This is a list of braces and boring tools for sale. Some of them will have a button to click to see a picture. Instead of having to load each image to continue, just scroll this list and click to see an image. This list has Braces, Hollow Augers, Spoke Pointers, Angle Devices, and Bits and Accessories. I'm including push drills and screwdrivers ... you can get drill bits for the screwdrivers.

I have a New Bitstock Showcase that has thumbnail pictures and descriptions of some interesting tools. I also have information of some that have been sold. I am breaking up the Showcase into separate categories to make it easier to use. Click here to go to the Bitstock Showcase

  Back To Tool Index    Back to Home page

Boring Machines, Auger handles, etc.

[CLICK TO ORDER]

Boring Machine Bits:

7/8 inch, 11 inches overall, 1/2 inch shaft, G .............. Sold $20.00

1 inch, 11 3/4 inches overall, 1/2 inch shaft, G .............. $30.00

1 1/2 inch, 1/2 inch shaft. The overall length is 17 inches. That's extra long, and may be used to bore complete holes through larger timbers, G+ .............. Sold $40.00

2 inch, 1/2 inch shaft. The overall length is 15 inches. That's extra long, and may be used to bore complete holes through larger timbers, G+ .............. Sold $40.00

2 1/4 inch, 1/2 inch shaft. The overall length is 151/2 inches. That's extra long, and may be used to bore complete holes through larger timbers. The lead screw has no threads and is just a point, G+ .............. $20.00
Picture

1. ELLRICH HDW CO., ADJUSTABLE AUGER HANDLE. The chuck holds large tanged bits. Pat April 15, 1884 cast in the metal, G ........... $45.00
   Picture

2. MILLERS FALLS NO. 4, RATCHET AUGER HANDLE. The beefy chuck holds large tanged bits, for timber framing. Ratchets right or left. One side handle can be attached to the top for work in tight places. Has seen some use but is still in excellent condition, G++ ........... $75.00
   Picture

Braces

[CLICK TO ORDER]

1. NORTH BROS. YANKEE NO. 75, RATCHET PUSH BRACE, Has patent from 1895 to 1912. 16 1/4 inches long when closed, extends to 23 1/2 inches.
   Alligator-jaw chuck holds tanged bits up to 1/2 inch. The nickel plating has some wear and tool-box scratches, G+ ............... $60.00
   Picture

2. P. S. & W. NO. 59 1/2 BRACE. 6 inch sweep, 12 inches long. From the Peck, Stow & Wilcox Company, makers of high-quality tools.
   This one is marked O. D. USA on the ratchet housing, so it was probably used during WW II Ordinance, like the Stanley X-3.
   It is in very nice condition. 96% of the nickel plating remains, The ebonized handle and pad have some tool-box scratches, Fine ........ $70.00
   Picture

3. STANLEY YANKEE NO. 2101A-8 IN BRACE. 8 inch sweep. A brace of the highest quality. Ball Bearings throughout, Closed Ratchet. The chuck has alligator jaws that hold round, square or taper shanks up to 1/2 inch in diameter. These braces have the reputation of being the best. Very smooth ratcheting action. The handle and pad are of hard rubber that is practically indestructible. Early Stanley without the ratchet problems. Smooth action. 90% of the nickel plating remains, G++ ............ $105.00
   Picture

4. STANLEY NO. 923-8 BRACE, 8 inch sweep. Made in USA logo. Universal jaws hold all ordinary size taper shank bits, also round shank bits or drills from 1/8 to 1/2 inch in diameter. A high-quality artisan's tool. Bronze bushed, ball bearing head. Box ratchet. Some scuffing to the stained hardwood pad and handle. It has cadmium plating from WW II, some minor rust. The works are still tight, G+ .............. $40.00
   Picture

5. JOHN S. FRAY & CO. SPOFFORD PATENT BRACE, 10 inch sweep. An early (1859 patent), all iron brace with no ratchet and a thumbscrew to hold the bit in the chuck, G+ ........... $35.00
   Picture

6. STANLEY NO. 1246 BRACE, 10 inch sweep. A top-of-the-line brace with a ball-bearing chuck that is like the No. 813G, Has most of the nickel plating, but it's a little dull. Ebonized handle and pad have some dings to the finish, G++ .............. $55.00
   Picture

7. MILLERS FALLS NO. 772-10 BRACE, 10 inch sweep. A top-of-the-line brace with the Lion patent chuck. Ball bearing at every possible point. The Lion ball bearing chuck holds regular square-tanged shanks, No. 1 Morse taper shanks, and round shank drills from 1/8 to 1/2 inch in diameter. Boxed ratchet with ring gear. It has 90% of the nickel plating and has been lightly cleaned. The handle and pad are the standard stained hardwood. A very good user, G+++ .............. $75.00
   Picture

8. MILLERS FALLS HOLDALL No. 732-10 in., BRACE, 10 inch sweep. This is a very high-quality brace. The early one with the Leland Patent jaws. Ball-bearing head. Holdall chuck holds round shanks 1/8 to 1/2 inch, No. 1 Morse taper and ALL sizes of bitstock and expansion bits. Stained hardwood handle and pad have tool-box dings to the finish. The nickel plating has been lightly cleaned. A very good user, G++ .............. $65.00
   Picture

9. STANLEY NO. 923-10 BRACE, 10 inch sweep. Notched-rectangle logo on the chuck. Universal jaws hold all ordinary size taper shank bits, also round shank bits or drills from 1/8 to 1/2 inch in diameter. A high-quality artisan's tool. Bronze bushed, ball bearing head. Box ratchet. Cocobolo handle and pad have some tool-box dings. 90% of the nickel plating, G++ .............. $60.00
   Picture

10. STANLEY YANKEE NO. 2101A-10 IN BRACE. 10 inch sweep. A brace of the highest quality. Ball Bearings throughout, Closed Ratchet. The chuck has alligator jaws that hold round, square or taper shanks up to 1/2 inch in diameter. These braces have the reputation of being the best. Has composition plastic handle and pad. 95% nickel plating with tool-box dings. Early Stanley before the ratchet problems. Smooth action,ratchet works great, G++ ............ $110.00
    Picture

11. PEXTO 110, 10 inch sweep. I don't see many of these. Pexto made high-quality tools. This one looks like it is from WW II. Has cadmium plating and hardwood handle and pad. The chuck holds ANY shank bits, 1/8 to 1/2 inch capacity. Has some light rust, G+ ........... $40.00
    Picture

12. CRAFTSMAN BRACE, 10 inch sweep. I don't know who made this one, but it is high-quality. It looks like Pexto, with the big Samson patent chuck. Rosewood handle and pad. Alligator jaws. Bronze bushed, ball bearing head. Box ratchet. Most of nickel plating remains - I think the chuck was blued. A very good user, G++ .............. $60.00
    Picture

13. CRAFTSMAN BRACE, 10 inch sweep. I don't know who made this one, but it is high-quality. It looks like Pexto. Similar to the Stanley No. 923. Stained hardwood handle and pad. Alligator jaws. Box ratchet. 95% nickel plating remains. A very good user, Fine .............. $60.00
    Picture

14. P. S. & W. NO. 1002 BRACE, 10 inch sweep. This is an early brace from the high-quality maker that became Pexto. Has the Feb 11, 1879 patent date stamped on the frame. It has the long ball-bearing chuck, designed for tanged auger bits. 50% of the nickel plating remains. Open, positive ratchet. Rosewood head - full steel clad and screw fastened, and handle, G+ ........... $50.00
    Picture

15. MILLERS FALLS NO. 32, BARBER IMPROVED RATCHET BRACE, 10 inch sweep. Jan 10, 1911 and April 11, 1911 patent dates on the chuck. Ball bearing head. Boxed ratchet with ring shift. Forged steel alligator jaws hold tanged bitstock tools and many sizes of round and irregular shanks. 90% nickel-plating. The rosewood handle and pad are crisp, G+ ................ $40.00
    Picture

16. NORTH BROS. YANKEE NO. 2100-12 IN BRACE. 12 inch sweep. A brace of the highest quality. Has the 1923 and 1925 patent dates on the chuck. Ball Bearings throughout, Closed Ratchet. The chuck has alligator jaws that hold round, square or taper shanks up to 1/2 inch in diameter. These braces have the reputation of being the best. Very smooth ratcheting action. The handle and pad are of hard rubber that is practically indestructible. Almost all of the chrome plating remains, but it is scratched. Smooth ratchet. A great user, G++ ............ $125.00
    Picture

17. MILLERS FALLS HOLDALL No. 731, BRACE, 12 inch sweep. An earlier one with the Leland patent jaws. This is a very high-quality brace. Ball-bearing head. Stained tropical hardwood handle and pad (with worn decal)have some tool-box dings. Holdall chuck holds round shanks 1/8 to 1/2 inch, No. 1 Morse taper and ALL sizes of bitstock and expansion bits. 95% nickel plating, G++ .............. $55.00
    Picture

18. P S & W, NO. 101 BRACE, 12 inch sweep.This one was made with a chuck that is a carpenter with tapered-shank bits. Rosewood head and pad. An early brace (1880's?) with two levers for the ratchet. It has been cleaned, and there is a spot of pitting near the top of the frame on the side shown. A good user, G+ ........... $45.00
    Picture

19. STANLEY NO. 923-12 BRACE, 12 inch sweep. Notched-rectangle logo. Universal jaws hold all ordinary size taper shank bits, also round shank bits or drills from 1/8 to 1/2 inch in diameter. A high-quality artisan's tool. Bronze bushed, ball bearing head. Box ratchet. Cocobolo pad and handle have a few tool-box dings. Missing some of the nickel plating, but in excellent working condition. A good user for heavier work, G+ .............. $45.00
    Picture

20. DIAMOND EDGE HARDWARE - actually a MILLERS FALLS HOLDALL No. 730-14 in., BRACE, 14 inch sweep. The 14 inch sweep will handle tough jobs, like using a hollow auger, with ease. This is a very high-quality brace. The early one with the Leland Patent jaws. Ball-bearing head. Stained hardwood handle and pad is missing most of their finish. Holdall chuck holds round shanks 1/8 to 1/2 inch, No. 1 Morse taper and ALL sizes of bitstock and expansion bits. Missing a lot of the nickel plating, but it's sound and completely functional. A very good user, G+ .............. $50.00
    Picture

[CLICK TO ORDER]

Hollow augers are used to cut round tenons for making chairs or wagon spokes. They are preceeded with a spoke pointer to make a conical end that centers the hollow auger on the work.

1. A. A. WOOD & SONS, adjustable hollow auger. These are considered to be the Cadillac of hollow augers. Fully adjustable, cuts from 1/4 to 1 1/4 inch diameters. This one is in solid, user condition, 85% of the shiny black enamel remains. Crisp. A sharpening and tuning of the cutter will have this one ready to go.
   Has been lightly cleaned. A very nice tool. I'll include a copy of the instructions, G++ .......... Sold $135.00
   Picture

2. A. A. WOOD & SONS, FORE AUGER. Made to cut a 1 1/4 inch diameter tenon with a tapered shoulder. Will work on stock up to 2 7/8 inch diameter. It has a depth stop.
   This seems to be especially suited for use making twig or pole furniture. The tapered shoulder adds a decorative touch and is a good way to mate the shoulder of the tenon with the curved, irregular surface of another twig. This rare tool is the only I have seen that will do this job.
   About 90% of the black enamel remains. There is some light patina on the bare metal surfaces. Good cutter length. A very crisp example of a rare tool, G++ .......... $165.00
   Picture

3. WOOD MFG. CO., ADJUSTABLE HOLLOW AUGER. An early Wood hollow auger with the Aug 10, 1875 and May 7, 1876 patent dates. Cuts any size tenon from 1/4 to 1 1/4 inches. The pivoted clamshell jaws are provided with a graduated scale by which the size of the tenon is regulated. With depth stop. Good cutter length.
   The finish is worn. The frame may be from another auger, G+ ........... $40.00
   Picture

4. HARGRAVE ( CINCINNATI TOOL CO. ) NO. 334, LARGE ADJUSTABLE HOLLOW AUGER. A large, heavy-duty hollow auger by a major American tool producer. Cuts any size tenon from 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches. Includes depth stop. It was given a coat of red paint at one time, G+ ........... $95.00
   Picture

5. E. C. STEARNS NO. 33, ADJUSTABLE HOLLOW AUGER. Cuts any size tenon from 1/4 to 1 1/4 inches. The pivoted clamshell jaws are provided with a graduated scale by which the size of the tenon is regulated. With depth stop. Has about 80% of the black and red enamel. The cutter has some pitting that needs some attention, G++ ........... Sold $50.00
   Picture

6. MILLERS FALLS ADJUSTABLE HOLLOW AUGER. Cuts any size tenon from 1/4 to 1 1/4 inches. The pivoted jaws are provided with a graduated scale by which the size of the tenon is regulated. Complete with the depth stop. Has about 85% of the black and red enamel. There is some patina on the bare metal surfaces, G++ ........... $65.00
   Picture

7. E. C. STEARNS ADJUSTABLE HOLLOW AUGER. This is an early one with Pat Sep. 8. 68 cast on the body. There is a collar for each size of tennon. The tanged shaft is also the depth stop. Has five collars; 3/8, 7/16, 9/16, 5/8 and 7/8. G+ ........... $95.00
   Picture

8. BONNEY, ADJUSTABLE HOLLOW AUGER. There are 8 holes in the rotating disk that will cut tenons to fixed sizes from 1/4 to 1 inch. Big beefy cutter. Complete with the depth stop, 90% black enamel. Has been lightly cleaned, G++ ........... $65.00
   Picture

9. E. C. STEARNS NO. 0, ADJUSTABLE HOLLOW AUGER. Hardened jaws adjust from 1/4 to 1 1/4 inches. It is a crisp tool, but has a dark patina. Someone may have painted it at one time. Completely functional. Includes the depth stop, G+ ........... $35.00
   Picture

Spoke Pointers

[CLICK TO ORDER]

Spoke pointers are used to make a conical end on your stock to precede the hollow auger. Provides a firm start that is centered on the work. Dowel pointers are for smaller work, and can be used to chamfer (bevel) the tips of pegs for gluing joints.

1. STANLEY NO. 22 DOWEL SHARPENER. Looks like it will point up to 3/4 inch. Used to chamfer the edges of dowels for gluing-up joints in table tops or cabinet doors. It also points small stock for chairs or twig projects, for tenoning with a hollow auger. All of the nickel plating remains, these are new-old-stock, Fine .......... $40.00
   Picture

2. STANLEY NO. 22 DOWEL SHARPENER. STANLEY Looks like it will point up to 3/4 inch. Used to chamfer the edges of dowels for gluing-up joints in table tops or cabinet doors. It also points small stock for chairs or twig projects, for tenoning with a hollow auger. Almost all of the nickel plating remains, with a bit of stain, G++ .......... $30.00
   Picture

3. STEARNS NO. 01 DOWEL POINTER. Not marked, but looks like Stearns, with the fluted pattern on the sides. It will point up to 3/4 inch. Most of the black enamel remains. It's only 2 1/2 inches high, Fine .............. $45.00
   Picture

4. SPOKE POINTER, SMALL NO. 1 SIZE. This one is unmarked, but probably made by Stearns. The adjustable, graduated tang is also a depth stop. Points up to 1 7/8 inch diameters. 95% black enamel, a good user, G++ ........... $55.00
   Picture

5. SPOKE POINTER, SMALL NO. 1 SIZE. This one is unmarked, but probably made by Stearns. The adjustable, graduated tang is also a depth stop. Points up to 1 7/8 inch diameters. 80% black enamel, a good user, G+ .............. Sold $45.00
   Picture

6. POINTER CUTTER, ONLY. SMALL NO. 1 SIZE. I had these cutters made a few years ago. New ........... $15.00
   Picture

7. SPOKE POINTER, LARGE NO. 2 SIZE. This one is unmarked, but probably made by Stearns. The adjustable, graduated tang is also a depth stop. Points up to 2 5/8 inch diameter stock. Some loss to the black enamel, with some light surface patina. A sound user, G+ ............ Sold $55.00
   Picture

8. HARGRAVE ( CINCINNATI TOOL CO. ) NO. 343 LARGE SPOKE POINTER. Cuts up to 2 1/2 inch diameter. This brand has a steeper angle of cut, which I like - it cuts better, like a low-angle plane. Almost all of the black enamel remains. This one has the depth stop (one of the very few I have seen). This is a very crisp example, Fine .............. $95.00
   Picture

9. MILLERS FALLS SPOKE POINTER, SMALL SIZE. This is an early one, from the late 1800s. Points up to 1 7/8 inch diameter. Has a depth stop inside that's held by that thumb screw. The depth stop is inside. Good cutter length. Has been lightly cleaned, G+ ........... Sold $45.00
   Picture

10. MILLERS FALLS SPOKE POINTER, SMALL SIZE. This is an early one, from the late 1800s. Points up to 1 7/8 inch diameter. Has a depth stop inside that's held by that thumb screw. The depth stop was missing and I put in a piece of steel rod, like the original, but the diameter is a little small. 50% of the black enamel remains. Good cutter length. Has been lightly cleaned, G ........... $40.00
    Picture

11. JAMES SWAN SPOKE POINTER, SMALL SIZE. This is an early one, from the late 1800s. Points up to 2 inch diameter. The outside screws help keep the cutter adjusted. Can use a bit of cleaning, G++ ........... Sold $40.00
    Picture

12. SMALL SPOKE POINTER. Early, with no mfr. mark. Cuts up to 1 7/8 inch diameter. Patina and light rust could use a bit of cleaning, G .............. $30.00
    Picture

[CLICK TO ORDER]

1. In The Box STANLEY SET NO. 32 1/2 QUARTERS, No. 100 SPUR AUGER BITS. In super-nice condition. This a later set made by Stanley, USA
   The genuine Russell Jennings pattern, Extension Lip Auger Bits are made of special analysis steel, forged carefully. The bits in this set have the standard double thread point, and are unsurpassed for accurate work in seasoned woods not extremely gummy or hard.
   Marked on the shank Russell Jennings, No. 100, made in USA and the fraction.
   The set has 13 bits, size 4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16, in 1/16th inch increments. All the sixteenths add up to 32 1/2 quarter-inches, which is where the set number comes from. The bits have had very light use, and are in shiny-nice condition. The spurs and lead-screws are great.
   The outside of the box is very nice, because it was stored in the original cardboard outside box with a Stanley label on the end (and a hole in the front?), Fine++ ................. Sold $195.00
   Picture
   Picture of Box

2. RUSSELL JENNINGS SET NO. 32 1/2 QUARTERS, No. 100 SPUR AUGER BITS. These are the original Russell Jennings pattern, Extension Lip Auger Bits from a hundred years ago. The 1855 and 1876 patent dates are printed on the label in the box. This company and their processes were bought-out by Stanley in the 1940s. They all have the early Russell Jennings mark.
   The bits in this set have the standard double thread point, and are unsurpassed for accurate work in seasoned woods not extremely gummy or hard.
   The set has 13 bits, size 4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16, in 1/16th inch increments. All the sixteenths add up to 32 1/2 quarter-inches, which is where the set number comes from. The bits have had very light use, and they aren't worn down. They are shiny (not quite as shiny as in the picture), with minor tarnish on some of the shanks. Some may need a little tuning (sharpening).
   The outside of the box has some light wear, Fine ................. $155.00
   Picture

3. RUSSELL JENNINGS AUGER BIT SET, No. 32 1/2 QUARTERS, in the original cloth roll. The set has 13 bits, size 4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16, in 1/16th inch increments. The bits have had very light use, and they aren't worn down. They have some minor tarnish. Some may need a little tuning (sharpening), Fine ....... $105.00
   Picture

4. RUSSELL JENNINGS AUGER BIT SET, Ten minty bits - 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12-16ths (3/16 - 3/4 inch) - I just added the 3/4. In a cloth roll. They are shiny-nice (not quite as shiny as in the picture), and close-to-new condition, but some may need a bit of sharpening touchup, Fine ....... Sold $85.00
   Picture

5. FOUR CENTER SPUR BITS, Made with a tang for bit braces.1/2, 3/4, 1 1/8 and 1 1/4 inch. Made by Boker, Germany. Some patina but they seem unused, Fine ............ $30.00

   Individually they are ... $10.00 each
   Picture

6. STANLEY NO. 26, SCREWDRIVER BIT, Made in USA, 5/16 in. New ............ $10.00
   Picture

7. TRYON, SCREWDRIVER BIT, Made in USA, 5/16 in. New ............ $8.00
   Picture

8. TRYON, SCREWDRIVER BIT, Made in USA, 3/8 in, New ............ $8.00
   Picture

9. MAYHEW COUNTERSINK BIT, Tanged. 5/8 inch. May be for metalwork because there is no bevel to the cutters, G+, ............ $10.00
   Picture

10. D. FLATHER & SONS, COUNTERSINK BIT, for a bitstock, G+ ............ $7.50
    Picture

11. GOODELL PRATT COUNTERSINK BIT, Tanged.1/2 inch. Very crisp with straw finish, G++ ............ $20.00
    Picture

12. J. ASKHAM COUNTERSINK. This is the old style tang with a notch. For use in early bitstocks, G+ ............ Sold $9.00
    Picture

13. In the Box IRWIN HW 1, AUGER BIT SET, Made for National Hardware Week in the 1950s. Boring range is 3/8 to 1 1/2 inch. Contains a No. 1 expansive bit (the small one), a 3/8 and 1/2 inch auger bit, and a screwdriver bit. Has had little use. In the original box, Fine ............ $40.00
    Picture

14. C. E. JENNINGS EXPANSIVE BIT, Small size. Steer's Patent (1884).. Has 2 cutters to drill from 5/8 to 1 3/4 inch holes. Owner's name on the tang, Fine ............ $35.00
    Picture

15. IRWIN NO. 2, EXPANSIVE BIT, Large size. Has 2 cutters to drill from 7/8 to 3 inch holes. Has had little use. , Fine ............ $30.00
    Picture

16. CLARK EXPANSIVE BIT, Large size. Has 2 cutters to drill from 7/8 to 3 inch holes, In the original Conn. Valley Mfg. Co. box. The box is missing some of the end-flaps, Fine ............ $30.00
    Picture

    -->

17. MILLERS FALLS NO. 47, EXPANSIVE BIT, Small one that has 2 cutters to drill from 1/2 to 1 1/2 inch holes. In the original box, Fine ............ Sold $20.00
    Picture

18. MILLERS FALLS NO. 108, ANGULAR BIT STOCK, Used in a brace or breast drill to drill holes at an angle. Master chuck w/ Leland jaws holds No. 1 Morse taper bits, square-tanged bits, and round drills from 1/8 to 1/2 inch. 90% of the red and black enamel remains, Fine ............ $60.00
    Picture

19. MILLERS FALLS NO. 108, ANGULAR BIT STOCK, Used in a brace or breast drill to drill holes at an angle. Master chuck w/ Leland jaws holds No. 1 Morse taper bits, square-tanged bits, and round drills from 1/8 to 1/2 inch. 80% of the red and black enamel remains. Has been lightly cleaned, G++ ............ $40.00
    Picture

20. GOODELL PRATT, ANGULAR BIT STOCK, Used in a brace or breast drill to drill holes at an angle. Barber chuck. 50% of the red and black enamel remains, G+ ............ $35.00
    Picture

21. In the Box MILLERS FALLS NO. 718 CHAIN DRILL. Automatic feed. Holdall chuck holds round shanks 1/8 to 1/2 inch, No. 1 Morse taper and ALL sizes of bitstock and expansion bits.
    New-old-stock, probably military because it is covered with cosmoline, New ........... $85.00
    Picture

22. MILLERS FALLS 18 inch EXTENSION BIT HOLDER, Has a Barber patent chuck which holds square tapered shanks and many sizes of round and irregular shanks. I think this seems to be built for a longer reach, because the chuck isn't going to follow a bit into a hole. Has been cleaned, G+ ............ $55.00
    Picture

23. MILLERS FALLS NO. 35, 18 inch EXTENSION BIT HOLDER, Made to follow an 11/16th bit. There is a little rust on the chuck. The box is crushed, but included for instructions, G+ ............ $20.00
    Picture

24. STANLEY NO. 180, 18 inch BIT EXTENSION. Made to follow bits 11/16 and larger. Two small spots of pitting on the shank, Fine ............ $35.00
    Picture

25. Boxed NORTH BROS. YANKEE NO. 2150, 21 inch BIT EXTENSION. Made to follow bits 11/16 and larger. Blued finish is probably from WW II. One end of the box is ripped open a bit, Fine ............ $50.00
    Picture

26. NORTH BROS. YANKEE NO. 2150, 24 inch BIT EXTENSION. Made to follow bits 11/16 and larger. Some light patina, G++ ............ $35.00
    Picture

27. EXCELSIOR MFG. CO., Pat'd Mar 10, 1885, Hill's patent expansive bit with cam lock lever. A truly unique expansive bit with a cam-action locking lever. Early and rare, G+ .............. $75.00
    Picture

28. Boxed STANLEY NO. 59 DOWELING JIG, complete in the original box with pop-up ad.
    Used to bore holes in boards to hold dowels that increase the strength of the joint, or keep boards firmly together, as in a table top. This vintage Stanley is considered the best.
    In the original box with instructions. Has all six guides, 3/16, 1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, and 1/2 inch, and the bit depth stop. The box and instructions are like new, too (the pop-up ad has some wear, Fine+ ............... Sold $70.00
    Picture

29. Boxed STANLEY NO. 59 DOWELING JIG, Complete with all six case-hardened guides, 3/16, 1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, and 1/2 inch, and the bit depth stop. 99% nickel plating remains. There are also six dowel centers, probably another brand, used to transfer an exact hole position to another board. In the original box, which looks like a hungry mouse chewed on, and the original instructions, Fine ............... $55.00
    Picture

30. Boxed STANLEY NO. 59 DOWELING JIG, A later model that is aluminum , or something. Has all six guides, 3/16, 1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, and 1/2 inch, and the later bit depth stop. In the original box, the label fell off, and original instructions, Fine ............... $30.00
    Picture

31. STANLEY NO. 49 BIT GAUGE, for auger bits, like new, in its early original box, which is a little rough with some tape , Fine+ ................ $30.00
    Picture

32. STANLEY NO. 49 BIT GAUGE, for auger bits. An early one that's marked Pat. Apl'd For. They it has most of its nickel plating, but, it's a little dirty, G++ ........ $15.00
    Picture

33. CINCINNATI TOOL CO. BIT DEPTH STOP, for auger bits. Clamps on the side of an auger bit to adjust for depth. The small one for bits up to one inch in diameter, G+ ................ $55.00
    Picture

    Single Bits

34. Single Bits

    I've ended up with several nice bits that don't fit into any of my sets. Maybe you are looking for some to complete your set. They may need a bit of sharpening.

    3/16 inch RUSSELL JENNINGS BIT. Can use a touch-up sharpening, G+ ............ $15.00
    Picture

    5/16 inch STANLEY NO. 100, RJ BIT, Marked Russell Jennings, No. 100, Stanley, 100 plus, and Made in USA. May need a sharpening touch-up, Fine ............ Sold $15.00
    Picture

    9/16 inch STANLEY NO. 100, RJ BIT, Marked Russell Jennings, No. 100, Stanley, 100 plus, and Made in USA. May need a sharpening touch-up, Fine ............ Sold $15.00
    Picture

    10/16 inch STANLEY NO. 100, RJ BIT, Marked Russell Jennings, No. 100, Stanley, 100 plus, and Made in USA. May need a sharpening touch-up, Fine ............ $15.00
    Picture

    10/16 inch STANLEY NO. 100, RJ BIT, Marked Russell Jennings, No. 100RJ, Stanley, 100 plus and Made in Australia, Fine ............ $10.00
    Picture

    12/16 inch STANLEY NO. 100, RJ BIT, Marked Russell Jennings, No. 100, Stanley, 100 plus, and Made in USA. May need a sharpening touch-up, Fine ............ Sold $15.00
    Picture

    14/16 inch STANLEY NO. 100, RJ BIT, Marked Russell Jennings, No. 100, Stanley, 100 plus and Made in USA, Fine ............ Sold $15.00
    Picture

    16/16 inch STANLEY NO. 100, RJ BIT, Marked Russell Jennings, No. 100, Stanley, 100 plus and Made in USA, Fine ............ $15.00
    Picture

    16/16 inch STANLEY NO. 100, RJ BIT, Marked Russell Jennings, No. 100, Stanley, 100 plus, and Made in USA. May need a sharpening touch-up, Fine ............ $15.00
    Picture

    1 1/4 inch RUSSELL JENNINGS BIT. (No. 20) Can use a touch-up sharpening, G+ ............ $20.00
    Picture

    1 5/8 inch IRWIN BIT (No. 26), Can use a touch-up sharpening, G+ ............ $15.00
    Picture

35. GREENLEE 1 1/4 INCH CAR BIT, length is 16 1/2 inches. Sort of a hollow center helical twist with a tanged end. I have a 3/4 inch Greenlee with the same twist that I use for electrical work, and it bores very quickly. Fine ....... $30.00
    Picture

Drills

[CLICK TO ORDER]

1. Boxed NORTH BROS. YANKEE NO. 1530A, HAND DRILL, With plain, right- and left-hand ratchet and double-right-hand movement. 3-jaw chuck with 3/16 capacity. Most of the original finishes remain. There are two spots of the red lacquer worn off of the handle from rubbing on the bench. The box is very nice, Fine ............... $165.00
   Picture

2. GOODELL PRATT NO. 8 BENCH DRILL PRESS, Eleven inches high from the bench. 3- jaw chuck has a 0 to 1/4 inch capacity. Fitted with the vise attachment, G+ ............... $165.00
   Picture

3. MILLERS FALLS NO.12 BREAST DRILL. Two speeds, 1 to 1 and 3 to 1. Master chuck with Leland patent jaws holds round shank bits from 1/8 to 1/2 inches in diameter, tanged bit shanks, and No. 1 Morse taper bits. Idler roll to equalize large gear bearing. 90% of the red and black enamel remains. Some scuffing to the finish on the wood handles Has been lightly cleaned, G++ ...... $65.00
   Picture

4. MILLERS FALLS NO. 2 HAND DRILL. This one's the large size, 14 1/2 inches long. A strong, serviceable tool built on a sturdy cast frame. Three-jawed chuck with protected spring holds 0 to 3/8 round shank bits. Spindle equipped with ball thrust bearings. Tropical hardwood handle and knob. The handle unscrews to hold bits. Has about 95% of the red and black enamel. There is some rust and stain on the bare-metal surfaces, Fine ...... $90.00
   Picture

5. MILLERS FALLS NO.5 HAND DRILL. This is the smaller size - 12 1/2 inches long. A strong, serviceable tool built on a sturdy cast frame. Three-jawed chuck with protected spring holds 0 to 3/16 round shank bits. Spindle equipped with ball thrust bearings. The wide rim on the large gear can be grasped between the thumb and fingers when delicate work is being done. 95% red and black enamel remains. The handle and knob are stained hardwood. The handle unscrews to hold bits, there are all eight fluted bits inside, Fine ...... $95.00
   Picture

6. MILLERS FALLS NO.5 HAND DRILL. An early one with a rosewood handle. Three-jawed chuck with protected spring holds 0 to 3/16 round shank bits. Spindle equipped with ball thrust bearings. The wide rim on the large gear can be grasped between the thumb and fingers when delicate work is being done. The red and black enamel is quite worn. The side handle is missing. There is patina on the bare-metal surfaces, G ...... $30.00
   Picture

7. MILLERS FALLS NO.5 HAND DRILL. A strong, serviceable tool built on a sturdy cast frame. Three-jawed chuck with protected spring holds 0 to 3/16 round shank bits. Spindle equipped with ball thrust bearings. The wide rim on the large gear can be grasped between the thumb and fingers when delicate work is being done. 90% red and black enamel remains. The handle and knob are rosewood. The handle unscrews to hold bits. Some light patina on the bare-metal surfaces, G++ ...... $50.00
   Picture

8. MILLERS FALLS NO. 353 RATCHET HAND DRILL, 3-jaw chuck holds bits from 0 to 3/16 inch. All metal except for the knob. Ratcheting action on drive gear. Solid steel frame, 11 inches long; hollow end handle, handsomely knurled, with removable screw cap, G+ .......... $50.00
   Picture

9. MILLERS FALLS NO. 77A HAND DRILL, 12 inches overall. 3-jaw Star chuck holds bits from 0 to 1/4 inch in diameter. Machine-cut gears. Mahogany finished hardwood handles. Some light rust, G++ .......... $35.00
   Picture

10. MILLERS FALLS HAND DRILL. An early, 19th century, small one made from decorative cast iron. 8 1/2 inches long, G+ ...... $40.00
    Picture

11. STANLEY NO. 610, HAND DRILL, The smaller size with 1/4 inch capacity three-jaw chuck. Has a higher spindle torque for easier drilling. Cast aluminum enclosed gearbox to protect bearings from dust. Has some tool-box dings, but fully functional, G+ .......... $25.00
    Picture

12. GOODELL PRATT NO. 5 1/2B HAND AND BREAST DRILL, Pat. Mar 31, 1896 stamped on the crank handle. Two speeds (3.83 to 1, and 1.33 to 1) changed by turning the shifter knob. Three-jaw chuck will hold round bits from 0 to 3/8 inches. Length is 11 3/4 inches, G+ .......... $75.00
    Picture

13. GOODELL PRATT TOOLSMITHS NO. 655 HAND DRILL, Pat. Aug 13, 1895 on chuck. Three hardened steel jaws which will hold round bits from 0 to 1/4 inch. A strong, light 11 3/4 inch frame of malleable iron. Still has almost all of its red and black enamel. Some tool-box scuffs to the finish on the stained-hardwood handle and knob, Fine .......... $55.00
    Picture

14. CRAFTSMAN HAND DRILL, Made by Millers Falls. Three-jaw chuck holds round bits 1/4 to 0 inches. Stained hardwood hollow handle holds bits, which are gone. Almost all of the original finishes remain, Fine .......... $45.00
    Picture

[CLICK TO ORDER]

1. STANLEY "YANKEE" NO. 3412, Offset ratchet screwdriver. Right- or left-hand action. No. 1 and No. 2 PHILLIPS Bits. About 4 inches overall, Fine .......... 20.00
   Picture

2. STANLEY "YANKEE" NO. 3400, Offset ratchet screwdriver. Right- or left-hand action. 7/32 and 5/16 inch straight blades. About 4 inches overall, Fine .......... 20.00
   Picture

3. STANLEY "YANKEE" NO. 3800, Offset ratchet screwdriver. Right- or left-hand action. 3/8 and 9/16 inch straight blades. About 4 3/4 inches overall, Fine .......... 20.00
   Picture

4. GOODELL PRATT, NO. 668, Offset ratchet screwdriver. Right- or left-hand action, the bit moves to each side. Sept 16, 1924 patent date. About 4 inches overall. 92% of the black and orange enamel remains, Fine .......... 40.00
   Picture

5. STANLEY, NORTH BROS. "YANKEE" NO. 41, PUSH DRILL, Has all eight bits from 1/16 to 11/64ths. Virtually all nickel plating remains. Some of the bits may need a touch-up sharpening, Fine ......... $60.00
   Picture

6. STANLEY, NORTH BROS., "YANKEE" NO. 41, PUSH DRILL, Has all eight bits from 1/16 to 11/64ths in the handle. Some of the nickel plating is worn from use. Some may need a bit of touch-up sharpening, G+ ......... $50.00
   Picture

7. Boxed STANLEY "YANKEE" NO. 41Y, AUTOMATIC PUSH DRILL, Has all eight bits from 1/16 to 11/64ths, they have had very little use. 99% of the nickel plating remains. The box has minor wear for 50 years, Fine ......... $70.00
   Picture

8. Boxed STANLEY,"YANKEE" NO. 45, PUSH DRILL, Bakelite handle. Has all eight bits from 1/16 to 11/64ths. They are the same as the No. 41. In the original box, Fine ......... $60.00
   Picture

9. Boxed MILLERS FALLS NO. 185A AUTOMATIC PUSH DRILL, complete with 8 bits. This is the MF style of the Yankee No. 41. It has the advantage of 8 holes in the top to hold the bits, so, just turn to the size you want. The bits are the same as the Yankee No. 41 and are in new condition. The box has some wear, Fine .......... $70.00
   Picture

10. NORTH BROS. "YANKEE" NO. 30A , Spiral Ratchet Screwdriver, This is the smaller one (compared with the 131), with the original three straight bits. In the original box .......... $55.00
    Picture

11. "YANKEE" NO. 130A, Spiral Ratchet Screwdriver, Quick return (means it's got a spring) screwdriver, This is the smaller one (compared with the 131), it's 17 1/4 inches long, with three original straight bits. Close to new condition - virtually all of the nickel plating; there's a few minor scuffs to the finish on the handle. In the original box. Nice label on the top of the box. There is a Western Auto label applied to the end, Fine+ .......... Sold $65.00
    Picture

12. Boxed GREENLEE NO. 458, Spiral Ratchet Screwdriver. With spring-return, like the Stanley 130. Has all three bits. Almost all of the nickel plating remains. The original box is a bit rough, Fine+ .......... $60.00
    Picture

13. Boxed MOORE & WRIGHT, NO. 850, Spiral Ratchet Screwdriver. Sheffield, England. With spring-return, like the Stanley 130. Has all three bits, and Simple Replacement Instructions. Almost all of the nickel plating remains. Hard rubber handle. The original box is a bit rough, Fine+ .......... $50.00
    Picture

14. "YANKEE" NO. 135, Spiral Ratchet Screwdriver, Quick return ( means it's got a spring ) screwdriver, This is the smallest one- 12 inches long. Comes with the small and medium flat blade and the No. 2 phillips blade. The nickel plating is very nice, but there is paint loss on the handle, G+ .......... $30.00
    Picture

15. Boxed North Bros. "YANKEE" NO. 233H, Spiral Ratchet Screwdriver, Quick return ( means it's got a spring ) screwdriver, Comes with the small (5/64)and large ((1/4) flat blade and all three drill bits, G+ .......... Sold $45.00
    Picture

16. MILLERS FALLS NO. 55, RATCHET SCREWDRIVER, Small one with a three-inch blade, G++ .......... $35.00
    Picture

17. STANLEY "YANKEE" NO. 10A, RATCHET SCREWDRIVER, 4 inch blade length, Painted wood handle is missing some finish, G+ ......... $30.00
    Picture

18. NORTH BROS. "YANKEE" HANDYMAN NO. 2H, RATCHET SCREWDRIVER, The whole tool is only four inches long, Fine .......... $22.00
    Picture

19. NORTH BROS. "YANKEE" NO. 12, RATCHET SCREWDRIVER, Stubby 1 1/8 inch blade length, Red wood handle. The screwdriver looks like new, but the 5/32nd blade has been sharpened a bit, Fine .......... $35.00
    Picture

20. STANLEY "YANKEE" NO. 15, RATCHET SCREWDRIVER, 5 1/2 inch blade length. Painted wood handle has some worn finish. Nice nickel plating, G+ ......... $30.00
    Picture

21. NORTH BROS. "YANKEE" NO. 15, RATCHET SCREWDRIVER, 1 1/2 inch blade length, 4 3/4 inches overall. Stained wood handle. Has the Nov-2-97 and May-1-06 patent dates. Missing a lot of the nickel from wear, G ......... $20.00
    Picture

[CLICK TO ORDER]

MILLERS FALLS AND GOODELL PRATT PUSH DRILLS ...

1. MILLERS FALLS NO. 6100 CHUCK & 8 DRILLS, A complete set of eight bits that also fit the Yankee No. 41, 45 and 46 push drills. THe chuck fits the Millers Falls No. 61, and also the Yankee No. 30 and 130 screwdrivers. In the original tube, Fine ................. $50.00
   Picture

   STANLEY No. 33, 35, 133, 135, 233, SERIES PUSH DRILLS ...

   1. STANLEY "YANKEE" NO. 333H BIT SET, but will fit the other screwdrivers in this section. Three drill points, 1/16th, 7/64, and 9/64, in the original plastic tube with label, Fine+ ..................... $20.00
      Picture

   2. SCREWDRIVER BIT SET , I don't know the manufacturer, it may be Millers Falls, but will fit all the screwdrivers in this section. Three drill points and two screwdriver bits, in the original plastic tube, Fine+ ..................... $30.00
      Picture

   3. STANLEY YANKEE" DRILL POINTS, I have only the 7/64 and 9/64 left. New Old Stock ................. $4.00 each
      Picture

   4. STANLEY "YANKEE" Chuck adapter for drill points, N O S. Will hold the No. 41 drills .......... Sold $8.00 ea.
      Picture

   5. STANLEY "YANKEE" SCREWDRIVER BIT SET, A 5/32, 3/16, and 1/4 inch straight bit. These are the sizes that came with the No. 135. New Old Stock ................ Sold $18.00 ea.
      Picture

   6. STANLEY "YANKEE" SCREWDRIVER BIT, A 5/32 inch straight bit. It's the top one in the picture. New Old Stock ................ $7.00 ea.
      Picture

   7. STANLEY "YANKEE" COUNTERSINK BIT, It's the top one in the picture. New Old Stock ................ $15.00 ea.
      Picture

   8. STANLEY "YANKEE" PHILLIPS BIT, No. 1 Phillips bit. New Old Stock ................. Sold $10.00 ea.
      Picture

   9. STANLEY "YANKEE" PHILLIPS BIT, No. 2 Phillips bit. New Old Stock on a card ................. $10.00 ea.
      Picture

      STANLEY No. 41, 44, 45, & 46 PUSH DRILLS ...

   10. STANLEY "YANKEE" DRILL POINTS. Eight drill points, 1/16th to 11/64ths, in the original plastic tube, for the No. 41, 44, 45 and 46 push drills. New Old Stock, Fine ..................... $50.00
       Picture

   11. STANLEY "YANKEE" DRILL POINTS. Fit the No. 41, 45 and 46 push drill. I don't have any sets now, but most of you are looking for the smaller ones. I now have many of three smaller sizes...
       No. 2 size. 5/64ths
       No. 3 size. 3/32nds
       No. 5 size. 1/8th
       Price includes first class mail in an envelope for US locations.
       Any one, New ....... $10.00
       Any Two, New ....... $14.00
       Any three, New ..... $18.00
       More than three, New $18.00 plus $4.00 each after three.
       Picture

       STANLEY No. 30, 130 SCREWDRIVER ...

   12. NORTH BROS. "YANKEE" Chuck adapter for drill points, N O S. Will hold the No. 41 drills .................................... $8.00 ea.
       Picture

   13. NORTH BROS. "YANKEE" BIT W/ SCREW-EYE HOLDER, Pat Mar 24, 08 stamped on collar. For the No. 30 (130) and No. 20. 3 1/2 inches long, New Old Stock .............. $50.00 ea.
       Picture

   14. NORTH BROS. "YANKEE" BIT W/ SCREW HOLDER, For the No. 30 (130) and No. 20. Size 2 - 1/4 inch, 4 1/2 inches long. Pat Aug 27 1907 stamped on the spring, New Old Stock .............. $60.00 ea.
       Picture

   15. STANLEY "YANKEE" The three bit sizes that originally came with the screwdriver. New Old Stock ................. Sold $18.00
       Picture

   16. STANLEY "YANKEE" SCREWDRIVER BIT, A 5/16 inch straight bit. New Old Stock ................. $7.00 ea.
       Picture

   17. STANLEY "YANKEE" PHILLIPS BIT, No. 1 (small) Phillips bit. ................. Sold $10.00 ea.
       Picture

   18. STANLEY "YANKEE" COUNTERSINK BIT, It's the middle one in the picture. Has had little use, ................ Sold $15.00 ea.
       Picture

   19. STANLEY "YANKEE" ROBERTSON BIT, No.1 or No.2 size. Has a square end. New Old Stock, ................. Sold $10.00 ea.
       Picture

   20. STANLEY "YANKEE" NUT-DRIVER BIT, For 3/16 or 5/16 (Sold) nut sizes. New Old Stock, ................. $15.00 ea.
       Picture

       STANLEY No. 31, 131 SCREWDRIVER ....

   21. NORTH BROS. "YANKEE" Chuck adapter for drill points, N O S. Will hold the No. 41 drills .................................... $8.00 ea.
       Picture

   22. STANLEY "YANKEE" 3 SCREWDRIVER BITS, A 1/4, 9/32, and 5/16 inch straight bit. Complete set for the screwdriver, New Old Stock ................. $18.00
       Picture

   23. STANLEY "YANKEE" SCREWDRIVER BIT, A 1/4 inch straight bit. New Old Stock ................. $7.00 ea.
       Picture

   24. STANLEY "YANKEE" SCREWDRIVER BIT, A 5/16 inch straight bit. New Old Stock ................. $7.00 ea.
       Picture

   25. STANLEY "YANKEE" PHILLIPS BIT, No.2 Phillips bit (the most common-size one). New Old Stock on a card ................. $9.00 ea.
       Picture

   26. STANLEY "YANKEE" PHILLIPS BIT, No.3 Phillips bit (the big one). New Old Stock, ................. Sold $12.00 ea.
       Picture

   27. STANLEY "YANKEE" COUNTERSINK BIT, It's the bottom one in the picture. New Old Stock ................ Sold $15.00 ea.
       Picture

   ---

   Back To Tool Index Back to Homepage