Lots of reprints *LINK*

Lots of reprints take 2 *LINK*

Todd O. Cronkhite Maine Native in FL. Exile :~(

>www.jonzimmersantiquetools.com/index.html


http://www.jonzimmersantiquetools.com/index.html

Other Sources

Don Thompson - Cutler Ridge, Florida

>FWIW, I think that you will find that many of those types of books are published by Astragal Press. You will also find many other interesting titles there.

Tool catalog reprints

Bill Ward

>How about Astragal Press and MJD (Martin J. Donnelly? I have a bunch at home, but I can't remember the name of the guy that does a lot of them. He goes to a lot of the tool shows. Roger Smith????

Any Reprint Flaws?

Todd O. Cronkhite Maine Native in FL. Exile :~(

>Just got outbid on two different auctions I had for old catalogs, so I'm gonna let them go. Ta heck with it. I can't see spending more $$ for an original than I can for a reprint. Only question I have is has anybody found that a reprint was in any way lacking as compared to an original?

Todd O.

Re: Any Reprint Flaws?

Pam Niedermayer - Austin, TX

>IME, the reprints are xerox copies rather than actual reprints from original plates; therefore, the photos and graphics tend to be muddied, the text not exactly crisp. However, they are quite serviceable, readable, etc. In short, not your father's xerox copies.

Pam

Re: Any Reprint Flaws?

Ernie Miller *Topeka

>Copyright issues? is it a violation to sell copies that are xeroxed? what about scaning them and putting them on a cd? it might be clearer.

Re: Any Reprint Flaws?

Pam Niedermayer - Austin, TX

>It will depend on the age of the document, whether the tool is still being produced, and so on; but mostly the age since copyrights used to expire within about 50 years. Of course, since a couple of years ago when Disney wanted to protect the Mickey Mouse copyright, our gov't graciously gave Disney whatever they wanted, copyrights now essentially don't expire.

Pam

You misunderstand Ernie

Todd O. Cronkhite Maine Native in FL. Exile :~(

>I don't wanna xerox copies of old tool catologs I want to buy reprints of them from the various sellers of them. I had bids on two different auctions for them and got out bid on both of them and I didn't bother to outbid the new high bidder. fiqure I'll just buy reprints. I only want them for reference purposes anywho.

I can wait ans scout about for some good ones. any body recommend some good ones that they've purchased?

Todd O.

Re: You misunderstand Ernie *LINK*

Pam Niedermayer - Austin, TX

>Todd, I was talking about "reprints" of tool use instruction, such as the user guide for the Stanley 444 I bought a few months ago, simply to try to learn how a dovetail plane was supposed to be used. I was NOT talking about old catalogs. Sorry for the misunderstanding.

I was pleased with the quality of the one I received, think it cost about $8 including shipping; but there was no way it was an original user guide. Just did a search on ebay to see if I could recognize a seller. Success! I believe this tooldog seller is the one from whom I bought.

I think Ernie's idea, as I understand it, is a great one. Take a huge pile, as in complete set, of these instruction manuals, put them on a dvd/cd, and sell the set. Perhaps check with LV and LN to see if they'd be interested in including their instructions.

Pam


tooldog's Stanley # 50 manual

Re: You misunderstand Ernie *LINK*

Don Thompson - Cutler Ridge, Florida

>Todd, did you follow the link I gave you? Here is a more direct shot:


Astragal Early Catalog Reprints

Re: You misunderstand Ernie *LINK*

Wendell @ Murphy, TX

>Those look like the basically the same ones listed on Todd's link. www.thebestthings.com also sells a similar set of catalogs. I am guessing Astragal Press is really the originating source. Anyone have some of the MWTCA reprints? It looks like they have reprinted quite a few catalogs over the years. Unfortunately, they don't make enough to sell them to the general public. Anyone know if MWTCA still does the reprint thing? The last item listed is from 2002. I just wonder if they have discontinued doing the reprints.

Wendell


MWTCA reprints

Good price at Astragal Press

Wendell @ Murphy, TX

>I found this deal on the Astragal Press site:

Wooden Planes Catalog Collection

Chapin-Stephens 1914 Catalog and Greenfield Tool Co. 1872 Illustrated Catalog and H. Chapin 1859 Price List and Sandusky Tool Co. 1877 Catalog and Sandusky Tool Co. 1925 Catalog

Set Price: $26.00

I had already 4 out of 5 of those on my mental wish list, so I know where I'll be buying my reprints.

Wendell

Re: You misunderstand Ernie

Ernie Miller Topeka

>that is kind of what I had in mind get them scan them and share them with friends for the expence of doing the work. At this point in time do we realy need a paper copy when a digital one is just as good?

The way I'm thinking Ernie

Todd O. Cronkhite Maine Native in Florida Exile :

>At this point in time do we realy need a paper copy when a digital one is just as good? (EM)

Is that the old catologs, or reprints off them would be ever so handy to help indentify the palitheria of old tools that we rust hunters stumble into, as well as give us some insite as to age, price when new, materials used to make them, all pieces associated with the tool etc, etc.

while I'm sure it would be nice to have original books I don't think that it is absolutely necessary as long as the reprints are of good quality and complete.

Had a bid on a Stanley catolog that ended up going for around $32. Sorry, but I ain't a' gonna pay that much for just one catolog if I can get 2 or 3 reprints for the same money.

Todd O.

Sure did Don

Todd O. Cronkhite Maine Native in FL. Exile :~(

>Followed it and got to Astragal Press. Thanks, this gives me more options to spend my reprints dollars. will try some of tem and see what I think. I know that AP has a good reputation for putting out good products. Thanks again for the link.

Todd O.