N1196 Antique JOHN FRAY BRACE Pewter Ring Cocobolo Handled Drill

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Vintage tools - brace N1196:


Up for sale is a cool John S Fray 8" No:108 COCOBOLO split frame HAND BRACE. A simple design with a very direct action.

An extremely handy tool, great for boring holes & excellent for driving screws in with a slotted tip bit, the leverage you can get with a brace is amazing.
Never has a flat battery or need to run a lead out, very handy indeed.

Weight - 650g

• The auger bit in the photos is for display only, not a part of this sale •


CONDITION
This brace is in authentic vintage condition, wear and tear consistent with age and use, some plating loss, stamped on the frame "John S Fray Co, Bridgeport Conn, No:108", nice wood on this one, handy for the unplugged workshop.
Please check the photos as they are part of the description.