On 2 Dec 2003 at 0:14, toolsntat wrote:

>  Hi there i am 39 and work for a small company who manufacture 
> hardwood conservatories, being a carpenter/joiner by trade. 
> I must admit to not knowing a lot about this internet gubbins, 
> so please forgive me if things go pear shaped.On the subject 
> of tools and tat I have been collecting for about 12 years accross a
> broad spectrum of trades.Whenever possible I like to get out there and
> see what I can find at carboots, auctions, garage sales, flea
> markets,etc. 

Hey! Welcome aboard. 

I like the way of describing the Internet as a "gubbins." 

Based on your description of how you speond your spare time, you're One of Us.

>        Okay sorry to be going on a bit here but if you would
>        not mind perhaps you could let me know of anymore useful
>        websites etc so that I can get more info about U.S.A.
>        manufactured tools I have in my collection i.e L.L.DAVIS and
>        CHAPLIN'S PATENT planes. 

Here's a few to get you started:

http://www.datamp.org/

http://www.disstonianinstitute.com/

http://www.public.coe.edu/~rroeder/mf.htm

http://www.supertool.com/StanleyBG/stan0.htm

http://www.mwtca.org/

http://www.sydnassloot.com/brace.htm

http://www.antiquetools.com/perm-col/index.html

And you can get some great reference resources via:

http://www.astragalpress.com/

Have fun!

- Bill Taggart
- Glen Allen, Virginia, USA