Bought a miter box at an auction. Wanted it because it
was solid and I wanted something to replace my 20yr old
Crapsman model (which while not awful, isn't great either).

But what'd I get? B^) Thought I'd try a quick verbal description
and see if anyone can point me to a web picture for
confirmation.

I suspect it's a MF because of the colors, but I can't
find any ID on it. Most of it is black, with the bed
being what I'd call MF red. The back is "corrugated" with a wavy
pattern. The bed has a pattern of raised bumps on it.
Two post design with no cross piece on the top of the posts.
Angle adjusts by pulling up on a lever underneath the
arm that pulls a pin out from the body and allows the
blade carriage to move. Also has a thumbscrew to lock
down the carraige. There is a length stop holder on
each end of the bed. The holders can be adjusted
forwards and backwards on the bed. There is one rod
included with a 90deg bend that can be put in either
holder and adjusted for length. The holders were a
bit odd in that they were identical rather than being
mirror images of each other. The one on the right seems
more correct in that it can be adjusted so that the
stop rod clamp would be behind the back and thus more
out of the way. The left side one needs to have the
rod clamp toward the front in order for the holder to
be able to be slid throughout its adjusting range.
If the holder is put toward the back it will hit the
back of the box.

Each saw post is set up for a depth stop, with a large
knurled nut screwing into the post and holding a slotted
piece with a bent over end. Missing the front one, but
it won't be a big deal to cobble together a replacement.
The saw posts have another screw opposite where the depth
adjuster screws go. Haven't looked at it that carefully
but it's probably to take up slack in the saw guide.

What else? Oh, the saw was about a 28" Disston and Sons
in good shape. Also, all the knurled nuts have a transverse
hole in them. Maybe to insert a nail/rod to help loosen them
if overtightened (or to overtighten them in the first place
I suppose B^)) I'm guessing the whole thing dates from
about the early 50's or so. Can anyone help me out on
this? Further information provided by request. B^)

Jim