Mid-West Tool Collectors Association (M-WTCA) Membership organization for antique tool collectors. The site has articles on tool collecting and information on area events.

Museum of Our Industrial Heritage This museum is dedicated to preserving the industrial history of Franklin County, Massachusetts. The county's factories and mills produced cutlery, hand tools, machine tools, taps & dies, paper, textiles, and more. Included in the companies represented by the museum's artifact/archival collection are the Greenfield Tool Company and the Millers Falls Company.

Museum of Woodworking Tools A virtual museum devoted to woodworking tools. Current exhibits include "Tools of Vietnam," "A Guide to Honing," and "American Levels." There are also mini-exhibits and a permanent collection. In the store you can purchase hand tools by well known makers such as Clifton, Ashley Iles, Auriou, Liberon, Two Cherries, Pax, Norton, Iyoroi, Joseph Marples, Brusso, and Starrett, along with some of the best new makers.

Ohio Tool Collectors' Association Membership organization for Ohio tool collectors, historians, craftspeople, educators, and preservationists. Pick up a membership application from the website and find out about the next scheduled meeting.

Old Tool Heaven This site serves as directory central for an encyclopedic study of the Millers Falls Company during the time it was located in Massachusetts. Featured are a company history, biographies of prominent figures, guides to some of the hand-powered tools and a list of publications distributed by the manufacturer.

Pacific Northwest Tool Collectors (PNTC) Membership organization for tool collectors. Articles on tool collecting, want ads, tools for sale, and meeting notices are all part of this website.

Preserving Arts & Skills of the Trades (P.A.S.T.) Membership organization for people who love old tools and history. The site includes tools for sale and online articles.

Rocky Mountain Tool Collectors (RMTC) Membership organization dedicated to promoting the collection, restoration, study and understanding of the tools of early trades and crafts.

Rosewood and Brass Antique Tools Antique tools for sale as well as information for tool collectors and users and pictures of interesting tools. Also know as rustytool.com.

The Society for the Preservation and Study of American Wooden Planes Membership organization devoted to the advancement and sharing of knowledge about American wooden planemakers. You can check out their newsletters online.

Timber Framers Guild of North America (TFGNA) Membership organization supporting information and education in the techniques and theories of contemporary and historic timber framing.

Early Crafts/Living History

Armory Hill Living History Association A living history group in Northern California dedicated to the study of American life before 1840. The site includes product reviews, how-to's, and more.

Blue Ox Millworks, Historic Park and School of Traditional Skills Located in Eureka, California, the Blue Ox endeavors to preserve, demonstrate, and teach the craftsmanship techniques of the 1800s as well as manufacture the woodwork from those times. It includes millworks which custom manufacture historic reproductions, or new designs, of architectural millwork for homes; a living history park where visitors can learn about trades from the areas frontier past; and a school of the traditional arts, offering hands-on classes for adults and children in blacksmithing, ceramics, woodworking, boat building and other crafts.

Colonial Williamsburg Everything you'd want to know about Colonial Williamsburg living history.

Coon 'n Crockett Muzzle Loaders Club The website of the Coon 'n Crockett Muzzle Loaders club of North Dakota. Includes muzzleloading safety, a glossary of mountain man terms, where to find buckskinning supplies and more.

Old Sturbridge Village Living history at Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, MA.

Replica Guns, Replica Swords, Civil War Weapons, Medieval Swords An outstanding collection of Replica Guns, Swords, Blank Guns, Knives, Daggers and other weapons from the Civil War Period, Medieval Swords, Colonial, World War II, Pirate Flintlocks, Muskets, Wild West blank firing guns and more.

Living History—Civil War

7th New York Calvary The website for the 7th New York Cavalry, Company A, 18th Corps. This is a Civil War Reenacting unit dedicated to reliving the memory of the gallant horse soldiers of 1861-1865.

18th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry A website dedicated to preserving and publicizing the 18th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, a Union regiment that fought with the Army of the Potomac from 1861 - 1864.

27th Regiment N.J. Vols. Co. F The 27th. Regt. N.J. Vols. Co. F. is an re-enactment group that specializes in programs geared to school groups, historical societies, and any other group interested in learning about the American Civil War and the participation of troops from New Jersey. The group does both indoor and outdoor programs with soldiers and/or civilian participation. It is also available for parades, living history encampments, and town historical events. The unit has accumulated a large collection of items from the 27th NJ and other units for display.

The Cape Fear Civil War Roundtable The Cape Fear Civil War Roundtable is a non-profit membership organization of Wilmington, NC made up of men and women who have a common interest in the history of the Civil War. The meetings include a speaker each month covering some aspect of the Civil War. The website includes a collection of articles on Civil War topics.

Chattanooga Civil War Round Table A non-profit organization that meets on a monthly basis to discuss the events, customs, military actions, and other activities related to the Civil War Period (1861-1865). It aims to stimulate and encourage interest in preserving and protecting landmarks, battlefields, earthworks, relics, and collections of data from that era. Visitors and prospective members are always welcomed.

Cincinnati Civil War Round Table A membership organization open to anyone with an active interest in the American Civil War. Members receive a monthly newsletter and hear distinguished speakers at the group's monthly meeting.

The Civil War Round Table of Greater Boston This is the 13th oldest Civil Round Table, in existence since 1957. It works with local schools, the reenacting community, the historical societies of Massachusetts, and with all veterans and military organizations, in order to promote and preserve our American History. Membership entitles you to attend monthly meetings and receive a monthly newsletter, The Recall.

Dakota State University Civil War Page A myriad of links for Civil War reenactors (there is a links page just for reenactors) or for Civil War history buffs to enjoy. Everything from battlefields and generals to poetry and fiction.

Sons of Confederate Veterans In 1896 the Sons of Confederate Veterans was established as, and remains, an independent organization that supports the protection and preservation of Confederate heritage. Membership is open to all male descendant of any veteran who served honorably in the Confederate armed forces.

Blacksmithing and Metalworking

Artists-Blacksmith's Association of North America (ABANA) Good source for information about blacksmithing including education resources, a calendar of events and an online portfolio of the work of various ABANA members.

Metalshapers Association Website of the Metalshapers Association, a world-wide organization for teaching, learning and sharing information about coachbuilding, blacksmithing, tinsmithing, silversmithing and autobody repair among other disciplines under the broad heading of metal forming. This site features discussion groups, photo albums, a chat room and an online store with tools, books and videos.

Baulines Craft Guild Baulines Craft Guild is a non-profit organization providing services for the craft and design community; assistance with marketing and portfolio development; a resource file of goods and services; a library of books and current professional publications; a quarterly newsletter; and community gatherings. The Guild is composed of artisan/teachers who are among the most significant artists creating fine craft work in America today. BCG's educational and exhibition programs as well as slide registry of works by California craft artists make the organization an invaluable resource for schools, historians, museums, galleries, collectors and the architectural and design trades.

Slide Rules

Dutch Circle of Slide Rule Collectors You can view the site in English, German, French, or, of course, Dutch. Includes slide rule history, how to use a slide rule, recommended publications about slide rules, and articles from MIR, the Circle's publication for members.

Oughtred Society A membership organization dedicated to the history and collection of slide rules

Slide Rule Universe Nifty site. Lots of information about slide rules plus slide rules for sale.

Woodworking

Bill's Wood Creations William A. Tarleton's website showcasing his turned wood platters, bowls, trays, vases, urns, wood music boxes and small wood toys. The site has an online gallery from which you can purchase Bill's creations. Don't miss Bill's woodturning tips and techniques, complete with illustrative photographs.

ConstructionGear.com On-line store carrying top brands for work and protective clothing for woodworkers and others. Includes Carhartt, Filson, Helly Hanson and Carolina Work Boots. Shop till you drop!

Diablo Woodworkers Membership organization serving Diablo Valley in the San Francisco East Bay area. Read their newsletter online and view member's recent projects. If you live close enough to join, you can take advantage of monthly meetings, a lending library, and woodworking classes.

Inland Woodturners Membership organization serving those interested in woodturning in the "Inland" empire region of Southern California. Members receive monthly newsletters and may attend monthly meetings. Recent newsletters are available at the website. The website has a gallery which currently is being renovated.

Fine Art Wood Boxes by Tony Ward Visit Tony Ward's online gallery of fine wooden sculptured boxes, using Australia's native timber. You can find out where to see Mr. Ward's work in person if you will be in the Sydney area or use the website to get a feel for his work and order online if you wish.

Popular Woodworking The website for Popular Woodworking Magazine. Get free project plans, view articles and read their tool reviews. Lots of useful, searchable links.

Scrollsaw Association of the World Membership organization devoted to users of scrollsaws. Membership includes subscription to a quarterly newsletter and a copy of the annual Resource Directory. The website lists scrolling events around the world and includes a gallery of pictures displaying members' work.

Smoky Mountain Woodworks The craftsmen at Smoky Mountain Woodworks in Newport, Tennessee specialize in custom built and custom designed furniture. Choose a piece from their online gallery (you can even pick the wood and stain using the website's helpful graphics) or have a one-of-a-kind piece designed just for you. Smoky Mountain Woodworks also hosts art and crafts gatherings several times a year. Check out their events calendar for details.

WearGuard.com On-line store for work clothing. One of our customers recommended this site. He says he has used them for years, likes the clothing and has been impressed with their service. He invites you to check them out.

Wood Jewelry Boxes by Boudreau Jewelry boxes in exotic woods and burls hand crafted by award winning Florida artisan Donald R. Boudreau.

Wooden Innovations Craftsman Michael Szeman's more than thirty years of woodworking experience shows in this beautiful selection of handcrafted jewelry boxes, humidors, business card cases, wooden locks and other great gift ideas. You can purchase wooden locks made as described in the book Making Working Wooden Locks by Tim Detweiler. The site includes a nice section on various woods used in the showcased pieces.

Carriages & Sleighs

Carriage Operators of North America (CONA) CONA is an international non- profit organization which strives to provide an efficient method for clients to find a nearby, high quality, professional, independently-owned horse drawn carriage company which can satisfy their horse and carriage requirements. CONA provides a support network which is designed to assist member companies in attaining and maintaining the highest levels of professionalism and service.

Historic Home Preservation

Cambridge Antique Lighting A large selection of antique lighting, period light fittings, antique lamps, wall, floor and table lamps, shades, Victorian and Edwardian lights. Shop based in Cambridge UK.

History of Farming

Antique Farming Lots of information about early farming. There are pages for tractors, other machinery, the history of farming, and scans of early tractor brochures, plus a message board and free classifieds listings.

Steam Sites

Baltimore Steam Tug Built in the yards of the Skinner Shipbuilding Co., this 1906 inland waterways vessel is the oldest coal-fired tugboat still in operation in America. A package Scotch boiler provides steam to a 12" + 25" x 22" compound engine. The crew of Baltimore is setting its sights in hopes of participating in the 150th anniversary re-enactment of the Civil War which should see the tug involved with re-creations of gas balloon ascensions involving telegraphers and signal-flag operators in 1860's period attire.

International Steamboat Society The re-launch of this website for hobby steamboating. The International Steamboat Society will resume publishing "Steamboating Magazine" beginning in January 2006.

North American Steamboat Association Website for hobby steamboating. The North American Steam Boat Association publishes "The Smokestack" bimonthly.

Northwest Steam Society Visually appealing, comprehensive website with information for anyone interested in "live steam."

Railway & Locomotive Historical Society, Inc. Website of the oldest organizations in North America devoted to railroad history. Includes links to pages for the R&LHS Newsletter and the R&LHS bulletin, Railroad History.

Reliable Steam Engine Company. Offering steam engines and boilers as well as schematics for installing your steam powered equipment. They also offer plans for constructing your own steam powered boat!

Steam Launch Artemis Lively site for hobby steamboating.

Antiques

Antiques from English Trunk Show Company, Nantucket. Antique shop on Nantucket. The theme of the shop is English Cottage with a wide range of items including English transferware, antique china, tea caddies, teapots, framed botanicals, bathroom mirrors, other home decor and much much more.

English Antique Furniture Wakefield-Scearce Galleries houses one of the largest collections of English antique furniture, silver, and accessories in the United States. Located at historic Science Hill in Shelbyville, Kentucky.

Antiques HQ Everything antiques, from Alameda Antiques to Wisconsin. Antiques.

DirectoryRecreation.com An online directory of companies, products, services and information related to recreation. The site has featured categories for antiques and collecting.

Miscellaneous

The Historical Construction Equipment Association (HCEA) A non-profit organization dedicated to preserving for public education the history of all types of construction, surface mining and dredging equipment.