Stanley Brace and bit ?

[alton1911]

I was trying to remember the earliest pieces of furniture i built, because I want to give my grandkids something to do when they visit. I built shelves and a bench, using a brace and bit, and plane.
I can remember that the brace was Stanley. It was chrome and was close to a foot long. The chuck would ratchet. I don't remember the model details.
I was wondering if anyone here can recommend a model number?

Thanks in advance,
alton1911

Edit: title should read brace and bit.

 

[retDAC]

Re: Stanley Brace and not ?

Stanley was one of many brands IIRC. Here is one modern source: http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/page.aspx?p=32300&cat=1,180,42337,32300

There is the used market, of course, which should be a lot cheaper.

 

[notlob]

Re: Stanley Brace and not ?

Look up Stanley/North Brothers 2100 and 2101 "Yankee" braces. Many think they are the best braces ever made. I have a bunch of the 2100/2101's, as well as numerous other quality vintage braces, many of which I'd be happy to trade or sell. If you are interested, send me a PM for more info.

http://www.blackburntools.com/blog/yankee-2101a-brace-disassembly-and-cleaning/
http://www.sydnassloot.com/brace/northb.htm

 

[NUTTSGT]

I'll fix the title when I get home on the PC, my phone won't let me double tap. If I forgot, shoot me a PM. It's not a problem to do.

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I fixed the title.


I picked up a brace at an auction about 2 years ago, I'll have to take a look at it and see what brand it is. We had ones like you mention in high school industrial arts class.

 

[Gmonkee]

I use an Atlas hecho en Mexico with a chuck adaptor made from the chuck of a dead cordless drill.

Its a bit of a cobbled mess but never fails me ever.

Not a canidate for the best model ever made but despite various poor repairs keeps on the job.

 

[NUTTSGT]

I just checked mine, it's a Goodell-Pratt Company.

 

[alton1911]

I'll fix the title when I get home on the PC, my phone won't let me double tap. If I forgot, shoot me a PM. It's not a problem to do.

EDIT:



I fixed the title.


I picked up a brace at an auction about 2 years ago, I'll have to take a look at it and see what brand it is. We had ones like you mention in high school industrial arts class.

Thank you for fixing that.

I love my grandkids enough to share the joy of woodworking with them, but alas my daughters and my homeowners insurance company probably would rather they learn the way I did... Without power tools.

They are fascinated with making holes in stuff... So far I have lost some great Marantz speakers, a few windows etc.
But I know it's part of the job.

Thanks again
alton1911