Dave Swanson wrote:
	[snip most of interesting bio.]
 2) "One set 32 1/2 Quarters" of
>of Irwin auger bits in original box (Patented Oct. 21, 1884 and ????????
>April 19, '87) with an "Ames Swan Co" bit (who?) for $15

Dear Mr. SWANson:
	This last just about has to be "James Swan," I think.  The James
Swan Co was best known for chisels and drawknives, but they made auger bits
as well.  It would be a pretty strange coincidence if there was also an
Ames Swan Co. that made similar tools.  Then again, people often confuse
C.E. Jennings with Russell Jennings, and AKAIK there was no connection.  So
if there *was* an Ames Swan out there, I'm sure I'll hear about it after
this ;-)
	Welcome to the porch.
		Tom Holloway