Came home from work

[steven newman]

Well, it is getting close to that date.   Time to lighten the tool box at work, to make it easier to cart out when I do retire.  Two items came home this time.  A 12oz ball peanhammer i never used.   Red headed, LONG handled,  might be a Plumb, or a Buckeye brand. 

 

Then there was a hacksaw.   Black plastic pistol grip.  Someone had painted the metal parts a silver colour.   At least it didn't rust, that way.  Thought I would clean it up, to see what this thing really was

And a close up of the handle.

Looks like there was a place for a label?    Fired up the drill press with the wire cup.   Got a lot of the paint off, finally.    A name started to appear on the frame

Not sure how well this will turn out, but:

 

Millers Falls

Greenfield, MASS made in USA

 

There is the Milers falls double diamond trade mark

 

and....No. 1237.   There was an ad in the 1960 Popular Mechanics with this for sale.   around here, counting tax, it would be about $3......

not too bad?  IF i remember, I think this was ONE of my late FIL's saws.  Will need a new blade.    Maybe add some M-F's red paint to the etch? Might have a few more years left in it.

[Gene Howe]

Not as sexy as some of your other finds, but a neat one anyway. Especially with the possible family history.

[John Moody]

Very nice Steve. I love the grips and it is nice to have a piece with the close history to it.