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A Highly Decorated 17Th-18Th Century Austrian Goose Wing Axe. Story Begins on Page 24 SlAlilllU AIWOtiOnt ► 10 I ~ ~ -:! ·•-trJ\·-... ~ ....g_,, - , AU2UUAR1 ► 38 A Publication of the Mid-West Tool C~llecto'rs Association M-WTCA.ORG A highly decorated 17th-18th century Austrian goose wing axe. Story begins on page 24. June 2004 No. 115 FROM THE PRESIDENT N. 115 June, 2004 Copyright 2004 by Mid-West Tool Collectors As­ sodation, Inc. All rights reserved.www.mwtca.org Changing of the Guard Editor Mary Lou Stover S76W19954 Prospect Dr. ft is difficult for Muskego, WI 53150 all our members and myself our sincere Associate Editor Roger K. Smith 1~some of us to accept appreciation and thanks. Contributing Editor Thomas Lamond change or realign - Advertising Manager Paul Gorham ment in our lives. I After I recovered from the shock, it THE GRISTMILL is the ofrcial publication of the Mid-West Tool Collectors Associa­ occurred to me that it was my responsi­ tion. Inc. Published quarterly in March, June, September and December. found this would be The purpose of the association is to promote the preservation, study and a necessity when bility to find an editor. The Gristmill is, understanding of ancient tools, implements and devices of farm , home, industry and shop of the pioneers: also. to study the crafts in which these objects were I received a phone in my opinion, the main cog of M-WTCA used and the craftsmen who used them: and to share knowledge and understand­ and therefore it was important to find a ing with others, especially where it may benei't restoration, museums and like call from Mary Lou institutions. Stover, the editor of capable and dedicated member to take this publication, in on this job. President Willie Royal 215 Anthony Circle, Charlotte, NC 28211-1417 early February. The call was to inform I was fortunate and M-WTCA is (704) 366-7081 me that she would like to resign as edi­ Vice-President Doug Cox fortunate that we found the right person tor after the June issue. Mary Lou felt it 2938 Cynthiana Rd., Georgetown, KY 40324-9272 to serve as our new editor. Dave Heckel (502) 863-1407 was time for her to take time to enjoy has agreed to take this position. Dave has Vice-President George Wanamaker her other interests that often had to be 312 S. Lafayette, Macomb, IL 61455-2233 served as president, vice president and is (309) 836-6872 pushed aside due to deadlines. currently serving as a director. Dave has Vice-President Ed Hobbs 4417 Inwood Road, Raleigh, NC 27603-3315 Mary Lou has been our editor for the knowledge, ability and dedication to (919) 828-2754 the past ten years and was co-editor publish a Gristmill that will carry us into Vice-President Donald Rosebrook 38352 Henry Road, Prairieville, lA 70769-4708 for five years prior to this tenure. This the future. On behalf of all of our members (225) 673-4049 position is a difficult and time consuming and myself, let me express to you, Dave, Treasurer John Wells job and she did an outstanding job in all our sincere appreciation. P.O. Box 8016, Berkeley, CA 94707-8016 (510) 848-3651 respects and has had a strong influence Mary Lou and Dave will work to­ Secretary Tom Lamond on our well being due to the quality of 30 Kelsey Place, Lynbrook, NY 11563-1516 gether to have a smooth transition for the the Gristmill. She has been a dedicated (516) 596-1281 changing of the guard later this year. Directors trooper and a friend to all. It has been a Area A AreaJ James Preusser, 2004 Mike Urness, 2005 pleasure working with Mary Lou and I - Willie Royal Wayne Anderson, 2005 Joel Hodapp, 2006 would like to express to her on behalf of Eric Mattson, 2006 Lloyd Henley, 2006 Area B Area K Mike Hanley, 2004 Steve Bruder, 2004 Bob Kloes, 2005 Sam Strauss Jr., 2005 Gary Kane, 2006 Andy Hart, 2006 AreaC Area L Lars Larson, 2004 Don Jordan, 2005 Michael Slasinski, 2005 Area M John Sindelar, 2006 Gene Epting, 2004 AreaD Doug Fowler, 2006 JUNE, 2004 • No. 115 Jim Escher, 2004 Area N LeRoy Witzel, 2005 Phil Baker, 2004 Fred Leu, 2006 Nelson Coressel, 2005 Area E Vincent Soukup, 2006 Bob Green, 2004 AreaO Ent llffiES ESSUJ! Ralph Brendler, 2005 Alan Foster, 2004 Dave Heckel, 2006 Rod Galster, 2005 Slav Jelesijevich, 2006 Robert Gilmore, 2006 Area F Area P Jan Cover, 2004 Mark Eastlick, 2004 Matt Borders, 2005 Tim Bailey, 2005 Carl Bilderback, 2006 Jason Miller, 2005 Norman Heckman, 2006 William Warner, 2006 Area G AreaQ Meet Reports From Georgia to Wisconsin, M-WTCA folks had fun and Dan Gaier, 2004 Pat Medley, 2004 John Kesterson, 2005 Bob Fields, 2005 Dennis Eckstein, 2006 Robert Oehman 2006 saw a lot of tools. Page 4. Area H Area R John Delay, 2004 Martin Donnelly, 2004 M-WTCA.ORGPhil Whitby, 2005 Going, Going, Gone The bidding was fast and furious at two recent Walter Karsten, 2006 Area I Gregor Mszar, 2004 antique tool auctions. Page 10. David McDonald, 2005 Bud Blake, 2006 Committee Chairman Measuring America A surveyor's own words tell the tale of mapping the Meeting Planning Doug Cox Elections George Wanamaker Scholarship Don Rosebrook old West. Page 14. GRISTMILL Managing Editor Mary Lou Stover Special Publications James Conover Cover Story A look at early European axes reveals the history that has By-Laws and Policy Ray Nissen Whatsit James Mau Family Assistance Don Riley shaped axe making. Page 24. Marion Henley Award Ron Pearson Displays & Awards John Walkowiak Address Labels Kerry McCalla The Dragon Ship An account of the effort to build a replica of an 11th Publications Mailings Ann Henley Scrapbook Barb & Mike Slasinski Internet Don Bosse century Viking Drakkar. Page 34. Membership Ed Hobbs www.mwtca.org The GRISTMILL • June 2004 • 2 MARK THESE ON YOUR CALENDAR stables where Clydesdale horses are kept. After the tram tour, guests will be taken across the street where former M-WTCA president Jim Price will guide a behind­ the-scenes tour of White Haven, home to Mr. and Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant from 1854 Mid-West Tool Collecton Association National Meetings to 1859. A picnic lunch will be served on the grounds of White Haven. Spring, 2004 June 17, 18, 19, 2004. Akron, OH. George Elsass & Carolyn List (614) At the meeting, Tom Lamond will 888-0591. John & Julie Kesterson (330) 753-2751. present a program on "Hardware House Fall, 2004 Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2004. St. Louis, MO. Mike Urness ((3 14) 434-4325. Brands of St. Louis and Environs." Spring, 2005 June 16-18, 2005. Decatur, IL. Dave & Judy Heckel (217) 345-9112. Price's topic will be bitstock tools, a subject on which he is an expert. The M-WTCA Area 8: Other Meetings M -WTCA display theme will be boring tools and will include braces, geared drills and other tools used to bore. In 2004 Meetings addition, craftsmen will demonstrate the Area Q Meet July 24. Raleigh, NC. Ed Hobbs (919) 828-2754 use of traditional tools. Area E Meet Aug. 1. LaFox, IL. Dick Chapman (815) 492-2124 Area N Meet Aug. 13-14. Maitland, FL. Paul Mikula (407) 365-4686 A special guest has been obtained Area R Meet Aug. 21. Avoca, NY. Martin Donnelly (800) 869-0695 to entertain following the banquet on Area C Meet Aug. 28. Edwardsburg, Ml. John Sindelar (269) 663-8841 Saturday night. Area F Meet Aug. 29. South Whitley, IN, Jan Cover (765) 523-3586 The committee encourages every­ Area A+B Meet Sept.11-12. Rochester, MN. Hollis Feeser(507) 282-3175 one to come early and/or stay late and Area P Meet Sept. 12. Lancaster, PA. Bill Warner (717) 843-8105 to explore the city that was the gateway Area D Meet Oct. 24. Omaha, NE. Fred Leu (402) 592-1907 to westward expansion. Besides the fan­ Area N Meet Nov. 5. Barberville, FL. Phil Baker (941) 485-6981 tastic cuisine, numerous historic sites Area Q Meet Nov. 6 Charlotte, NC, Bob Fields (704) 393-1282 and four area antique districts, there are Area E Meet Nov. 14 Virden, IL. Jim Moffet (217) 439-7358 a number of day trips visitors can take, Area N Meet Nov. 20. Blountstown, FL. Willard Smith (850) 674-8055 including those to the wineries in Augusta or Herman, MO, for the Octoberfest cel­ ebrations or a drive up the River Road 2005 Meetings between Alton and Grafton, IL. Make Area N Meet Feb. 3, 4 & 5. Madison, GA. Phil Baker (941) 485-6981 your reservations early as rooms will Area F Meet Feb. 18-19. Spencer, IN. Matt Borders (812) 824-9318 sell out quickly. Area B Meet Feb. 27. St. Francis, WI. Gary Kane (609) 877-9290 Area E Meet April 3. Loves Park, IL. Gary Johnson (815) 636-1464. For more information, contact host Mike Urness at (314) 434-4325 or by email at [email protected] or Dates must be cleared with Gary Johnson (815) 636-1464. E-Mail [email protected] hostess Jayne Rockenstein by email at [email protected]. Meet Me in St. Louis Ladies Auxiliary he year 2004 finds St. Louis celebrating The parking lot is not as big as some l both the 100th anniversary of the St. we've had in the past, but there should One hundred years ago people from Louis World's Fair and the 200th anniver­ be enough room so that everyone who around the world met in St. Louis to sary of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. wants a space will have one.
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