bc.gold 3,406 #1 Posted September 7, 2019 What type of job requires the use of this odd looking brace, no manufactures mark found. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,488 #2 Posted September 7, 2019 Guessing it would allow the operator to apply downward pressure without kinking the offset ? Probably invented by the guy trying to drill Granite 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 7,214 #3 Posted September 7, 2019 A hole against the wall,ceiling or floor. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,706 #4 Posted September 7, 2019 That is interesting 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,636 #5 Posted September 7, 2019 (edited) That is a brace used by electricians to route wiring through top and bottom wall plates.If two studs would be close enough to not allow full swing with a standard brace this would be used. Edited September 7, 2019 by JAinVA 6 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldlineman 1,537 #6 Posted September 7, 2019 Looks like it has places for one too many hands! 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,339 #7 Posted September 8, 2019 🤪🤪🤪 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,499 #8 Posted September 8, 2019 I’m an old tool buff and that is just “cooler than dang it!” 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 12,045 #9 Posted September 8, 2019 (edited) 16 hours ago, JAinVA said: That is a brace used by electricians to route wiring through top and bottom wall plates.If two studs would be close enough to not allow full swing with a standard brace this would be used. Correct, also used to drill holes through joists close up to the sub-floor or any other similar situation. Pretty handy thing to have.I still use one today. There are a few variations of them. Some are shorter to fit between 16" 0n center studs or joists. Edited September 8, 2019 by formariz 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 12,045 #10 Posted September 8, 2019 (edited) @bcgold Here is a site for reference on bit braces by Millers Falls. Yours is actually an interesting one. Manufacturer should be stamped in one of the round metal parts usually on the long straight part. Perhaps clean it a bit with steel wool, it should become visible. http://oldtoolheaven.com/brace/brace5.htm Edited September 8, 2019 by formariz 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bc.gold 3,406 #11 Posted September 8, 2019 (edited) 35 minutes ago, formariz said: @bcgold Here is a site for reference on bit braces by Millers Falls. Yours is actually an interesting one. Manufacturer should be stamped in one of the round metal parts usually on the long straight part. Perhaps clean it a bit with steel wool, it should become visible. http://oldtoolheaven.com/brace/brace5.htm Had another look, no trade mark or patent number. The gear covers are secured in place with U-drive screws, but there's holes in various places for oiling. U-Drive Edited September 8, 2019 by bcgold Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
