"The Authors Corner"
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Books and Publications Produced by the Membership of M-WTCA
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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 .
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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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Blanchard, Clarence
Antique Trade Tools Price Guide, 302 pp
Cleaning Antique Tools, 15 pp
The Stanley Little Big Book 2006, 292 pp
The Stanley Little Big Book 2007 - 2008, 230 pp
Warman's Tools Field Guide, 512 pp
See also Larson, Lars and Blanchard, Clarence below
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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, 165 pp
Kitchen Collectables, An Identification Guide, 208pp
American Foot Power and Hand Power Machinery, 135pp
American Lathe Builders; 1810-1910, 204pp
Index of US Tool Patents 1790-1873 , 96pp (OP)
American Cooperage Machinery and Tools, 213 pp
American Machinist's Tools: An Illustrated Directory of Patents, 424 pp
Carriage & Wagon Makers Machinery & Tools, 200 pp
American Steam Engine Builders 1800-1900, 280 pp
American Milling Machine Builders 1820-1920, 200 pp
American Planer, Shaper & Slotter Builders, 208 pp
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| D'Elia, Andrew
American Wood & Metal Planes From the collection of the D'Elia Tool Museum, 342pp
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| Devitt, Jack
Indiana Toolmakers & Their Tools, 410pp
Ohio Toolmakers & Their Tools, 388pp
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| Eaton, Reg
The Ultimate Brace, 180pp
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| Fredrich, Raymond P.
Nail Pullers with Patent Reference, 419pp
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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 2nd Edition, 104pp
The Stanley "Forty-Five" Combination Plane, 136pp
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| Herrli Tod
Classic Plane Making Hollows and Rounds, 90 minute dvd
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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 and Blanchard, Clarence
Patented American Planes for Wood, Leather and the Allied Trades, 1795-1934, Vol. 1 1795 to 1875, 192pp;
Vol. 2 1876 to 1900, 225pp;
Vol. 3 1900 to 1934, 225pp
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| Leach, Patrick
Stanley Planes by the Numbers, 90 minute video
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| McConnell, Don
Traditional Molding Techniques: Cornice Moldings,71 min. dvd
Traditional Molding Techniques: The Basics,80 minute dvd
See also Schaffer, Erwin L. and McConnell, Don below
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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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| Rumpf, John
Plane Makers of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania: Jacob Siegley, Edwin Hahn, Keystone Tool Works. , 121 pp
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| Schaffer, Erwin L.
Hand-Saw Makers of North America, 163pp
Schaffer, Erwin L. and McConnell, Don
Hand-Saw Makers of Britain, 105pp
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| Schultz, Alfred & Lucille
Antique & Unusual Wrenches, 90pp (OP)
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| Schwarz, Christopher
The Art of Joinery. By Joseph Moxon with commentary by M-WTCA member Christopher Schwarz, 93pp
Workbenches: From Design & Theory to Construction & Use , 144pp
Handplane Essentials, 312pp
Forgotten Hand Tools ,87 minute dvd
Coarse, Medium and Fine: Fundamental Woodworking Techniques ,65 minute dvd
Building Furniture with Hand Planes ,60 minute dvd
Handscraper: Understanding, Preparing and Using the Ultimate Finishing Tool ,30 minute dvd
The Workbench: How to Design or Modify a Bench for Efficient Use ,40 minute dvd
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| Sellens, Alvin
The Stanley Plane, 216pp (OP)
Stanley Folding Rules, 169pp (OP)
Woodworking Planes, 232pp (OP)
Dictionary of American Hand Tools, 546pp
Keen Kutter & Simmons Padlocks Guide, 59pp (OP)
Keen Kutter Pocket Knives, 224pp
Keen Kutter Planes, 160pp
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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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| Underhill, Roy
The Woodwright's Shop, 202pp
The Woodwright's Companion, 203pp
The Woodwright's Workbook, 248 pp
The Woodwright's Eclectic Workshop, 238pp
The Woodwright's Apprentice, 196 pp
The Woodwright's Guide, 182pp
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| Walter, John
Antique & Collectable Stanley Tools, Guide to Identity and Value, 882pp
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| Wanamaker, George
Stanley Tape Measures, the First 40 Years, pp
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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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| White, Ronald & Virginia
A Researcher's Guide to Patents and Dates, 216pp
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| Williams, Larry
Making Traditional Side Escapement Planes, dvd 180 minutes
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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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