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This is a simple, lightweight 8in non-ratchet brace made ca. 1900. It works very well and has minimal wear. There is a small amount of nickel loss. It's a nice general purpose brace for all but the hardest jobs. The lack of a ratchet gives it a great feel in use $25

This is a small, good-quality hand drill made for Dunlap. It works very well. The chuck and jaws are excellent. It has enclosed gears, so it's safer for kids to use. $20

This is a very clean example in perfect working order. It was made by Miller's Falls for Craftsman and still retains the original decal. It allows a brace or breast drill to bore into a corner or at an angle. The chuck has all of the original nickel. The jaws are perfect. One of the cleanest I've seen. $35

This set is barely used, in its original roll. These are typical Jennings no. 10 pattern bits with a double fine lead screw. They will cut quickly and cleanly in dry hardwoods. The lead screws, spurs, and cutters are all in great shape. The bits were coated in a light layer of oil which has kept them from rusting over the decades. It wipes off easily enough. The set includes 7 bits in even sizes 16, 14, 12, 10, 8, 6, and 4. A very nice working set. $50

This is a good, usable example with minimal wear. It has a nice, smooth gear action, and the chuck works perfectly. All of the jaw springs are in place and work well. It has a magazine handle for holding bits. It's a small drill, capable of holding bits 1/16in to 11/64. A nice working example $35

This is an excellent working example of one of the best small hand drills that Millers Falls made. It has a very smooth gear action and minimal runout at the chuck. The chuck is excellent with intact and in-place springs. A great drill to put to use for small work. $50

This is a good, usable example dating to prior to 1935. It works perfectly. It's missing finish and paint, but has no damage. It's a solid worker, not a collector's item $30

This extension accepts 1/2in round-shank bits and has a hex shank on the chuck side. It's very heavy-duty, meant for hard work. $10

This brace was made by Jennings in New York. It has the distinct octagonal chuck shell and gorgeous cocobolo handles. It's in excellent working order with minimal wear. It's marked on the chuck shell with the patent date Dec 27.1892 . This is Goodel''s patent which covers a number of improvements. This brace has the adjustable handle bearings described in the patent. It's a great general-purpose bit brace. The lack of a ratchet gives you a great feel in use. $40

This brace was made in Shelburne Falls, MA by the H.S. Shepardson Co.. The design was patented by Shepardson on March 1, 1870. It has an interesting curved, sliding jaw design. The chuck still works smoothly. The handle is in great shape. The pad may be a replacement based on the pin locations. If it is, it's very well-done and works perfectly. It's a good example of a scarce patented bit brace $35

This brace is marked with the patent date March 31, 1857 on the frame. The "March 31" is definite. The 1857 is less clear, but I'm 90% sure on it. There are a couple of brace patents on March 31, 1857, but neither matches this brace. Furthermore, there are no other March 31 brace patents shown in Pearson that are anywhere near this year. The chuck is somewhat unique. The rest of the brace is pretty normal for this age- nothing special stands out to me. It's in excellent condition, unrestored and with a beautiful, natural patina. $35

This example has a dark, even patina on the frame. I can't see a maker's mark, but I haven't cleaned it. The chuck spring is still strong and the lever is intact. It's usable, and would be fun to use with center bits or similar. $25

This 10in brace was made for Craftsman. It has the A0 maker code. It's a high-quality, heavy-duty brace in excellent working condition. A bargain general-purpose worker $24