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Woodworking Forum => Woodworking Forum => Topic started by: cgw2also on September 21, 2017, 07:32:41 PM

Title: Need help ID'ing 3 braces I've aquired
Post by: cgw2also on September 21, 2017, 07:32:41 PM

 First one is small, 11 1/2 inches overall with 7 inch sweep. Unconventional bit holder and no markings whatsoever. First 4 photos marked OLD.
 Second one is marked MADE IN JAPAN only and has an 8 inch sweep and an unconventional pad. Second 4 photos marked JAPAN.
 Third one is marked ONIX only and has a 10 inch sweep. Third 3 photos marked ONIX.
  Any identifying makers and when made will be greatly appreciated

Title: Re: Need help ID'ing 3 braces I've aquired
Post by: Bill Houghton on September 22, 2017, 02:21:38 PM

That first one looks like a brace from a kids' toolkit.  Can't help on the others, although both the Japanese braces probably are from the period that Japan occupied the same space in the export manufacturing world that China does now: a lot of inexpensively made products for the $1 bin at the hardware store and similar places.