Honor Roll

Good Job!

I have received support from a number of people, in a wide variety of ways. This is a small way to express my thanks to (in alphabetical order):

John Adams, for so many pictures, for leads to interesting items, and for such good conversations.
George Braun for sharing a broadside from Bliss Manufacturing Co.
John Crammond for sharing his article on Hargrave, and his data on Hargrave patents
Lloyd Henley, for sharing a number of his finds, including Dodge Manufacturing of Mishiwaka IN, Denney of Lancaster PA, and Valley City Clamp Shop of Grand Rapids MI.
Bill and Marilyn Hanson, for lending me their Gothauer clamp from OK City OK.
Paul Macone, for sharing his enthusiasm for Nathan Buttrick, and his generous hospitality.
Philip McRae and his son, as well as Jesse Sims, and Kirk Grayson, for sharing examples of their artistry and craftsmanship.
John Terepka, for lending some of his Ohio Tool Company specimens.
Ed Wallis, for sharing his knowledge of and enthusiasm for The Dodge Manufacturing Company.
Barry Weaver, for pictures, history of the early Hoods, and interesting discussions about RI tool makers
Cathy White, for providing information on a user that I just could not find on my own.
John Winkowiak, for lending me his Grand Rapids Hand Screw specimens, and others.
Phil Whitby, Patrick Leach, Martin Donnelly, and Roger Smith, for putting up with a collector who is basically a bottom feeder, and sharing their expertise.

Through the kindness of loans, I could study, measure, and photograph many things I do not have. It took a lot of trust to send a unique item to a stranger.

This is by no means a complete list, but it is a start.

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