braceandbit
Brace and bit is a hand-powered woodworking drill used to bore holes in wood. The tool consists of a U-shaped brace that is rotated by a handle, and a detachable drill bit clamped in a chuck at the lower end. The bit is typically an auger bit with a screw tip, which helps start the cut and pull the bit into the work as it turns.
Components and bits: The brace provides the turning force; the chuck holds the bit. Bits are designed
Operation: To use, the user grips the brace by the handle and turns the crank with the
History and use: Brace and bit dates from early modern workshop practice and were the standard portable