The friendships we made, both with those in the group as well as those we had the privilege to meet, have enriched our lives tremendously. Although there were no defining separations, the history of the Carpenter's Tools can be grouped in the following six categories. By clicking on a picture below, you will soon be able to see other highlights and pictures.

* means the member was only in the group or played that particualr instrument during the first part of the era, and ** means the member was only in the group or played that particular instrument during the last part of the era.

	The Beginning Years (Dec '73 - June '76) Members: Buff Andresen (bass), Dave Alleger** (acoustic), Ray Oostdyk, Ken Freno (acoustic), Bill Charles (lead), Mark Farley** (drums), Ron Habbeger* Songs: I Know He's Mine, Book of Life, Since I Opened Up, Feelin' Mighty Fine, The Visitor Front Seat / Back Seat, Through It All, Seed of Corn, Two Hands, Love Song, Moment by Moment, Love Him So, Just A Little Talk Highlights: Harvey Cedars Men's Retreat (9/74), WBYO Annual Harvest of Talent (7/75)
	The Early Years (July '76 - July '80) Members: Ray Oostdyk, Bill Charles (lead), Buff Andresen (bass*), Putter Cox (acoustic), Nick Antonow (drums), David Sisco** (acoustic), Dave Alleger* (acoustic), Barry Friedfeld (bass)** Songs: I Wanna Be Ready, Say I Do, You Got the Power, Give Them All To Jesus, Inspiration, Good Old Gospel Feelin', I Just Came To Praise the Lord, It Wouldn't Be Enough, Peace That Passes, Hymn Medley, Hey I'm A Believer Now, Buddah, When Nobody Gave Me A Prayer, Keep On Walkin' Highlights: Numerous park and beach concerts, Equipment stolen from bus (5/78)
	The Mixed Years (August '80 - October '82) Members: Ed Hafner (drums)**, Ray Oostdyk, Bill Charles (lead), Annelle Cahill (piano), Kathy Sisco**, David Sisco(acoustic), Buff Andresen, Barry Friedfeld (bass), Nick Antonow* (drums) Songs: Faith Walkin' People, Love Was When, My Tribute, Say I Do, Sunshine, We Are the Reason Highlights: Concert at Ocean Grove , First Visit to Village Dock, First Ladies in group
	The Alexandria Years (November '82 - December '85) Members: Jim Nelligan (acoustic), Buff Andresen, Jack Shoemaker (drums), Ray Oostdyk, Barry Friedfelt (bass), Kathy Sisco, Bill Charles (lead guitar), Bob Cregar (piano) Songs: Pierce My Ear, Giggle, I Have Decided, He Didn't Bring Us This Far, Fat Baby, Say I Do, Giggle, God God God Highlights: Part of group from Alexandria Presbyterian,
	The Couples Year (January '86 - November '86) Members: Buff Andresen (bass), David Sisco (acoustic / banjo), Kathy Sisco, Darrell Neff, Elizabeth Neff, Phil Cromptom, Beth Crompton Songs: I Will Bless The Lord, What A Wonderful Lord, I Don't Mind, That's When The Angels Rejoice, Your Stubborn Love, Hymn Medley, Soon and Very Soon Highlights: Entire families travel together, Trip to Indiana / Michigan, Group travels in motorhome
	The Trio Years (December '86 - December '90) Members: Phil Cromptom, Beth Crompton (piano), and Buff Andresen (bass). Songs: Bye and Bye, Jesus and Me, Learning to Lean, Mt. Sinai, My Jesus I Love Thee, There is Someone, I Don't Worry, The Storm Will Not Last, Jesus Never Fails, I'm Yours Lord, His Hand in Mine, The Lighthouse Highlights: Church commitments for Buff and a new family for Phil and Beth spell end of era
	An Impromptu Reunion (December 28, 1997) The Tools had a very impromptu mini-reunion when Putter and Linda were in Town over at Clinton Baptist Church one night. Click on the picture to the left for many photos.