Recent content by john sayles

+1 on everything mentioned above note that they are often called "tool handles" have a look HERE

Thanks drivesitfar Yes, I do know my history, and I believe I'll take your advice and make it a shelf-sitter. I sort of gathered that these were for DIYers and hardly the equivalent of a real anvil. Now I'm re-thinking my original plan of de-rusting and painting.

fl18guy I think you nailed it -- after your post, I did some digging, and I think that I have a pre-patent Parker. Have a look at this pic from MJ Donnelly auctions, where the lettering (and even the way "Patented" is abbreviated) match mine. Thanks to all for your help. Much appreciated.

A Parker? -- I like the sound of that.

Thanks kwoswalt99 The problem is, all images I can find for Rock Island have completely different mounting lugs and all have a rib cast into the side (unlike mine) typical Rock Island I have encountered:

Any better? (I switched to attachments)

Hi All, Long-time lurker, first-time poster. I'm a hand-tool only wood-worker by choice, and always on the look-out for old tools. The object in question was part of a lot of tools I bought. I've spent hours online (and in old catalogs) but can't find a manufacturer for this guy. Any help...