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Traditional French Woodworking Brace
Made in France
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What We Love About This Item:
- Forged steel and brass with a Kotibe African hardwood handle.
- All ball-bearing 3-jaw chuck holds round or hex bits up to 1/2".
- Left, right, and locking ratchet is exceptionally solid.
- 10" sweep applies a large amount of controlled torque.
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Description
Materials: Forged Steel, Brass, Kotibe (African hardwood).
Product Details: The all ball-bearing 3-Jaw chuck holds round or hex bits superbly, up to a half an inch in diameter. The handles are comfortable and the left/right and locking ratchet is exceptionally solid. With a 10" sweep, the brace is a subtle and quiet drilling tool that allows you to apply a large amount of very controlled torque.
Craftsmanship: A well-made and gorgeous tool, this traditional French woodworking brace is for craftsmen who like to keep a foot in the past by working with traditional implements for their modern projects. There aren’t many toolmakers who produce this traditional drilling tool anymore, but we found a European maker who decided to make something exceptional. Add this unique woodworking tool to your collection today!
Because it’s such a unique tool, it’s no surprise that this brace is an expensive model. Whether you buy it for yourself or as a gift, this is a piece any devoted woodworker will prize. Shop it online only at Garrett Wade.
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Overall rating: 4.7058825 / 5 from 17 reviews.
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"Amazing! Bought as a gift. Pictures do not do it justice. Incredible quality and I love the bearing swivel head. Worth it!!!! Will buy one for myself soon!"
An Excellent Tool.
"Foreign tools appears to have an edge on American-made ones because they use very good hardwoods and brass fittings. Both German and French-made tools are an asset not only in their use but in their future value. Such tools are rare due to electronic ones that have largely replace them."
Superb tool with superb service
"Superb tool with superb service from the company"
Great!
"Exceeded my expectations in every way."
IT is a magnificent tool,
"IT is a magnificent tool, beautiful and very well made. ."
verygood
"verygood"
wonderful tool. . a little pricey
"wonderful tool. . a little pricey but very nice quality!"
The Brace is worth the price.
"I needed a hand brace to drill holes in a very delicate situation. I began investigating the available braces on the market and realized very quickly the options were limited. I picked this one because of the positive reviews. I was able to drill the needed holes without damaging the frame of an antique chair. The way this tool is built; I am sure someday it will pass to my son and then eventually to my grandson."
French traditional brace
"This French Traditional Brace takes me back through time when my great great grandfather was a furniture maker. This is one classic time piece that i will be using in my wood working business. Personally I'm not a user of modern tools. I will be using this today on two projects that I'm ready to start."
Didn’t work right out of the box.
"I really like the look and materials but both ratchet pawls didn’t fully seat and would click over with a little torque. I had to use a punch and seat the pawl in each socket for it to even be usable as a brace."
Q&A
- Can you use traditional tapered end auger bits with this brace?
- Michael, yes works well . Thank you.
