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Bachellar, Jr., Milton H. American Marking Gages Patented & Manufactured, 445pp |
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"The Authors Corner" |
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Books and Publications Produced by the Membership of M-WTCA |
Although tool collecting has existed for many decades, it did not really come into its own until the beginning of the 1990's. It was in this time period where interest in the tools of our heritage showed explosive growth , membership soared and so did the demand for information. Prior to this time books on the subject were few, much research had yet to be done. Information at this was limited to the observations of long time collectors, their devotion for collecting and study inspired them to document what they had learned from years of first hand observations and research. With the 90's came the information age, the ability to communicate quickly, distribute information, to document and print with untold ease and speed. The marriage of this technological marvel with the fervent interest of dedicated collectors begat an unbelievable array of books and publications on the many aspects of tools. A very large percentage of the books available today were written by members of M-WTCA, many of whom are considered to be the foremost knowledgeable and respected experts in their field. Following is a partial listing of publications authored by our members, many of which may be purchased directly from book dealers listed on our links page. There are a number of books that are out of print, they are included in listing because they are still considered to be important reference works and are on many collectors "Must Have" books list. They will periodically turn up at auctions or sales and will command respectable prices, they should not be overlooked .
Listed in alphabetical order by Author
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Bachellar, Jr., Milton H. American Marking Gages Patented & Manufactured, 445pp |
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Blackburn, Graham Traditional Woodworking Handtools, A Manual for the Woodworker, A guide for the Enthusiast, 364 pp The Illustrated Encyclopedia of woodworking Handtools Instruments and Devices, 570pp |
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Butler, Carroll Treasures of the Longleaf Pines Naval Stores, 374pp |
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Comerford, III, Daniel J. , wl Baird, Ron; The Hammer, the King of Tools, 352pp |
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Cope, Kenneth American Wrench Makers, 290pp Collectable Tools, Tool Ads, 117pp Makers of American Machinist Tools, 320 More Makers of American Machinist tools Kitchen Collectables, An Identification Guide, 208pp American Foot Power and Hand Power Machinery, 135pp American Lathe Builders; 1810-1910, 204pp |
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| Devitt, Jack
Ohio Toolmakers & Their Tools, 388pp |
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| Eaton, Reg
The Ultimate Brace, 180pp |
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| Friberg, Todd L.
American Patented Saw Sets, 306pp |
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| Grismer, Jerome
T. Kendrick, Clyde H.
Embossed American Axes, A Photographic Guide, 177pp |
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| Heckel, David E.
Sargent Planes Identification and Value Guide, 84pp |
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| Heuring , Jerry & Elaine
Collector's guide to E. C. Simmons KEEN KUTTER Cutlery and Tools, 192pp |
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| Kean, Herbert P. w/ E. Pollak;
Collecting Antique Tools, 122pp Kean, Herbert P. Price Guide To Antique Tools, 3rd Ed., ?pp Restoring Woodworking Tolls, 122pp |
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| Lamond, Thomas C.
Manufactured and Patented Spokeshaves & Similar Tools, 452pp |
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| Larson, Lars
Clarence Blanchard
Patented American Planes for Wood, Leather and the Allied Trades, 1795-1934, Vol. 1 to 1875, 192pp |
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| Moody, John
The American Cabinetmaker's Plow Plane, 248pp (OP) |
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| Pearson, Ronald W.
The American Patented Brace, 1829-1924: An Illustrated Directory of Patents, 185pp |
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| Pollack, Emil
& Martyl
Makers of American Wooden Planes 4th Edition , 477pp |
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| Price, James
A Sourcebook of United States Patents For Bitstock Tools and The Machines That Made Them, 174pp |
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| Prine, Jr.,
Charles
Planemakers of Western Pennsylvania and Environs, 118pp |
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| Rathbone, P.T.
History of Oldtime Farm Implement Companies and the Wrenches They Issued, 520pp |
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| Rees, Jane
& Mark
Tools, A Guide For Collectors, 256pp Rees, Jane & Mark - and Others The Tool Chest of Benjamin Seaton, 72pp |
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| Roberts,
Kenneth
Wooden Planes In 19th Century America, Vol. 1, 314pp (OP) Wooden Planes In 19th Century America, Vol. 2, 452pp Some 19th Century English Woodworking Tools, 482pp Tools For the Trades & Crafts, 22pp Roberts, Kenneth D. & Jane W. Planemakers and Other Edge Tool Enterprises in New York State in the 19th Century, 230pp |
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| Rosebrook,
Donald
American Level Patents Illustrated and Explained, Vo. 1, New England, 256pp American Levels and Their Makers, Vol. 1, New England, 318pp |
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| Schaffer, Erwin
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Hand-Saw Makers of North America, 163pp |
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| Sellens, Alvin
Woodworking Planes, 232pp The Stanley Plane, 216pp (OP) Stanley Folding Rules, 169pp |
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| Smith, Roger K.
Patented & Transitional American Planes, Vol. 1, 336pp (OP) Patented & Transitional American Planes, Vol. 2, 396pp |
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| Stanley,
Phillip E.
Boxwood & Ivory Stanley Traditional Rules 1855-1975, 188pp |
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| Walter, John
Antique & Collectable Stanley Tools, Guide to Identity and Value, 882pp |
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| Ward, Joe
North Brother's Manufacturing Company Product Guide, Yankee, 231pp |
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| Whelan, John M.
The Wooden Plane, 509pp Making Traditional Wooden Planes, 128pp |
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Note: This list is not all inclusive, there are some authors or titles that may not listed on this page. As time and information allows it will be edited for content. This list is meant to provide a sampling of the collective knowledge of our membership. There are a great many members who write articles for our quarterly magazine "The Gristmill", on subjects too narrow in focus to be published in book form. There is a great wealth of information to be had by becoming a member. Most of these Authors attend our local and national meetings regularly, which is where you may meet and discuss these various topics with them.
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