Hand Brace - & Expanding Circle Cutting Bit

Maker
Unknown
Description
This metal hand brace is a hand operated tool for boring holes into wood. Resembling a crank shaped turning device which is driven by rotating the centre handle of the brace to drive the metal end (called the bit). With rotational and downwards pressure this forces the bit to drill into the wood to form a hole. This particular brace has an expanding circle cutting bit (Part 2) attachment.
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Media/Materials
Wood and Metal
Measurements
352 x 167 mm (L x w) - Brace Part 1
121 x 82 mm (L x w) - Bit Part 2
Production place
Unknown
Collection
Social History
Department collection type
Social History
Credit line
Collection of Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
Accession number
1963/50/1.1-2

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