Here comes my RSS info https://finetooljournal.net/ 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 FeedCreator 1.7.3 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 /current-auction/auction-list/viewbids/22183/7501-102

7501-102 STANLEY No. 943 ratchet brace. Uncommon 6" sweep size. Like new. Fine (JHD046) 50-100

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 /current-auction/auction-list/viewbids/22182/7501-101

7501-101 DAVIS LEVEL & TOOL CO. ratchet brace. Early type with brass sleeve on the chuck, rosewood head and gutta percha grip. 10" sweep. Marked only with Bolen's fist patent. nickel plating gone and head has scratching; works smoothly. Good (HWM110) 40-80

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 /current-auction/auction-list/viewbids/22176/7501-95

*7501-95 Ball handled brace. Unmarked, 6" sweep, includes countersink head. Good (ADU025) 10-20

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 /current-auction/auction-list/viewbids/22175/7501-94

7501-94 Ratchet corner brace. Unmarked but the chuck looks like Millers Falls. 10" handle, grip and head have moderate wear but no damage, nickel plating about 80%, works smoothly. Good+ (ADU026) 40-80

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 /current-auction/auction-list/viewbids/22174/7501-93

7501-93 JOHN S. FRAY whimble brace. Spofford chuck, 12" sweep, rosewood grip and handle. The grip has pewter rings and a large chip, metal lightly pitted. Marked John S. Fray & Co., Bridgeport, Conn. Good (ADU024) 30-60

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 /current-auction/auction-list/viewbids/22173/7501-92

7501-92 GOODELL TOOL CO. corner brace. Patented by A.D. Goodell and subsequently sold by Goodell-Pratt as the No. 215 "universal" brace. Nickel plating mostly gone and overall surface corrosion but still works. Good (ADU) 30-60

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 /current-auction/auction-list/viewbids/22172/7501-91

7501-91 Lot of three boring/combination tools. A combination wrench-brace, with an insert for the wrench jaws to hold a bit; it's patented but we can't come up with the patentee; japanning 50% and surface rust but still works. A MILLERS FALLS No. 182 combination brace drill, some light surface rust but nickel 80% and red japanning good. And an uncommon WILKINSON patent breast drill, massive 15" long heavy duty drill with Wilkinson's 1893 patent for the sliding lock to hold the chuck in place while changing bits, surface corrosion but no damage, works smoothly. Good & better (PLH1004) 100-200

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 /current-auction/auction-list/viewbids/22171/7501-90

7501-90 Lot of two wooden pod braces. User made and unmarked, one with 6" sweep, oxidized with a couple of checks, and one with 10" sweep, very clean, both with a single spoon bit pod. Good & better (SPM3084) 40-80

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 /current-auction/auction-list/viewbids/21913/7404-257

7404-257 Combination drill and brace. Unmarked, and a design we have never seen before. Tall turned knob with decorative grooves and mushroom shaped knob that turns handle. Part of chuck may be missing. Good (SHK678) 60-120

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 /current-auction/auction-list/viewbids/21912/7404-256

*7404-256 Ball handled brace. Spring activated chuck, 8" sweep, large crack in head and wood otherwise worn. Good (SHK682) 25-50

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 /current-auction/auction-list/viewbids/21908/7404-252

7404-252 User made cast iron brace. 10" sweep, head has decorative pattern, decorative grip is also cast iron. Chip from edge, chuck missing thumb screw. Good (SHK688) 75-150

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 /current-auction/auction-list/viewbids/21800/7404-144

7404-144 HOLT MFG CO. No. 12 ratchet brace. 11" sweep, nickel plating 90%, has rosewood head, with attractive grain, works smoothly. Good+ (SHK714) 30-60

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 /current-auction/auction-list/viewbids/21799/7404-143

7404-143 OSGOOD patented ratchet brace. Ratchet mechanism patented by J. Lester Osgood in 1886 and manufactured by SAXTON & OSGOOD of Buffalo, 9" sweep, metal oxidized but no rust. Works well. A rare brace. Good (SHK710) 200-400

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 /current-auction/auction-list/viewbids/21797/7404-141

7404-141 MICHAUD Patent brace. Patented in 1907 and not known to have been manufactured, listed as "never seen" in Pearson. Has lever operated locking system, mounted on a commercial brace with 10" sweep and 70% nickel plating, mechanism works smoothly. Good (SHK719) 250-500

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 /current-auction/auction-list/viewbids/21796/7404-140

7404-140 Lot of three smith made braces. One with 11" sweep and square wrench attachment. Two with 12" sweeps with thumbscrew locking chucks, one with thumbscrew missing. All with wooden heads. Good (SHK676,683,686) 60-120

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 /current-auction/auction-list/viewbids/21755/7404-99

7404-99 JACOBS patent drill chuck. Designed to be inserted into a square-jawed brace to convert it to an adjustable three-jawed chuck. Clearly marked with patent date, manufacturer, clean and works smoothly. No key. Good+ (GRG) 30-60

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 /current-auction/auction-list/viewbids/21753/7404-97

7404-97 YANKEE radio drill set No. 105. Marketed in the 1920's specifically to be used on radio sets. The expanded version that also includes the No.1431 drill. Appears complete, box intact with good label. Good+ (BPE019) 150-300

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 /current-auction/auction-list/viewbids/21752/7404-96

*7404-96 Lot of two ratchet braces. One MILLERS FALLS with 8" sweep and two-jaw chuck. And a STANLEY No. 92 with 10" sweep. Nickel mostly worn off both, but in good working order. Good (KSE021) 25-50

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 /current-auction/auction-list/viewbids/21751/7404-95

7404-95 Lot of three braces. One smith made with cast iron decorative shape, wood grip and head, 6" sweep. One with unmarked with thumb screw chuck, 7" sweep, head and grip look like beech. And one with reversible handle with three bits in head and 5" sweep, knurled two jaw chuck and marked "Patented" on frame, unusual. Good (SHK692,704) 50-100

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 /current-auction/auction-list/viewbids/21750/7404-94

7404-94 MCCLELLAN patent corner brace. Based on McClellan's 1897 patent with the vee shaped guide frame. Japanning 90% including red japanning inside the guide, nickel clean with minimal rust. Good+ (SHK695) 100-200

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 /current-auction/auction-list/viewbids/21749/7404-93

7404-93 Cage head brace. User made with wide flat head. 8" sweep, surface pitting, includes one W. MARPLES auger bit. Good (SHK699) 40-80

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 /current-auction/auction-list/viewbids/21748/7404-92

7404-92 Breast drill. Unmarked but appears manufactured. Cast iron frame, 18" long, japanning 60%, wood handle is split and taped together. Working three jaw chuck. Good (SHK1144) 30-60

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 /current-auction/auction-list/viewbids/21747/7404-91

7404-91 Cast iron brace. With ribbed stock and turned wooden head, 7" sweep, and includes one spoon bit. Marked on chuck "Made in Sheffield, Patent Applied For." Good (SHK748) 50-100

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 /current-auction/auction-list/viewbids/21746/7404-90

7404-90 MILLERS FALLS No. 140 ratcheting corner brace. Nickel plating 60%, wood handles worn but intact, ratcheting mechanism needs work. Good (SHK707) 60-120

1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 /current-auction/auction-list/viewbids/21745/7404-89

7404-89 GOODELL-PRATT ratcheting corner brace. 8" handle, japanning 90%, works smoothly. Good+ (SHK706) 50-100