Blount's Patent Oiler Handle Hand Saw -- Rare and Unusual planes A previous owner's initials are

A previous owner's initials are stamped into one cheek

this very popular tool is back in production and is in its second run

The exquisite rosewood handle is nearly perfect

Absolutely no permanent modifications are required to attach the components to the plane

Blount's Patent Oiler Handle Hand Saw -- Rare and Unusual planes A previous owner's initials areMarketed by the Hummer Tool Company of Philadelphia, it is a nice example of Blount's Patent Oiler Handle as patented by William T. Blount of Orrville, Ohio on October 21, 1924. A trigger on the handle depresses a plunger inside of the handle which applies oil to the blade of the saw, presumably to reduce friction and heat during cutting. While the idea is interesting, they were not very popular. Complete examples are hard to find today. Most are