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    Posted 1 year ago

    kwqd
    (1181 items)

    This ratcheting brace bit drill is about 14" long x 7" wide. It has a lot of wear but appears to be serviceable. The knurling is about worn off of the chuck/shell and little remains of what I think was a nickel finish. It appears to have been quite well made, very high quality and I think it has a lot of life left in it.

    There is something stamped on the bow but I cannot tell if it is the maker's name or some sort of instruction. I can only make out a few letters: HOLDA...... The L is a guess as the bottom is worn off, if that is what it is. There are also three dots on the other end of the bow but I am not sure if they are just doodles or something else, more intentional.

    I am not a big vintage/antique tool guy and was wondering if anyone can tell me who made this drill?

    I am going to clean it up and and put it back to work as it seems too well made to let rust away.

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    1. dav2no1 dav2no1, 1 year ago
      Not sure...heres a cool link..

      http://www.sydnassloot.com/brace.htm
    2. kwqd kwqd, 1 year ago
      Great link!! Thanks!
    3. kwqd kwqd, 1 year ago
      Thanks for loving my drill, ttomtucker, Kevin, collectorpaul, Falcon61, BHIFOS, Jenni, vcalvcal, dav2no1, fortapache and Tennessee123.!
    4. kwqd kwqd, 1 year ago
      Thank you, kivatinitz, Drake47, mikelv85, Reise, and Cisum!

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