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


Sorry to be replying so late bill but thanks for the list and I have
been right busy jumping on and off the P.C (more "on" than off)
Cheers Andy