Bit Brace/Corner Bit Auger

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Bit Brace/Corner Bit Auger

Description

Cast iron and steel bit brace with a universal joint (articulated) chuck. Ball end socket arrangement than allows tool to fold and permit drilling from a corner.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Manufacturer

O. Bachus

Date made

1880 - 1899

Time Period

late 19th century

Place

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Notes

Made about 1892.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamp

Transcription

"O. Bachus patented November 82"

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Length

30 cm

Material

Cast iron, Metal (steel)

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good