Published for the members of the Mid-West Tool Collectors Association, Inc. Number 61 December, 1990 IN THIS ISSUE: Jack Plane Stanley Spokeshave The Lightning Brace Extension Rule The Pearson Automatic Shingle Regular Features M-WTCA.ORG Submitted by Gary Pontius Photo of woodworking shop, found at a flea market; background unknown. No. 61 December, 1990 CHAFF Mid-West Tool Collectors Association, Inc. FROM THE PRESIDENT Editor: Barbara Pontius Associate Editor: Roger K. Smith Another National Meeting is now ing the last two weeks of September: Contributing Editors: Thomas Lamond history. The Detroit meeting was Barbara Bennett, Robert Bergdahl, William Baader John Kebabian successful because of detail planning Dorothy Grant and Kemp Richardson. Advertising Manager: Gale Zerkle by co-hosts Alice and Lars Larson and They were attendees of many past THE GRISTMILL is the official publication of the Mid-West Barb and Mike Slasinski. Other meetings and considered friends by Tool Collectors Association, Inc., and is published quarterly March, June, September and December. members contributed to the meeting's many. All were devoted and dedi­ The purpose of the a880Ciation is to promote the preservation, success, but I'm not privy to all of cated, and in one way or other con­ study and understanding of ancient tools, implements and devices of farm, home, industry and shop of the pioneers; also, their names. (I apologize to those in­ tributed greatly to the betterment of to study the crafts in which these objects were used and the we craftsmen who used them; also to share knowledge and under­ dividuals not included here - our organization. standing with others, especially where it may benefit restora­ appreciate all your efforts.) Remember the following important tions, museums and like institutions. The program sessions by John Bow­ dates: President ................................ Gale Zerkle ditch, Phil Cannon, Ron Pearson, Bill • May 16, 17, 18, 1991, the Spring· 511 Cookston Avenue Carter, Tom Lamond, Frank Flynn, Meeting in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Springfield, OH 45503 Gil Gandenberger and Milan Ramsey Carroll and De Talbot are plan­ (513) 399-1725 were excellent and very informative. ning a great, exciting meeting. Vice President ...... Ernie Blumenthal, Jr. 1908 Byrn Mawr Place, N.E. Therefore, on behalf of the M-WTCA, • October 3-5, 1991 is the Fall Meet­ Albuquerque, NM 87106 I thank you for sharing your expertise ing in Knoxville, Tennessee. M­ (505) 255-4850 and time. Bill Gustafson auctioneered wrCA has agreed to sponsor a Vice President ............ William Gustafson for the members' tool auction, and joint meeting with EAIA. Dan P.O. Box 104 Austerlitz, NY 12017 saved the day when slated auctioneer Comerford (EAIA) and Bill Rigler (518) 392-2845 Ivan Risley had to depart early. Ajob (M-WfCA) are meeting planning Vice President ...................... Ron Pearson well done! Ray Nissen stood by to chairpersons and hosts for their 1293 South Hill Road relieve Bill, but wasn't needed. respective associations. Erie, PA 16509 Thanks, Bill and Ray. Plan on attending both meetings. (814) 866-1500 Secretary ...................... Michael Slasinski On October 6, 1990, the Board of Donna and I wish each and every 7201 Danny Drive Directors increased the 1991 annual one of you GOOD HEALTH, JOY­ Saginaw, MI 48603 membership fee for all foreign coun­ OUS HOLIDAYS, and a HAPPY and (517) 781-1152 try members (except Canada) because PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR. Treasurer ----- James E. Price Box6 overseas air mail postage ratesin­ Naylor, MO 63953 creased. Domestic and Canadian Gale Zerkle (314) 399-2341 membership fees didn't change. President Directors 1988-1991 We were shocked and saddened to George Alton Lars Larson have the unfortunate experience of Fred Bair, Jr. Stephen Orbine Jerry Cartwright Erwin Schaffer losing four members or spouses dur- Ronald Cushman Carroll Talbot Hollis Feeser John Wells Gilbert Gandenberger Keith Zimmerman 1989-1992 William Boltz Carol Lomax Larry Brundage E.A. Olson Charles Ewing Merrill Schmidt Paul Hamler Philip Stanley David Heckel Dennis Starzinger WRITE ON ADVERTISING William Linstromberg William Wooden 1989-1993 THE GRISTMILL wants articles Send all ads (want/for sale) to: Tom Lamond 1990-1992 of all kinds about tools, makers, us­ Gale Zerkle John Kesterson 1990-1993 ers, early industries, etc., photo­ 511 Cookston Ave. Nick Heatherly Warren Leemaster graphs, old advertising cuts, and Springfield, OH 45503 William McDougall Bob Nichols anything relating to M-WTCA mem­ (513) 399-1725 Al Renier Robert Rothen M-WTCA.ORGWilliam Smith John Venable ber activities. If possible, material Copy deadlines also apply to adver­ 1990-1994 Phyllis Morse George Wanamaker should be typewritten. We'll edit, tising. Committee Chairmen correct and provide first aid when Meeting Planning .................................. Ernie Blumenthal MOVING? Gristmill ........................................................ Barb Pontius needed. Deadlines for submitting all Special Publications ...................................... Roger Smith copy: January 15 for March issue, Whatsit ......... ......... ... .. ... ...... .. ... ... ... .. .. ... Gary Gergini April 15 for June issue, July 15 for If you're in the process of moving, Family Assistance & Service ................... ....... Roy Bradley remember to notify Kerry McCalla of Scholarship .............................. .................. Ronald Pearson September issue, October 15 for De­ Director Election .............................. ............ Kerry McCalla your new address - that will keep Marion Henley Award .................................... Ray Nissen cember issue. By-Law & Policy .............................................. Allan Shaw Address: your M-WfCA mailings coming with­ Display & Awards ......... ..................... George Wanamaker out interruption. Don't forget to in­ Addret111 Label■ Scrapbook GRISTMILL Editor Kerry McCalla Barb & Mike Slasinski Williams & Associates clude your new telephone number 3325 Culloden Way 7201 Danny Drive and area code. Sending your change Birmingham, AL 35243 Saginaw, MI 48603 P.O. Box 1038 Publication■ Mailing Carmel, IN 46032 of address to anyone other than Kerry Ann Henley causes an unavoidable delay in proc­ 808 Fairway Drive (317) 758-6200 Columbia, MO 65201 essing this important information. Page 2 CALENDAR ANNUAL M-WTCA MID-WEST TOOL COLLECTORS ELECTIONS ASSOCIATION NATIONAL MEETINGS National Officers National Officers were elected at the SPRING, 1991 May 16, 17, 18, 1991. Sheraton Inn, Cedar Rapids, IA. Detroit business meeting, October 6, Information: Carroll Talbot (515) 792-8050. Theme: 1990. Re-elected to serve an additional Timber Tools. one-year term were: FALL, 1991 October 3, 4, 5, 1991. Holiday Inn, Worlds Fair, Kn­ President Gale Zerkle oxville, TN. Joint M-WTCA-EAIA Meeting. Informa­ Vice President Ernie tion: Bill Rigler (615) 445-2546. Themes: Appalachian Blumenthal and Non-Factory Made Tools; L.B. Victor Tools. Vice President Ronald Pearson SPRING, 1992 June 11, 12, 13, 1992. Holiday Inn, Decatur, IL. Infor­ Secretary Michael mation: David Heckel (217) 345-9112. Theme: Adver­ Slasinsky tising and Promotions for Tools. Treasurer James Price FALL, 1992 October 8, 9, 10, 1992. Howard Johnson Hotel, Spring­ Kerry McCalla of Franklin, Tennes­ field, MO. Information: Ron Baird (417) 759-2816. see, was elected as Vice President, the position slot formerly occupied by Bill Gustafson. M-WTCA AREA MEETINGS Directors AREAA February 24, 1991. Minneapolis, MN. Information: Hollis Feeser (507) 282-3175. Bill Gustafson AREAB February 9, 1991. St. Francis Community Center. The M-WTCA held its 1990 Director Information: Carol Lomax( 414) 679-1412. elections via mailed ballots -during Au­ gust and September. The following in­ coming Directors became official at the OTHER REGIONAL TOOL MEETINGS Detroit, Michigan meeting: Area A (MN, ND, SD) Al, Renier MVRC April 12-13, 1991. Davenport, Iowa. Information: Area E (IL) Alfred W. Schulz (402) 976-2532. William Smith George Wanamaker Area F (IN) Mel Ring Area G (OH) John Kesterson MOVING CONTACT Warren Leemaster Name Plates No More Area J (MO) The M-WTCA member you should Nick Heatherly We will NO LONGER offer name­ contact when you move has moved Area K (AR, KY, LA, MS, TN) plates to our members-this serv­ himselfl Kerry McCalla now resides Phyllis Morse ice is being discontinued. at: John Venable 104 Engle Court Area L (CO, ID, MT, MN, UT, WY) Franklin, Tennessee, 37064. William McDougall His new phone number is (615) Area M (AL, GA, NC, SC) 791-6198, so let him know if you Bob Nichols M-WTCA.ORGchange your address ... and he'll do Area P (DE, MD, NJ, PA, VA, WV) likewise. Robert Rothen Congratulations to those who won and thanks to those who ran and were not elected. This election demonstrates the interest members have in this or­ ganization and their desire to be repre­ sented by willing and able Directors. Ifs been my pleasure to serve as Vice-Presi­ dent, Elections. This report will be my last for the time being. Page 3 MEETING NEWS COME WEST TO IOWA by Carroll Talbot Some of the Area D committee-mem­ bers will host your 1991 spring con­ vention at the Sheraton Inn in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The hotel is conven­ iently located just off 1-380, north of Iowa City and 1-80 about 25 miles. Come a few days early and visit: - The Hoover Museum, one mile off 1-80 - The Ice Museum in Cedar Falls - The Old Capital in Iowa City in its historic period - The Amana Colonies near Cedar