John S. Fray "Brace"

[Hmerkle]

I saw this John S. Fray "Brace" on Ebay, while I am not in a position to buy this, I thought it was interesting enough to post.
I have never seen a brace with an egg beater attachment...

antique Brace auger bit JOHN S. FRAY CO. pat 1880 ratcheting hand drill VTG tool | eBay

BRIDGEPORT CONN. works hardwood handles no cracks.

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[Mike Davis]

First time I saw a photo of one I thought it was a joke. Some kind of Frankentool.

 

[Hmerkle]

First time I saw a photo of one I thought it was a joke. Some kind of Frankentool.

I was thinking it should have a "as seen on TV" badge or a Ronco infomercial link! ha ha

 

[Oka]

It is some kind of Franken tool, they modified the name for FRAken to "Fray" but they were made for resale.

 

[MarkE]

Millers Falls made a couple of models like this. No. 182 and No. 192.
Millers Falls Bit Braces 140 through 423

 

[Warren]

I saw a Miller Falls #502 years ago and had to have it. This post reminded me and had to add it here. Used once and now a wall display but would not part with it.

Paid $10 years ago now found online for $50-100.

 

[Warren]

Couldn't post a photo of #502 but name is "Corner Brace", I think.

 

[MarkE]

Millers Falls 502

 

[Hmerkle]

Well there must be Frankentool fans out there - it sold for $205.50 + $13.75 in shipping!