Harold Barker Tool & Machine Catalogs

Harold Barker Tool/Mach Catalogs	Phone: 419-634-7328
3108 Klingler Rd Ada, Ohio 45810
All prices are plus postage unless otherwise marked. Please contact me directly as I do not have access to the internet to recieve e-mail. Thank You.

New Lists 1-30 TOOL, MACHINERY TRADE CATALOGS, MANUALS

A NOTE FROM MR. BARKER TO ME IN PREPARATION FOR ADVERTISING ON APEX:

I have prepared a special ad for the internet, so review it and do whatever is necessary to MAKE SURE PEOPLE KNOW WHAT A VAST COLLECTION I HAVE FOR SALE. I have over 3500 works, buy and sell weekly and must charge for the lists because of the shear size of them.... The main emphasis is on my Machine Shop and Woodworking Machines, Hand Tools, Plus my large warehouse of machines and parts at, all at the right price. Harold Barker

My antique inventory lists for trade catalogs, operation manuals and general technical know how comprising most subjects in both quality copies and original works. Well over 3500 titles in 4 different lists.

First you will find the lists I have to offer. Because of the tremendous size and volume of them I have to charge for them. But it is well worth it and you will even be able to use them as reference well into the future. Then following the lists are 50 items--a sampling of my vast inventory.

Dear Fellow Craftsmen and Technical Enthusiasts:
As an experienced wood and metal worker with many years of teaching and machine-building experience besides being an avid historian, writer and collector, I offer you this extensive collection of antique trade catalogs, Pictorial histories, operation manuals and other old-time works to help identify machines and tools, understand bygone industrial operations and help resolve your curiosity on the development of American machine, tool-building and general craft culture. For all quality copies, I use a $10,000. Minolta copier and have most items in stock. Each LIST below has both quality copies and original works at very reasonable prices. In the United States all works are Postpaid, but add postage for Canada and other foreign countries. I have spent around 35 years collecting this mass of material and am in I2 national journals besides the Internet. Basic information on my 4 different lists follow:

LIST ONE (OVER 1400 titles for METAL AND WOOD-WORKING MACHINERY AND HAND TOOLS (87 pages--send $5. for list)

SUBJECTS IN FIRST LIST:
I now have over 90 PICTORIAL HISTORIES covering most general machines and many hand tools compiled f rom 100's of antique catalogs, documentaries, trade journals, etc. There are very few companies and subjects (this category) that I can't cover. Examples of my Histories are on the metal and wood lathes, table, band and scroll saws, wood and metal jointers, the steam engine, nail-making machines, sanding and mortising machines, the bicycle, sewing machine, etc. Covered also are 100's of trade catalogs and operation manuals for major old companies like Atlas Press, Delta-Rockwell, Oliver, Crescent, Brown and Sharpe, Walker-Turner, De Walt, Boice Crane, Atkins, Disston, Hendey Machine, Lufkin Rule Co., Miller Falls, Parks of Cincinnati, Ohio, Pratt and Whitney, South Bend Lathe Co. (have about 275 works on metal lathe alone), Monarch Machine, Le Blond Co., Lodge and Shipley, Sears-Roebuck, Stanley, Starrett, W.F. Barnes of Rockford, Illinois, Yates and Yates American, etc. Included also are many antique works and surveys on blacksmithing and hand tools, old cabinet and furniture hardware catalogs, old craft manuals, plus 100's of smaller companies long gone.

LIST TWO OF AROUND 1300 titles noted below (85 pages long--send $5.)

SUBJECTS:
Architecture and, drafting including extensive material on Victorian houses (both interior and exterior) plus the millwork, automotive.and trucking companies, concrete, masonry and bricks, coopersmith trade, electricity, radio and early T.V., engraving trade and glass, American Expositions (from the Crystal Palace of 1853 in N.Y. to the Philadelphia Centennial in I876, Columbian Exposition in 1893 in Chicago, etc.), farming (massive), gardening and windmill , horse carriage companies and leatherwork, jewelry and watch repair, grain milling, mining and prospecting, the printing trade, plumbing trade, heating and lighting, pumps and hydraulics, refrigeration and air conditioning, road construction machinery, roofing and sheet metal trades (loaded with catalogs and technical works plus patterns), sawmills, timbering, sales trade, steam engineering and railroads, surveying, telephone and telegraph, oil and gas well drilling, wheelwright trade (loaded with hard-to-find material).

LIST THREE (62 pages--Send $4.)
Packed with tons of wood-working and metal-working machines and machine parts to build about anything (also 100's of pattern manuals covering the last 100 years on subjects like building machines, tables, chairs, wrought iron and sheet metal projects, wood lathe patterns, old colonial beds, etc). Includes many Rockwell drill presses up to 500 lbs., many nice wood lathes (200 lb. ones for $375., the super 350 lb ones for $650. and the 11 foot 500 lb ones for $1000. (16" swing). List parts for radios (surplus electronics), loads of new sheet rubber and machine castings, bearings, etc.

LIST FIVE (about I300 titles (mostly original works) in 65 pages--Send $5.).

SUBJECTS COVERED:
Animals, biographies of great men and women, business accounting and commercial transactions, economics, education (have 100's of old school texts on all subjects at right price), old dictionaries, fiction, geographies texts (over 100's), historical works.,(loaded), Western Indians in U.S., household and domestic works (everything from cooking, lace, fashions, utensils, etc.), medical works, military, music (much sheet music), occult works, photography, politics, pottery and ceramics, printing and writing, religion (loaded), science and astronomy, chemistry and science, sewing and textiles, social works., sports and recreation , fishing, toys, travel, veterinarian works, high school and college yearbooks, miscellaneous subjects.

Partial List of Titles

SECTION I: MY SPECIAL PICTORIAL HISTORIES FOR WOOD AND METAL WORKING MACHINES AND TOOLS PLUS SEVERAL OTHER SUBJECTS. These works are comprehensive with 100's of illustrations (dated) from original trade catalogs, journals, technical histories, etc.--invaluable for identifying your antique items.

1. MY PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN METAL LATHE (1800-1960). I trace the early lathe development from the Middle Ages of Europe to England (Henry Maudslay 1771-1831) and then swing into the American scene. You will see the evolution of the slide rest, the quick-change gearbox, the development of the turret lathe and the invention of ingenious -milling attachments. Many popular commercial and small shop models are covered.150 pages--$20. (Incidentally, I currently use a large 15" gear-head metal lathe (Enterprise) in my home shop). All my works have nice soft covers.

2. VOLUME TWO (1st supplement) of MY PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN METAL LATHE (1850-1904) Packed with 100's of different lathe models and commentary taken from my many antique trade journals like The Practical Mechanic, American Machinist, Machinery journal, etc. and several trade catalogs. 175 pages-$28

3. VOLUME 3 (2nd Supplement to MY GENERAL PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN METAL LATHE. Again, packed full of different lathe models and large factory interior scenes of line shaft machines in operation (incredible views around World War I of big guns being turned). My 3 volumes on the metal lathe form virtually an encyclopedia for serious mechanists and machinery dealers. 3d Vol. on METAL LATHE HISTORY: 192 pages--$30 Covering 1904-1960. (all 3 volumes for $70

4. MY PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN WOOD LATHE (1800-1960) Over 184 pages (8 1/2 inches by 11 inches) with over 400 pictures and illustrations with detailed commentary tracing the lathe from ancient times (Near East through Europe into America from the Colonial period to the steam era of the industrial Revolution into the 20th century of the electrical age). You will see most popular model' including both commercial and small shop units; for example: Fay and Egan, Oliver, E.E. Wells, Parks, Wallace, Blount, Walker-Turner, Atlas, Delta, etc. Initially, after a through introduction I swing into the bow lathe, tree and spring pole lathes, the Great Wheel models and then into the Treadle or foot lathes, steam-powered and finally electrically powered machines. I have person-ally built over 700 lathes myself up to II feet long and thus have a deep int-erest in wood lathes, $28.

5. VOLUME TWO (1st supplement) to MY PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN WOOD LATHE. (1800-1960). Each supplement has different models including several ornamental turning lathes with geometric chucks. My 2 volumes on the wood lathes have a number of spiral and numerous special models which the average person would have much trouble finding if he wished to build one. 184 paRes--$28.

6. . MY PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN MILLING MACHINE (1800-1960). This is a thorough coverage from its early development through Eli Whitney, Howe, Brown and Sharpe, Hendey , etc.. All my machine histories are dated with original (nice copies) pictures and commentary from 100's of old machinery catalogs and journals. My documentary library is massive back to about 1840. ISO pages long-- $20.

7. MY 2nd VOLUME (SUPPLEMENTARY) ON THE PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN MILLING MACHINE (1870-1960). This nice work covers many different milling machines plus new material on their origin. I currently operate my Burke Horizontal mill and my two-headed Bridgeport vertical mill. 174 pages-- $27

8. MY PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN METAL PLANER (1848-1960). 177 pages--$28. This thorough work traces the development of the planer in England and France during the early 1800's and then in America from 1848. Contains many commercial and also small shop models.

9. MY PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN METAL SHAPER (1835-1960). 220 pages--$30. I trace its history from England (days of James Nasmyth and Henry Maudslay) to America with 100's of illustrations from trade journals, catalogs, etc. (works like Scientific American, Joshua Rose's 1886 Modern Machine Shop Practice, etc. It also covers slotters and many special related machines. I currently use a 1300 lb. Springfield shaper.

10. MY PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN DRILL PRESS AND BORING MACHINES. Vol. 1 (1800 - 1960) of 150 pages $20. Vol. 2 (1850 - 1892) of 207 pages $30. Vol. 3 (1892 - 1903) of 228 ages $32. Vol. 4 (1903 - 1922) with 228 pages $32. Vol. 5 (1922 - 1960) with 257 pages $35. These extensive volumes are all different and cover all types of post drills, drill presses plus piles of boring machines directly from the original works -- virtually an encyclopedia on presses and boring machines. $125 for all 5 volumes.

11. MY PICTORIAL HISTORY OF AMERICAN GRINDING MACHINES (virtually an encyclopedia). (1850-1950). YOLUME 1 (203 pages--$30.) covers hand grindstones and emery wheel machines plus 100's of light power-driven units with commentary and all dated with source of information. VOLUME II (161 pages--$25.) covers heavy duty and general surface grinding machines with commentary and all dated. VOLUME 3 (123 pages--$22.) covers saw, knife and tool sharpening machines. I will take $70. for all 3 volumes.

12. MY PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN CIRCULAR OR TABLE SAW. (1800-1960). It is over 200 pages long covering 100's of both home shop and commercial models. Many combination saw machines are included. I cover many early foot pedal saws, then steam driven and finally piles of electrically powered ones. $29.

13. MY PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN JIG.OR SCROLL SAW (153 pages--$20.). (1800-1960). I cover many foot-pedal models , the early bow and strainer designs and then the steam and electrical units. There must be at least 300 models from the Barnes models, Seneca Falls, Miller Falls, Oliver, Walker-Turn-er and Delta units. This work is very well developed and is most valuable.

14. MY PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN WOOD SHAPER (185 pages -- $27.). It covers both small shop and commercial models (1850 - 1960) including the early pedal models like the Barnes from Rockford, Illinois. Again, all material from the original trade catalogs and journals.

15. MY PICTORIAL HISTORY OF AMERICAN MORTISING AND BORING MACHINES (1800-1960). This 150 page work ($20.) covers every type of mortising and boring machine with detailed commentary from original journals and trade catalogs.

16. MY PICTORIAL~HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN WOOD JOINTER (243 pages -- $30.). This extensive work covers 100's of designs over the years with detailed commentary. It also has several woodworkers (combination machines) illustrated. All major and many smaller companies are represented (1850 - 1960).

17. MY PICTORIAL HISTORY OF AMERICAN SANDING MACHINES (150 pages--$20.) (1850-1960) is packed with every type of sander including drum, disc, belt, stroke, etc. This work is very valuable if you wish to build your own machine and need some examples--I have built my share of sanders including large stroke machines.

18. MY NEW PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN SAWMILL (247 pages--$37.). This is a large work covering all aspects of sawmill equipment (1850-1940). I cover many early steam powered units and many later models.

19. My PICTORIAL HISTORY OF AMERICAN NAIL MANUFACTURING (1846-1950). 180 pages for $27. Operations are well covered with first-hand newspaper prices from 1807. All information from the period when it happened.

20. MY PICTORIAL SURVEY OF AMERICAN POCKET KNIVES (156 pages--$23.). This work (1850-1950) includes perhaps around 1000 pocket knives including valuable information on their manufacturing. Valuable to collectors for identifying.

21. MY PICTORIAL HISTORY OF AMERICAN BLACKSMITH AND FARRIER TOOLS AND MACHINES. (1860-1940). It is packed with 100's of tools and machines, articles on anvil manufacturing, etc. $28. (171 pages).

22. 1888-1896) THE AMERICAN HARDWARE STORE (As depicted in the IRON AGE JOURNAL I have compiled selected original scenes from hardware stores across the country showing many types of tool displays, techniques of selling--invaluable for Understanding how former dealers distributed or-sold their wares.143 pp. $20.

23. A SURVEY OF AMERICAN HARDWARE STORES. Volume ONE (1803-1894) of 158 pages for $22. Contains valuable engravings or scenes of early ads, tools, interiors and store fronts, street scenes, etc. VOLUME TWO: (1884-1940) of 155 pages - $22. Incredible scenes of tool displays in windows and store interiors, farm and domestic displays of hardware, etc. All material directly from the original sources. Both volumes for $40. postpaid.

24. MY NEW PICTORIAL HISTORY OF AMERICAN ROPE MANUFACTURING (1841-1948). 155 pp. ($22.).

25. MY PICTORIAL SURVEY OF AMERICAN WATER HEATERS (1870-1950) in two volumes. Vol. I covers 1870-1916--152 pages for $22. and Volume 2 (1916-1950) of 155 pages ($23.) covers also many household and some commercial heaters and some boilers for hot water. Valuable for plumbers.

26. MY PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN SCALE INDUSTRY (1850-1950) in 2 volumes. This is a valuable work containing 100's of different scales (light and heavy-duty) including their manufacture (actual factory scenes) . Nice illustrations from trade journals, trade catalogs, special old technicals, etc. 297 pages.$45

27. MY 3 VOLUME PICTORIAL HISTORY OF AMERICAN STEAM ENGINES AND STEAM MACHINERY (1845-1920). This massive work is virtually an encyclopedia on the development of steam engines--all the way from Hero's PNEUMATICA in Alexandria, Egypt around 130 BC. Then up through the 17th, 18th and 19th Centuries with many ill-ustrations of improved engines. I use works like Knight's Mechanical Dictionary of 1876 and 1884, piles of U.S. trade journals (especially of the 1876 Phila-delphia Centennial) including The American Engineer, The Polytechnic Review, Scientific American, The Manufacturer and Builder, The American Agriculturist etc.VOLUME I (1700-1876) contains 195 pages $30.); VOLUME 2 (1876-1887) -½contains large 14" and several 17" pages with incredible illustrations from the Philadelphia Centennial including the massive Corliss Steam Engine (145 pages for $35.) and VOLUME 3 (1887-1920) has 134 pages for $22 I will take $75. postpaid for all volumes.

28. MY NEW PICTORIAL SURVEY OF AMERICAN GAS, AIR AND SPECIAL ENGlNES (1870-1932). VOLUME I (1870-1902) covers the development of these different engines includ-e many fine examples around the U.S. (180 pages). $27. Volume 2 (ISO pages) (1902-1932) covers numerous gas, air and special engines in various indust-ries ($27).

29. THE FIRST CENTURY OF THE REPUBLIC (U.S. from 1776-1876) 127 pages. Compiled by Edward H. Knight (Civil and mechanical engineer). Incredible work covering the history of mechanical progress since our Independence from England; steam engines, locomotives, machinery of all types, blast furnaces, boats, bridges, etc. $20.

30. MY TWO NEW VOLUMES OF THE PICTORIAL HISTORY OF AMERICAN (some English ) BRICK-MAKING MACHINES AND MANUFACTURING PROCESSES. Work is thorough with 100's of illustrations from old trade journals, trade catalogs, technical vorks.270 pages--$40

New Lists 31 - 91 TOOL, MACHINERY TRADE CATALOGS, MANUALS

A NOTE FROM MR. BARKER TO ME IN PREPARATION FOR ADVERTISING ON APEX:

Dear Fellow Craftsmen and Technical Enthusiasts:
As an experienced wood and metal worker with many years of teaching and machine-building experience besides being an avid historian, writer and collector, I offer you this extensive collection of antique trade catalogs, Pictorial histories, operation manuals and other old-time works to help identify machines and tools, understand bygone industrial operations and help resolve your curiosity on the development of American machine, tool-building and general craft culture. For all quality copies, I use a $6000. Minolta copier and have most items in stock. Each LIST below has both quality copies and original works at very reasonable prices. In the United States all works are Postpaid, but add postage for Canada and other foreign countries. I have spent around 25 years collecting this mass of material and am in I2 national journals besides the Internet. Basic information on my 4 different lists follow:

LIST ONE (OVER 1300 titles for METAL AND WOOD-WORKING MACHINERY AND HAND TOOLS(72 pages--send S5. for list)

SUBJECTS IN FIRST LIST:
Over 60 of my PICTORIAL HISTORIES covering most general machines and many hand tools compiled f rom 100's of antique catalogs, documentaries, trade journals, etc. There are very few companies and subjects (this category) that I can't cover. Examples of my Histories are on the metal and wood lathes, table, band and scroll saws, wood and metal jointers, the steam engine, nail-making machines, sanding and mortising machines, the bicycle, sewing machine, etc. Covered also are 100's of trade catalogs and operation manuals for major old companies like Atlas Press, Delta-Rockwell, Oliver, Crescent, Brown and Sharpe, Walker-Turner, De Walt, Boice Crane, Atkins, Disston, Hendey Machine, Lufkin Rule Co., Miller Falls, Parks of Cincinnati, Ohio, Pratt and Whitney, South Bend Lathe Co. (have about 275 works on metal lathe alone), Monarch Machine, Le Blond Co., Lodge and Shipley, Sears-Roebuck, Stanley, Starrett, W.F. Barnes of Rockford, Illinois, Yates and Yates American, etc. Included also are many antique works and surveys on blacksmithing and hand tools, old cabinet and furniture hardware catalogs, old craft manuals, plus 100's of smaller companies long gone.

LIST TWO OF AROUND 1300 titles noted below (70 pages long--send $5.)

LIST THREE (38 pages--Send $3.)
Packed with tons of wood-working and metal-working machines and parts to build about anything (also 100's of pattern manuals covering the last I25 years on subjects like building machines, tables, chairs, crafts, what-nots, wrought iron and sheet metal projects, wood lathe patterns, old colonial beds and other furniture), nice wood lathes up to 500 lbs and eleven feet long (largest lathe at $100. - 200 lb. one at $425. --classy), drill presses, sanders, tons of parts (castings, bearings, etc.) plus I5 tons of furniture paneling for scroll-saw works, shelve etc. and over 100 old antique lamps. I also have hundreds of old phonograph records--will sell out.

LIST FIVE (about I300 titles (mostly original works) in 55 pages--Send $5.).

Partial List of Titles

31. MY PICTORIAL SURVEY OF AMERICAN WINDMILLS (210 pages--$32.). This work was only: compiled after I had collected material for several years. Contains 100's of nice illustrations from numerous technical journals, catalogs.

32. MY SURVEY OF AMERICAN LEATHER TANNING AND PROCESSING PROCEDURES (1849-1949) I start with Dr. Ure's 1849 account and plunge into numerous accounts of several leather operations in factories and processing centers. (180 pages.$28

33. MY SURVEY OF AMERICAN LEATHER PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING (ESPECIALLY T HE SHOE MANUFACTURING (1860-1940). Comprised of 2 volumes (265 pages --$35.).

34. MY PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN BICYCLE (1830-1950). I trace the bicycle from its earliest beginnings with 100's of engravings, pictures and general commentary from old journals, trade catalogs--even have first-hand accounts of Victorians riding these machines plus accounts of their manufacturing (233 pages--$30.

35. MY PICTORIAL HISTORY OF AMERICAN ICE HARVESTING TOOLS AND MANUFACTURING PROCESSES (1850-1920). I cover all major hand tools of different periods and manufacturing machinery and processes including illustrations of first-hand accounts of people at such work. (124 pages--$18.).

36. MY 2nd VOLUME OR SUPPLEMENTARY VOLUME ON AMERICAN ICE HARVESTING TOOLS AND MANUFACTURING PROCESSES (1860-1945). All is new material beyond my original work (135 pages--$20.).

37. My NEW SURVEY OF AMERICAN COOPERAGE MACHINERY AND TOOLS (1840-1945). This work is pretty thorough including stave saws, planers, hoop-making machines, assembling units, etc. Has much commentary on machines and dated. 170 pages--$27.

38. MY PICTORIAL HISTORY OF AMERICAN VISES (WOOD, METAL) covering over 700 from early times (wooden) through numerous types of forged steel (1850-1950). This is a massive collection of about every style over the years. 204 pp.$30.

39. A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF AMERICAN TELEGRAPHY (1840-1940). In 3 large volumes I include all major scientists (Wheatstone, Faraday, Henry, Vail, Morse, Edison, etc.) involved. in developing the industry. Much of this history is based on first-hand accounts from numerous contemporary journals with I0Oi's of engrav-ings, illustrations. It includes the laying of cables and the descriptions of many instruments. VOLUME 1(1840-1880) 175 pages, many double--$30. VOLUME 2 (1880-1913) 200 pages--$32. VOLUME 3 (1913-1940) 174 pages--$28. All 3 for $85

40. MY PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN FARM PLOW AND CULTIVATORS (1850-1935) 190 pages. This work is very thorough with 100's of illustrations from journals and catalogs plus many technical works ($30.

41. A PICTORIAL SURVEY OF AMERICAN BLOW TORCHES FROM 1890-1950). Very valuable for collectors. Well illustrated with commentary and dated from contemporary trade journals and tool catalogs. 148 pages -- $22

42. 1886. THE GROWTH OF INDUSTRIAL ART (96 large 17" XII" pages). This large work appeared in 1886 from the U.S. Dept. of Interior. This is the section on in-dustrial tools, machinery for leather, glass, blast furnaces, metallurgy, mining, trains, maritime industry, telegraphy, woodworking, well drilling, etc.Very valuable for viewing quickly the evolution of major industry. $25.

43. MACHINERY HALL AT~THE GREAT PHILADELPHIA CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION (1876). 306 pages on 14" paper celebrating 100 years of our Independence from England. View the opening of this monumental event with incredible engravings of the main buildings and related scenes recorded in my many original volumes on this event. This was our first really massive world exposition. $25.

44. THE WORLD OF CARPENTRY 100 YEARS AGO (1850-1900). This is a pictorial survey manual for woodworking tools and supplies with commentary by the wood workers and manufacturers themselves taken directly from Carpentry and Building journals and trade catalogs. 156 large pages--$22. You won't beat this work for the depicted business spirit and ethics of these hard-working mechanics.

45. MY SPECIAL 203 PAGE COLLECTION ON AMERICAN VICTORIAN HOUSE CONSTRUCTION (1880's and 1890's). From the Carpentry and Building Journals (many issues) I show you first hand the interior and exterior views of numerous houses: framing, roofing, paneling, scroll cornice work, mantels, stairways, etc. If your granddad was a carpenter, you will know how he thought and lived during this era. I built houses during my early years and would recommend this work. $30.

46. MY SURVEY OF AMERICAN BROOM CULTURE AND MANUFACTURING (1860-1930) $14. 75 pp.

44. MY NINETEENTH CENTURY COLLECTION OF AMERICAN HAND TOOLS (100's) Taken from many trade journals like Iron Age , Machinery, Knight's Mechanical Dictionary, Scientific American, Appletons' Cyclopedia of Applied Mechanics, etc.115 pp. $17. Incidentally, my many hand tool manuals are all different.

47. MY 64 PAGE COLLECTION OF UNIQUE AMERICAN HAND TOOLS as shown in Iron Age Journal between 1885 and 1900. $12.

48. 1870 - 1910 A COLLECTION OF UNIQUE HAND TOOLS AND INSTRUCTIONS. From numerous old trade journals and catalogs. Good articles on Mfg. of hammers, files, etc. 80 pages--$14.

49. 1849-1940. A PICTORIAL SURVEY OF AMERICAN HAND TOOLS WITH COMMENTARY. Taken from hundreds of old trade journals, catalogs, etc. Has valuable articles on saws and hammers(mfg.). 110 pages--$18.

50. 1880-1914. INTERESTING AMERICAN WRENCHES (UNIQUE). Taken from Iron Age Jr. and Machinery Journals. (42pages--$I0.

51. 1865-1926. A COLECTION OF UNIQUE AMERICAN WRENCHES. Includes material on the early manufacture of wrenches including Coe's factory. I used several trade journals. 58 pages--$12.

52. A SURVEY OF SOME AMERICAN WRENCHES FROM THE 1860's to 1940's (77 pages--$15.). Contains many unusual wrenches with commentary plus an article on Loring Coe's 88th birthday and his accomplishments. Different from my other surveys.

53. SHEET METAL TOOLS AND MACHINES AS SHOWN IN IRON AGE AND THE METAL WORKER JOURNALS (1885-1893). 103 14" pages--$20. Pages loaded with newly patented sheet metal tools (most of my sheet metal works are in my 2nd inventory list.

54. SHEET METAL TOOLS AND MACHINES IN IRON AGE AND THE METAL WORKER (1893-1900 ) This is really part 2 of the previous work. Has much commentary.103 pages.$20.

55. MY NEW PICTORIAL HISTORY OF AMERICAN PENCILS, PENS AND WRITING SUPPLIES. (1865-1950). Very thorough with 100's of engravings and photos with commentary from original journals and catalogs--very valuable. 162 pages--$27.

56. 1840-1888. MY 2nd VOLUME OR SUPPLEMENT TO MY 1st volume (different) above. PICTORIAL HISTORY OF AMERICAN PENCILS, PENS AND WRITING SUPPLIES. Packed with the factory processes in producing pens, pencils, ink, paper, etc. besides the pens and pencils themselves. 167 pages--$27.

57. 1888-1910. MY 2nd SUPPLEMENT (Vol. 3) to MY PICTORIAL HISTORY OF AMERICAN PENCILS AND WRITTNG SUPPLIES ABOVE. Has pens and pencils plus manufacturing processes. It includes articles on penmanship and other material. 180 pa.ges.$20

58. MY 4th VOLUME (3d supplement) ON MY PICTORIAL HISTORY OF AMERICAN PENCILS, PENS AND WRITING SUPPLIES (1910-1950). It is loaded with beautiful pens, pen-cils, sharpeners, manufacturing processes, etc. 220 pages.-$35. For all 4 volumes I will take $110. postpaid. A 5th volume will be coming.

59. A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF AMERICAN KITCHEN TOOLS,UTENSILS AND LIGHT APPLIANCES (4 volumes). Volume I is from 1850-1900 (206 pages for $32.)VOLUME 2 is from 1900-1918 (240 pages for $37.). VOLUME 3 is from 1918-1928 for $27. VOLUME 4 is from 1928-1955 for $34. (216 pages). For all 4 massive volumes I will take $125. postpaid. This work is massive with dated items with sources: apple peelers, coffee grinders, can openers, coffee makers, special whipping apparatus-es, toaster, waffle irons, cake mixers, etc. Very valuable for collectors.

60. A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF AMERICAN KITCHEN CONTAINERS ~POTS, PANS, etc.) (1850- 1945). VOLUME I (1850-1904) is IES pages of early cast iron pans, pots, etc. ($27.). VOLUME 2 (1904-1922) is 162 pages of dated pots, lunch cans, dippers, etc. from old trade catalogs, journals, etc.($25.). VOLUME 3 (1922-1945) is 162 pages for $24. I will take $70. for all 3 volumes.

61. MY PICTORIAL HISTORY OF AMERICAN SEWING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES(1835-1950).in 4 volumes. VOLUME I covers 1835-1908 (185 pages including many double pages--$30.). VOLUME 2 covers 1908-1950--185 pages for $28. VOLUME 3 covers 1850-1894, all different--204 pages for $30. VOLUME 4 covers again 1894-1940--204 pages (all different) for $30. I will take $110. for all 4 volumes. These valuable works cover 1000's of different items (all dated with sources noted). You will view early sewing tools, supplies, prices, fabrics, manufacturing processes, etc. Volume 4 even has an itemized I year account of a young seamstress's supply purchases for her teenage dressmaking (1895-1896).

62. MY PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE (1850-1950) in 2 volumes. This is a very detailed work on the many patents with dates including the work of Howe and Wilson with stunning illustrations. (290 pages for $45).

63. My PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN IRON (for clothing). Has 177 pages for $27. It includes 100's of sad, fluting, kerosene, electric; mangles, etc. plus heating devices and related equipment.

64. MY PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN WASHING MACHINE(1850-1952) in 3 VOLUMES. The 1st 2 volumes cover from 1850-1950 (260 pages for $40.), and the later 3d. volume covers from 1864-1952 (all different). 172 pages for $25. I will take $80. for all three volumes postpaid. This history comes directly from the orig-inal trade journals, catalogs and special technical works. I cover the laun-dry units themselves plus soap-making operations (has most early types of hand-operated machines then gasoline and electric models.

65. MY PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN CHURN AND CHURNING TECHNIQUES (1840-1940). Has 170 pages for $27. Be assured that I have covered 100's of different models from my large collection of journals, catalogs, special works. This is a god-send for collectors.

66. A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN COOK STOVE (1860-1950). In 4 Volumes. Vol. 1 covers from 1840 - 1899 with 182 pages -- $28. Vol. 2 covers from 1899 - 1918 with 185 pages -- $30. Vol. 3 covers from 1918 - 1927 with 200 pages -- $30. Vol. 4 covers from 1927 - 1950 with 200 pages -- $30. This massive work contains thousands of American kitchen stoves from 100's of trade journals and trade catalogs (has incredible views). All 4 vols. for $100.

67. AMERICAN HUMOR AS PORTRAYED IN MAGAZINE CARTOONS DURING 1930-1960's. Taken from periodicals like Saturday Evening Post, Colliers, Country Gentleman, American Farmer, American Monthly , etc. I have over 650 cartoons of good taste. (147 pages for $20.) Return it if you don't laugh a great deal.

68. A PICTORIAL SURVEY OF AMERICAN POWER-DRIVE SYSTEMS FROM 1860-1950) INCLUDING SHAFTING, BELTING, PULLEYS, ETC. 300 pages in 2 volumes for $45. I take you right into the factories and shops. Work has much commentary and all dated.

69. A PICTORIAL SURVEY OF AMERICAN JACKS (for lifting) covering FROM 1860-1945). You will view 100's of different jacks (car, wagon, house, etc.) from the old trade journals, catalogs, technical works, etc. Two volumes of 325 pages. $45.

70. A Pictorial Survey of American Timbering and Logging Operations from 1840--1902 (Volume One) 236 pages (many double pages) directly from the original sources when the events occurred. Everything is dated with sources noted. $35. Volume Two (1902-1925) 257 pages with many double pages--$37. Volume Three (1925-1958) These 3 works constitute virtually an encyclopedia on all phases of timbering operations: tools, machinery, first-hand scenes of operations across the U.S. All 3 volumes for $95. Postpaid.

71. A Survey of American Water Wheels and Water Turbines From 1800-1890 (Volume One) 155 pages (several double pages) $25. Volume Two (1890-1935) has 155 pages also. This is a valuable work from first-hand sources. I use many old trade journals, catalogs, early technical works, etc. Both volumes for $45.

72. A Pictorial Survey of American Stone Tools, Machinery and Operations from 1840- 1885 (Volume One) 160 pages--$25. Volume Two runs troin 1885-1950. I take you into the early stone-cutting operations and even show the Statue of Liberty being erected on its stone foundation plus scenes of the Capitol being built. You will find this work fascinating with the unusual scenes at hand Volume 2 is 180 pages long--$30. Both volumes for $50. Several double pages.

73. A PICTORIAL SURVEY OF AMERICAN VICTORIAN AND EARLY TWENTIETH CENTURY INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR MOLDING DESIGNS PLUS flooring patterns used in residential and Commertial buildings. Volume I (228 pages--$35. Volume 2--203 pages--$30. Both volumes for $60. postpaid.

74. A PICTORIAL SURVEY of The Special American WOODWORKERS (Machines) and Other Combinations units from 1860-1923 Volume 1 of 150 pages--$22.). Volume 2 From 1923-1950 of 150 pages ($22.) Includes many woodworkers from different companies like Sidney Machine Co., Crescent Machine, Co., etc.

75. A Pictorial Survey of American Corn and Wheat Grinders and Flour Mills from 1850-1890 (235 pages--$35.). Volume Two covers 1890-1940 and has 230 pages--$35. Both volumes for $65. postpaid. Covers milling operations from the early American Indians.

76. A Pictorial Survey of AMERICAN LUBRICATION Tools, Supplies and Petroleum Pro-ducts (Mechanical Use) From 1850-1920. 225 pages in Volume 1 for $34. Vol-ume Two covers from 1920-1927 (225 pages and is $34. Volume Three covers from 1927-1950 (225 pages) and is $34. All 3 volumes for $90. Has gasoline pumps, lubrication tools, supplies, etc. Very thorough.

77. A PICTDRIAL SURVEY (WITH COMMENTARY) OF THE U.S. POSTAL SYSTEM FROM COLONIAL TIMES to 1954. Volume I (Colonial times to 1903--248 pages, $32.) Volume TWO (1903-1954 for $32.) Both Volumes for $60. postpaid. I collected for this fascinating work for 15 years and got most material directly from the trade journals existing in each era. I deal with the tools, machines, scales and equipment used in each era from single horses, stage coaches, trains, airplanes, etc. plus taking you into the post offices and see first hand many operations, handling mail. I include postal rates, instructions, etc. for all eras--everything dated in sequence and sources noted.

78. A PICTORIAL SURVEY OF AMERICAN POWER FORGING HAMMERS For Blacksmithing and Commercial Forging Operations (1870-1950). 270 pages--$35. This is a very thorough coverage with commentary and hundreds of examples of different hammers from small to huge steam hammers. All material comes from original trade catalogs, old technical journals, etc. Invaluable for the collector.

79. A SELECTION OF WORKBENCH DESIGNS from 1870-1965. My personal massive bench of 4' x 8' with 29 drawers is probably the best one. 92 pp. $15.

80. A PICTORIAL SURVEY OF AMERICAN CIDER MILLS AND PROCESSING from 1840-1940. Really fascinating from original trade journals and catalogs. 150 pages. Ideal designs and details if you wish to build one. $20

81. A PICTORIAL OF AMERICAN MOLDING MACHINES from 1847-1940. Volume I from 1847-1895. 218 pages -- $30. You will see incredible designs with commentary from original journals and trade catalogs for producing wooden moldings for furniture and houses. VOULME II: (1895-1940) 220 pages --$30. (both volumes for $55.) postpaid. Many sample cutter designs and large and small machines shown from such companies as Fay Egan, Rowley & Harmance, Hoyt Brothers, C. B. Rogers, H. B. Smith, Yates American, etc.

82. A PICTORIAL SURVEY OF AMERICAN DOOR LOCKS ADN HARDWARE from 1860-1948. VULUME I from 1860-1904 (217 pages) for $30. VOLUME II (1904-1914) 232 pages for $30. VULUME III (1914-1948) for $30. All 3 volumes for $80 postpaid. These 3 volumes are loaded with incredible Victorian designs of fancy door locks, hinges, door bells, etc. A gold mine for restoration people.

83. A SURVEY OF AMERICAN PADLOCKS FROM 1870-1950. This is a beautiful work packed with 100's of different styles of early and later locks directly from original catalogs. 242 pages -- $30. Every style dated of course.

84. A NEW SURVEY OF INTERESTING AMERICAN WRENCHES FROM 1870-1940. Compiled in 2004 from numberous trade journals and catalogs. 96 pages --- $14.

85. A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN BANDSAW (1800-1969) 185 pages -- $27. I compiled this work a few yars ago and forgot to include it in this list. The work covers foot peddle types plus steam powered and gasoline units plus the later electric motor units. Very informative.

86. A SURVEY OF AMERICAN HAND TOOLS between 1865-1950. New work on unique antique tools. 126 pages for $17.

87. VOLUME II ON MY PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN SCROLL SAW (1860-1965). Thisis a supplement to my 1988 History of the Scroll Saw. 88 pages for $14.

88. VOLUMES TWO AND THREE (NEW) OF MY PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN BICYCLE. Volume I already listed. VOLUME II (1860-1896) 190 pages -- $28. I take you into the 19th century factories themselves shwing the large wheel units being produced -- incredible scenes. VOLUME III (1896-1950) 192 pages -- $28. There are many unusual designs. Volumes 2 and 3 for $50. All 3 volumes for $75. postpaid.

89. VOLUMES 3, 4 & 5 (new) of MY PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN SCALE (weighing things). Vol. 3 (1840-1913) 164 pages for $23. VOLUME 4 (1913-1935) 162 pages -- $23. VOLUME 5 (1935-1950) -- 160 pages for $23. Note my first two volumes earlier in the list. These 3 new volumes for $60. All 5 volumes for $110 postpaid. The 3 new volumes are really good with fascinating scales of every description including scale testing machines.

90. A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN RUBBER TIRE AND TOOL INDUSTRY (1840-1950) Vol. I (1840-1913) 232 pages for $30. Vol. 2 (1921-1930) for $32. Volume 3 (1935-1950) for $28. All three volumes for $80. postpaid. This work has incredible illustrations from the 19th century rubber plantations in Brazil up through the work of Charles Goodyear and the vulcanization process directly into the Akron, Ohio Rubber tire plants where many machines and tools used in the manufacturing process and also the tire changing equipment of the early filling stations plus many types of tires (from the catalogs) with prices for tubes, tires equipmnet, etc. I also show the latex from the Far East rubber plantations and the introduction of synthetic rubber.

91. A PICTORIAL SURVEY OF THE AMERICAN BILLIARD EQUIPMENT AND COMPETITION from 1860-1950. This is a fascinating work covering all equipment and competition like the great Willie Hoppe of the early 19th century into the 1950's plus of course the famous Brunwick tables and equipment. 220 pages -- $30. Includes the billiard tabels of Saratoga, New York.

92. VOLUMES FIVE, SIX AND SEVEN OF A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF AMERICAN KITCHEN TOOLS, UTENSILS AND LIGHT APPLIANCES (extension of number 59) VOLUME 5 (1850-1902) 228 pages for $35. VOLUME 6 (1902-1924) 201 pages $30. VOLUME 7 (1924-1950) 225 pages for $35. $90 for all three volumes postpaid. $210 for all seven volumes postpaid. (includes No. 59 entry) This is one of the most comprehensive sets of antique kitchen tool and equipment I have seen directly from the original catalogs and journals.