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CHtCHHtAil MED ► 4 VHE SWASVtiU ► 14 .j_ - - AmUUAtU ► 28 A Publication of the Mid-West Tool Collector"s Association M-WTCA.ORG Paul Hamler's reproduction of the Mosley plow plane. Story on page 12. March 2001 No. 102 FROM THE PRESIDENT THE GlfUSYtlEll CIAFF N. 102 March, 2001 Copyright 2001 by Mid-West Tool Collectors Association, Inc. All rights reserved.www.mwtca.org Be on the Lookout for New Members Editor Mary Lou Stover S76W19954 Prospect Dr. I n the past few plateau, with indications that our num Muskego, WI 53150 Associate Editor Roger K. Smith I~ years, M-WTCA bers may even be decreasing. Contributing Editor Thomas Lamond has experienced Advertising Manager Paul Gorham steady growth until So, I am asking each of you to help. As you go about doing the things that you THE GRISTMILL is the official publication of the Mid-West Tool Collectors membership reached Association, Inc. Published quarterly in March, June, September and December. do, going to antique shops, to auctions, The purpose of the association is to promote the preseivation, study and about 4,000. We were understanding of ancient tools, implements and devices of farm, home, industry glad because we to the libraries and to all the various and shop of the pioneers; also, to study the crafts in which these objects were things that you do each day, ask yourself used and the craftsmen who used them; and to share knowledge and knew we were shar understanding with others, especially where it may benefit restoration, museums ing knowledge, pro which of the persons you meet might ben and like institutions. viding funds for in efit from membership in M-WTCA. Ask terns at Mount Vernon, continuing the yourself how M-WTCA might benefit from President Mel Ring having that person as a member. 803 Appleby Ct., Huntington, IN 46570-7969 scholarship program, providing special (219) 356-7471 publications and research assistance and Vice-President Donald Tubman I'll make this pledge to you: I'll find 13904 Spring St., Sturtevant, WI 53177-1250 doing all the other things our organiza at least one new member in Huntington, (414) 835-4658 tion wants to do and is expected to do. IN, by June 1, and I challenge you to do Vice-President Doug Cox 2938 Cynthiana Rd., Georgetown, KY 40324-9272 Although we don't want to grow for the same in your home town. (502) 863-1407 Vice-President Ronald Cushman growth's sake, we do recognize that Please let me know if you need ap PO Box 257, Almond, NY 14804-0257 there is an efficiency in numbers and that plications or assistance. I'm in the book. (607) 276-6085 Treasurer John Wells a decrease in size might jeopardize some P.O. Box 8016, Berkeley, CA 94707-8016 of the things we have grown accustomed -Mel Ring (510) 848-3651 to. We now have reached a sort of growth Secretary Willie Royal 215 Anthony Circle, Charlotte, NC 28211-1417 (704) 366-7081 Directors MARCH, 2001 • No. 102 Area A AreaJ John Perzinski, 2002 Mike Urness, 2002 Don Bosse, 2000 Nick Heatherly, 2000 John Walkowiak, 2001 Paul Reichert, 2000 Area B AreaK John Henson, 2002 Bill Henry, 2002 Larry Thorson, 2000 Robert Sutton, 2000 Mike Hanley, 2001 Steve Bruder, 2001 Area( Area L John McKiernan, 2002 Don Jordan, 2002 Jerry Henze, 2000 AreaM Cincinnati! In-depth coverage of the fall, 2000, national meet with pages Lars Larson, 2001 Doug Fowler, 2003 Area D Paul Hamler, 2001 Paul Gorham, 2002 AreaN of photos. Begins on page 4. Alan Fetty, 2003 Paul Mikula, 2002 Charles Gartzke, 2001 Merrill Schmidt, 2003 Area E Phil Baker, 2001 Missing in Action The beautiful Mosely Plow Plane inspires a reproduc Bill Alexander, 2002 AreaO Dick Chapman, 2003 Rod Galster, 2002 Dave Heckel, 2003 Bob Valich, 2000 tion, but where is the original? Page 12. Terry Klingelhoefer, 2001 Alan Foster, 2001 Area F AreaP Norman Heckman, 2002 Jack Zimmerman, 2002 Past Life Before Nazi Germany, the swastika symbolized tool quality, Bill Baxter, 2000 Art Kushlanr, 2002 Joe Greiwe, 2000 Bill Warner, 2003 among other things. Page 14. Tim Bonelli, 2001 Don Stark, 2001 AreaG AreaO Jack Devitt, 2002 Ed Hobbs, 2000 American Ingenuity Joseph Holden's saw remains a tribute to inventive George Elsass, 2000 John Shaw, 2001 Mike Jenkins, 2001 Bob fields, 2002 Area H AreaR ness. Page 16. Phil Whitby, 2002 Martin Donnelly, 2000 M-WTCA.ORGDon Riley, 2001 Bill Gustafson, 2001 Area I "Diamond G" The history of E. Garnich & Sons Hardware Co., the Emery Goad, 2002 Craig Guy, 2000 company behind the "Diamond G' logo. Page 20. Gregor Mszar, 2001 Committee Chairman Bowled Over Woodworker Bob Elgin explains wooden bowl carving Meeting Planning Donald Tubman Elections Doug Cox using tools of the past. Page 24. Scholarship Ronald Cushman GRISTMILL Managing Editor Mary Lou Stover Special Publications James Conover Auxiliary Coverage of the Auxiliary activities in Cincinnati, with the By-Laws and Policy EJ. Renier Whatsit James Mau Family Assistance Don Riley stories behind the winning displays. Begins on page 28. Marion Henley Award Ron Pearson Displays George Wanamaker Address labels Kerry ML-calla Backtalk Two curious tool puzzles form the land down under. Page 38. Publications Mailings Ann Henley Scrapbook Barb & Mike Slasinski Internet Don Bosse ____ www.mwtca.org THE GRISTMILL• MARCH 2001 • 2 MARK THESE ON YOUR CALENDAR ~ COMHffiG IWlr ~-·-~~~ Mid-West Tool Collectors Association National Meetings Spring,2001 June 14, 15, 16, 2001. Battle Creek, Ml. Lars Larson (313) 382-0594 or Mike Slasinski (517) 781-1152. Fall, 2001 Sept. 27, 28, 29, 2001. Franklin , TN. Kerry and Lynne McCalla (615) 791-6198. Spring,2002 June 13, 14, 15, 2002. Decatur, IL. Dave and Judy Heckel (217) 345-9112. M-WTCA Area aOther Meetings Area FMeeting March 2,3, 2001. Nashville, IN. Joe Grieve (812) 934-2747. Area NMeeting March 16, 17, 2001. Mount Dora, FL. Phil Baker (941) 485-6981. Area Q Meeting March 17, 2001. Charlotte, NC. Bob Fields (704) 393-1282 or John Shaw (704) 938-7009. Area J Meeting March 18, 2001. Louisiana, MO. Bill Ringhausen (571) 754-5965. Area DMeeting March 25, 2001. Papillion, NE. Al Fetty (402) 223-5842. Area EMeeting March 25, 2001. Rockford , IL. Gary Johnson (815) 636-1464. Area J Meeting April 1, 2001. St. Louis, MO. Mike Urness (314) 434-4325. Area NMeeting April 6, 2001. Barberville, FL. Phil Baker (941) 485-6981. Area EMeeting April 8, 2001. Macomb, IL. George Wanamaker (309) 836-6872. Area CMeeting April 21, 2001. Chesaning, Ml. John McKiernan (810) 727-6475. Area FMeeting April 22, 2001. Franklin, IN. Norm Heckman (317) 422-8482. Area AMeeting April 28, 2001. Hastings, MN. John Walkowiak (612) 824-0785. Area KMeeting April 28, 2001. Collierville, TN. Robert Sutton (901) 853-4227. Area GMeeting May 6, 2001. Sidney, OH. Jack Devitt (419) 453-3204. Area DMeeting May 6, 2001. Humboldt, IA. Forrest Johnson (515) 573-7586. Area Q Meeting May 19, 2001. Southern Pines, NC. Bob Fields (704) 393-1282 or John Shaw (704) 938-7009. Area I Meeting July 21, 2001. Arlington, TX. Gregor Mszar (817) 571-6202. Area BMeeting July 25, 2001. Merrill, WI. John Henson (715) 536-7555. Area Q Meeting July 28, 2001. Raleigh , NC. Ed Hobbs (919) 828-2754. Area EMeeting Aug. 5, 2001. LaFox, IL. Dick Chapman (815) 492-2124. Rocky Mtn, Southwest, Past Aug. 31- Sept. 1, 2001. Albuquerque, NM. Bill McDougall (SOS) 344-9272. Dates must be cleared with Gary Johnson (815) 636-1464. E-mail [email protected]. Battle Creek to Host Annual Spring Meet By Mike Slasinski use and others so primitive they made great collectors' items. ft won't be long until tool collectors will Michigan is a large industrial state 1~be getting together for M-WTCA's an so meeting hosts Lars Larson and Mike nual spring meeting. Slasinski chose measuring devices for an The dates and place are June 1 4, 15 appropriate theme. Dig out some of those M-WTCA.ORGivory scales or some of the Lufkin or and 16 at the Kellogg Arena and McCamly Plaza Hotel in Battle Creek, MI. The main Starrett tools to show others. Displays M-WTCA display theme is "2001, A Tool need not be showy or elaborate. Not ev Oddity" and the second is "Measuring eryone has that artistic talent. But if you Devices." The Auxiliary theme is "A bring something to share with the group, Touch of Love." we guarantee it will be appreciated. Displays can be as simple as a single Meeting hosts are hoping for a record elaborate, ornate, unusual, crude or odd number of displays. They remind members tool or a collection of tools. Meetings have to place their names in a prominent place turned up beautifully carved and deco on their display table, to provide a table rated woodworking tools, those with very cover and information about the tools. early dates, hand-wrought items so fancy Interesting programs and events are This very ornate food chopper was seen it was hard to believe they were made to planned for each day. See you in Battle on a display table at a recent meet. Creek. THE GRISTMILL • MARCH 2001 • 3 MEETINGS, MEMBERSHIP NEWS & MISCELLANY CEntCUtntAlE Winning Displays at Meeting By George Wanamaker II.\ sis always the case, the displays were "Spokeshaves and Scrapers Made in Ohio" ll\\fantastic at Cincinnati. by Tom Lamond; "The Mayflower Connec tion" by Mel Ring; "The 'Compleat' Tool There were 31 M-WTCA displays that Maker" by Terry Thackery; "Sandusky covered many areas. The theme was "Ohio Tool Company" by John Walkowiak.