contact Cliff Nagle (908) 328-6268 stewart.may21@gmail.com

Crafts November Meeting

We will have our next regular meeting on Sunday, April 6th at 12:00pm.  It will take place at the Masonic Lodge in High Bridge, NJ.  Tailgating starts at 9:00am(earlier for many).  

Presentations:

Bring in your New Jersey tools...

Something different.  At this meeting, members will display their New Jersey tools.  Please be prepared to highlight your tool(s), with whatever information you think is interesting and informational.  This is not a formal presentation and should only take a minute or two.  You can discuss the tool itself, the company, history, etc.

Look through your collection for these common companies, as well as smaller and local companies/individuals: Belcher, Fisher, Gage, Green Blacksmiths, Wm. Johnson, Lyon, Mockridge & Francis, C.S. Osborne, Quigley, Geo. Wheatcroft, Richardson Brothers, Wiss, etc.  

Crafts Auction:  Our auction is on Saturday, April 26th at 9:30am - viewing starts at 7:30am and tailgating starts at sunrise.  Please go to the following link for detailed information AND to view the 520+ lot pictures and descriptions.  We have a lot to offer and you won't want to miss it...

<https://craftsofnj.org/auction>

Meeting Times and Location/Directions:

Tailgate sales in the parking lot begin at 9:00am (as I always say, you may want to get there earlier than that:).  The meeting itself starts at 12:00pm and runs until about 2:00/2:30pm.  It is held at the...Masonic Lodge, Ridge Road & Dennis Ave, High Bridge NJ 08829.

 

Directions:

Take I-78 or Rt. 22 to Route 31 exit at Clinton. Go north on Route 31 two miles to the second traffic light (sign for "High Bridge"). Turn right and go about half a mile to Dennis Avenue. Turn left on Dennis, then two blocks to the Masonic Lodge (on the left).

Hope to see you this April,

Stew

More Info here: https://www.craftsofnj.org/events

Antique tools of the various trades, collectible and usable farm, industry, kitchen and household collectibles, medical and scientific instruments, associated books and catalogues.

30+ SELECTED DEALERS

 

——- PICKERING RECREATION COMPLEX ——-

 

Exit 399 N (Brock Rd) off 401 to Kingston Rd (Hwy 2),

west 2 blocks then south to 1867 Valley Farm Rd.

From 407 use Brock Rd. South 15 minutes east of Toronto.

CLICK HERE FOR MAP

 

Admission $10.00

Children under 12 FREE

FREE PARKING

 

For more info, call John 905 928 9412

Fall Show October  5, 2025

This email sent by John Pirie

contact me ontarioantiquetools@gmail.com

More info here: https://pntc.website/pntc-meeting-schedule

CRAFTS of NJ Tool Auction
April 26, 2025
Oldwick, New Jersey

THIS AUCTION IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

LOCATION: Oldwick Fire Company Social Hall
Entrance on Fisher Road off Rt. 523 MAP

 For more information https://www.craftsofnj.org/auction

The April 2025 auction will feature items from the extensive collections of Steve Zluky, Hank Allen, Ken Vliet, John Aniano and others.

Online catalog with photos: click here.
Printable list of lots: click here. 

Schedule
Auction starts at 9:30 AM; lots are available for inspection beginning at 7:30 AM. Tool tailgating begins at 6am. Setting up to sell tools at the tailgating is free to members. Non-members can pay $15 to set up and join CRAFTS at the same time.

Fine Print

BUYER’S PREMIUM: 13.3% with 3.3% discount for cash or good check. 6.625% sales tax will be collected for all sales without sales tax exemption form on file with CRAFTS of N.J. Bidders not known to the committee must pay by cash, travelers checks, or cashiers check.

Food service will be available.

Accommodations

Check the Courtyard Lebanon, Phone:(908) 236-8500 or Residence Inn Bridgewater Branchburg, Phone:(908) 725-9812

Consignor Form and Information

Only current members of CRAFTS may consign items for the auction. The Consignor Form is available here (opens a PDF document which you can print; you must contact Cliff Nagle for your new consignor number) or contact Cliff Nagle (908) 328-6268. Consignor Forms must be submitted by January 1st and the tools must be delivered by the club meeting in February.

The commission rate is 20% for lots selling for under $40, 10% for lots from $40 to $499.99, and 5% for lots $500 and 
over. We will consider a reserve price for items which the committee deems to have a value of at least $500. A commission will be charged on items that do not reach the reserve.

Do you have a very large number of tools to sell but are not the original collector (who knew what the heck they were)? The auction committee is willing and able to help. Contact Cliff Nagle to arrange a visit so we can assess & pick up the collection -- we will fill out the form and tags for you.

Review the results of our past auctions (back to 2005)

Area L

4-26-25 Albuquerque, NM

For More Information contact Jason Fink (505 266-1908 mandofink@gmail.com RMTC

We are having a tool show in Spreckels, CA on Saturday, April 26rd, 2025.

For More Info contact West Whittaker west@pasttools.org or Bill Tennant Bill@pasttools.org

More info here: https://pntc.website/pntc-meeting-schedule

Area A

5-17-25 Hastings, MN Hastings Armory

For more information contact, Shane Christen (612) 554-8879 Chain86@hotmail.com

For more information contact Tom Wiersema (307)703-0381 twiersema@hotmail.com

Find out more here http://www.rmtc.org/

More info here: https://pntc.website/pntc-meeting-schedule

Area L

6-14-25 Albuquerque, NM

For More Information contact Jason Fink (505 266-1908 mandofink@gmail.com RMTC

More info here: https://pntc.website/pntc-meeting-schedule

For more information contact Tom Wiersema (307)703-0381 twiersema@hotmail.com

Find out more here http://www.rmtc.org/

MWTCA Members only

Download the Registration form and information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xRqxQXqpc2S9pwGmsxKH_AAJGpxAb3SK/view?usp=sharing

GARFIELD FARM MUSEUM Garfield Rd, La Fox, IL 60147
Sunday, August 3, 2025
6:00 AM to 1:00 PM
In Memory of J. Francis Pfrank

This is an open-air meet, but the dairy barn will be available in the case of
inclement weather. Individuals will be responsible for supplying their own tables
for sales, displays or demonstrations.
Displays and Demonstrations: Nature or theme at member’s discretion.
All Pre-registration forms must be received by July 31, 2024
Breakfast and a box lunch are available from a catering service and must be
reserved and paid for in advance with pre-registration.
Breakfast: Quiche, sausage, potatoes, fruit, breads, orange juice. $18
Box lunch: Choice of Beef, Ham, or Turkey. $13
Schedule:
The farm opens at 6:00 AM to members and their guest(s).
Breakfast served 7:45 to 8:30 AM.
The farm opens to the general public at 9:00 AM
Lunch served from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
The format for this meet has five objectives: establish a vibrant meet in this area,
provide support to the museum in its preservation efforts, stimulate interaction
among members and acquaint the public with the existence and purpose of
M-WTCA and E.A.I.A. If you know someone who is interested, please inform
him/her of this meet.
Questions:
Scott Cochrane, 815-761-9095, jube95@aol.com
Our presence at the farm is advertised until 1:00 PM; it will be greatly appreciated
if those participating would remain until that time.

Area L

10-12-25 Albuquerque, NM

For More Information contact Jason Fink (505 266-1908 mandofink@gmail.com RMTC

More info here: https://pntc.website/pntc-meeting-schedule

For more information contact Tom Wiersema (307)703-0381 twiersema@hotmail.com

Find out more here http://www.rmtc.org/

More info here: https://pntc.website/pntc-meeting-schedule

MWTCA Area F

When: September 20th 2025

Where: 405 East Market St, Nappanee, IN 46550

For More Info Contact Bill Warner (574) 773-3228 wmwyork@aol.com

USMWT CA Area Meetings in Indiana have usually been in the Southern or the Northern part on the state. The Southern meeting is at McCormick Creek State Park. Usually in March, next year’s meeting will be the twentieth consecutive meeting. This is a two-day meeting at a great location. The Northern meeting has recently been in an old kitchen cabinet factory, in Nappanee, Indiana. Coppescommons.com is the web address. Coppes commons has become a destination for shoppers and tourist. Coppes is famous for making their own brand of the “Hoosier Kitchen Cabinet” from 1902 thru 1940. Coppes is still in business, making it the oldest continuous operating kitchen factory in the U.S. I have volunteered at Coppes for many years as the Coppes Historian. The actual room used for the tool meetings has moved around in the buildings, depending on the space available. This year we will be in an upstairs room (elevator accessible) of the earliest building, built in approx. 1892. Plenty of room to spread out on tool tables. The owner of Coppes Commons is also a MWTCA member and has generously provided the room for no cost, his personal tool collection is also located in this room. My goal is to have a low-cost meeting for the attendees. Check out the web site and see all the shops located in Coppes Commons.

Area L

1210-12-25 Albuquerque, NM

For More Information contact Jason Fink (505 266-1908 mandofink@gmail.com RMTC

More info here: https://pntc.website/pntc-meeting-schedule

More info here: https://pntc.website/pntc-meeting-schedule

For more information contact Tom Wiersema (307)703-0381 twiersema@hotmail.com

Find out more here http://www.rmtc.org/

Area L

12-6-25 Albuquerque, NM

For More Information contact Jason Fink (505 266-1908 mandofink@gmail.com RMTC

Area A

2-8-26 Medina MN Medina Entertainment Center • 500 Highway 55 • Medina MN, 55340

For more information contact, Shane Christen (612) 554-8879 Chain86@hotmail.com