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Rusby Drill
  • Rusby Patent Extension Drill
    It is marked "Rusby Pat" and "Newark, NJ." The chuck extends easily from 16 to 25 inches, with a simple push of the release button. Also the crank handle can be extended for more leverage with the push of a button.

    This drill is in exceptional original, uncleaned condition. This is the nicest one I have ever seen. Fine+ ......... Sold $110.00
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  • Athol Mach. Co, Brace
  • Athol Mach. Co. Brace
    This all-metal brace is the 1870 Hildreth patent, which features a quick-adjusting chuck. The chuck collar pulls back to insert the bit. Slide it forward and the bit is locked into place. A very high quality of design and finish by an early Machinist tool company.
    Fine ..................... Sold $275.00

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  • Millers Falls Parsons De Luxe Brace
  • Millers Falls No. 5010, Parsons De Luxe Brace
    Millers Falls' absolutely top-of-the-line brace.
    It was designed in the 1940s by W. J. Parsons, the dean of Millers Falls' designing and engineering staff, in commemoration of his fiftieth anniversary with the company, Fine .....................Sold $175.00

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  • Zenith Brace
  • ZENITH A146-B10 BRACE
    Has the Lyon patent Ball Bearing chuck, red bakelite handle and pad, and an unusual closed ratchet marked Patent Pending that has a lever on the top for adjustment. This is one I haven't seen before. This is a high-quality 10 inch brace. 98% nickel plating remains, Fine+ ........... Sold $95.00
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  • Millers Falls Drill Millers Falls No. 13A Breast Drill
    An unusually attractive, early breast drill. Feby 18, 1890 patent date on the chuck. Has a nickel plated frame with a level, rosewood handles, Barber chuck with alligator jaws, and red paint with gold striping oon the large gear. G+ ..................... $125.00
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