Yellow handled Buck Rogers hacksaw

[Branson]

OK, Scott, it's not mine, but here is a yellow handle version.  So we can add another color to the line up:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-PARKER-LINE-EXPANDABLE-HACK-SAW-OLD-PLASTIC-AMBER-HANDLE-/121625880573?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c5177a7fd

It needs some Grandstaff magic to bring the color out, but it is yellow.

[mikeswrenches]

Branson,  The Buck Rogers name was given to the Millers Falls line of "futuristic" looking tools.  Most, including the hacksaw, had red handles.  There were planes, a push drill and the hacksaw that I know of, and probably some more.

The planes are rare and bring a good price, especially in good condition.  Even a "ratty" one will bring more than the equivalent Stanley.

I have a Craftsman that looks like the Parker on eBay, and it has a blue handle.

Parker's colors were yellow and black at one time...maybe they still are.

Mike

[Branson]

Yeah, I know about the MF Buck Rogers stuff.  If you look closely at the shape of the handle and guard, they're nearly exactly the same as the MF Buck Rogers hacksaw -- same pattern.   Mine is a Wards Master, and I strongly suspect it was made by MF for Monkey Wards.

I have one of the blue handled Craftsman saws as well.  Similar, with the hand guard, but not quite the same.

[bonneyman]

I have an old Wards Master Quality hacksaw with "yellow" handle. Nice saw.

[EVILDR235]

I just went out in my shop and discovered i have a #48 Millers Falls red handled hacksaw. I have a lot of my tools hanging from the roof so they don't take up floor space and so they are within reach when needed. I like MF tools and have several other types of their tools.

EvilDr235

[Branson]

I have an old Wards Master Quality hacksaw with "yellow" handle. Nice saw.

That's a twin to the one I have, exactly.

[mikeswrenches]

Here are a few photos of a No. 300 M-F Buck Rogers hacksaw.

The link is to a Millers-Falls hacksaw ad.


http://oldtoolheaven.com/biblio/biblioimg/1950-hacksaws-lg.jpg

Mike