bleeders), Early Bow Drill, Hand Held Corn Shellers, Crank orn Grinder, Sev. Corn Shuckers, Large Early Padlock, Sev. Sight Levels, Plumb Bobs, Brass Chart Dividers, Cobalt Poison Bottles, "Atomic" Fencing Tool, Over 100 Screwdrivers including Triple Level Perfect Handle, etc., Scorps-(Closed), Travelers, Levels, Log Dogs, Bevel & Other Squares, Spoke Shaves, Draw Knives including Folding Handles, Slicks, Clamps, Vises, Cooper Tools, Veterinary Tools, Drenching Flask, Racing Knives, Leather Tools, Saw Sets & Vises, Bark Spud , Brass Spigots, Many Wonderful Tool Reference Books I Hardware Catalogues, Calipers / Dividers, Hay Knives, Corner & Other Chisels / Gouges, Sev. Wooden Lead Dressers, Tools Made from Rasps/Files, Gimlets, Hoof Knives, Dowel Cutters, Whatsit's, Augers, Horse Bits, Files, Single Trees, Bench Made from Hand Hewn Beam, Wood Shelving, Copper Tea Kettles, Leg Vise, Can't Hook, Lot's Misc. Tools!!

SELLS SATURDAY! Approx. 225 Rare & Early Axes (Every type including Goosewings. Some w/Dates Back to 1783, Hand & Foot Adzes including Rare Embossed Miniature Foot Adze w/ Name & Dated "1894", Collection of Axe Maker Labels (Mostly From Maine) Early, Sev. Froes (Curved, etc), Approx 70 Braces including Ultimatum others, Early "Barnes" Foot Powered Scroll Saw- Dated 1876 (Model #6), Approx. 400 Wrenches - Many Unusual Examples, 2 Small Showcases, Rare Small Fitted Tool Kit in Finely Crafted Box w/Rosewood & Brass Tools - (Drafting -?- Possibly Masonic!!, Approx. 400 Hammers - Many Rare - Some Possibly Unique, Approx. 100 Rules - (Folding, Zig-Zag, Advertising, etc. Tape Measures, Hand Guages, Lumber Rules, etc.) Small Anvil, Buck Saws, Pr. of Boxer Shorts (presented to "Mo" from "Roy Underhill" w/ "Woodwright Shop" Tools Imprinted on them, Approx. 125 Wood+ I or Metal Planes, Many Patented & Indiana tools will sell on Both Days!!

Terms: Cash, Check, Visa - M/C, Food Served, No Buyer's Premium Note: Any item (from each days listing) can be placed on the request table & will be sold before non-requested items!! So come early or you might miss it! We will not sell by Lot #'s!!

Auctioneer: Bill Baxter #AU01020683 317-542-0026 M-WTCA.ORG

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EXCEPTIONAL 40 YR. TOOL & PRIMITIVE COLLECTION AUCTION Held Inside the SHERATON MADISON HOTEL 706 JOHN NOLAN DR., MADISON, WI Off the 12/18 Beltline - For Reservations 608-251-2300 Preview 8:00 AM. Saturday. April l. 2007 - I 0:00 A.M. CST If unable to attend, visit Proxibid to register for online bidding or call 877-505-7770. Visit: www.whats4sale.biz to view over 1,200 pictures and free catalog with descriptions. This 600 lot auction represents the dispersal of the 40 year tool collection of longtime MWTCA member, Dr. Dave Crowe. It is an extremely wide ranging collection from the primitive to the semi-modern and it represents tools from all collecting categories including: Planes, farm tools, axes, levels, kitchen utensils, hammers, plumb bobs, chisels, ice, Railroad tools, wrenches, etc. An exceptional offering, impossible to list all items. M-WTCA.ORGTERMS: Cash, Check, Master. Hope to see you!

38 The Gristmill Marketplace Wanted For Sale For Sale

Wanted: Winchester items, tools, For Sale: W.F. and John Barnes type Alway, buying · Always Sellin1 sporting goods or advertising. No #2 foot operated wood lathe. Retiring Pete Niederberger firearms. Collections or pieces OK. this wonderful lathe from my furni­ Used ud Antique Tools and Please advise price and condition. ture shop in Rockford, Illinois. Parts for Same David McDonald, 14211 Kellywood Complete earlier 1880's type #2 Mail Order Call Me ud Come to the Shop Lane, Houston, TX 77079 (281) 558- model leather rope lathe with both 41S-92+-M03 [email protected] 5236 [email protected] face plates, never repainted, excel­ Wanted: Reaping Hook or any other tool lent condition, wood bed replaced marked I. CHRIST. L. J. Torno, Jr., 7111 professionally and in perfect working Custom 11.IKERS ST AIIPS Waterman Ave., St. Louis, MO 63130 condition.- $4,900. Pete Cullum, Plane Makers floats h (314) 726-0407, w (314) 721-3911. (815)-965-6677, Rockford, Illinois. Chisels - Irons r more Send for brochures For Sale: From Crafts Museum: Wanted: Need cast iron handles (totes) MAZZAGLIA TOOLS and /or knobs to restore early 0. R. Woodenshoe carver's spoon auger 12 Palmer St Salem, NH 03079 Chaplin Planes. Possibly could use other (mine) AND a pair of hand carved parts. Contact Len Blaylock, #3 baby shoes AND or wooden shoe Hornrimme Court, Maumelle, AR 72113 booklet - $130, "Ice tools and how to A-1 LEVEL REPAIR Most brands repaired and restored (501) 851-7863. [email protected]. harvest" $3, wooden shovel hand­ Bob and Diane Skogman carved and signed by Harvey Ward 18639 - 327th Ave. Wanted: Tools of any sort made by Isle, MN 56342-4784 (born 1892), AND shovel booklet Phone: 1-320-684·2078 the Sandusky Tool Co. I don't have E-mail: [email protected] $90. 11458 N. Laguna Dr., Mequon, Website: www.a1levelrepair.com them all yet! Also, catalogs, adver­ WI 53092 (262) 242-1571. tising and related material. John ''WE'RE ON THE LEVEL!" Walkowiak, 3452 Humboldt Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55408 (612) 824- 0785. [email protected] Advertising Information

For Sale: The one and only Farm ISSUE COPY DEADLINE DISPLAY ADS - RATES Wrench Book 520 pgs, history of over March January 10 Size Cost Word Limit 500 companies incl 176 pg supplement June April 10 Full page, 4-color, listing 3300 part #'s & price guide. September July 10 (when available) $275 900 Price incl shipping $55 US and $65 December October 10 Full page $180 900 elsewhere. Vol II, 320 pgs adds 183 Half page $105 450 companies, 1 700 more wrenches + a CLASSIFIED ADS - RATES Quarter page* $60 225 supplement matching 5000 part #'s and $ .18 per word -ALL words. Other sizes $9.50 per column inch a price guide. $50 US $60 elsewhere. $3.50 minimum per ad. (1 column approx. 2-1/4" wide.) Combo $105 & $125. P.T. Rathbone, 25 word limit. 6767 Pershall Road, Marsing, ID 83639 NEW POLICY: The Gristmill will no longer accept advertising for a date sensitive event, that will occur during the month of The Gristmill's publication. For example, an Annnouncement ad for an auction on March 25th that is to be placed in the March issue. Auction: Antique Tools, Farm primi­ tives, Saturday, March 17, 10:00 am, * For layout purposes, all quarter page ads must be the following size. 3 1/2" wide X 4 7/8" tall. Knoxville Fairgrounds,M-WTCA.ORG Knoxville, Illinois, Interstate 7 4. Bedrock planes, Typesetting and borders are not included in the page rates. Special artwork will be Stratton, Davis levels, grindstones, charged at cost. We must have a sketch or rough drawing indicating how you want your butter churns, Ed Dunphy, 217- ad laid out. Camera Ready ads are accepted at no additional charge. 728-4952 www.farmprimatives.com For your protection and complete satisfaction, ALL ads should be typewritten and dou· mail bids accepted. ble-spaced. If this is not possible, please PRINT legibly.

For Sale Payment must accompany ad. Make checks payable to M-WTCA. At this time, advertis­ For Sale: Antique Metal Working ing will 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 offi­ Measuring Tools, especially Micro­ cers whose address is shown on the inside front cover of this publication. meters. State Brand and Patent Date, Send all ads to: Photo or Sketch. Dawson, 3524 SE Dave Heckel, 1800 McComb St., Charleston, IL 61920-3137, phone (217) 345-9112 after 22nd Ave. Ocala, FL 34471 6 p.m., E-Mail [email protected]

March 2007 39 Brown Auction Services 30th TOOL SALE & INTERNATIONAL QUE TOOL AUCTION RADISSON INN CAMP HILL, PA MARCH 30 & 31, 2007

THE TOOL SALE on Friday offers the collector and user of old tools the opportunity to view, consider, and purchase the very best from the more than 90 tables of tools. The Brown tool sale is the one tool show you cannot afford to miss.

THE AUCTION on Saturday features the collections of Murali Nair, John Ballintine, and Jack Schoellhamer along with selections from the extensive inventory of world-renowned dealer, Dave Paling. Some highlights: The Falconer plough plane, three improved arms, E.W. Carpenter patented planes including a sash filletster and a handled plow. Chaplin No. I low-angle smooth plane, Stanley No. 42 gunmetal plane in the original box, Bailey No. 3 verti­ cal post, jointer by Chardoillet, Sandusky 140 center-wheel plow, A. Stanley lumber cane, and many other rare and unique items. Stanley planes including Nos. 1, 2, 9, 11 ½, 41, 42, 47, 51/52, 56, 64, 85, 87, 90A, 141, 164,196,212, 340, 444, 602C, and most of the other models. Also, several Stanley specials, prototypes, and experimentals. A large selection of 18th- and 19th-century wooden planes including an extensive collection of complex molders. An F. Nicholson plane with the A mark. Early crowns and plows by Nicholson, Walton, I. Jones, and others. Plus the largest selection of patented planes we have ever offered with examples by nearly all of the known makers including several unique tools that will be offered for the first time at this sale. Part 3 of Phil Cannon's collection of ivory rules. An A. Stanley ivory rule. Boxwood rules by A. Stanley, Stanley, Stearns, and others. Major collection of English infill planes by Norris, Spiers, Preston, Mathieson, and others. And, as always, a good selection of high-quality box lots. More than750 lots of outstanding L__--~~======:::::=--_J tools. All offered for your consideration without reservations or reserves.

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