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December 2012

SHAVINGS, SAWDUST and SPLINTERS

This year the annual meeting was held in Golden, Colorado, at the Table Mountain Inn. The meeting kicked off with a traditional tail gate sale. The sale, hosted by Buz Engleman, in full Native American head dress, started predawn. There was a smattering of members at first, flash lights in hand, searching for the tool of their dreams. As the sun rose over the plains and reflected of the nearby mountains more and more people showed up. Members from Kansas, California, New Mexico and Wyoming all gathered on that early morning to buy sell and swap, even non- members and visitors were swept up in this street market atmosphere.

Thanks go out to Buz who spent the night, protecting the parking lot and directing the members where to set up. Thanks to Dave and Connie Fessler who sold me my first tool of the day, a lumberman’s cruisers stick. Thanks also to Archie Bartosh for allowing me to place my tools on his tail gate, as I was sans pickup truck, and for buying most of my tools, which was convenient and profitable for both of us.

Chief Buz and Dave Kile at the tail gate sale

This issue President’s message: Page 4 Annual Meeting: Page 2 Tool Collecting Cards: Page 10

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RMTC/SWTA Annual meeting

September 1st and 2nd 2012 Golden, Colorado

A welcoming committee

After the tail gate sale we all moved inside to set up displays and sales tables. Registration was run smoothly by Susan Scruggs and Becky Haas, with help from many others. Volunteers we were able to direct and help the members get set up with only a few glitches. Soon the tool room came to life and the 2012 annual meeting was off and running.

Garland and one of the biggest Cooper’s

jointers I’ve ever seen.

Before the sales tables were officially open the display room was being set up. This year there was two new twists to the displays. The first twist was that all members who showed up with a display got there 2013 dues waved, second was the addition of cash prizes that were awarded.1st place in theme, $125 gift certificate. 2nd place in theme, $75 gift certificate. Best out of theme, $100 gift certificate. Best single tool, $50. People’s Choice = $75. The displays this year are listed on a separate page with the winners following.

Dennis McCaigue was the morning speaker. Dennis is a violin maker and gave us great demonstration of his art. He showed us the process from start to finish and the various tools and materials used. This alone was worth the price of registration but Dennis wasn’t done yet, he brought along one of his customers who helped us to understand what the quality of his work means to him, the musician and then He even played for us.

Peter Visentin plays for the club

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50 tools made the Disston Company as well as some saws, some of the hand tools I had never seen before.

Dave's Display

John Gilmore’s display, “Tools and Meds Your Vet Used in the Past.” Showed many obscure tools and medications a Veterinary would have used in the past. Don Biays’ contribution was, rare hand planes, a complete set #45 hollows and rounds, and whole table of wooden hand clamps. It was quite an eclectic display.

Some of Don's tools

Larry Haas showed up with an impressive display of Stanley block planes. The star of the display, to me at least was a Stanley #110, type 1, with a “shoe Buckle lever cap and a wooden front knob. Continued on page 7

After the demonstration and lunch, some club members opted for the free Coors brewery tour, me included. Thirteen or fourteen of us started out on that hot September day for what we thought would be a nice diversion. By the time we reached the brewery, walking, standing in lines and a shuttle bus, 1.5 hours later, only four of us remained .The tour was informative but self-guide with a lot of company propaganda sprinkled in. When we reached the beer room we were greeted by the 100 or so people ahead of us in line. Kind of like Gilligan’s Island and the Bridge over the River Kwai all rolled into one adventure, with free beer at the end.

Rex Serenades the club

Rex Rideout was the clubs afternoon, demonstrator/speaker. Rex kept the meeting theme of, “Tool and Trades of Ranch Life from the Late 19th to Early 20th Century,” going. He related the life of the cowboys of that time through music as well as the instruments or tools of their trade. He brought with him several of his instruments, and sang for us some of the cowboy classics with an explanation of each song beginnings and their meanings. Rex is very knowledgeable and puts on a great show. It was great to have both demonstrators that day and thanks to both of them for doing such great jobs. The display room was full of great displays this year. Dave Miller brought a display, “Saws and More the Tools of Henry Disston. It featured over

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From the President

First thing I’d like to do is say a very heart felt "thanks" to all who helped organize and helped during this year’s Annual Event held at the Table Mountain Inn last September. It could never have been pulled off except for the dedication and aide provided by these folks. Thank you, Susan Scruggs & Becky Haas for manning the Registration Table; Buz Engleman for running the Tail Gate Sale (and having 'nerve' enough to wear that 'Indian Headdress'); All the folks who were the "Friendly Faces" on the first day who provided assistance unloading tools and giving directions; Dennis McCaigue & Rex Rideout for their wonderful presentations; Steve Scruggs for organizing and running the Auction and Dave Miller, John Gilmore & Jon Aasen for assisting him & Larry Haas & Dennis Scheel for taking care of the proceeds from the auction; the Table Mountain Inn and their staff for providing excellent service and a wonderful meal and, again, I’d especially like to thank your Board and the Club members who helped organize & plan this event - it would not have happened without them! I'd also like to thank the members who took the time to put together displays and the judges for the difficult job of choosing the winners and to those of you who brought tools to sell and to those of you who just came (from as far away as Texas, Missouri, New Mexico, Chicago, Wyoming, Arizona and Kansas) and shared your friendship - that's what it's all about! We also picked up several new members. The overwhelming results, from the Event survey, were very, very positive. .

Attention All members please let Steve Costa know when you change your Email address!! steve-c@centurytel.net.

. This year’s Annual Event featured better prizes for displays and a free meal for all current members. I think these were nice additions. We were able to provide these because of the amount we had in the treasury. It is my opinion that the money is there for the enjoyment of the membership and it is my hope that we will be able to continue the use of these funds for these kinds of things. I would caution that I cannot guarantee that we can do this year after year (the Event, this coming year, in New Mexico looks like there should be enough funds for similar things). SO...keep bringing in those new members and donating tools for the auctions! The club is what you make it. One more thing, before I "shut up" and wish you all "Happy Holidays", is the election (or re-election) of the new Board. The results were as follows: re-elected were Don Burd for President (2 yrs.), Mark Koons for Vice President (2 yrs.), Charlie Aumiller for Secretary (1 yr.), and Larry Haas for Treasurer (1 yr.) and, replacing Buz Engleman - Jon Aasen for Director (3yrs). Congratulations to all! And now a "Happy Holidays to All and to All Happy Tool Collecting"! Don Oh yeah - just a reminder to get your registration forms in if you already haven't done that and no matter what the Membership Directory says "Jeff Cahill DOES NOT collect kitchen/homemaking items".

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The Editor’s Ramblings

Twas the month before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring just my key board and mouse. The printer had paper, loaded with care, in hopes that this issue would soon be there. My hand planes set idle, no time to make shavings. My fingers were busy with this newsletters slaving’s. My wife and her Kindle, on the couch fast asleep, and I at my desk, feverishly trying not to make a peep. When from the front door there arose such a clatter, I sprang from desk to see what a matter was. The dog was barking as loud as can be, I pushed her aside in an attempt to see. The glare off the storm door made my eyes kind of blurry, but I open up in such a hurry. When, what to my watering eyes should appear, but a package I had waited, for almost a year. With a little old driver, so slimy and thick, I knew in a moment it wasn’t a trick. More Rapid the eagles he ran to his truck, as I whistled and shouted without any luck. With loud grinding of gears and a puff of diesel smoke, the delivery driver speed off like it was a big joke. “Now damn it and dash it, you son of a gun!” I screamed at his brake lights as I started to run. “This package you left me is way overdue; I’ve already canceled it and threatened to sue. You must come back and take it away, or else they’ll find me and make me pay!” He extended me a finger, which was not very polite; his manner was surly and not at all contrite. Mister he said, with sneer on his face, ” all I care about now, is this the right place?” With the mailing label, there in my sight, I had to admit he had done his job right. Then as the truck turned and sped away, I heard him shout “that’s what you get when you buy on EBay!” Thanks, Steve

SHAVINGS, SAWDUST AND SPLINTERS

Published by the Rocky Mountain Tool Collectors – Three times a year or whenever we get around to it.

Editor: Steve Gosselin 2011 OFFICERS

President: Don Burd (2011- 2012) Vice President: Mark Koons (2011- 2012)

Secretary: Charlie Aumiller Treasurer: Larry Haas

~ Directors:

Jon Aasen, Jason Fink, Paul Weingart

~ Writers & Contributors:

Jason Fink, Steve Gosselin, Gregor Mszar

~~ Web Master Jason Fink

www.rmtc.org ~~

Send material for publication and change of address to:

Steve Gosselin 1894 So.Leyden

Denver, Colo.80224 Sgoss926@Gmail.com

Larry and his 2012 Annual Meeting award

winning tool.

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CLASSIFIED ADS For Sale: 2 Stanley Plow Planes, # 45 and #46, both in Good conditions – some wear on the plating and the #46 has a crack in the hand grip. Included are a dozen #46 blades, all sharp and rust-free. Also included is a Stanley Marking Gauge #97 in Good to Very Good condition. Asking $375 for all, but will consider offers. John Connors @ 512-401-3539 jconnors1@austin.rr.com Wanted: Ohio Tool Co. & A.C.Bartlett moulding planes. Tom Wiersema @ 307-7421933, or twiersema@hotmail.com. For Sale: New power tools of all kinds. Contact Michael Springer at tooleditor25@yahoo.com Wanted: Keen Kutter K2 or K2C Steve Butti stephen_butti@yahoo.com - 970-290-4338 Wanted: Chapin iron circular plane, #19 or #20, would prefer #19. Don Biays, 303-797-0927 Wanted: Henry Disston saws: London Spring Steel No. 112, 16, 99.Must be in very good condition or better. Dave Miller: 303-988-5053 Wanted: Patrick Ahern is interested in purchasing a Froe. 303-526-2428 or pahernp@msn.com

CLASSIFIED ADS RMTC members in good standing may submit ads for sale or wanted items of interest to other members. Please contact the editor if you have an ad. Wanted: Saw nuts for a Keen Kutter hand saw (especially the medallion). Stanley screws with a 'boss' or flange for holding stop for, as an example, a Stanley #180. Also, I need thumb screws with the 'boss' or flange for a Stanley #80. Extra heavy fence (proper) for a Stanley #289 Skew Rabbet .Don Burd Please send me a photo and ,or cost to: historicdonburd@hormail.com or call me at 303-541-9406 Wanted: Broken/damaged L.L.Davis /Davis Level and Tool levels, for parts. gregormszar@tx.rr.com. Wanted: Post Drill Bits , Sizes 17/32 , 27/32 , 1 1/16 ,1 3/32 , 1 1/8 , 1 5/32 , 1 3/16 , 1 7/32 , 1 5/16 , 1 11/32 , 1 5/16 , 1 3/8 , 1 13/32 , 1 7/16 , 1 15/32 , 1 ½ . These are the sizes I most interested in but if you have any you want to sell please contact me. Bill Baker @ 303-343-3607. Wanted: Please help me locate the following 3 phase industrial woodworking machinery that may turn up unexpectedly at a great price in your local auctions or while investigating leads on a shedful of old tools. A Straight-line ripsaw-- at least a 30 x 57" cast iron table with a broad, flat chain running its length and a massive overarm above the table. Typically they're 10-20 H.P. and weigh 2-4,000 pounds. Favored brands: Diehl for the best stuff, or Powermatic and similar for modern, Chinese machines. Patternmaker's jigsaw-- these are big, cast iron, with a throat of at least 30 to 50". The most desirable have a drill head next to the blade. Typically 800-1,200 pounds. Oliver, Yates-American, J.A.Richards. Oscillating edge sander: modern welded or old US cast iron similar to Crouch or Oakley. 3 to 7-1/2 Hp. Double head wide belt sander, 24 to 37" wide, and electric eye belt tracking. Typically 3 motors totaling 25-50 Hp. Mark Koons 307-322-2127 or mark@markkoons.com

Stanley #110 Type 1

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Annual meeting cont. Steve Gosselin had a display of saw sharpening tools. Saw jointers, files, saw sets, spiders, featuring an antique oak saw vise/stand once owned by Bill McDougall.

Don Burd’s display was, “Antique Tools as Folk Art.”This display consisted of many beautifully decorate tools, planes, gauges, edge tools and more. The amount of decoration found on some of the wooden plane is just incredible.

Some of Don Burd's display

Dennis Scheel’s display was of Ranch and Farm tools, it ran the gambit from rope making tools to many obscure animal husbandry tools. Hair singers, hoof picks and tail dockers, just to name a few.

Cliff Fales brought a display featuring the Forest City Screwdriver patented by Zachery Furbish. The display was full of information on the company and screwdrivers inventor Mr. Furbish also beautiful example of this rare tool.

Stan McAlister’s display was named “Tools from Grandpa’s Barn. “ 30 or 40 tools, some common and others pretty obscure, they were attached to his folding display board. That display must have taken a long time to put together and was very interesting.

Miniature Planes by Garland Richards

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RMTC Meeting October 20, 2011

Albuquerque, N.M.

Jason and Tracy’s house It was October again, and my turn to host the New Mexico tool contingent. I use the past tense, in the previous sentence because it is now the day after Thanksgiving and Taskmaster Gosselin has dictated the need for some news from us New Mexicans. He is not going to tolerate my previous shirking of duties. Indeed, there was Zero content from us in the last newsletter, and for that I feel a little bad. But, hey, not too bad, cause it wouldn’t hurt to get a new perspective in this journalistic endeavor. Yeah, Fink, keep dreaming. I never imagined when Cliff Fales approached me about doing a write up or two, back in 1996, that I would become the eyes, ears and big mouth of the southern arm of this organization for well into the new millennium, but here we are!

And so here I am, plopped on a couch in Southern Delaware, satiated in a post-turkey haze, and thinking about what happened at my house well before Halloween. I also need to think about what happened at Bill Hevron’s house the previous June, but let’s not get hasty.

The October meeting around these parts tends toward the slim side, it is the proximity to Big Labor Day meet that produces the decline, I suppose. Then again, often we NM folks have a small turn out when it comes to making those Labor Day meets in the Denver area (yes, I am taking those absentees to task in print, even though I was unable to attend this year and missing has caused me deep regret). Even though small, the meetings are always fun, and that is because we have such good people involved in the group. There is a lot of knowledge contained these heads, and, damn if it isn’t a great way to spend the afternoon. Fessler and Burris can always be counted on to bring both tools for sale, and tools that cause head scratching (I think Fessler even once brought a tool for head scratching, or was McDougal with a trepanning device)?

Scott, Martin and Lowell ponder the spooks, Finn the Shepard remains nonplussed. So ten folks eventually made their way to my backyard workshop, including Pat, a prominent member of our local woodworkers association. We pawed through the tools that were pulled out of dusty cardboard boxes, and I saw a few trades go down as well as some greenbacks changing hands, and most everyone settled into chairs in my backyard. Good old New Mexico Fall, it was sunny and warm, and pretty much a perfect Saturday afternoon! I made a huge pot of Green Chile Stew to nosh on, and there were sodas and beers to wet our whistles. Discussion was lively, hitting topics such as treadle sewing machines (Dave brought a treadle leather belt punch) as well as the goings on in the Las Vegas NM ghost town of Trementina. Dave was lucky to have a 1922-penny that the ghosts decided to let him discover… a penny? Big deal you say? Well this one books in at around $50 so, I think it must be pretty nice to be in the favor of the spirits.

October N.M. Meeting continued …

Dave Fessler demonstrates a Lufkin ‘Skid Mark’ Measuring Tool. On the back porch we held a small raffle, the proceeds of which go to offset meetings costs for the host. Martin was the first winner, a nice little folding rule. Ken managed to score a pocketknife and Pat H. picked up an adjustable square. After goods were distributed to their rightful owners, the discussion turned to business… time to start planning the next Labor Day meeting! Dave informed us that the hotel has been reserved, and we need to think about the activities, tours, demos and talks that will occur. Connie and Dave have already planned for an open house at their place, and this promises to be a great event. It may seem early to be talking about the next Labor Day, but it isn’t… there is much to be done. When the business discussion seemed complete for the day, and the shadows starting to get a little longer, then we choose to part ways. The December meeting is around the corner, and another great Saturday afternoon will be in store for us all!

Annual Meeting continued… The day concluded with the banquet and awards ceremonies. The food was good and there was enough for everyone. Then the president, Don Burd, announced the awards for the displays. 1st place in theme, Dennis Scheel, Ranch and Farm tools.2nd place in theme, John Gilmore, Tools and Meds Your Vet Used in the Past. Best out of theme, Garland Richardson, Miniature planes. Best single tool, Larry Haas, His #110 type 1.People’s Choice, A tie, Dennis Scheel and John Gilmore split the award. I’ve included pictures of the award winners and their displays, except for Garland. Sorry Garland somehow I missed you.

The award winners and President Don Burd

L to R, Garland Richards, John Gilmore, Don Burd, Dennis Scheel, and Larry Haas. The next day was spent shopping again for tools, some even at discounted prices. The business meeting was held before lunch. The day’s business included the election and a discussion of next year’s annual meeting in Albuquerque. Dave and Connie Fessler have secured the, MCM Elegante hotel, in Albuquerque for the 2013 Annual meeting. This was the first hotel I ever visited for this meeting and I liked it a lot, I’ll be glad to be back there. Larry Haas, while maintaining his position of treasurer, asked if an apprentice could be found, so when his term is up a smooth transition could be made. The Auction followed the business meeting. Thanks to Steve Scruggs for being the auctioneer and to Dave and Jon for helping him out. As usual we all had some fun and got some great tools for a great price, I feel sorry for anyone who missed it. The hotel was great and the people there were super. Thanks to everyone who showed up and thanks to EVERYONE that made it a great time.

Another fun discussion of the afternoon was mining; laws, ecology, and restoration efforts. We have a couple of members’ well versed the mining industry, as well as involved in site analysis and cleanup efforts. It was a great conversation that touched on hot button issues. I enjoy hearing intelligent and passionate discussions, and I think this a group does that very well.

Tools, Tools, Tools.

The afternoon was not all a firing line of today’s issues; it also had a small raffle with prizes generously donated by the Gorilla Glue Company. Karen won a bottle of Glue, and Greg managed the top prize of Glue and a Gorilla T-shirt. There was not a much club business to attend to, as the Colorado folks were handling logistics of the big Labor Day meeting, so I encouraged all members to consider making the trip. The Annual meeting is an event that provides much more than just an opportunity to purchase tools. It is a chance to meet others with a similar passion, exchange ideas, learn new things and enjoy socializing with good folks. If you have yet to attend one of these large tool events, I encourage you to check one out!

RMTC Meeting

Albuquerque, N.M. June 2012

Bill Hevron’s RMTC member Bill Hevron generously offered to host a RMTC meeting right in the heart and heat of a New Mexico summer. Nine members made an appearance on his backyard patio, and Paul Lisle even brought a nice box of tools to offer for sale! The shade on Bill’s porch made a pleasant space to meet, and the well-stocked coolers as well as a BBQ grill smokin’ promised a tasty and satiated afternoon.

Martin grabs a tool, as Bill tends the BBQ There was plenty to talk about this June, and with the impending election, it was hard not to pepper the discussion with politics. Of course, there were, dissenting opinions present, but since we are all friends, it was rousing and well behaved. I also received the special distinction of being Paul Lisle’s favorite ‘Liberal’ and that is an honor I appreciate and hopefully will continue to live up to!

Please Visit RMTC.org for a full color version of this newsletter as well as an up to date meeting schedule and much more. Please contact the web master, Jason Fink, with any pictures or info you feel should be on the web site.

2013 Dues

Name___________________________________________________________________ Street Address___________________________________________________________ City, St. & Zip__________________________________________________________ Telephone # H ( ) ______________________ E-Mail___________________________ Spouse/ SO_____________________________ Collecting Pref.___________________

Dues are $20.00 per calendar year. Make check to: RMTC. MAIL TO: LARRY HAAS, Treasurer

2262 Tanglewood Rd, Grand Junction, CO81507

Info call: 970 241-4111 E-Mail- lehaas@aol.com

John Gilmore , Second Place in Theme Display Winner and People’s Choice

Winner, at the 2012 Annual Meeting in Golden ,Colorado

Dennis Scheel, Best in Theme Display Winner and People’s Choice Display Winner at the 2012 Annual meeting in

Golden Colorado.

RMTC MEETING DATES 2013

Colorado/Wyoming area meetings for 2013

January 6, 2013 Chapel Haven Seventh Day

Adventist

Church, Northglenn, Co.

March 10, 2013

Seventh Day Adventist Church,

Golden, Co.

May 5 ,2013

Jim and Donna Maguire’s

Monument, Co.

June 9, 2013

Rock Creek Farm

Broomfield, Co.

Southwest Tool Collector’s Association

26th ANNUAL GROUNDHOG DAY MEET

Bentonville, Arkansas

February 9, 2013

New Mexico area meetings For 2012

February 2013

Dave and Connie Fessler’s

October 12, 2013

Jason Fink’s

More meetings T.B.A. as they are confirmed

2013 Annual meeting

August 31 and September 1

MCM Elegante 2020 Menaul Blvd Ne,

Albuquerque, NM, 87107

M-WTCA Spring 2013

Jun 12-15, 2013

Michigan City, IN Larry Thorson (608) 779-0966