Antique 7-inch swing bit brace drill, a traditional hand-powered woodworking tool used for drilling holes in wood before the widespread use of electric drills.

Bit braces were essential tools in carpentry, cabinetmaking, furniture making, timber framing, and general woodworking. Their ratcheting or rotating action allowed craftsmen to use auger bits and other bits to bore holes accurately and efficiently.

Overall in really nice condition. The middle handle is cracked and looks to be glued. Spins but with resistance. The top larger handle spins nicely and is in good shape. Marked but I can’t make out.

- 15oz

- 7” swing

- 11” long

Tool Details

* Type: Bit brace / brace drill

* Swing: 7”

* Operation: Hand-powered

* Application: Woodworking and carpentry

* Designed for use with auger bits and other brace bits

* Traditional American woodworking tool

What It’s Used For

A bit brace is used to hold and rotate bits for drilling holes in wood. The swing refers to the diameter of the circle through which the brace handle travels, providing leverage for boring holes with traditional auger bits.

Ideal For

* Antique tool collectors

* Woodworking enthusiasts

* Traditional woodworking

* Carpenter tool collections

* Vintage workshop displays

* Tool restoration and research

**All items ship within 4 days of payment.

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** After 19 days, if no payment is received, your order will be cancelled and the item(s) will be re-listed.

**Most items have been disassembled, cleaned and often-times de-rusted by me. I will not sharpen or tune edges on the tools up for auction.

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