{"product_id":"antique-william-marples-carpenters-brace-english-hand-drill-woodworking-tool-sheffield-england","title":"Antique William Marples Carpenter's Brace | English Hand Drill | Woodworking Tool | Sheffield England","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"528\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAuthentic antique \u003cstrong data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"312\"\u003eWilliam Marples carpenter's brace\u003c\/strong\u003e, made in \u003cstrong data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"344\"\u003eSheffield, England\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most respected names in traditional woodworking tools. This hand brace was used with square-tanged auger bits for drilling clean holes in wood long before electric drills.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"660\"\u003eThe brace features its original turned wooden head and handle with a forged steel frame and retains a rich, untouched aged patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"674\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"919\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"713\"\u003eGenuine William Marples maker's mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"742\"\u003eMade in Sheffield, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"770\"\u003eForged steel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"818\"\u003eOriginal wooden rotating head and side handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"858\"\u003eTraditional hand brace for auger bits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"919\"\u003eExcellent display piece or usable vintage woodworking tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"934\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"989\"\u003eGood antique condition with honest age and use wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003eOriginal patina throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003eWooden head and handle show expected wear from age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003eThe chuck opens and closes (operation not fully tested).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003eNo auger bit included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003ePlease review all photos carefully as they are part of the description.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003eA great addition for collectors of antique tools, woodworking memorabilia, or anyone restoring a traditional hand tool collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SITTIM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45340451176517,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/4540\/8069\/files\/IMG_1296.jpg?v=1783884545","url":"https:\/\/sittimshop.com\/products\/antique-william-marples-carpenters-brace-english-hand-drill-woodworking-tool-sheffield-england","provider":"SITTIM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}