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The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brace_%28tool%29 '''Brace and Bit'''] comprise the traditional tooling for drilling large diameter holes in wood. The '''Brace''' is a 'U'-shaped tool which operates on a similar principle to a '''[[Basic Machines|Wheel and Axle]]''' to generate the '''[[Mechanical Advantage]]''' required to turn the large cutters, or '''''bits'''''. | The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brace_%28tool%29 '''Brace and Bit'''] comprise the traditional tooling for drilling large diameter holes in wood. The '''Brace''' is a 'U'-shaped tool which operates on a similar principle to a '''[[Basic Machines|Wheel and Axle]]''' to generate the '''[[Mechanical Advantage]]''' required to turn the large cutters, or '''''bits'''''. | ||
=====Features and Uses===== | =====Features and Uses===== | ||
They are used mostly with '''[[Auger Bits]]''' with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drill_bit_shank#Brace_shank '''Square Tapered Shanks'''] but '''[[Countersink Bits]]''' and '''[[Screwdrivers|Turnscrew BIts]]''' are also available | They are used mostly with '''[[Auger Bits]]''' with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drill_bit_shank#Brace_shank '''Square Tapered Shanks'''] but '''[[Countersink Bits]]''' and '''[[Screwdrivers|Turnscrew BIts]]''' are also available | ||
The better quality tools have a '''[[Ratchet]]''' mechanism to facilitate drilling in confined spaces. | The better quality tools have a '''[[Ratchet]]''' mechanism to facilitate drilling in confined spaces. | ||
Although now largely superseded by '''[[Portable Electric Drills]]''', some craftsmen still prefer them to drill deep holes or when there is the need to work more slowly and with greater precision. | Although now largely superseded by '''[[Portable Electric Drills]]''', some craftsmen still prefer them to drill deep holes or when there is the need to work more slowly and with greater precision. | ||
{{Carpenters Brace Buyers Guide}} | {{Carpenters Brace Buyers Guide}} | ||
[[Category:Drilling and Boring]] | [[Category:Drilling and Boring]] | ||
Revision as of 19:09, 20 August 2016
Description
The Brace and Bit comprise the traditional tooling for drilling large diameter holes in wood. The Brace is a 'U'-shaped tool which operates on a similar principle to a Wheel and Axle to generate the Mechanical Advantage required to turn the large cutters, or bits.
Features and Uses
They are used mostly with Auger Bits with Square Tapered Shanks but Countersink Bits and Turnscrew BIts are also available
The better quality tools have a Ratchet mechanism to facilitate drilling in confined spaces.
Although now largely superseded by Portable Electric Drills, some craftsmen still prefer them to drill deep holes or when there is the need to work more slowly and with greater precision.
- Always choose one with a Ratchet to enable boring to continue in restricted spaces.
- Best quality Braces have a ball bearing mounted head for smooth operation.
 
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