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"YANKEE" Bit Braces - North Bros. & Stanley

The Quality that Means the Greatest Economy

"The "Yankee" Brace is unlike any other brace. Its position in tooldom is like that of a fine car in the auto industry. Its appeal is to those who take pride in ownership of finer things... appreciate precision and finish in toolmaking... understand the long-run economy of paying a little more for quality and efficiency."

North Bros. Mfg. Co. - 1931

All "Yankee" braces, both versions - North Bros. & Stanley, are fully restored, repaired, and prepared for work. All metal parts are cleaned and polished. Chucks, ratchet mechanist and all parts were disassembled, cleaned and polished inside and outside. Appropriate lubricants were applied for smooth operation. Handles were re-polished and lettering was refreshed. Performance guarantied!

"Yankee" 2101 Bit Brace -10" sweep - North Bros. Mfg.
Detailed Description with Photos Price: $220.00 Item #: 2101-10-NBM-001		North Bros. Mfg. Co. catalog: The finest bit brace ever made. Holds any shape bit ( round, square, any taper) in a vise-like grip. Ratchet works without calling for a hand to hold chuck from turning back. Does every kind of boring job within scope of a bit brace. Quick-centering, Ball-bearing Chuck. Holds round shanks up to 1/2 inch diameter and square shank up to 5/8 inch across corners used on larger bits. Ball-bearing give easy action in your hand, enabling you to lock and release bits at a turn of a wrist. International buyers will receive separate invoice with S&H cost after purchase is complete.

"Yankee" 2101 Bit Brace -12 inch sweep - North Bros. Mfg.
Detailed Description with Photos Price: $240.00 Item #: 2101-12-NBM-001		North Bros. Mfg. Co. catalog: The finest bit brace ever made. Holds any shape bit ( round, square, any taper) in a vise-like grip. Ratchet works without calling for a hand to hold chuck from turning back. Does every kind of boring job within scope of a bit brace. Quick-centering, Ball-bearing Chuck. Holds round shanks up to 1/2 inch diameter and square shank up to 5/8 inch across corners used on larger bits. Ball-bearing give easy action in your hand, enabling you to lock and release bits at a turn of a wrist. International buyers will receive separate invoice with S&H cost after purchase is complete.

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