Tokin Cane and GG

From his website, it appears that the late Gherke had amassed quite a supply
of Tonkin cane, as well as machinery and hardware, for his rods. Does anyone
know what has happened to his investment, and all the equipment he got
together? It seems that he was (according to his own accounts) pioneering
all sorts of improvements in sanding machines, etc...are those things still
being used, or are they just gathering dust in his barn?

Just curious. I seemed like he was about neck-deep into it when he died, and
according to his website, he had just invested a tremendous amount of his
retirement money.

--riverman