Rochester Semi-Annual Meeting page 4 Area Meets page 8 Early Models of the Stanley No. 120 Plane page 14 Beatty Edge Tools and Axes page 24 The Buck Rogers Planes page 27 Postcard from the 1907 Exposition page 28 M-WTCA Auxiliary page 30 A Publication of the Mid-West Tool Collectors Association Whats It page 36

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September 2006 No. 124 Chaff If you weren't able to make the spring meeting I hope you From The President will be at the fall meeting in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where you may still be able to hear lingering strains of the rhythm The Spring Semi-Annual Meeting in and lyrics of one of the all time treasures of Glenn Miller's Rochester, Minnesota was a five star, all Big Band and The Modernaires: "Pardon me, boy is that out winner. Hollis Feeser with wife Pat the Chattanooga Choo Choo, Track 29 ... " If you haven't and joint host John Hunziker with wife already registered for the meeting, do it now. We are all Mary Lou put on an extremely enjoyable looking forward to another exciting event. event. Tailgating was in a beautiful park with bright green lawn and a canopy of The beautiful thing about these semi-annual meetings is tall spreading trees. It all went on just that their success results from the hard work of many outside of the hall containing the trade volunteers. And it doesn't stop there. The people who keep room making it easy to move the tools M-WTCA purring along are an impressive number of inside when the doors opened at 3:30PM that afternoon. dedicated, energetic people, many of whom serve quietly in There was an abundance of great tools, with plenty of happy the background. They include, in addition to our semi­ sellers and buyers. The demonstrations were fun - a black­ annual meeting hosts, those who put on more than 40 smith plied his craft with forge, anvil, and hammer under terrific area meetings, our 60 plus Directors, 7 officers, 10 the spreading trees, and in the trade room a Viking turner Standing Committees (Meeting Planning, Gristmill, Special made magical shavings on a faithful reproduction of a Publications, Marion Henley Award, Preservation & framed treadle lathe. The afternoon and evening programs Education, Scholarship, Whatsit, By Laws & Policy, were enjoyable and educational. Tom Lamond's presenta­ Elections, and Displays), and 14 Special Committees. They tion on early local hardware company brand names, labels, all deserve our recognition and support. Recognition is also and markings was beautifully illustrated, and Bob Nelson due the Auxiliary, whose programs and displays add greatly gave a terrific presentation on Marshall-Wells, one of our to the enjoyment of our semi-annual meetings, especially by largest wholesale hardware suppliers. To top it all off, the the members spouses. The reason that I am mentioning all entertainer at the banquet, Al Batt a celebrated humorist of this is because I am thankful for, and continue to marvel from rural Hartland Minnesota, was so artfully droll and at, the degree of member participation we enjoy. I want to downright funny that the audience just couldn't get enough personally thank each and every one of you who work hard of it. It just doesn't get much better than that. to keep M-WTCA strong, successful and running smoothly. --John Wells

The Gristmill Directors Area A Area M No. 124 September, 2006 Eric Mattson, 2006 Chris Berger, 2007 Doug Fowler, 2006 Copyright 2006 by Mid-West Tool Collectors Association, Inc. Hollis Feeser, 2007 Matt Borders, 2008 Gene Epting, 2007 All rights reserved. www.mwtca.org Lee Osterbauer, 2008 Area G Area N Editor David E. Heckel Area B Dennis Eckstein, 2006 Vincent Soukup, 2006 1800 McComb St. Charleston, IL 61920-3137 Gary Kane, 2006 Ray Myers, 2007 William Morgan, 2007 Pete Hartmann, 2007 John Kesterson, 2008 Phil Baker, 2008 Advertising Manager Paul Gorham Bob Kloes, 2008 Graphic Design Karen Heckel Area H Area 0 Area C John DeLay, 2007 Robert Gilmore, 2006 The Gristmill is the official publication of the Mid-West Tool Collectors Association, John Sindelar, 2006 Robert Valich, 2007 Inc. Published quarterly in March, June, September and December. Del Galofaro, 2007 Area I Allan Foster, 2008 The purpose of the association is to promote the preservation, study and under Michael Slasinski, 2008 Bud Blake, 2006 standing of ancient tools, implements and devices of farm, home, industry and shop Emery Goad, 2007 Area P of the pioneers; also, to study the crafts in which these objects were used and the Area D David McDonald, 2008 William Warner, 2006 craftsmen who used them; and to share knowledge and understanding with others, Fred Leu, 2006 Jack Zimmerman, 2007 especially where it may benefit restoration, museums and like institutions. Jim Escher, 2007 Area J Vaughn Simmons, 2008 Larry Bolhuis, 2008 Joel Hodapp, 2006 Donald Stark, 2008 President John Wells Lloyd Henley, 2006 1162 Grizzly Peak Blvd., Berkeley, CA 94708-1741 Area E Rick Kerns, 2008 Area Q (510) 848-3651 Dave Heckel, 2006 Robert Oehman 2006 Vice-President of ElectionsM-WTCA.ORG George Wanamaker Slav Jelesijevich, 2006 Area K Pat Medley, 2007 312 S. Lafayette, Macomb, IL 61455-2233 Robert Green, 2007 Andy Hart, 2006 David Friday, 2008 (309) 836-6872 Robert Olesen, 2008 Bill Youart, 2007 Vice-President of Meeting Planning Doug Cox Monte Harold, 2008 Area R 2938 Cynthiana Rd., Georgetown, KY 40324-9272 Area F Walter Karsten, 2006 (502) 863-1407 Carl Bilderback, 2006 Area L Martin Donnelly, 2007 Vice-President of Membership Ed Hobbs Norm Heckman, 2006 Dave Fessler, 2008 4417 Inwood Road, Raleigh, NC 27603-3315 (919) 828-2754 Vice-President of Scholarship George Elsass Committee Chairman 1315 Lakeside Place, Worthington, OH 43085-2893 Elections George Wanamaker Family Assistance Don Riley (614) 888-0591 Meeting Planning Doug Cox Marion Henley Award Ron Pearson Treasurer LeRoy Witzel Membership Ed Hobbs Displays & Awards John Walkowiak P.O. Box 355, Humboldt, Iowa 50548-0355 Scholarship George Elsass Address Labels Kerry McCalla (515) 332-3649 GRISTMILL Editor Dave Heckel Publications Mailings Ann Henley Special Publications Jim Conover Preservation & Education Phil Baker Secretary Tom Lamond By-Laws and Policy Ray Nissen Internet Don Bosse 30 Kelsey Place, Lynbrook, NY 11563-1516 Whatsit Jim Mau Scrapbook Barb & Mike (516) 596-1281 Slasinski

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M-WTCA National Meetings Where to Send What

Fall, 2006 October 26-28, 2006 Chattanooga, TN Doug Cox (502) 863-1407 Please note where to send what so it will reach Spring, 2007 June 14-16, 2007 Milwaukee, WI Larry Thorson (608) 779-0966 the right person. Fall, 2007 October 11-13, 2007 Springfield, MO Paul Reichert (417) 831-1425 Send changes in your address, phone number or E-Mail to: KLM Computer Services, c/o Kerry McCalla, 104 Engle Ct., Franklin, TN 2006 M-WTCA Area Meetings 37069, phone (615) 791-6198, E-Mail kmc­ [email protected] Area A+ B Meet Sept. 9/10, Rochester, MN Hollis Feeser (507) 282-3175 Request The Gristmill copies from: Bill Area D Meet Sept. 17, Cosgrove, IA Jim Escher (319) 656-3931 Baader,4183 Hominy Ridge Rd., Springfield, Area E Meet Oct. 1, Summit, IL Ashley Kennedy (847) 475-2481 OH 45502-9510, phone (937) 969-8530. Area C Meet Oct. 7, Dearborn, MI Del Galofaro (734) 676-0997 Pay membership dues for current year: Send Area D Meet Nov. 5, Omaha, NE Fred Leu (402) 592-1907 your check made out to M-WTCA to LeRoy Area J Meet Nov. 5, Springfield, MO Paul Reichert (417) 831-1425 Witzel, Treasurer, P.O. Box 355 Humboldt, IA Area Q Meet Nov. 11, Charlotte, NC David Fridy (704) 843-5024 50548-0535 phone (515) 332-3649 E-Mail Area E Meet Nov. 12, Carlinville, IL Bob Terry (618) 377-3421 [email protected] Please write RENEW and Area N Meet Nov. 18, Blountstown, FL Willard Smith (850) 674-8055 your name and address on your check. Do not Area Q Meet Dec. 2, Wilmington, NC Al Westmoreland (910) 791-5100 use a new member application to renew an existing membership. 2007 M-WTCA Area Meetings Submit materials to The Gristmill: Send to Dave Heckel, 1800 McComb St., Charleston, IL 61920-3137, phone (217) 345-9112 after 6 Area P Meet Jan. 26/27, York, PA, William Warner (717) 843-8105 p.m., E-Mail [email protected] Area F Meet Mar. 3/4, Spencer, IN Matt Borders (812) 824-9318 Obtain The Gristmill advertising or informa­ Area E Meet Apr. 15, Loves Park, IL Gary Johnson (815) 636-1464 tion: Contact Paul Gorham, 811 Robin Glen, AreaM Meet May 5, Columbia, SC Gene Epting (803) 781-5199 Indianola, IA 50125, phone (515) 962-5207, E­ Area D Meet May 6, Humboldt, IA LeRoy Witzel (515) 890-0262 Mail [email protected]. Obtain scholarship information: Contact George Elsass 1315 Lakeside Place, Dates must be cleared with Jim Bramel (502) 863-1226 Worthington, OH 43085-2893, Phone (614) E-Mail: [email protected] 888-0591, E-Mail [email protected]

Nomination Committee Report by Willie Royal

In compliance with Article VI, Section 3 of subject By­ Willie Royal, Chairman Laws, the Nomination Committee hereby presents the Doug Fowler, Member following slate of officers for the 2006-2007 year. Norman Heckman, Member

President John Wells M-WTCA.ORG Vice President of Elections George Wanamaker Vice President of Meeting Planning Doug Cox Vice President of Membership Ed Hobbs Studying, Preserving, and Sharing Knowledge of Tools Vice President of Scholarship George Elsass At the Board of Directors Meeting in Rochester the fol - Treasurer lowing addition was voted on to be added to the M­ LeRoy Witzel WTCA logo. John Walkowiak proposed the additional Secretary wording to be placed under the existing logo. The addi­ Tom Lamond tional wording was approved.

September 2006 3 Rochester Minnesota

Med-City Hosts Spring Meeting rochester mn by Hollis Feeser ■ more than you know Rochester Minnesota was the proud host city for the were able to move their tools into the trade room late spring 2006 M-WTCA meeting held June 15-17 in the in the afternoon and place them under their tables in heart of the city. The attendees were accommodated in preparation for Friday trading. On Friday morning two adjacent hotels with enclosed skyway walks some 150 tables filled rapidly with brisk trading between the hotels and the trade and meeting rooms at throughout the room. the Mayo Civic Center. The attendees began arriving on Tuesday with some hotel room action on In the afternoon Tom Lamond gave a presentation on Wednesday. "Tool-gating" was located in a park adja­ Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin trademarked tools and cent to Civic Center, on the grass, under the trees next in the evening Bob Nelson gave a presentation on to the Zumbro River, A perfect setting for an estimated Marshall Wells/Kelly-How-Thompson, Hardware 100 traders that brought many favorable comments. Wholesalers of Duluth MN. Both sessions were very informative indicating a great deal of research on the The Thursday morning action began before 4:00 am in subjects. the park and continued most of the day with demon­ strations of a working forge, rope making and fly-fish­ A nice number of displays were set up for viewing and ing along with the trading activities. The "tool-gaters" judging. The theme of medical tools was well represent-

Hollis & Pat Feeser Mary Lou & John Hunziker Thursday Morning Demonstrations M-WTCA.ORG

Tom Lamond's Presentation Bob Nelson's Presentation

4 The Gristmill ed as well as a number of outstanding out of theme dis­ certs from the original 1914 pipe organ. plays. Gene Miller demonstrated rope making and Dick * Rental scooters available for those who may have dif­ Enstad demonstrated turning on a treadle lathe to the ficulty in walking the 3 to 4 blocks to the Mayo Civic delight and interest of the traders and guests. Center. * Wide aisles and bright lighting in the trade room. Saturday action was again strong in the trade room * Tours to the Spam museum and the Hormel Mansion with many tables set up until nearly noon. The what­ in Austin MN, the Mall of America in the twin cities sit session attracted a good audience as usual with Jim and a trolley tour of Rochester were all popular and Mau in charge and the afternoon auction, with local well attended. auctioneer M-WTCA member John Kruesel, was also * The some 400 registered M-WTCA members who well attended with a good selection of tools going under attended. the hammer. * The help of all the volunteers, without them these meetings would not be possible. The meet concluded with the traditional Saturday evening banquet where speaker Al Batt sent us home And of course the hospitality room was open every laughing with his stories of growing up on the farm in evening for relationships and refreshments with the Minnesota. able help of Mike Urness, Dave Heckel and Jim Price dispensing refreshments and Paula Cox, Eva Bramel Highlights of the week: and Pat Feeser in charge of the snack tables. * Wine and cheese reception at Mayowood Historic Mansion the former home of Dr Charles Mayo the The city of Rochester and Area A is proud to have host­ grandson of the first Mayo Doctor in Rochester. The ed this meeting. You have honored us with your pres­ guests were treated to tours of the home and con- ence and we look forward to seeing you again.

Banquet Speaker Al Batt Whats It Program Jim, Jim, & George M-WTCA.ORG

Trade Room John Kinnem eyer Tool Gating in the rain

September 2006 5 Display and Awards by John Walkowiak

Once again, some of the most intriguing tools at the The display theme was Medical Tools which had a log­ meeting were on the display tables as 28 members ical connection to the famous Mayo Clinic in Rochester. showed us some of their fascinating tools. The displays The door prize winners, a thank you for voting for the ranged from featuring 1 tool to more than one could Peoples Choice Award were Carolyn List and Roger count, and they spanned many centuries. I saw many Hopp. I want to thank Clarence Blanchard of Brown folks looking at them and shaking their heads, com­ Auction and Fine Tool Journal and Martin Donnelly of pletely amazed at the diversity of all the fine tools and Live Free or Die Auctions graciously donating the fine the history that went with them. The meeting was held door prizes. in Rochester Minnesota, which is Area A, and being a member of this Area I am proud to say that many of our Doug Cox, host of the Chattanooga meet announced members took the time to put together fine and inform­ that the theme of that meeting will be Railroad ative displays, and 7 won an award! This is a challenge Memorabilia, so let's start thinking of that meeting. to the Area members of the future meeting places. See you there.

Display pictures by Mike Slasinski & Susan Witzel

The winner of Best In Theme award The Best Out Of Theme award Jim Gehring's display of A Holtzphfel was John Walkowiak for his display went to Bob Nelson for his & Co. Gentleman's Tool Kit won the of Early Surgical Tools. Where Rails and Water Meet display. Best One Tool a ward. M-WTCA.ORG

The Most Unusual Display was The Peoples Choice Award went to The Fred Curry, Best Stanley Display Jim Moffet's Rope Makers Twisters Bill Erickson's display of No. 2 Alike. award was won by Pat Leach for his Machines. display of Victor Planes.

6 The Gristmill Got A Kink A Comparative Study of Minnesota Patented Tools display Phil Baker 24 inch Davis Patent Levels Wayne Gustafson Steve Kayser

The Slide Rule: An Antique in Our Own Time Howard Mironov

Leonard Bailey's Victor #14 Patent Combination Plane Dave Heckel

Axe & Edge Tool Makers of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Area Tom Lamond.

The Study Of Shipwrights Tools (1885 era) Lee Osterbauer M-WTCA.ORG

Four Inch or Pocket Rules Millers Patented Plow Planes Miniature Wrenches George Wanamaker Cecil Holmes Hillary Klein

September 2006 7 Area Meets Area A Hastings, MN by Hollis Feeser

A bright and warm spring day greeted over ing the interest and envy of all. A whatsit 100 "toolers" at the Hastings MN armory session by Bill Watkins attracted a great on Saturday April 22 for the annual "Area deal of interest especially from the newer A Cheap Meet" For the price of lunch we get members. The day concluded with a noon a morning of tooling and lunch therefore lunch, well wishes and smiles all around. It the title. A better than average selection of seems there was something for everyone. trading and selling stock adorned the tables and trading was active in a congen­ The boys pictured are Lance and Brandon ial atmosphere. Six states were represent­ Rayburn from Willow River MN. They are ed by members from Areas A, B, D and E. working with Pete Callen's spill and smooth planes, which he brought to let folks try out. Six quality displays were assembled, attract- Talking to Pete, is Joe Preusser (on the left). Area B St. Francis, WI by Gary R. Kane

Once again, the One of my favorite moments, at the meet, was before weather gods were the tool trading started, when I looked up from the reg­ kind to us and we istration table, and the room was full of members just had good weather for standing around in varying size groups socializing. our February tool There was another great turnout with just over 200 meet in Wisconsin. It members attending. almost started out with a giant disaster. One can not run a When I called in the meet without the kringle order I was help of the members informed they would be closed the week of the meet. A and there are numer­ St, Francis meet without kringles? Surely a riot would ous members I would break out. I know numerous members who attend only like to thank. I want for the kringles and the tools are secondary. to thank Jim Hoffman and Ron We had a wonderful Jens en for showing and varied selection up at my doorway, of displays. John during a January snow storm. Who along with my son Lauber won first Ryan and I helped stuffed envelopes, labeled and place with a display stamped over 500 fliers for the meet. I also need to of his great grandfa­ thank Pete Hartmann for the numerous ways he con­ M-WTCA.ORGthers tool handle tributes to the meet and especially his wife, Mary, for business, The Lauber getting us up in time and for making sure we have cof­ Co. I won second fee and breakfast under our belts before we left for the place for my display meet. I also need to thank Slav Jelesijevich and of tools from The John Pritzlaff Hardware Company. I Darrell Vogt with helping with the meet. A big thank was assured by the judges that there was no partiality you to Kathy Vogt for helping me at the registration involved. But since there were prizes for best displays, table. I owe my wife, Connie, a big thank you for keep­ and I couldn't accept one, the judges selected third place ing the food table well stocked with kringles and winner. Third place went to Dan Hess for a spectacular donuts and for keeping the coffee pots full. I also want ornate plumb bob. Carl Bilderback had a great display to thank all the members who took the time to pass of Stanley planes all with the orange labeled lever caps. along a positive comment about the meet or a simple Scott Cochrane had a wonderful display of stair saws. thank you to my wife or myself. Also any suggestions Ivan Dye had an unusual display of numerous Maple for improving the meet are appreciated and thanks for Sugar tree taps mounted in a section of tree trunk. making it such a successful meet.

8 The Gristmill Area I Bedford, TX by Gregor Mszar members set up displays of their particular collections or interests! Thanks, Guys. We all appreciate your On a beautiful winter morning, 60 tool collectors, dedication and work to provide insight to your fellow spouses and friends converged in Bedford Texas to members. At 10 am sharp, we chummed the water and attend the 12th annual Super Saturday meet. Starting the sharks came out. 23 tables of all kinds of tools and off the meet was a woodworking demonstration by accessories were Frank Strazza from Homestead Heritage, the unique up for sale and the crafts village at Brazos del Dios (Waco Texas to the rest collectors were of us). Frank is one of their master carpenters, and he there to accommo­ showed the attending members how he has built date the dealers. Windsor Chairs using traditional hand tools. What an Selling and trad­ experience! I wish I could do that type ofwork. .. my fine ing was hectic and woodworking is limited to what can be done with a only a short break chainsaw. After Frank's demo, member David for lunch, served McDonald reached into his wondrous bag of tricks, oth­ by the members of ers would call it the K of C, inter­ his Winchester rupted the day. By 2 pm, tool bags were filled and wal­ Tool Collection, lets were emptied, but a great time was had by all. On and pulled out a a sad note, it was announced that due to a decrease in number of Win­ participation, the annual SWTCA / M-WTCA Area I chester fakes. Hotter'N'Hell meet in July has been permanently can­ They are always celed. The only way we can insure that our local meets a great topic for survive is to attend! Without your participation at collectors, David these local gatherings, the meets will slowly dry up and showed his pas­ blow away. Thanks to all and see you next year the sion and expert­ Saturday before the Super Bowl at the 13th Annual ise in the Winchester tool line by educating us on what Super Saturday Meet! For more information on the we need to beware of. Thanks, Frank and David, for School of Woodworking at Homestead Heritage, go to your help in leading our education program. Also, 5 www.homesteadheritage.com Area M Columbia, SC History, curiosity, quality manufacturing, beauty, rari­ by Paul League ty, and quality reproduction were among the factors cited for keeping members interested. The fourth annual Columbia meeting was held on an unusually cool morning for South Carolina, but by noon The half day meeting the temperatures were high enough to send mad dogs included the typical and tools collectors in search of shade. Fortunately, our buying and selling, as meeting was in the comfortable education building of well as displays of St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Irmo. M-WTCA rare wrenches, infill members and guests from Georgia, North Carolina, and planes, and the South Carolina responded to the meeting theme that Stanley 46. However, asked them to share: "What You Find Interesting About the highlight of the M-WTCA.ORGCollecting Tools." The morning was a pres­ object was to find out entation by M-WTCA what originally piqued member John Shaw on patriot planemakers. John's curiosity and to learn interest and knowledge of early tools, particularly eigh­ what keeps members teenth century molding planes, is well known, and his interested in studying talk highlighted the lives and craft of Revolutionary and collecting tools. War veterans and planemakers such as Martin, Several members Lindenberger, Fuller, and White. Viewing the tools pro­ shared their experi­ duced by these men and hearing their story was the ences and talked about diverse tools, including Goodell best inspiration any tool collector could want. Pratt adjustable bevels, Norris planes, bookbinder's plows, saw handles, and treadle powered scroll saws. The fifth annual Columbia meeting will be around the The accompanying descriptions of what attracted the first of May next year. Check The Gristmill towards speakers to their particular tool were also diverse. the end of the year for the date.

September 2006 9 Committee Reports Membership by Ed Hobbs

Member retention is very, very important to maintain­ hers at a reduced cost a regular part of these semi­ ing a sound membership level. A key factor in getting annual national meetings beginning with the Fall members to renew is that the benefits of staying a 2006 meeting coming up in Chattanooga in October. member should outweigh the costs. Even though we Advanced registration is requested but registration at are having success at finding new members, we are the door will be allowed. This will ONLY allow access still seeing a high rate of non-renewals. Some are to the trade room and display area on Saturday. the because of health reasons, age and death but many are wonderful "What's It" session Saturday morning and for other reasons. the auction early on Saturday afternoon. And to pro­ mote membership, if you know someone who is not a In addition to The Gristmill, attending meetings is one member and they want to attend, they will be allowed of the most valued benefits of belonging to M-WTCA. to join at that time at the regular $25 membership This includes both Area meetings as well as the semi­ price and get in on Saturday as a part of this cost! A annual national meetings. I just got back from the great opportunity to recruit new members! June meeting in Rochester, MN, which was very well done by Hollis, Pat, John and Mary Lou. Lots of great So, if you are within a couple of hundred miles of fellowship, tools for sale and learning opportunities at Chattanooga (Doug and Paula have a super meeting the programs and the "What's It" session were enjoyed planned) but don't have the time to make the entire by all. meeting, why not give this a try. With new people coming in, those set up in the trade room will be open Now we all know that there are millions of things that on Saturday morning and offer a wide range of "tools are vying for our time. Family, work, other interests you just can't live without." Yes, you will miss the rest and just plain having a few minutes to relax and do of what these meetings offer but in lieu of not attend­ nothing are some of these. It is understandable that ing at all, this alternative allows you to see and expe­ finding time to be able to attend the entire meeting is rience at least part of one benefit of being a member. a real challenge especially for our younger members. Keep your eyes open for additional information on the Chattanooga meeting including the meeting For that reason, the board of directors voted in announcement that will be mailed to everyone later Rochester to make Saturday only attendance for mem- this summer.

Preservation & Education by Phil Baker

Pat and Jan Medley of North Carolina have been busy with the Textile Museum in Burlington, NC. They recently repaired and restoreM-WTCA.ORG two windows and the door of the Museum shown in the picture.

Bill Watkins of MN recently gave a Whats It session at his local Otter Tail County Historical Society meeting.

These are just two examples of how M-WTCA members help with labor, programs, etc. Keep up the good work. We have recorded over 10,000 hours of volunteer work already.

Please send me more volunteer hours so that they can be recorded and added up.

10 The Gristmill Scholarships & Awards M-WTCA Awards Scholarships for 2006-2007 by George Elsass

Holly Brilla, daughter of Roman Supan, son of S.B. and Gertrude Brilla of William and Luann Mason WI. She will be Minnick of Pittsburg PA. attending The University of He will be attending Penn Wisconsin, at Stevens Point State University majoring majoring in Elementary in Secondary Education. Education.

Susanna Koshak, daughter of Jeffery and Susan Joshua Zamzow, son of Koshak of Park Falls WI. Jeanne Zamzow of She will be attending Princeton WI and the Wisconsin Indianhead grandson of William and Technical College, Superior Rita Zamzow. He will be Campus, Superior WI pur­ attending the University of suing an associate degree Wisconsin at River Falls in surgical nursing. WI. His major is undecided.

Applications are due April 1, 2007 for the academic George Elsass year of 2007-2008. At the Board of Directors Meeting 1315 Lakeside Place in Rochester MN, it was approved to give up to six Worthington, OH 43085 $1,000 Awards for the year 2007-2008. Application Phone: 614.888.0591 forms may be obtained after December 1, 2006 from: or [email protected]

Ann Henley Awarded with an Honorary Life Membership by Dave Heckel

At the recent Rochester MN Semi­ membership has grown from 925 Annual Meeting, Ann Henley was in 1979 to a high of 4,024 in 1999. presented with an HonoraryM-WTCA.ORG Life That is a lot of publications to Membership to M-WTCA. This is have been handled by Ann. only the second time that it has been awarded. She also received Mary Lou Stover, former Gristmill an appreciation plaque. The Editor accepted the award at the awards were for all of her many Saturday night banquet. A few years of service to M-WTCA as the weeks later Ann received the Publications Mailer. Ann began awards with some of her friends in mailing The Gristmill and the attendance in Columbia MO. Ann Special Publications back in 1979. will be moving to her daughters in She has affixed many countless Arizona in the near future. address labels to most of our publi­ Thanks, Ann for all of the years of cation for the last 28 years. Our service to M-WTCA.

September 2006 11 Obituaries Jerry Bennett E. D. "Dave" Paling by Don Bishop by Jack Zimmerman

The tool world lost a good friend and collector Jerry Ernest David Paling "Dave" "The Bennett on May 30, 2006 after a very short illness with Tool Guy", 71, passed away Sunday, cancer. Jerry collected all types of tools but specialized July 23, 2006 in San Francisco as a in Stanley rules and ornate axes. He would often look result of heart failure. His children at a tool and declare how artistically beautiful it was. were with him at the hospital. Dave He would be inclined to do this because occasionally he was born in Northern New Jersey would teach in the art department at Campbellsville on June 21, 1935. University. They recently bestowed a Doctors of Humane Letters on Jerry at their spring graduation. His family moved to Florida, then California. Living Jerry was a local businessman and served on numer­ in San Francisco as a teenager his family decided to ous committees in this community. move again. Dave decided to stay. He found work in the trades and became a sheet metal worker "Tin On his business card there were several organizations Knocker" working, sometimes, high in the air to which he belonged. Included was "The Kingdom of installing ductwork in new open framework of high­ Jesus Christ" which he was most proud of. He was a rises. Needing to earn money and be active Dave dis­ fine Christian gentleman who served God, Country, covered the Flea Market and started out selling nuts and family. Jerry is survived by his wife Jackie and and bolts, etc. His love of tools led him to where most three children Dale, Jeff, and Jennifer. of us knew him, the tool dealer with the largest inventory and displays with more rarities than most collectors had in their collections! Dave really was a Llyod R. Lucas collector. He always bought more than he sold and he just could not stand to not be present or at least par­ Lloyd R. Lucas passed away peaceful­ ticipate in every tool auction that took place. Dave ly at his home, surrounded by his lov­ was the hardest working person I've met. Dave was ing family, Sunday, July 23, 2006. tough, sometimes a bit gruff, always honest, fair, gen­ Lloyd was born April 20, 1920, the son erous and forgiving. Daves passing will leave a void of Ori and Mamie Lucas. He was at every tool meet and tool auction. Those that knew adopted and raised by Robert and him will never forget him. Dave was preceded m Myrtle Lucas and grew up in death by his wife, Jean, and daughter Sherry. Bismarck and Danville. As a young man, he served his country during World War II as a lieutenant and C4 7 pilot in the Army Air Corps in Jack E. Schoellhamer Alaska. He married his wartime sweetheart and the by John Wells love of his life, Evelyn Chambers, in 1946, and returned to Danville to found Lucas Construction in 1948. Lloyd's Jack Schoellhamer, 86, geologist commitment to quality construction and individual and tool collector, who spent most of architectural style can be seen in his homes and busi­ his professional career advancing nesses throughout the community. our understanding of the geology of California and the Pacific Ocean, Lloyd's greatest joy wasM-WTCA.ORG his love for his family and died June 5, 2006 in Watsonville, friends, and he cherished every minute he was able to California Community Hospital. spend with them. Always an active leader in the com­ Jack was born in Alameda, California in 1920. He munity, Lloyd avidly participated on the Danville graduated in 1942 from Pomona College with a School Board, in the Jaycees, American Legion, VFW, degree in geology. Prior to serving overseas he met an avid bowler in the Elks league, Danville Home and married Alice Vitolo of Sunnyside, New York. Builders Association and Danville Country Club. He They remained married until her death in 1990. was a longtime member of St. James United Methodist Church and the 3M Sunday school class. He had a pas­ He was an avid collector of Stanley planes, and later sion for sports and antique carpenter tools. Lloyd sup­ patented American planes. He spent years research­ ported American Legion Baseball as a coach and team ing Stanley block planes and wrote a type study on sponsor for many years. True to his profession, he col­ Stanley No.18 and 19 knuckle joint planes followed lected one of the finest tool collections in the area and by co authoring a type study on the Stanley No.9 ½ was a member of the M-WTCA. and 15 series of block planes. Jack always looked for-

12 The Gristmill ward to attending M-WTCA Semi-Annual Meetings knowledge of the tools and the use thereof. We will miss and Brown Auctions. He loved to research his acqui­ John as a friend and a valued member of Area Q. sitions, and to show and discuss them with tool collec­ tor friends. He had a kindly and gentile manner and Ben Muse Wood, Jr. was always ready with a word of encouragement and appreciation for everyone around him. Born in Inverness, MS on Dec. 11 , 1916, died on Jul. 15, 2006. Ben was a resident of Bloomfield Hills, for­ John Southall Sumner merly of Detroit and Inverness, MS. He was an archi­ by Willie Royal tectural estimator and consultant for the finish car­ pentry industry and proud veteran US Army Air Force. John Sumner, 89, died June 9, 2006 after several years During WWII Ben flew missions on B25's with the of declining health. John worked for Lance, Inc. for Flying Tigers in China. He was an avid golfer and had over 40 years. He retired as Assistant Vice President a hole in one in 1969. Ben enjoyed collecting antique of Sales and Board member in 1982. He was an accom­ woodworking tools. plished woodworker and craftsman and a gentleman in every respect. The use of and collecting of antique Beloved husband of Elly Sullivan Wood and the late woodworking tools was his hobby and pastime. Jean O'Brien Wood. Dear father of Mark Wood (Christine), Brian Wood, Scott Wood (Denise), Jeff John was a Charter member of MATCA (later M-WTCA) (Karen) and the late Roger. Loving grandfather of Tim, and also a longtime member of EAIA. He was always Matthew, Shannon and Michael. In lieu of flowers fam­ willing to present excellent programs for the Area Q ily suggests memorial tributes to Mid-West Tool meetings and was sought out by our members for his Collectors Association.

Financial Statement Area N Attention by LeRoy Witzel by Bill Morgan

Area N, Florida, has a brand new web site (http://mem­ Mid-West Tool Collectors Association, Inc. bers.aol.com/areantools/homea.htm) initiated and cre­ Financial Statement: Dec. 31, 2005 ated for us by Richard (Dick) Dickerson of Leesburg, Balance sheet Income and Expense Statement ASSETS INCOME Florida. While the site should be of interest to all Area Operating Funds-NW Fed(ckg) 20,617 Membership Dues 85,237 N members it will allow all of you snowbirds and vaca­ NW Federal(CD) 15,388 Life Membership 0 NW Federal(CD) 15,371 Gristmill Advertising 6,691 tioners to know what tool meets, shows and other NW Federal(CD) 15,457 Semi-Annual Meetings 809 activities are available when you visit Florida. Vanguard MM 89,532 Auctions 2,618 Accounts Receivable Internet 75 Semi-Annual Meeting 1,000 Interest Income 7,665 At present, Dick has posted a current copy of our Restricted Funds Donations (non-restricted) 8,717 newsletter, the Florida Bull. We encourage all mem­ Endowment Fund 1,000 Donations (restricted) 2,578 Meeting Reserve 16,739 Label Sales 321 bers of Area N as well as other interested members to Mt. Vernon Tools 231 Directory Advertising 1,166 make comments and suggestions about the future con­ 1,083 Mt. Vernon Intern 1,573 Areas & Auxiliary tent of the site through the directors Phil Baker, Vince Preservation & Ed . Comm 656 Total Income 116,960 Life Membership Fund 59,121 EXPENSE Soukup or Bill Morgan. After an initial comment and Unrestricted Funds Scholarships 5,038 break-in period Bill Morgan has agreed to be the con­ Board Reserve 45,000 Mt. Vernon 4,041 Adv . Levels Contri 13,624 Auction Expense 1,284 tact person and general editor of the site content. Assets held by Areas&Aux.* 26,272 Gristmill 35,117 TOTAL ASSETS 321,681 Membership Directory 11,452 M-WTCA.ORGSpecial Publications 8,923 Internet 90 LIABILITIES New Members Back Copies 2,328 Area E Tool Meeting Defered Revenue Dues 61 ,632 What's It Comm. 200 (Paid in 2005 for 2006) Other Comm. Exp. 2,213 by Bob Terry Total Liabilities 61,632 Membership Development 1,726 EQUITY Advertising 152 Retained Earnings 230,260 Area Mailing Labels 724 The 26th George F. Alton Swap-O-Rama (formerly held Net current Income 29,689 Administration & Misc 2,537 in Virden, IL) will be in Carlinville, IL on Nov. 11, 2006. 269,949 Membership Database Serv. 2,937 CPA Services 300 Total Liabilities & Equity 321,681 Treasurer 5,966 Many thanks to Jack Howe, Jim Moffet and many Insurance 2,212 other dedicated workers who have made this tool meet Miscellaneous 31 possible in the past. Area A meeting hosts will be Jim Totals Expense 87,271 Ballinger and Bob Terry. This has been a great tool Net Income 29,689 meet for a long time and with your participation will continue. Hope to see many of you there.

September 2006 13 Early Models of the Stanley No. 120 Adjustable Block Plane: 1876 - 1947 by John G. Wells© May 2006 The most interesting models of the Stanley No.120 block plane were those made during the first eleven years of its manufacture, from it's initial offering early in 1876 to shortly after 1887. The No.120 block plane was an adjustable version of Stanley's popular and inexpensive non-adjustable block plane, the No.110. For less than a year they both sported the rare and coveted five point star lever cap. This was followed by a ten year period when the six point star occupied the lever cap. After that the body was changed to a style that would remain pretty much untouched for the next 60 years. This article explores the design of the No.120 Figures 2 and 3: No. 120 during the first 11 years of its production, and outlines Prototype, Van Pernis collection. some of the changes that occurred during the final 60 years ending in 1947. It also discusses the relation­ ship between the N o.120 block plane and the Liberty Bell line of bench planes.

The compound lever cutter adjustment mechanism used on the No. 120 block plane was designed by Justus A. Traut and Henry Richardson. The patent application was filed on December 27, 1875, and patent No.176, 152 was issued on April 18, 1876. The patent was assigned to the Stanley Rule & Level Co.

Using a lever for a cutter adjustment was not a new concept. E. G. Starkes was awarded patent No.162,710, on April 27, 1875 for a simple lever cutter adjustment for a bench plane made by the Metallic Richardson compound lever adjustment was used on Plane Co. of Auburn, NY. What makes the lever cutter the No.120 block plane as well as on the "Liberty Bell" adjustment on the Stanley No.120 interesting is that it line of wood bottom and steel body bench planes. is a compound lever. It has two interconnected levers: (Figure 1) the primary operating lever operates a secondary lever which moves the cutter back and forth to adjust the Prototype for the No. 120 Block Plane depth of cut. The compound lever increases The prototype, or more correctly the developmental the mechanical advantage over that model for the No.120 is a very interesting plane. possible with a simple lever having (Figure 2) It was obviously hand made by a crafts­ the same length, allowing an easi­ man who instinctively knew when to let the effects of ly controlled movement of the his work show. Layout lines, hand forging, and file operating lever to produce a marks, all evidence of a workman who was a master of M-WTCA.ORGvery fine movement of the his craft, were left exposed for the knowledgeable to cutting iron. enjoy. Compared to the production No.120, the body of the development model is a little longer and it has a Traut and lower cutting angle: 16 degrees compared to 23 degrees for the production model. The lever cap on the develop­ mental model was the same shoe buckle lever cap with Victorian decoration that was used on the early No.110 block plane.

The compound lever cutter adjustment (Figure 3) was almost identical to the April 18, 1876 patent drawing. It produced a mechanical advantage of 24 to 1 - a 1/8 Figure 1: Prototype No. 104 "Liberty Bell" Smooth Plane. inch movement of the operating lever moved the cutter Van Pernis collection only 5 thousandths of an inch - resulting in a very sen-

14 The Gristmill sitive adjustment for fine work. A similar version of of these prototypes had adjustment mechanisms that this compound lever cutter adjustment (Figure 4) were elegantly designed but would have been expen­ was used on the prototype of the No.104 "Liberty Bell" sive to manufacture. They were both redesigned by smooth plane. (Figure 1) Stanley's production savvy technicians to reduce the cost of manufacture before they were put into produc­ Although the patent drawing for the No.110 block tion. plane showed a cutter adjustment, 1 it was put on the market as a non-adjustable plane to keep the price as First Production Model of the low as possible.2 Having successfully launched the No. 120 Adjustable Block Plane No.110 non-adjustable block plane, Stanley wanted to The production model of the No.120 block plane was add an adjustable version of this plane, the No.120, to designed so it could be sold for just a little more than their line of low cost tools. the non-adjustable No.110. The No.110 was redesigned to use most of Liberty Bell Planes the same parts Late m 1875 Stanley made an aggressive move to that were used expand their market for the No.120 by adding a new line even the of inexpensive wood­ same body working planes tar­ casting was geted for the home used for both repair and hobbyist planes. Both woodworker.3 These planes now were intended to sup­ had a smooth plement their exist­ black japanned ing line of Bailey Figure 5: Adjustment on the first lever cap deco­ planes designed for production model. The socket in the rated with a the professional side of the short cross rib (A) receives five point star woodworker. The the end of the operating lever (B) to recall the which is connected to the secondary new line of planes lever (C) by a short shaft (D) on the star on our would include the side of the secondary lever. nation's flag non-adjustable and link both No. 110 block plane, block planes with the Liberty Bell line of planes and Figure 4: Lever Adjustment on the new lever the celebration of our nations 100th anniversary. The the No. 104 Liberty Bell adjustable No.120 lever cap slid in under a cross bar and was locked in Prototype. The operating lever block plane, and a place by a cast iron lever cap screw. The compound (A) pivots on screw (B) and is new line of lever lever cutter adjustment on the No.120 was redesigned connected to the secondary lever (C) by a short shaft (D) that adjustable wood and to reduce the number of parts from five on the proto­ extends through an enlarged open­ steel body bench type, to two easily mass produced parts.6 (Figure 5) ing in the vertical cutter support. planes.4 (Collectors In the process the mechanical advantage was reduced call these planes from 24 to 1 to 12 to 1 - a 1/8 inch movement of the "Liberty Bell" planes because of the Liberty Bell cast on operating lever now moved the cutter 10 thousandths their lever caps.) They timed the introduction of these of an inch. It wasn't as sensitive as the prototype but planes, and slanted their design to take advantage of the it was well suited for the work the No.120 was intend­ patriotic enthusiasm surrounding the 100th ed for. The plane body was made a half inch shorter, Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence being the sides were black japanned rather than ground and celebrated in 1876 atM-WTCA.ORG the Centennial Exposition in polished, and the cutter was bedded at 23 degrees to Philadelphia. provide enough space for the improved lever adjust-

To succeed in this market Stanley would have to offer Figure 6: No. 120 Type 5 a less expensive line of quality tools specifically with the New 'Improved' designed to appeal to the home owner and hobbyist Adjustment woodworker. Although the prototype (or an example from a short production run)5 for the No.104 "Liberty Bell" plane is a bit more polished than the prototype for the No.120 block plane, the design of the compound lever cutter adjustment makes it clear they were con­ ceived by the same person and made at the same time. The real cincher is the ¼ inch diameter flush slotted screw head seen on the right side of both planes. Both

September 2006 15 ment. The new plane body was designed with a short tion about tools and publication in their collections, cross rib between the two longitudinal cutter support who have loaned tools from their collection, or who ribs - when the body casting was used for a No.120 a have read and provided input on drafts of this study: socket was cut in the cross rib for the end of the pri­ specifically Paul Van Pernis, Walter Jacob, Steve mary operating lever, when the body casting was used Habitz and Chuck Wirtenson. New information and for a No.110 the socket was not required. When it was corrections are always welcome. Write, call, or Email introduced in 1876 the No.120 was priced at $1.00, John G. Wells: [email protected]. compared to 70 cents for the No. 110, and $2.00 for the Bailey designed fully adjustable No.9½ professional Type 1: (RARE) 1876 block plane. Body:(PB-1) was smooth cast iron, 7 3/16 inches long, 2-1/32 inches wide, and its side boards were 1-5/16 The New 'Improved' Cutter Adjustment inches high at the highest point. Two longitudinal About two years after the No.120 was introduced Traut sloping ribs, 3/16 inch thick and parallel to the sides of designed an "improved" compound lever adjustment the plane, support the cutter; a short cross rib project­ which was less expensive to manufacture. The ing from the left side of the right rib has a socket that improved adjustment consisted of two basic parts: a receives the end of the cutter adjustment lever. The simple stamped "U" shaped outer shell, and a forged or front of the bed had a cast cylindrical knob receiver, ½ cast inner lever. (Figure 6) This adjustment was first inch high and 13/16 inches in diameter. The lever cap used on a new adjustable block plane, the No.103, slid in under a 3/16 inch diameter threaded removable which was a smaller version of the No.120. The cross bar or wedge bolt. "157" was cast in recessed fig­ No.103 was introduced in 1878.7 Traut didn't file a ures near the rear end of the bed. All surfaces includ­ patent application for the 'improved' adjustment until ing the sides (except the sole which was milled and a year later, on June 9, 1879. Patent No.219,186 was ground) were black japanned. issued on September 2, 1879. The new "improved", Cutter Adjustment: (CA-1) was the early type, and less expensive, cutter adjustment replaced the patented April 18, 1876. Two interconnected levers earlier adjustment on the No.120 block planes begin­ located between the ribs that support the cutter create ning in 1878. The new lever adjustment required a a mechanical advantage of 12 to 1, providing a very new and simpler bed casting for the No.120; it could sensitive cutter adjustment. (Figure 8) not be used for both the No.120 and the non-adjustable Lever Cap: (LC-1) was smooth cast iron, with a large No.110 block planes. oval opening in the center. It had a raised five point star in the center of the palm rest (Figure 7), and slid About the Study This type study was based on observation of many physical examples of the No.120 block plane, Stanley catalogues, and published type studies. Roger K. Smith's P-TAMPIA volumes I and II; an article "Early Development of the Stanley 120 Block Plane", by Paul Van Pernis in the December 2000 Gristmill; and an article "Early Models of the No.110 Block Plane: 1874 - 1887" by the author of this article in the December 1995 Gristmill, were particularly helpful. Figure 7: Left No. 120 Type 5, In this study alpha numeric part numbers are used: Right No. 120 Typel. the alpha portion of the part number represents the part name and the numeric portion the version of the part. When a part remains the same on subsequent plane types, the part numberM-WTCA.ORG is repeated but not the description. Key new distinguishing features for each type are underlined. Designations for casting types and some trademarks used on cutters are those used by Roger K. Smith in P-TAMPIA vol. I, on pages 279 - 284. See (Figure 14).

When the design of a tool changed there was usually a brief period when a few new parts would get used before all of the old parts were used, resulting in some examples with parts of blended vintage. Figure 8: No. 120 Type 1 Many thanks to collectors who have shared informa- with the Early Adjustment.

16 The Gristmill in under a cross bar spanning between the two sides of adjuster was patented September 2, 1879. (Figure 6) the plane. The lever cap was locked in place with a 1 ¼ Lever Cap: (LC-2) inch diameter cast iron locking screw with bold fluting Front knob: (FK-3) was Fruitwood with a bulbous on the edge, and a threaded shank that screwed into a upper section which gave it a more "Rubenesque" look. boss on the underside of the lever cap. All surfaces It was 1 ¼ inches high and 1-3/16 inches in diameter. were black japanned. The profile of the knob was an "8" shape with a large Front knob: (FK-1) was fruitwood and the same top and tight waist. (Figure 13) shape and size as the front knob on the early No. 110 Cutter: (C-2) had a recessed panel of coarse horizon­ block planes. (Figure 13) tal grooves in the back to mesh with the new lever Cutter: (C-1) was 1 5/8 inches wide, had a semi-cir­ adjuster. Cutters were stamped with TM-E 1. cular top, and a 7 /32 by 1 ½ inch slot in the center to hold the screw and slotted cylindrical nut that received Type 6: 1880 - 1884 the end of the cutter adjustment lever. Cutters Body: (PB-6) was the same as PB-5 except the front observed were stamped with TM-El. (Figure 14) knob was mounted on a 9/32 inch diameter threaded post which was now½ inch high. Type 2: (Scarce) 1876 - 1877 Cutter Adjustment: (CA-2) Body: (PB-2) was the same as PB-1 except a semi-con­ Lever Cap: (LC-3) was similar to LC-2 but it had a ical raised nib was centered on the rear end of the bed. 8 sharper curve at the top. The six point star now had a Cutter Adjustment: (CA-1) 5/16 inch diameter cylindrical recess, 7/32 inches deep, Lever Cap: (LC-2) was the same as LC-1 except it cast in its center. The small hole for the lever cap lock­ had a six point star9 outlined by a raised border with a ing screw was at the bottom of the recess. (Figure 9) 3/16 inch hole in the center.10 Front knob: (FK-3) Front knob: (FK-1) Cutter: (C-2) were stamped with TM-El or TM-Pl. Cutter: (C-1) Cutters observed were stamped with (Figure 14) TM-E2. (Figure 14)

Type 3: (Scarce) 1877 Body: (PB-3) was the same as (PB-2) except the front knob fit over a½ inch diameter by 3/8 inch high cylin­ drical pedestal cast in the bed with a 3/16 inch diame­ ter coarse threaded screw projecting up from its center. Cutter Adjustment: (CA-1) Lever Cap: (LC-2) Front knob: (FK-2) was fruitwood, 1-7/16 inches Figure 9: Left: LC-2 with a 3/16 inch hole. high (distinctively taller than others) and 1-1/8 inches Right: Type 6 with lever cap LC-3 which has a 5116 in hole. in diameter. (Figure 13) Cutter: (C-1) Cutters observed were stamped with Type 7 Gast of the star caps) 1884- 1888 TM-El. Body: (PB-7) was the same as PB-6 except it had "STANLEY" and "No 120" cast in ¼ inch high raised Type 4: 1877 - 1878 letter on the front part of bed. (Figure 10) Body: (PB-4) was the same as Pb-3 except the front Cutter Adjustment: (CA-2) knob screwed on a 9/32 inch diameter by 3/8 inch high Lever Cap: (LC-3) coarse threaded cast post. Cutter Adjustment: (CA-1) Lever Cap: (LC-2) Front knob: (FK-2) Cutter: (C-1) CuttersM-WTCA.ORG observed were stamped with TM-El.

Type 5: (first type with improved adiuster) 1878 - 1880 Body: (PB-5) was a new plane body design. The two longitudinal ribs were eliminated and replaced with a "U" shaped bracket to support the new improved lever adjustment. The raised nib at the end of the bed was eliminated and "120" was cast in the end of the bed in stead of "157". (Figure 7) The front knob was mount­ ed on a 9/32 inch diameter by 3/8 inch high coarse threaded cast post. Figure 1 o: Left; Type 7, "STANLEY" and "No 120" on bed. Cutter Adjustment: (CA-2) the new 'Improved' lever Right: Type 9, the end of the bed is rounded in a flatter curve.

September 2006 17 Front knob: (FK-4) was Fruitwood, 1 ¼ inches high, * Planes made from 1894 to 1901 had casting mark 1-1/8 inch in diameter. The profile of the knob was an "S" behind the mouth. "S" shape with an equal top and bottom giving it a * Planes made from 1901 to 1904 had casting mark "B". more slender "flapper" look. (Figure 13) Cutter Adjustment: (CA-2) Cutter: (C-2) were stamped with TM-El or TM-Pl. Lever Cap: (LC-4) "S" or "B" casting marks appeared on the underside oflever caps made in appro­ Type 8 1888 - 1894 priate years. Body: (PB-7) Front knob: (FK-4). (FK-5) used in 191112 and Cutter Adjustment: (CA-2) later was Rosewood. It had a slightly thicker waist. Lever Cap: (LC-4) The lever cap was completely (Figure 13) redesigned, it was now ½ inch longer, extended further Cutter: (C-2) was stamped with TM-P2 through down at the rear over the lever cap locking screw, and 1906. Later cutters were stamped with: TM-T 1907- the six point star and hole were eliminated. The diam­ 10, TM-V 1910-1920, TM-X 1920, TM-Y 1921-22, Tm­ eter of the lever cap locking screw was increased to 1- AA 1923-35. (Figure 14) 9/16 and it had four holes between the four spokes cast into the thumb wheel. (Figure 12) Type 10 f'MADE in USA" is cast on bed) 1930 - 194 7 Front knob: (FK-4) Body: (PB--) was the same as PB-- except it now has Cutter: (C-2) were stamped with TM-El or TM-Pl. "MADE IN USA" cast in raised letters at the end of the bed. Type 9 (Maiorchangein bodyshape&fi.nish) 1894 - 1930 Cutter Adjustment: (CA-2) Body: (PB-8) was similar to PB-7 except it was less Lever Cap: (LC-4) Lever caps were black japanned. rounded in keeping with current taste. The ends of the Nickel plated lever caps have been reported on a few bed ended in a flatter curve (Figure 10), the sides late models.13 were not as high, and they curved down quicker. Front knob: (FK-5) (Figure 12) The sides were now milled and ground Cutter: (C-2) Cutters were stamped with: TM-AA rather than japanned.11 1923-35, TM-BB 1935 and later.

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18 lhe Gristmill Foot Notes adjustment a minor production change and didn't bother to 1 Patent No. 159,865 issued February 16, 1875 shows a patent it, and then a year later they decided to apply for a direct drive cutter adjustment, with an operating screw that patent to update and extend patent protection for their lever was parallel to the plane bed rather than the cutter. adjustment a few more years. 2 The country was in a severe economic depression in 1876. 8 The raised nib on the end of the bed may have been the 3 This new line of tools was the beginning of a continuing upper part of a sprue used to aid the flow of molten metal effort by Stanley to provide less costly quality tools for the into the casting flask. home owner and hobbyist trade which eventually included 9 The five point star was probably changed to a six point star the popular Four Square and Victor lines. for aesthetic reasons - of the two, the center of the six point 4 Bailey's disagreement with Stanley, which eventually star accommodates the hole for the lever cap tightening resulted in termination of his contract, cited Stanley's new screw more naturally. line of low cost planes, including the No.110, No.120, and the 10 It was easier and less expensive to tap the hole for the wood and steel bottom bench planes with the lever adjust­ lever cap locking screw if it went all the way through the ment (Liberty Bell planes) as unfair competition with the lever cap. Bailey designed line of planes. 11 Examination of many examples revealed that the sides 5 A second example of this plane has been seen which raises and bottoms of No. 120 planes were ground beginning with the possibility they were both from a short production run to planes having the "S" casting mark (Type 9, 1894). The ear­ test the market. The cast iron base of these planes - used to liest Stanley catalogue I found that described this feature stiffen the steel sole - was unusual in having thigh diagonal was the 1911 edition of Stanley catalogue No. 110. ribs radiating out from the base for the front knob to the four 12 The Stanley 1911 catalogue No.110 describes the front corners of the front section of the bed. knob as Rosewood. The parts list in the 1909 catalogue 6 A similar simplified adjustment was used on production prices the front knob for the No.120 at 10 cents, and the models of the Liberty Bell line of wood and steel bottom Rosewood front knob on the No.131 and 140 at 15 cents lead­ bench planes, including the No.104 Smooth Plane. ing to the supposition that prior to 1911 the front knob on the 7 The No.103 was introduced in 1878 on an insert page No. 120 was Fruitwood. issued to update the 1877 catalogue. The cutters in the ear­ l3 Nickel plated lever caps have been seen on a few late liest No. 103 block planes were stamped "Patented April, 18, model No. 120 planes. These may be caps made for No. 110 1876", which is the patent date for the earlier adjustment. planes, that were used on the last of the No. 120 planes This date was used because the patent for the improved assembled after all of the black japanned caps were gone. adjustment wasn't issued until over a year later, on The Stanley 1947 Catalogue No. 34, page 42, shows the No. September 2, 1879. (Also see R. K. Smith, P-TAMPIA vol. I, 120 with a black japanned lever cap and the No. 110 with a fig 302.) Stanley probably considered the improved lever nickel plated lever cap.

Vanishing Skills by Stan Barnes logs are particularly desirable since they show variety and price and are needed for collectors who try to John DeLay a M-WTCA member from Connecticut acquire the whole range of products made by compa­ submitted this article from the Guilford Courier. nies like Sargent or Stanley.

Among the many items that have disappeared from In the process of our conversation, it became clear that the shelves of stores in New England are wide assort­ these factories and the products they made are indeed ments of hand tools once necessary to carpenters, fur­ relics of a vanished era. Along with the businesses niture makers, and other craftsmen. These tools have that have gone are the jobs and skills that were the become collector's items. They were created in facto­ heart of industrial New England. If we question old­ ries in Connecticut and other places. The toolmakers sters of retirement age, many will recall former tool­ with names like Sargent, Stanley, Bridgeport, or makers or machine operators who were forced to learn Collins are familiar names for any tool collector. new skills when factories relocated or went to the M-WTCA.ORGOrient. Skills many of these workers had developed A vivid reminder of the volume and variety of these were abandoned. tools and hardware came to me when Guilford, CT res­ ident John DeLay visited me with a few small catalogs Those of us who have kept a tool room for our own that illustrated the tools made by Bridgeport home maintenance may be surprised to realize how Hardware Manufacturing Company in 1923. In 80- much of our tool assemblage is at least 50 years old. plus pages were pictures and prices of pliers, screw­ The tasks we once accomplished using hand tools are drivers, nail pullers, and specialized crate-opening easier to do with electric replacements, but who in his hatchets. right mind would discard a good handsaw or brace and bits! The best compliment any home craftsman can Mr. DeLay is a -collector who belongs to a group of col­ receive is the carpenter working nearby who tells his lectors - mainly in the Midwest - who collect planes, fellow workers, "That tool room is better than Home drills, saws, and tools of all types and sizes. The cata- Depot" - after he borrows some tools from you!

September 2006 19 Tool Anecdote Chocolate Chip Cookies I began to notice that Don was invited to have lunch at our house more frequently than usual. I also by John G. Wells © May, 2006 noticed that whenever Don came over to show me some new treasures, Janet would produce a plate of I met Don at the Flea market. He was a plumber. Don's favorite chocolate chip cookies fresh from the More relevant to the present story he was a collec­ oven. We would all sit around the kitchen table, to tor and gatherer of almost everything. Don never have a cup of coffee and a few cookies while dis­ saw an old lawn sprinkler, flashlight, t< cussing the treasures that Don found tool, military insignia, or medal that that week. Jan would often ask how didn't fascinate him. "her little plane" was doing. Was it ready to come over to her house yet? Don became a close friend. We often After all, it had brothers and sisters met early on Saturday morning, before here in her collection. Don enjoyed the the closest flea market opened, at a banter but wasn't weakening. Denny's, Sambo's, or other 'breakfast place' as Don called them for an early morning plate Many years later, and I do mean many, Don called of eggs, ham, a couple of pancakes, and countless and said that it had been years since he had taken cups of hot coffee. We liked to discuss the great out Janet's little plane to look at it but now it was finds from the previous week and plan out the day. sitting on his dresser, and I ought to come over to There really wasn't any way to plan what would see it. Well, I guess the chocolate chip cookies happen over the next five or six hours. We would worked, or perhaps it was just Janet's wonderful each cruse around the local flea market on our own smile and good natured personality. Don said that hoping to find something great or if not great at if I would match his latest unbelievable offer, he least something to buy and show to the other, take wanted Janet to have the little Birmingham. Well home, clean up and then brag about next week at the deal was done, and I never saw a bigger smile breakfast. on Janet's face. That little plane still sits front and center in the small display cabinet in our bedroom At one of our early morning breakfasts, Don con­ where the super special pieces are kept. fessed he had visited an old friend up north of Sacramento in the 49er Gold Country. The old friend occasionally came up with interesting finds, and as I said Don was interested in lots of different What's Your Favorite Tool or kinds of stuff. Don and his friend always wound up making a few trades on Don's trips up north. Tool Anecdote? Among the gems that Don brought home this time was something that caught my eye. It was a much Everyone has a favorite tool or an anecdote about a smaller and cuter cast iron "T" rabbet plane than I tool in his or her collection. What's yours? Share a had seen before. It was exactly like the little 6 inch story with other tool collectors. Maybe it is a one-of-a­ Birmingham "T" rabbet in my collection that I was kind tool that you have been hunting for a long time, so proud of, but I'll be darned if it wasn't only 4 and finally found at a price that you could, or couldn't inches long. I had never seen one that small and I really afford. had never heard of anyone who had. I asked Don if I could borrow it for the week to show to Janet and Perhaps it belonged to your grandfather and has a spe­ take a few picture of it.M-WTCA.ORG Roger Smiths first book, cial meaning for you. Or was it just an oddball tool Patented Transitional and Metallic Planes in that you wouldn't think of giving up. Maybe the tool America, just came out, it was published in 1981, has a story behind it that would interest other tool col­ and of course I bought a copy. There wasn't any­ lectors, as well. thing in it about a 4 inch Birmingham "T" rabbet. But that didn't matter; Janet fell in love with the Just send a short story and a picture of the tool to Dave little plane. She just had to have it. Heckel, Editor, The Gristmill, 1800 McComb Street, Charleston, 11 61920 - 3137. Normally Don and I would do some trading when one or the other of us got something that the other The deadlines for copy to reach the Editor are January just had to have. But that didn't work this time. 10 for the March issue, April 10 for the June issue, That little plane just put down roots in Don's apart­ July 10 for the September issue, and October 10 for the ment and refused to budge. December issue.

20 The Gristmill Favorite Tool Myfavorite Tool by Paul Weingardt

When I was born, my folks lived and worked on the off to the Sugar processing Factory. Fortunately for family sugar beet farm in Eastern Colorado. Early on, me, by the time I was old enough tot use one of theses I remember this tool and the stories of beet workers beet topping knives, a bigger, better machine was put accidentally sticking them selves with the pointed into use that accomplished the whole operation in one end. During harvest, a plow would turn the beets out pass. I never gave this tool another thought until I of the ground. The harvesters would follow, armed came upon the one pictured in an estate sale. I would with these rather dangerous looking knives. The hook have paid almost any price for it but, the guy I bought was used to stab the beet and raise it to be grasped by it form didn't know what I was and really didn't care. the opposite hand. The top would then be chopped off. It now hangs on my office wall and falls in that 'Can't The tops were used for cattle feed and the beets were Part With' category.

Just Another Nail Puller l, TBEJOJ..U. by Ray Fredrich 961,890. Pateat,et Xar. 13, 1110.

It seems that after the Nail Puller book came out that some of the most unusual combination tools show up. This one came to me at St. Charles from Doug Fowler. It was patented as a box opener, but also is a nail puller and ice pick. When you want to change the tool from nail puller to ice pick, it is necessary to change the claw at the bottom to a chisel type of end in order to chip ice or to lift lids off of wooden crates.

It is different, in that it is patented as a box opener and is also a nail puller and ice pick by virtue of chaing the clawed end tool to an ice M-WTCA.ORGpick chisel tool.

Patent. No. 951,890 March 15, 1910

a--.tos Patentee was: Joseph Tremblay of St. Johnsbury, c:.T~__pA.E-4~ohy Vermont. Assignor of one half to George Clinton Frye ~~'reA also St. Johnsbury, Vermont. &re.-,.

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Call Today (800) 869-0695 Modern Climate-Controlled Wa,·ehqw,e and Processing Facility Free Pi kup a11d Trucki11g BEATTY, AN IMPORTANT NAME ON EDGE TOOLS AND AXES by Tom Lamond ©1999-2006 The recent semiannual meeting in Rochester, Minnesota afforded me the opportunity to display a variety of markings and labels used on axes, hatchets and other edge tools that were manufactured by companies located in or around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Included in the display were companies that are more well known. They included the following companies; Fayette R. Plumb, Philadelphia Tool Co., Hammond & Son, Griffith Tool Co. (who had started out as the Germantown Tool Co.) and various Beattys.

The display garnered a number of comments on the wide variety of markings and labels used, especially by Plumb and the vari­ ous Beattys. It appears that Plumb used more labels than many other companies but Beatty used a significantly wide variety of stamped markings and relatively few actual labels.

It occurred to me that perhaps some of The Gristmill readers would enjoy knowing a little more about the Beattys. It is my under­ standing that eventually there will be a significant article on the Beatty line of edge tool makers, so this article is more of a brief overview and a discussion of the various markings, not a genealogical treatment of the family and their specific activities.

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1-:ST\BI.I S lll ·: U l"IOH . I.,, \ H Ll•IU U I ' "(•. '--'--'--'--"-"-"--"-'-- Bl'TCIIER~. ,tt,\. BEA~TY,._~ SON'S ~ --= :: - . -...... __ s C lHi~ :) .. ,c\~~ Fr'~otE liPl:JHOR CAST sTt.\·.L Markings used in advertising and on paper labels for edge ~ : ..,.\.· ~ BUSH HOOKS. tools including draw knives BEATTY CLEAVER. /\ : /\ • J and axes. The horse design is < ' I I I•: S ' I· 1,: I: . I 'I•: N N '/\. . not common.

Papecr· JJalhe:Cs used on various edge tools made by William Beatty and William Beatty & Son. William Beatty appai:ire]]]Hy started making axes and independently and at other times they were working edge tools in Watenrii]]eT Pennsylvania in 1806. He together. William, the father, is reported to have had two sons that we1m ai]so known to have been died in 1843 which means the business was carried involved in the business: John C. and William P. on by at least one son and possibly more or even There is a possibility that there was another son, other relatives at various times. Thomas, although he may have been a brother of William or possibly a son of W:ii]liam P. The variations of the name on artifacts adds to the confusion due to the inclusion of different locations Thomas is known to have worked in Pottstown, PA and different devices. It could be that there were which is not excessively far from Chester. Chester is multiple locations at various times, especially if relatively close to PhiladelphiaM-WTCA.ORG and considered by various family members were involved, as other some to be part of Philadelphia's environs. locations also appear on some tools. Those other locations include Media and Village Green. At times William worked with a John Beatty who Philadelphia was also used as an actual location may have been a brother, cousin or even an uncle. All but it is believed that was the location of a busi · these names were in one way or another associated ness office and not a manufactory. Tools are known with edge tools and there were other Beatty names with the name BEATTY EDGE TOOL CO. / too. One was R. H. Beatty. At this point they are all PHILADELPHIA, PA. on paper labels. presumed to have been relatives. Some time prior to 1923, the John B. Black Co. took The exact years in which the two sons, John C. and over the entire operation and continued to offer all William P. were involved in business with the father the Beatty labels along with one called ROYAL. In and/or each other is somewhat confusing at this 1923 Clifton B. Drake acquired the company and point. It appears that at times they were working continued it as Black had.

24 The Gristmill PAPER LABELS USED ON STAMPED MARKINGS USED BEATTY EDGE TOOLS ON BEATTY EDGE TOOLS

Eagle used on Beatty drawknife along with Media, PA. location. (Example considerably larger than original.) I I -II < >HI< ,INAI One of the early stampings used by one of the Beattys BEATTY,~ HATCHET was an eagle. The design depicted was observed on a t!! --- drawknife while a similar design has been observed on

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The Caldwell line of tools had a less refined finish than the top line of tools and was sold at lower prices. The Franklin line was theM-WTCA.ORG least expensive line because the materials as well as the finish were lower grade. There are a couple of other labels believed to have been Steer marking variations as struck into some axe cheeks, used later in the Beatty history that reportedly repre­ drawknife blades and other tools made by the various sented secondary lines. That suggests they were of Beattys or Beatty Companies. In most cases the stamping leaves little question as to the gender of the animal, ergo somewhat lesser quality, which in itself may have the stamping are properly referred to as steers. meant slight imperfections in the finish or minor flaws No chronology intended. that would not effect the use of the tools. The names were CALDWELL EDGE TOOL CO. and FRANKLIN Most stamped markings used by the Beatty enterpris­ EDGE TOOL CO. Both labels included Philadelphia as es can be grouped into one of two categories. One cate­ the location which also eliminates the question that gory included primarily words in the form of names the FRANKLIN label applied to one of the other tool and locations. The other category supplemented words companies named FRANKLIN. with a representation of a steer.

September 2006 25 ADDITIONAL STAMPED MARKINGS USED ON BEATTY EDGE TOOLS $

ES,rA.BL1SllED 6 W. BEATl-P~ & SON MEDIA, PA. This stamping was observed on an axe. Note the 1806 date that was included with the eagle. The date may have applied to the startup year when Wm. Beatty was in Waterville but this mark indicated the Media location. Over the years embellishments were added to many company stampings, Some were reproduced completely W. BEATTY while others were incomplete. Perhaps this was due to the force of the strike. One should look CAST-STEEL carefully rather than judge that missing sections The 1857 date appears to apply to W. Beatty, of lines indicate alternative markings. son of William, after he had become independent. W .TulE Mlr'f Y WoBEATTY & SON & SON (C~a~lE11 CAST STEEL CAST STEEL ill o IB3 IE .A\,r,r W PHXAD?A SOPQCO Some stampings suggest they were struck with multiple dies or single letters were struck to compensate for dies that had been damaged. Ml~LER WM. BEA TTY & SON PHILADA CHESTER JJ o m~~o 8 5 3 A curious observation centers on the number of over-stamps that have been observed on Beatty edge tools.

The marks reproduced herein are based on observa­ tions, rubbings, photographs and sketches made pri­ Markings with the name marily by the author, often while at a tool meeting. Beatty Edge Tool Co. I Philadelphia Some are based on photographs supplied by others were later marks and quite especially Charles Beatty, who is not related to the possibly had been applied by one Beattys in question. I thank all those who have been of the successors to the Bea ttys. John B. Black acquired the company prior to 1923 so sharing in the information they have provided. If but continued to use the Beatty name. Clinton B. Drake you have any comments, pro or con, or additions, acquired the company in 1923 and continued the same communication is always welcome. Tom Lamond, 30 practice but both started to add other "brands." Kelsey Place, Lynbrook, NY 11563.

26 The Gristmill Setting the Record Straight: The Buck Rogers Planes by Randy Roeder© 2006

"Both planes are his. " The quote is taken from an e-mail sent to me on April Louise had a background in art. She was also inter­ 17, 2001, by Ada Louise Huxtable, the Pulitzer Prize­ ested in industrial design and actively involved in her winning drama critic for the New York Times. husband's career. Huxtable was referring to her late husband, L. Garth Huxtable, and was writing in response to an e-mail I Although I found no drawings for the No. 709 and 714 had sent inquiring about the original designs for the planes in L. Garth Huxtable's papers, I was not par­ Millers Falls No. 709 and 714 bench planes. The ticularly concerned. Most of Huxtable's tool illustra­ planes are popularly referred to as the 'Buck Rogers' tions were sent to Millers Falls Company headquar­ models, and the e-mail I'd sent included scanned pho­ ters in Greenfield and were later destroyed along tos of an original 1948 plane and of the later 1950's with the bulk of the company's records. Then too, the redesign. Ms. Huxtable and I went on to exchange a Huxtable papers in Laramie contained color render­ number of e-mails; she sent slides of some of her hus­ ings for unproduced Buck Rogers type block planes band's work and referred me to the L. Garth that were signed by Garth Huxtable and photos of a Huxtable papers in the American Heritage Center at prototype block ·plane that is a dead ringer for the two the University of Wyoming in Laramie. My research handled planes that were actually produced. lead to an article, "L. Garth Huxtable, Industrial Designer for Millers Falls," that was published in The I find Ada Louise Huxtable's misidentification of the Gristmill in June, 2002. In it, I wrote: "Huxtable's planes understandable. The tools were developed a wife, Ada Louise, has identified the company's No. half century earlier, at a time when her husband was 709 and 714, the so-called Buck Rogers bench planes, designing for Millers Falls and her brother-in-law as her husband's work." Robert was working for the company as a draftsman. It is possible that the brothers may have collaborated

This spring, I July 18, 1950 R, W. HUXTABLE Deo. 159,339 on the design, or that she had seen the planes on trips found myself doing to Greenfield or had run across drawings or models P'il4td Ap r il 21, 1949 some unrelated .Yar,L. sent on to her husband. patent research at the University of Interestingly, the Feb. s, .1944. S. OXH,..NDLER Du 137,230 CARP ENTEl. 1 S!'L>Ja: Iowa Libraries patent papers for FU-«! Dec . 18, 1943 and stumbled onto the Robert Huxtable a design patent for planes refer to an a plane assigned earlier design pat­ to the Millers ented in 1944 by Falls Company in Samuel Oxhandler 1948. Curious to of Flushing, New see the patent York. The patent, drawing, I entered assigned to the the patent number Sargent Company into the Patent of New Haven, Office web site and Connecticut, was Wdj,J. pulled up the good for three and papers. Imagine I .VTEN1'0R. one-half years and Rt:JQE/f'T HI1/P .

In preparing the article for The Gristmill , I had With the exception of the No. 709 and 714 Buck found little reason to question Ms. Huxtable's attri­ Rogers planes, the other tools credited to L. Garth bution. Garth Huxtable's resume indicated that he Huxtable in the 2002 The Gristmill article were was working for Millers Falls at the time the planes attributed on the basis of textual reference, signed were designed; the couple was married; and Ada drawings or photos.

September 2006 27 Postcard from the 1907 Exposition, Celebrating the 300th Anniversary of Jamestown by Henry & Herbert Caudle

This postcard is very special, celebrating the 300-year of Halifax, VA on property he owned. His family con­ anniversary of the founding of Jamestown, VA in 1907. sisted of Airy, age 32; Malenda, age 22; Raleigh, age 20; Next year - May 14, 2007 - will be the 400th anniversary Alfred, age 6; Jennie, age 4; Charlie, age 2; Bettie, age of the founding of Jamestown. The postcard shows the 1; and Melvina, age 3 months. The 1910 census listed "interior view of the old Alfred Leigh, Sr. as a 71 Virginia shoe shop," year-old shoemaker. His Craddock-Terry Co.'s wife, Airy, was listed as exhibit at the Jamestown 72 years-old, and the Exposition. The man pic­ only child living at home tured, Alfred Leigh, was was Rebecca, age 29, a a shoemaker, and he was public school teacher. demonstrating his shoe­ making skills at the Based on the 1920 cen­ Expo. Before emancipa­ sus, Mr. Leigh died tion, Leigh was a slave sometime between the belonging to Judge 1910 census and the Thomas Leigh, of Halifax 1920 census. His wifu Co., VA. Alfred Leigh's was listed as an 80 year­ wife, Airy, belonged to old widow. His daugh­ Charles Craddock, the ter, Rebecca, age 39, father of the Craddocks was, at the time, still liv­ of Craddock-Terry Co., ing in the household the largest shoe manu­ with her mother, and facturers in the South, with three large factories in was still listed as a public school teacher. It is unfor­ Lynchburg, VA, and one in Halifax, VA, in which they tunate that this information on Mr. Leigh's life and made the celebrated Longwear Shoes. work are all that is available. He did accomplish much in his life, and was widely known in the area as a hard­ The 1870 census listed Alfred Leigh as a 31 year-old working individual and a man devoutly dedicated to shoemaker, and he was living in the Banister District his family.

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28 The Gristmill M-WTCA.ORG

A wooden crate (28" long, 14 ½" wide, 13" deep) for shipping Craddock-Terry Company manufactured size 11 shoes.

Note the bell logo on the front of the box, stating: "Long Wear Shoes Craddock-Terry Co." You can see the same logo in the photograph of the cobbler, Mr. Leigh, at the 1907 festival in Jamestown, VA (in the top right corner).

September 2006 29 M-WTCA Auxiliary

Between Friends ... book discussion group!!! I love to read. It was exciting to From The President me to realize that these ladies were readers too.

My husband LeRoy had inherited a tool And the tools ---- well, you know the look on a little boy's chest from his great uncle, William Witzel face when he first glimpses his new electric train under who had been a master craftsman, build­ the Christmas tree - well, that was the look on my hus­ ing many farm buildings in Iowa during band's face. He was sooooo excited!! It was a joy to see his lifetime. He had no idea what to do his expression! with it, not wanting to damage the value of an antique for future generations. The rest is all part of a legacy, given to me by members of the M-WTCA and the Auxiliary, past and present. It was a LeRoy began frequenting a certain antique shop where humbling experience as I presided over my first meetings Forrest Johnson, an M-WTCA member, was selling his as Auxiliary President at Rochester in June of 2006. I was tools. LeRoy kept picking up pieces and finally was given following in the footsteps of former Presidents who were Forrest's name by the owner of the shop. What a gift that special ladies indeed. By founding the M-WTCAAuxiliary was! Forrest and Mary Ann have become wonderful in 1983 they had the foresight to realize what an impor­ friends and mentors. Forrest encouraged LeRoy to join the tant part the women could play in the organization. I felt M-WTCA organization. Was that ever a good decision!! a sense of pride and thankfulness for such a special group. Not only have we found a great organization where LeRoy Not only are the ladies of the Auxiliary fellow members - can pursue his tool collecting hobby, but the knowledge we they are also my friends and mentors. Each one is special. acquire is invaluable and the lifelong friendships are a I am learning so much from them and am enjoying all of treasure without price! the new friends I have made. I am proud to be a part of this group. Its goals and objectives are awesome! I am Our first M-WTCA Semi-Annual Meeting took place in learning so much - and have so much more to learn. It is Columbia, Mo. in June of 1998. We had no idea what to exciting!! Thank you, my friends, for making M-WTCA expect. Mary Gandenberger, the Auxiliary president, such a special organization. If, by chance I haven't met came to welcome me and encourage me to join in the you yet, I'm looking forward to doing so at the next ladies' activities. They were hand quilting an auxiliary M-WTCAgathering. Soon, you too, will be one of the won­ quilt and as I watched them work, I became acquainted derful ladies of the M-WTCAAuxiliary. Don't tell you hus­ with several ladies in the hospitality room. Everyone was bands -- but we have much more fun than they do. Come so friendly. I soon realized this was going to be a group I to the next meeting. Expect to enjoy yourself to the would love. There were women's displays in the big tool utmost. See you then! room, as well as men's displays. Best of all, there was a --Susan Witzel On the Other Side of the Bed by Kathleen Holmes

The room was humming with conversation, the tables diced view. Once over quickly, then back again to be were full, and trading was brisk. Novice buyers and more discriminating and carefully selective. experienced traders were exchanging information. It was a busy Sunday morning in April at a Humboldt, While the men (and some women) exchanged money Iowa antique tool show. The host, LeRoy Witzel, scur­ for tool, the ladies gathered. There were about 20 ried about making certain that the display tables were women who that day had climbed into the car and identified and that thoseM-WTCA.ORG who had requested sale went along to the tool show. Many of us have been rid­ tables had as many as needed. There was an atmos­ ing side saddle to tool shows for a great number of phere of excitement as antique tool collectors pursued years. It is encouraging to see more and more women the perfect purchase ... which is sometimes elusive. coming to share their spouse's interest in the wide The eyes scanned each table's offerings with a jaun- range of antique tools. And, in the process, becoming

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 more knowledgeable about those instruments of yes­ home. The meal featured, of course, some Hormel teryear. products in sandwiches and was delicious.

When the spouse experiences the trading excitement, I enjoyed giving mini tours of the bedroom floor at she can understand more fully the almost "Don Historic Mayowood, home of Dr. Charlie Mayo and Quixote" quest for the dream. It still startles me when later his son, Dr. Chuck Mayo. The Mayowood guides the hubby tells me what he paid for the latest purchase. gave mini tours of the main floor and the rain stopped That amount would have fed our family of seven for a in time for the guests to walk about the grounds. month in other years. But when I consider that he There was wine left that we took to the Hospitality could have spent an equal amount smoking it up or Room, but as Margo Stich and I cleaned up we had drinking it down, I would rather have him seeking the three small crumbs of cheese that we shared. perfect purchase. At the ladies table the other day in Humboldt, one of the women shared an incident. When Many thanks to Judy Gambrel who hosted the 1st her husband was filling the car with gas at $2.93 a gal­ Timer/Show and Tell for me while I was preparing for lon, he noticed what a carton of cigarettes cost. And he the afternoon Cooking Class. Sixty guests were pres­ decided he was not spending enough on tools. ent for the class and my friend Judy Havelick and I had a lot of fun with it. There were samples of every­ When Cecil and I lie down together at evening in our thing and lots of questions so it was interesting for all. queen sized bed, he will sigh contentedly and remark about the "perfect purchase" of the day. And, from the A Minnesota theme was carried out at the luncheon other side of the bed, I can recognize how greatly sat­ with a Wild Rice Salad and centerpieces of the state isfying the day had been to him. But, if I had not gone tree, bird, flower and wild rice. Dick & Nancy Enstad along to Humboldt, I would not have understood a con­ presented a very interesting and informative talk tented sigh when I heard it. about Alfred Andreasen cast iron cookware (made in Minnesota).

Spring Meeting, Rochester, MN The banquet offered Walleye by Pat Feeser for those who like fish, or Chicken Wellington for those don't. Our speaker, humorist The Rochester Meet 1s over and storyteller, Al Batt was excellent. He brought up many and it seems like it flew by. stories that made us remember our childhood. We were laugh­ Of course, being ing with about his third sen­ one of the hosts tence and kept it up until the and doing a cooking class at end. As Jimmy Durante used to say "leave them laughing" - the same time we were and it was a fitting meant I missed a lot of things. I end to the convention. know the other gals made up for my lack. The theme for the show was Cook Books and there were many Auxiliary Used Book Sale informative displays and also cookbooks on the book exchange table. by Barbara Galofaro I did send a group of ladiesM-WTCA.ORG to the Mall of America (in Ladies, here is an excellent way to purchase books you a brand new bus) with Barb Slasinski and she told me have been meaning to read. Perhaps you were unable everyone had a least one package in their hand when to find a copy at your home bookstore or you just need they returned to the bus. She also told me quite a few space to make room for more. Whatever the reason, ladies were sampling chocolate from Switzerland in bring books to share and buy. All members are asked the Lindt Candy Store. They saw the large Lego items to bring their used books to the Chattanooga meeting and all the rides. It truly is an amazing Mall. in October. Our goal is to continue this sale at all our national meetings as a moneymaker for the auxiliary. The next group to go (again in a brand new bus) was to Austin MN to visit the Spam Museum and tour the We will have our own table in the tool room. Hormel Mansion. Kathleen Holmes told me the dis­ Paperbacks will sell for 50 cents and hardcover books plays were interesting, giving the history of the meat for $1. 00. We encourage all women and men to browse packer as well as development of product line. The our book area and make a purchase. The Auxiliary lunch was served at Hormel House after a tour of the treasury will appreciate your help.

September 2006 31 Display Winners

Most Healing The Way It Was by Phyllis Moffet

Most Regional Cookbooks - A Glimpse Into the History of La Porte City by Peggy McBride

Spiciest Watkins Cookbooks by Helen Watkins

Most Tasty My Cookbook Contribution by Helen Devitt Beverly Egbers Best of Show Award Most Nostalgic & Best of Show Best Assortment Cookbook Here, Cookbook There, Cookbook Everywhere, So Many Recipes ... So Little Time by Kathy Vogt Ee-I-Ee-I-O by Beverly Egbers

Most Fun Most Varied Collection Pop N Fresh by Rita Zamzow Cookbooks - Educational Fun & Inspirational by Mary Lou Coogle Most Sentimental Legacy of a Cook by Kathleen Holmes Cutest Using Cookbooks in a Small Way by Barb Slasinski Most Healthy Cooking From the Heart For the Heart by Cathy Osterbauer Multi ·Generational Recipe Boxes by Lynne McCalla Most Historical Household Helper by Pat Feeser Most International A Century of Canadian Cookbooks by Pat Hughes Most Original Variation on the Theme Cook Your Catch by Dell Edwards Display stories will be in theDecember issue of The Gristmill.

The "Happy Bookers" by Jean Royal

Pat Mau did another wonderful job as our leader in lems of that era. It was interesting to see the gamut of discussing "Angry Housewives Eating Bon-Eons!! by books that they chose to talk about in that time. Some Minnesota author Lorna Landvik. Each meeting has a of our group volunteered how events in their own lives wonderful and lively discussion of our subject book. mirrored the lives of the women in the book, or m The books have always brought out personal many cases were totally different. stories from the group and we get to know each other better. Pat keeps all these Since this was the last meeting that Pat ladies focused and up to date on the Mau was to lead, Susan Witzel pre­ authors and pertinent information. sented her with a basket of items to She has chosen books that have been remind her of the good times we set or authored in the M-WTCA.ORGarea of the have had. Thank you so much, Pat, meeting. for a wonderful job. Pat distributed a list of the books that our M-WTCA Each discussion has welcomed more book group has read since we start­ members. You don't really have to ed in 1997. It was interesting to have read the book to join the discus­ remember all these books and the sion. You feel like have read it, or wish places where we discussed them. to, before it comes to a close. At the Rochester meeting, forty-three ladies gath­ Before the session disbanded, Pat introduced ered in a circle to share thoughts and feelings. The Kathleen Holmes who will be leading the book dis­ story covered a group of neighbors who formed a book cussion at Chattanooga. Kathleen Holmes has named club in the 1960's and stayed together for over 30 the book discussion group, "The Happy Bookers," and years. Along the way they helped each other survive it really suits us. The next book will be Newbery many marital woes, as well as most of the social prob· Award winner "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen.

32 The Gristmill Show and Tell at Rochester by Jean Royal

The halls were ringing with laughter as fifty-five brought cookie cutters and other items of tin. Helen ladies enjoyed the Show and Tell at Rochester. Judy Watkins shared unique Spam tins planted with Gambrel stood in for hostess Pat Feeser who was wheat. Phyllis Moffitt shared stories about feed sacks preparing for the great cooking class. Judy showed later used for clothing. One sack still had the original her newest favorite Statue of Liberty - a rubber ducky. label on it and several were printed in pretty patterns What in the world will Judy come up with next? appropriate for dresses. Barb Galofaro was wearing the "Spam" earrings she purchased on our tour of the Spam Museum. Helen Devitt is busy cross-stitching for her family for Christmas. Susan Witzel shared a gift for her garden given by 2 talented M-WTCA mem­ bers. It was a hand-carved weather-vane rabbit jump­ ing over a carrot, which is always pointed north to Minnesota. Sue Tubman Nelson is making quilts out of her late husband's flannel shirts for her sons. What a nice idea, Susan. Mary Ann Johnson told us she has been collecting Cambridge Glass for 40 years but she is now selling it.

Jan Bohn, Andrea McGee, & Fran Wolbrink As usual, Maureen Henze entertained the ladies with the skill and talent of a professional storyteller. She We were delighted to welcome three "first timers" to related the story of a turkey flying through the win­ our happy group: Fran Wolbrink from Mason City, dow of their family room. Maureen needed medical Iowa; Andrea McGee from Topeka, Kansas; and Jan attention and the story got out to the Associated Bohn from Hastings, Minnesota. This was an anniver­ Press. The Henze's are now international celebrities. sary event, as Peggy McBride started in it in She also has a new turkey collection! Don't try to tell Davenport, Iowa, ten years ago. Arlene Fritchen any of us that we don't have our own comedienne. The remembered that it was our 10th anniversary and Auxiliary has such an amazing wealth of talents.

Spam Museum Tour by Susan Witzel

Auxiliary1937 Spam Blvd., Austin, Minnesota, croissants. A tour of the Hormel Historic Home was where M-WTCA Auxiliary members followed. It featured many original and spouses alike enjoyed a tour of the pieces and beautiful hand done wood­ Spam Museum. The facility tells the work. Visitors ascended a stairway history of the common household of quarter sawn oak to the bed- (and military) food. While the room area. From the front par­ men recounted days of dining lor, through the dining room on Spam during their war and kitchen, into the office years - exactly as portrayedM-WTCA.ORG by area with a tiny bathroom the holograph soldier in the hidden away under the WWII exhibit, the women stairs members found their enjoyed the ads, the Hormel way to the sunlit atrium Girls performances, and the and into the Peace Garden. Chez Spam cooking show clips. There were old tools It was another memory mak­ from the early Hormel plants on ing day cementing M-WTCA display as well as an up-to-date friendships. Talk of collections, market showcasing all the current mutual interests, and tailgating Hormel products. treasures made travel time go quickly. By far, the greatest treasure Lunch was served in the Hormel Home, fea­ at national meetings is the re-connecting turing delicious Spam chowder and Spam salad of friends from near and far.

September 2006 33 Learning - The Auxiliary Way by Jean Royal Methodist and St. Mary's Hospitals; a drive around the "Pill Hill" neighborhood, and a look at the Sisters of I finished my formal education many years ago, but Saint Francis Motherhouse high on the hill which is every time I go to a M -WTCA meeting, I learn a lot undergoing reconstruction. about "other things." Our meetings are not just fun - they are very interesting and enlightening. I know An important and impressive stop on the tour was at more about buttons, quilts, old kitchen utensils, irons, the Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial. By walking soap, dolls, mousetraps, and porcupine needles. Pick around the circular memorial walls one is able to see an object and one of the ladies will have a collection of US military history at a glance in a very graphic por­ it. The displays are so informative. How would you trayal. The numbers of loyal patriots who have fallen ever learn this in school or in books? Now when I see from the days of the Civil War to the present is stag­ some of these items, I know what they are and when gering - both those who have died on the battlefield and where they came from. It has opened another and of war-related causes. An honor guard was in world for me. place as we toured the memorial, adding an extra degree of solemnity. We thank every veteran for the Another clear advantage to the auxiliary activities is freedoms we all enjoy every day. that I have met such wonderful ladies. The ladies that are now friends from all over the country, areas that I would never have gotten to if it hadn't been for my hus­ band and his tools. Each meeting is a new location for me, except for a few we have been to before. Each time I get to see a new part of our country. Being used to barbeque in the south, I didn't know that pork chops are 1 ¼ inches thick in the Midwest. I would not have read the books that I have enjoyed in the discussions. There are just so many advantages of being a part of this Auxiliary. When I go in the tool room, I realize how much I don't know and learn from the displays. The men are always willing to explain their particular collection. I think it gives all of us a clearer under­ standing of why our men enjoy what they do. They also, like us, make friends that last a lifetime. It wouldn't surprise me if some of the men come because A Shopping We Will Go! the women want to come to the Auxiliary. by Jean Royal To those husbands that have not brought their wives, please do so. Let the women read this and invite them Early Thursday morning in Rochester, eighteen ladies to share with us. If you ladies come to a meeting, be boarded a bus and headed for Mall of America­ sure to join the other ladies at their programs. If you Minnesota-USA. After an hour and a half of chatting, don't, you miss so much. There is so much fun along we arrived at this monumental building. It is much with everything we do - it's better than a roller coaster more than a building. It's more like a small city with and I don't ever want to miss a ride. an amusement park in the middle. There was no way we could see everything so we all headed in different Rochester Trolley Tours directions. Babe Kinnemeyer decided to buy a large M-WTCA.ORGbirthday cookie for John, but then she had to carry the by Susan Witzel box for what she figured was many miles. The bus driver allowed about four hours for shopping, but when Remember that enticing "new car" smell? The smell as we all met to come back, we were fifteen to twenty we boarded the trolley for a tour of Rochester attested minutes early, and just couldn't shop anymore. The to the fact that we were on the "maiden tour." Friday mall has everything from an underwater world, minia­ afternoon, a "standing room only" group took off from ture golf course, movie theater, more than 40 restau­ the Radisson Hotel entrance for a tour of the city. We rants and 525 stores under one roof. It covers a lot of managed to "squeeze in" and enjoy some close ground, seventy-eight acres, and was the home to M-WTCA fun and fellowship as our guide pointed out Metropolitan Stadium, Minnesota's center for major the sights of the city, complete with a passing glimpse league sports. The trip home was much quieter - of a glass ceiling by Chihuly; a drive by the Mayo snoozing most of the way! It was a great trip to remem­ Complex which now includes the Mayo Clinic, ber our meeting in Rochester.

34 The Gristmill World War I Posters by Judy Gambrel

I began collecting World War I posters in 1971 because Weekly magazine with the title "What Are You Doing of my interest in Americana and patriotic items. My for Preparedness?" It was then reproduced as a poster collection now includes 37 original posters. We joined titled "I Want You for the U.S. Army" in 1917. An orig­ Midwest Tool in 1994 and a year later I did my first inal of this poster sells today for about $10,000.00. display - on my WWI and Statue of Liberty collections. Flagg contributed 46 works to support the war effort. Because of its popularity, the image was adapted for World War I started when the Archduke Franz use in World War II. Ferdinand, heir to the Austria-Hungarian throne was assassinated in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914 by a Serbian nationalist secret society. Russia (a Serbian ally) and Germany (an Austria -Hungary ally) soon became involved in the conflict. Then France, bound by treaty to Russia, found itself at war against Germany. Britain, allied to France, also declared war against Germany. Japan honored its military agreement with Britain and also declared war on Germany. Two days later Austria-Hungary declared war on Japan. Britain and France led the allies and were joined in 1915 by Italy and finally in 1917 by the United States. Ultimately there were 24 allied countries (Belgium, Brazil, British Empire, China, Costa Rica, Cuba, France, Greece, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Italy, Japan, Liberia, Montenegro, Nicaragua, Panama, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Siam and the United States). The Central Powers were Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, Germany and the Ottoman Empire.

The War continued until November 11, 1918 when Germany signed the armistice, followed by the other central powers. "Veterans Day" is still celebrated on November 11, the day that World War I ended.

America needed posters to use for recruitment, caus­ es, food conservation and most importantly to sell HAT LIBERTY SHALL NO war bonds to raise money to fight the war. President Woodrow Wilson asked famous American artist ERISH FROM THE EART Charles Dana Gibson (creator of the "Gibson Girl") to BUY LIBERTY BONDS head the Division of Pictorial Publicity during World LIBE TY War I. Gibson approached his friends One of the most significant posters during World War and associates. The I was by the artist Joseph Pennell: "That Liberty M-WTCA.ORGmost eminent illustra­ Shall Not Perish from the Earth." The title is taken tors and artists of the from Lincoln's Gettysburg address. The poster shows time donated their tal­ the Statue of Liberty being attacked by German ents to design posters for biplanes with her head and crown in the water. New reproduction. York city is on fire in the background. This poster was issued in 1918 and Charles Lindbergh did not cross The most famous poster the Atlantic until 1927, almost ten years later. In is James Montgomery 1918 no one had crossed the Atlantic in an airplane Flagg's "I Want You." It but Americans were terrified that Germany had the was originally published technology so they purchased war bonds in huge as a cover for the July 6, quantities. After 9/11 I get chills every time I look at 1916 issue of Leslie's this poster.

September 2006 35 What's It Virginia White has agreed to be the new What's It colum­ I have asked our local club (PNTC) members about it nist for The Gristmill. She is the wife of Ron White, who and have a few ideas but nothing definite. They all has been appointed to become the new What's It seem to agree that it is a part of some unknown tool. Committee Chairman. Please send your What's Its items One idea was that it was used to scribe a line on the and responses to her. This issues What's It has been sub­ inside of a large diameter pipe. The missing part mitted by Dick Schusler of Coupeville, WA. would be a "spider" of some sort, that was centered on the inside of the pipe and had a pin on the centerline. I have enclosed three photos of the tool. Perhaps some You could then place the tool on the centerline pin, one will be able to identify it. It is a steel rod with a adjust the small arm against the inside of the pipe and cross-section of 3/4 X 1 inch and is about 18 inches then rotate the tool to scribe a ling so that it was long. There is a set (line) of holes along one cross axis square with the centerline. I'm not sure why you and if you rotate it 90 degrees, another line of holes would want a line on the inside of the pipe, since it along that axis. On the end, is a piece (small arm) that would probably be cut from the outside. is held to the rod with a set screw that can rotate so that the distance from any one hole to the end of the So that's all anyone here has been able to figure out. arm can be varied depending upon it's position. The I'm sure someone in M-WTCA will have the answer. end of the arm is very hard and sharpened to form a scribing point (?) Virginia White The tool came in a box with a sliding lid that shows a P.O. Box 1418 Angels Camp, CA considerable amount of use. The ends of the box are 95222-1418 reinforced with aluminum sheet metal strips. [email protected]

Backtalk by Robert Roger

In reference to The Gristmill No. 123, Jun~ 2006: On stand if you just hold the tool in your hand against a page 30 in his article on Grain Reaping Sickles, Robert vertical surface, e.g. side of a house). He then dis­ Rauhauser reminds us that history should be pre­ cussed the Barton and Bopp references and went on to served in a manner that is factual. With that in mind, explain how floor boards were made and how the floor I call attention to the article on page 22 of the same board gauge was used. He then went on to discuss real issue, where photographsM-WTCA.ORG of items from John clapboard gauges. But another 10+ years have passed Kesterson's collection are shown. The item in the and here we are again. upper left corner is labeled a clapboard gauge, which is incorrect. Let us try once again to clear up this com­ mon misconception. The item is a floor board gauge, as Backtalk illustrated on page 17 of D.R. Barton's 1873 Catalogue (Roberts Publishing Co. reprint, April 1983). This was This space is for Letters to the Editor, comments on brought to our attention in the September 1984 issue M-WTCA and its activities, requests for information, of The Chronicle, pg. 51 in an article by Carl Bopp. etc. Please send letters or E-mails to: However, many people continued to incorrectly refer to it as a clapboard gauge. So in the September 1993 Dave Heckel, Editor, The Gristmill issue of The Chronicle beginning on page 81, Paul B. 1800 McComb Street Kebabian clearly explained why it cannot be used as a Charleston, IL 61920-3137 clapboard gauge (which is actually very easy to under- or heckel@consolidated. net

36 The Gristmill A French Tool Show by Miriam & Larry Cohen

If it's May 1st, it's Labor Day, a holiday in most of we brought from home. It attracted much attention. Europe and the tool show it on in Bievres, France. It's We could have sold it several times. I have names and 2006, but we haven't been here for a couple of years. addresses of people who need the catalog information The area is just as lovely as we remember. The route to order the cane. from Versailles is the same, lots of rights and lefts, passing beautiful homes, stone walls, a magnificent Soon after dawn came up, we could hear tap tapping Roman viaduct, and lovely scenery. Why from from the center of town. Several demonstrators were Versailles? Bievres doesn't have a hotel, so we stay 20 performing copper smithing to an interested audience, give or take minutes away in a hotel in Versailles. soon to include us.

We did a 'dry run' on April 30 to be There were many flower vendors sure of the way, because we left the selling lily of the valley nosegays. I hotel at 4:30 am on May 1. We was told the flower represented arrived in Bievres by 5 am and felt "happiness all year." Of course I that we were late! There's hardly a bought some of that guarantee, lov­ parking spot to be found and people ing the aroma. are already placing their 'finds' in their cars. One could really appreciate the many frame saws, anvils, twibles, planes, All around the town square are dividers, harvesting tools, and approximately 70-90 vendors selling pruners that depict the trades tools, tools, and more tools as well as throughout France. However, there farm implements and very little else. were not truly decorative tools as they We find that prices have escalated are in the many tool museums in considerably. The advent of the Euro France. One such museum being in and the poor U.S. Dollar value have contributed to the center of Bievres. We have found that Europe hon­ the prices. ors the trades people and the implements they use.

As we walked about in the dark, using our flashlights, Despite not knowing the language, pantomime and we could hear the beautiful sing-song of the French pencil and paper, for Euro amounts, work beautifully. language all around us. Of course, we do not under­ Here and there someone who knows French AND stand a word. The delicious odor of coffee and bread English will intervene for you, even unasked, and the baking draws me into the cafe, where I purchase coffee banter exchange is such fun. We part with 'Merci' all and croissants. Larry is still making the rounds, so I around. We met people from Switzerland, England, bring his breakfast out to him, with the promise that I Canada, all over, sharing the same enthusiasm for will return the espresso cup, which I did, as we circled tools. Age was no criteria, as young and old were all so the town square once again. happy with their purchases. M-WTCA.ORG

We circle very slowly cause walking isn't easy in our Our purchases were sparse this year, but it was fun senior years. Larry finally decided to use the cane/seat and given the chance, we'll return on another May 1st.

September 2006 37 DAVID STANLEY AUCTIONS

48th INTERNATIONAL AUCTION A special sale of approx 1500 Lots of Quality Antique Woodworking and Allied Trades Tools on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th 2006 At the Charnwood Arms Hotel, Bardon, Leics, at 10.30am

To include the major portions of the DERMOT & CYNTHIA ROCHE COLLECTION and THE LATE JOHN N. WILKINS COLLECTION Two of the foremost English collections accrued over a 30 year period, containing some of the finest pieces that became available. • Also good selection of Stanley and Preston planes and tools. • A unique brass framed boxwood brace and other quality braces. • Many planes by Spiers, Speir, Norris, Mathieson, Marples, Holtzapffel • Early and important ivory and boxwood rules. etc. • A large selection of decorative levels and unusual plumb bobs, sets of • A large collection of fine quality chariot planes. carving tools, chisels and gouges. • Many wide and complex moulders. • Early dated planes and others by Wooding, Phillipson, Perdew, Iohn Gilgrest, Elsmoor etc. • Early miniature boxwood and brass planes.

The entire catalog of 1500 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. LE12 9SR England from Australia Tel: 00-11-44-1530 222320 New Zealand Tel: 00-44-1530 222320 E-mail [email protected] quoting your mailing address and credit card details. Visit our web site at www.davidstanley.com Antique Tool Estate Auction Saturday, November 4, 2006• 10:00 a.m. start Held in conjunction with Area D meeting of the Midwest Tool Collectors Association Auction location: Regency Lodge 909 S. 107th Ave. (Just offl-680 Pacific St. Exit), Omaha, NE Reservations and Hotel Information Call: 800-617-8310 or www.regencylodge.com Preview Friday, November 3, 2006 from 6:30 to 8 P.M. PLANES Sargent Steers pat. #305 • 206 • 710 • 714 Stanley Union • 5307 13 Draw Knives • Diamond Edge • S-5 • 411 • 13 others • Worth • 25 • 6c • 55 w/box • +5 others • Pagoma 14 Spoke Shaves • 62 Winchester • Stanley 8, 60, 67 • 71 w/box • 3005 • 79 • 3025c • Windsor Beader • 98 Others Tools • 99 • Brace & Bits • 193 • Sliding T-Bevels • 100 others, too numerous to list • Try Squares Diamond Edge • Marking Gauge • DE 3 Ohio Tool Co. Keen Kutter • Saws • DE4 • 0220 • 26 • Some Machinist Tools • DE 5 • 0103 • K-6 • Other Hand Tools • DE 6 • 21 • + 3 others Also selling will be "Fine Wood Magzine" • DE 7 • +8 othersM-WTCA.ORG collection starting with December 1979, volume • 100 others of various brands including : Worth, Metalic plane Co., Sandusky, Millers 1 number 1 to current, plus index of vol. 1-100, Falls and more. and other magazines and books on wood working, and tools. • 70 unmarked including: Scraper planes, Coopers planes, and others, plus some parts boxes. Larry Collins Estate Dave Rosno Auctioneer ( 402)948-0162 Connie Beyer, Personal Dennis F. Fowlkes, Auctioneer Representative 500 Hale Street • P.O. Box 471 (402)993-6565 Newman Grove, NE 68758 Special Note: This is a very early listing. A 1rea1g &,- auction (800) 275-5522 or (402) 447-6113 catalog will be available closer to sale time. View our website for more information www.fowlkesrealtyandauction.com www.fowlkesrealtyandauction.com. email:[email protected] Public Auction Large Estate Tool & Collectible Auction Estate of O.M. Ramsey Ramona Ramsey, Owner Saturday, November 4, 2006 Ft. Wayne, Indiana

Sale Starting At 9:00 A.M. sale conducted at "The Beautiful" Coliseum Auction Gallery 925 North Coliseum Blvd., Ft. Wayne, Indiana (Northeast Part of Ft. Wayne on By-Pass 930)

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135 Cataloged Lots Incl. 33 Sewing Machines, Peoria and Roehling Wire Rope Gauges, Measuring Tools, Rules, Gauges, Calipers, Lightning Crank Ice Chipper, Assorted Planes, Threshing Machine Counter, Unusual Stove Top Washing Machine, Blankner's Mechanical Knife Sharpener, Brass Rabbit Coach Plane, Hand Crank Key Making Machine, Push Drills, Early Spinning Wheel, Bark Chisels, Trammel Points, Candy Scales, Jeweler's Ring Cutters, Much More!

33 Sewing Machines Incl. Mfg. Makers: Wilcox & Gibbs, Jones, Shaw & Cleary, Midget, Singer, Stitchwell, Drgm, Peerless, Smith & Egge, F & W, Little Worker, Puppy, Wilson, Howe, Grover & Baker, Others

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Notation: Mr. O.M. Ramsey passed away in February, 2006 at the age of 79 years. He was an Electrical Contractor in Ft. Wayne his entire career. He was enthusiastic about tool collecting and was an active Member of the M-WTCA he wrote many articles for The Gristmill, his last article appearing in the March Issue, 2006 "Whats It". He and his wife, Ramona, enjoyed many friendships with the M-WTCA.

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100 's And 100's Wrenches, Also Carpenter Tools, Planes, Hog Oilers, Broom Maker, Blacksmith Tools, Wagon Wheel Equipment, Railroad, Cook Stove, Meat Block, Furniture, Pocket Watches, Fishing Equipment, Toys, Show Cases, Traps, B.B. Guns, Collection Of 50+ Axes, Shop Equipment, Monarch Steel Lathe, Com Shellers, Cross Cut Saws, Lightning Rods, Oliver 770 Gas Tractor, I.H. 122 Cub Cadet, Farm Machinery, Advertising Signs Incl. R.R. , Highway, Others, Black Walnut 2 Pc. Cupboard, Spinning Wheel (Flax), Cork Screw Hay Harpoon, Brass, Copper, Early American Collectibles, Mouse Traps, Broom Maker, Case Plow, Kewanee 10' Disc, Herschel Double Box Wood Wagon, Other Farm Items, Enterprise Working Sawmill With Covered Building, Circa 1890, Also, Working Edger With Building

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For Sale: From Crafts Museum: Wanted: Winchester items, tools, Wanted: Tools of any sort made by Woodenshoe carver's spoon auger sporting goods or advertising. No the Sandusky Tool Co. I don't have (mine) AND a pair of hand carved firearms. Collections or pieces OK. them all yet! Also, catalogs, adver­ baby shoes AND or wooden shoe Please advise price and condition. tising and related material. John booklet - $130, "Ice tools and how to David McDonald, 14211 Kellywood Walkowiak, 3452 Humboldt Ave., harvest" $3, wooden shovel hand­ Lane, Houston, TX 77079 (281) 558- Minneapolis, MN 55408 (612) 824- carved and signed by Harvey Ward 5236, [email protected] 0785. [email protected] (born 1892), AND shovel booklet $90. 11458 N. Laguna Dr., Mequon, Wanted: Reaping Hook or any other Wanted for Research: Information WI 53092 (262) 242-1571. tool marked I. CHRIST. L. J. Torno, on The Crescent Machine Company. Jr., 7111 Waterman Ave., St. Louis, Catalogs, advertising items, corre­ For Sale: Fine Homebuilding edi­ MO 63130 h (314) 726-0407, w (314) spondence, photographs - looking tions Vol. I-Feb/Mar 1981 thru Vol. 721-3911. for anything from The Crescent 106 Jan 1997. Very good condition. Machine Company ofLectonia, OH - $300 plus shipping. (360) 245-4400 Wanted: Need cast iron handles originals or copies. Also looking for [email protected]. (totes) and /or knobs to restore early serial number information from 0. R. Chaplin Planes. Possibly woodworking machines made by For Sale: Felder Combination could use other parts. Contact Len Crescent. Keith Rucker, PO Box Machine M.BU8FK41 1983 mfg. All Blaylock, #3 Hornrimme Court, 181, Tifton, GA 31793 Email:kruck­ cast iron. 12" saw, crosscut carriage, Maumelle, AR 72113 (501) 851- [email protected] (229) 385-8733. 16" jointer/planer, 1 ¼ " shaper, slot 7863. [email protected]. Website: www.owwm.com mortiser. Original owner. Lightly used. Many extras. Power feed, power options, photos & delivery Advertising Information available. 170 miles N. of Denver. ISSUE COPY DEADLINE DISPLAY ADS - RATES $6000. (307) 322-2127 or March January 10 Size Cost Word Limit [email protected] June April 10 Full page, 4-color, September July 10 (when available) $275 900 December October 10 Full page $180 900 THE NAIL PULLER BOOK Half page $105 450 CLASSIFIED ADS - RATES Quarter page* $60 225 IS AVAILABLE FROM $ .18 per word -ALL words. Other sizes $9.50 per column inch RAY FREDRICH $3.50 minimum per ad. (1 column approx. 2-1/4" wide.) AT MEETINGS for $35.00, 25 word limit. OR ORDER IT AT NEW POLICY: The Gristmill will no longer accept advertising for a date sensitive [email protected] event, that will occur during the month of The Gristmill's publication. For example, an for $40.00 USA Including S/H ad for an auction on March 25th that is to be placed in the March issue. OUTSIDE OF THE USA, S/H COSTS WILL BE * For layout purposes, all quarter page ads must be the following size. 3 1/2" wide X 4 CALCULATEDM-WTCA.ORG 7/8" tall. Typesetting and borders are not included in the page rates. Special artwork will be charged at cost. We must have a sketch or rough drawing indicating how you want your Wanted ad laid out. Camera Ready ads are accepted at no additional charge.

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September 2006 43 Brown Auction Services 29th TOOL SALE & INTERNATIONAL ANTIQUE TOOL AUCTION SHERATON INN HARRISBURG, PA October 20 & 21, 2006

THE ANTIQUE TOOL SALE on Friday of­ fers 100-plus tables of the finest antique and col­ lectible tools available in one place at one time. This year, we will have dealers from across the country, Canada, and overseas. Many dealers save the best just for this show. So don't miss out, come on down and take advantage of the sale and cama­ raderie.

THE AUCTION on Saturday features Porter Patent Ratchet Brace, Sandusky, and Ohio center­ wheel plows with ivory tips. Bundy Patent Plane. Carved brace dated 1808 with ivory head. The fin- est collection of E.W. Carpenter tools ever assembled. Part 2 of the Phil Cannon ivory rule collection. Stanley planes of all types and sizes including several never- before-seen prototypes. Bailey vertical post planes. Knowles bench plane in original finish. A. Stanley rules and box. Stanley Tools in the box. Outstanding saws including Disston Removable Back Saw. Miller's patented planes in iron and gunmetal. Inclinometers and levels. 18th-century wooden planes including Chelor, Nicholson, E. Clark, Walton, and many other rare marks. Large selection of early wood from the world-renowned Herman Freeman collection. Patented planes by Dom's, Jones, Evans, Knowles, Rust, Holly, Sargent, Gladwin, Bailey, Philips, Traut, Sillcock, Carpenter, Miller, and many others. Patented braces and drills. Plow planes in rosewood, boxwood, and ebony; many with ivory. English mitre and infill planes including several by Norris. Collection of rare framed braces. Modem infill planes by Carter. Large selection of ivory and boxwood rules. Goosewing axes and unusual hammers. E.W. Carpenter workbench. Foot-powered machines including a rare Barnes table saw. And, as always, a good selection of high-quality box lots. More than 790 lots of outstanding tools. All offered for your consideration without reservations or reserves.

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