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Brace used for boring holes, it has a square end for a bit with a winged fixing screw. Used by a carpenter in Dulverton, Somerset.
The brace is a woodworking tool used for boring holes. This brace is made of steel, with a wooden handle. It has a small square end for a bit with a winged fixing screw. It was used by a carpenter in Dulverton, Somerset.

1 brace: wood and metal [steel]; good condition

MERL 'Handwritten catalogue' form – 'BRACE // from Mr Newton, West Knowle, Dulverton, Somerset.', MERL Catalogue Form (temporary) – 'Origin // Somerset // Notes // A steel brace with small square end for bit with a winged fixing screw. It has a wooden handle.'

Wood, Metal, steel