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Woodworking Forum => Woodworking Forum => Topic started by: michigancraig on July 06, 2012, 12:12:03 PM

Title: #206 6 inch swing brace
Post by: michigancraig on July 06, 2012, 12:12:03 PM

This is another brace I bought last weekend, the only mark I can see is No. 206 no other marks on the chuck or body of the brace. 12 1/2" overall long and it has a 2 jaw chuck.
Craig

Title: Re: #206 6 inch swing brace
Post by: Branson on July 06, 2012, 08:01:34 PM

Dunno, but I have a matching 2 foot extension...

Title: Re: #206 6 inch swing brace
Post by: john k on July 08, 2012, 11:01:40 AM

On these earlier braces, the name is often in very light stampings between the knurling on the chuck.  A few quick passes with steel wool, very lightly, can make it visible.  A few passes with emery cloth and it can disappear!   I notice this brace doesn't have a ratchet, which could mean it was on the lower end.