This is an extremely high quality brace with a 3 jaw chuck that will securely grip round shank drills and hex shank tools. When using a traditional auger bit, the end of the bit sits in a square hole in the bottom of the chuck that bit is not going to spin for any reason. Ratchet mechanism allows the brace to work in confined spaces with ease. Many woodworkers find that this old-fashioned tool is not something easily replaced in this modern world!
Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
1. It arrived with a badly rusted inner chuck. 2. The square tang socket is four very small grooves in a circular hole and do not hold the square tang well. 3. The rachet gears are exposed where they can collect debris and there is no way to lubricate the hidden rachet shaft.
