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FROM THE PRESIDENTTHE GRISTMULLCIAffDon't Hesitate to Share Your KnowledgeN. 101December, 2000C J yright 2000 by Mid-West Tool CollectorsAssociation, Inc. All rights reserued.www.mwtca.orgEditorMary Lou StoverS76W19954 Prospect Dr.DECEMBER,-Mel Ring2000 No. 101 TCUlltl liMJDS ISSUEM-WArea meets Reports from M-WTCA meets around the country. Begins onpage 4.Muskego, WI 53150Roger K. SmithThomas LamondPaul GorhamAssociate EditorContributing EditorAdvertising ManagerTHE GRlSTMILl is the official publication of the Mid-West Tool CollectorsAssociation, Inc. Published quarterly in March, June, September and December.The purpose of the association is to promote the preseivation, study andunderstanding of ancient tools, implements and devices of fann, home, industryand shop of the pioneers; also, to study the crafts in which these objects wereused and the craftsmen who used them; and to share knowledge andunderstanding with others, especially where it may benefit restoration, museumsand like institutions.Mel Ring803 Appleby Ct., Huntington, IN 46570-7969(219) 356-7471Vice-PresidentDonald Tubman13904 Spring St, Sturtevant, WI 53177-1250(414) 835-4658Vice-PresidentDoug Cox2938 Cynthiana Rd., Georgetown, KY 40324-9272(502) 863-1407Vice-PresidentRonald CushmanPO Box 257, Almond, NY 14804-0257(607) 276-6085TreasurerJohn WellsP.O. B0x 8016, Berkeley, CA 94707-8016(510) 848-3651SecretaryWillie Royal215 Anthony Circle, Charlotte, NC 28211-1417(704) 366-7081GPresidentR1\vo things at this meeting remindedme of what we are all about, the preservation and understanding of early tools.The first was when I viewed the "Author'sComer," a display which highlights thePlease continue to enjoy and add toyour collections. But do remember thatyour knowledge of that collection is important to the rest of us. Share it withyour fellow members so that it might alsobe shared with the rest of the world.OEach of our meetings is in the planning stages for at least a couple of yearsand when the Saturday banquet is over,the chairman, in this case George Elsass,breaths a well-deserved sigh of relief.results of the years of study and researchwhich many of our members put into theirparticular area and results in the publication of a book. Besides working hard athis own books, Tom Lamond has put together an exciting and eye-catching display. The second was learning that thefirst annual area meeting held at Waleska,GA, resulted in an invitation from officialsat Reinhardt College to assist them in thestudy and display of the Sellars collectionrecently left to them.A.Iam writing this onthe Monday morning following theCincinnati meeting,which was another ofthe intense, fun-filled,busy and educatingmeetingsthatM-WTCA conductstwice each year.Stanley No. 60 series planes An examination of Stanley's six models oflow angle adjustable block planes. Page 8.Cover story Evidence of a brace from the Middle Ages. Page 16.The Stanley 120 in development Tracing the history of the 120 adjustable block plane. Page 18.Stanley No. 45 Alook at the literature created for the Stanley No. 45combination plane. Page 22.My favorite tool A peek in an antique shop uncovers a mint Sanduskyboxwood plow plane. Page 24.Auxiliary Highlights of the Omaha national meeting and winning displaystories. Begins on page 26.Backtalk More on disposing of tool collections; Milwaukee tool makersand a possibly stolen wrench. Page 34.DirectorsArea AJohn Perzinski, 2002Don Bosse, 2000John Walkowiak, 2001Area BJohn Henson, 2002Larry Thorson, 2000Mike Hanley, 2001AreaCJohn McKieman, 2002Jerry Henze, 2000Lars Larson, 2001AreaJMike Urness, 2002Nick Heatherly, 2000Paul Reichert, 2000Area KBill Henry, 2002Robert Sutton, 2000Steve Bruder, 2001ArealDon Jordan, 2002Area MDoug Fowler, 2003Paul Hamler, 2001Area,NPaul Mikula, 2002Merrill Schmidt, 2003Phil Baker, 2001AreaORod Galster, 2002Bob Valich, 2000Alan foster, 2001Area PJack Zimmerman, 2002Art Kushlanr, 2002Bill Warner, 2003Don Stark, 2001AreaQEd Hobbs, 2000John Shaw, 2001Bob fields, 2002Area RMartin Donnelly, 2000Bill Gustafson, 2001Area DPaul Gomam, 2002Alan Fetty, 2003Charles Gartzke, 2001AreaEBill Alexander, 2002Dick Chapman, 2003Dave Heckel, 2003Terry Klingelhoefer, 2001AreaFNorman Heckman, 2002Bill Baxter, 2000Joe Greiwe, 2000Tim Bonelli, 2001Area GJack Devitt, 2002George Bsass, 2000Mike Jenkins, 2001AreaHPhil Whitby, 2002Don Riley, 2001ArealEmery Goad, 2002Craig Guy, 2000Gregor Mszar, 2001Meeting PlanningElectionsScholarshipGRISTMILL Managing EditorSpecial PublicationsBy-Laws and PolicyWhatsitFamily Assi,5tanceMarion Henley AwardDisplaysAddress LabelsPublications MailingsScrapbookInternetCommittee ChairmanDonald TubmanDoug CoxRonald CushmanMary Lou StoverJames ConoverE.J. RenierJames MauPhyllis MorseRon PearsonGeorge WanamakerKerry McCallaAnn HenleyBarb & Mike SlasinskiDon Bossewww.mwtca.orgTHE GRISTMILL DECEMBER 2000 2

MARK THESE ON YOUR CALENDARSpring,2001Fall, 2001Spring,2002June 15, 16, 17, 2001. Battle Creek, Ml. Lars Larson (313) 382-0594 or Mike Slasinski (517) 781-1152.Sept. 27, 28, 29, 2001. Franklin, TN. Kerry and Lynne McCalla (615) 791-6198.June 13, 14, 15, 2002. Decatur, IL. Dave and Judy Heckel (217) 345-9112.M-WTCA Area & Other MeetingsA.ORGJan. 13, 2001. Hillsborough, NC. Ed Hobbs (919) 828-2754.Jan. 27, 28, 2001. York, PA. William Warner (717) 843-8104.Feb. 8, 9, 10, 2001. San Diego, CA. Al Bennett (619) 265-1312.Feb. 10, 2001. Medina, MN. John Walkowiak (612) 824-0785.Feb. 25, 2001. St. Francis, WI. Don Tubman (262) 835-4658.March 2,3, 2001. Nashville, IN. Joe Grieve (812) 934-2747.March 17, 2001. Charlotte, NC. Bob Fields (704) 393-1282 or John Shaw (704) 938-7009.March 18, 2001. Louisiana, MO. Bill Ringhausen (571) 754-5965.March 24, 2001. Rockford, IL. Gary Johnson (815) 636-1464.April 1, 2001. St. Louis, MO. Mike Urness (314) 434-4325.April 8, 2001. Macomb, IL. George Wanamaker (309) 836-6872.April 21, 2001. Chesaning, Ml. John McKiernan (810) 727-6475.April 22, 2001. Franklin, IN. Norm Heckman (317) 422-8482.April 28, 2001. Hastings, MN. John Walkowiak (612) 824-0785.April 28, 2001. Collierville, TN. Robert Sutton (901) 853-4227.May 6, 2001. Humboldt, IA. Forrest Johnson (515) 573-7586.May 19, 2001. Southern Pines, NC. Bob Fields (704) 393-1282 or John Shaw (704) 938-7009.Dates must be cleared with Gary Johnson (815) 636-1464. E-mail tinstools1@aol.com.TCArea Q MeetingArea P MeetingPAST MeetingArea A MeetingArea B MeetingArea F MeetingArea Q MeetingArea J MeetingArea EMeetingArea J MeetingArea EMeetingArea CMeetingArea FMeetingArea A MeetingArea K MeetingArea D MeetingArea Q MeetingM-WMembership Renewal Moved to Feb. 28Wanted:Summer Intern for Mount VernonWE NEED YOUR HELP!The treasurer, John Wells, must receive your membershipdues for 2001 no later than Feb. 28. 2001 to include yourname in the 2001 Membership Directory. Dues are due on Jan.1 and delinquent if not received by Feb. 28. To assure timelydelivery, mail your check not later than Feb. 15.The change was made so M-WTCA can get the new directory in the mail to members in April, almost two months earlier than in previous years.Members can help even more by sending in their checkfor year 2001 dues as soon as they receive their dues invoice.That way members avoid misplacing the invoice and forgetting to pay altogether; and save M-WTCA the considerabletime and expense of sending a reminder postcard.By paying on time, members avoid being removed fromthe mailing list on Feb. 28 and missing issues of The GRISTMILL and important announcements about upcoming meetings.Description:Male or female.18-22 years of age.Be willing to:Learn public speaking and agribusiness; wear 18th-century style clothing; work a 5-dayweek for 10 weeks, June toAugust; take field trips; receive a weekly stipend; live inmodern quarters at Mount Vernon; have meals/laundry/linens provided; learn about George Washington and his estate; possibly receive college credit; use this time as an opportunity to do additional research.For additional information or application form, contact:Doug Cox2938 Cynthiana Rd.Georgetown, KY 40324(502) 863-1407THE GRISTMILL DECEMBER 2000 3

MEETINGS,MEMBERSHIP NEWS & MISCELLANYing Pliers" by Earl Drehmel and "IowaAxes" by John Holmes. A what's-it tableheld unusual items, many of which wereactually identified.he weather was clear and comfortable when the doors opened at 8a.m. at Cosgrove on Sept. 17. Morethan 90 people arrived from Iowa, Nebraska, California, Wisconsin, Illinoisand New York for trading, conversation,homemade cinnamon rolls and coffee.More than 30 trade tables offered a wideselection of treasures.IITFollowing lunch, prizes wereawarded for displays and a drawing washeld. We received several donations frommembers, local businesses and largercompanies for prizes. Thanks to JimEscher, Chuck Gartzke, Dave Mills andBill Ruppert who helped with set-up andtake-down.We hope to see even more people nextyear at this Iowa meet.Six areas elected directors in thefall.Elected or re-elected were:Area A, Don Bosse; AreaD, AlanFetty; Area E, Dick Chapman andDave Heckel; Area I, Bud Blake; AreaM, Doug Fowler; Area N, MerrillSchmidt; and Area P, Bill Warner.Their terms will expire in 2003.OThere were six displays: "Just forMen" by Betty Bently, "Plumb Bob Levels" by Russell Vestuto, "Farrand RapidRule" by George Wanamaker, "Big PipeWrenches" by James Sampson, "Fenc-Many thanks to Gladys Gartzke,Karen Ruppert and Becky Mills for a greatmeal at lunchtime.GBy Bill RuppertNew DirectorsRArea D Meets inCosgrove, IowaA.Joint Mid-West Area Q and EAIA MeetingIn North Carolina Very Successful,r:he annual joint meeting held on July 22 was marked withII record attendance and somewhat cooler than usual weather,TCat least by southern standards. More than 170 members andguests took advantage of this "Annual Rite of Summer" at EdHobbs' farm in Raleigh, NC. Some early birds set up on Fridayand others just dropped by to get an early start and see old friends.M-W"'There were plenty of tools available from the 40 or so dealers that set up under the tent and those that tailgated under theshade of the old trees. Judging by the number of people carryingtools around, there was something of interest for everyone.Ron Cushman put on a very interesting and informative program on Gage planes. The examples of the Gage planes he usedalong with a detailed handout made this program very educational to all.The display theme, "My Favorite Tool," generated a numberof rare and unusual tools. Kent Kelly won the best display in thevoting by the members with his very early nail gun.Before lunch, a spirited auction offered a wide range of toolsfrom general stuff to some unique and fine tools.Lunch consisted of fine southern pork BBQ, fried chickenand all of the fixings. When the food lines finally ended, therewas not much left of the pig on the cooker. Nobody seemed to goaway hungry.It's never too early to start tooling, at the Area Q July meet.Ed Hobbs photo.Thanks to everyone who attended for their help in puttingthe trash in cans and keeping the farm in order. Mark your calendar for the July 28, 2001 meeting and plan to attend. We lookforward to seeing our old friends and meeting new ones.THE GRISTMILL DECEMBER 2000 4