RecordBrace and bitfound at West Bow, Edinburgh
Brace and bitCarpenter's brace and bit found under flooring of an old house in Edinburgh. A brace and bit is a tool for boring, consisting of a removable drill or 'bit' fixed into a rotating handle or 'brace'. This example was found under the floor of a house in West Bow in Edinburgh in 1849. The carpenter's brace and bit was an important tool as most wooden objects were pegged rather than screwed together. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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