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Record 806/1387
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Catalog date 10/17/2003
Catalog type History
Category 4: T&E For Materials
Classification Woodworking tools
Collection General Collection
Date 1948
Description A wooden (with brass inserts) Bit Brace with a set screw for holding bits with a 1/4" square and a sweep of 7". It does not have a ratchet action. There is a name which starts with "TILL T N a heart, crown and an X and the word SHIFFIELD" and other too fine to read, and "SCL ACTING BRACE, REGISTERED APRIL 12, 1848" all stamped in the brass chuck. The set screw is missing.
Dimensions W-5.25 L-14 Dia-2.75 inches
Home Location Display Case #10 "Chisholm"
Object ID 1993-035-0158
Object Name Brace
Search Terms Tools
Sub-category Woodworking T&E
Subjects Carpenters
Woodworking
Year Range from 1948
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Last modified on: January 05, 2009