Hello, I brought this home today, it had such a great look I could not leave it at the market. Similar in function to a Stanley 100, or Marsh Mitre Machine. The piece in the center is the saw guide. I tried to find info on the maker, with no luck. It has in raised letters what looks like NOBBIES PATENT. i am not sure about the first letter, could an N, H, or M. Appears to be a very well made tool, I would love to put the correct saw with it. Thanks, Lou P.S. More to follow!!!!!!!!!