Excellent Example of a Stanley No 02-253 Ratcheting Bit Brace hand drill. It is in very good condition and works as good as it did when new.

The head and wrist handles are excellent as well, no cracks, breaks

or repairs.

It has been tested and lubricated. Manufactured circa 1960 or so nearly 65 years ago. Will last another lifetime with normal care.

It includes a complimentary set of double twist auger bits, the sizes are: 6, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, Also includes a small expansive bit for boring holes up to 1-7/8 inches in diameter.

I am in upstate South Carolina. I have

recently retired. One of my hobbies has been woodworking, but never had the

time to do it as well as would like. A few years ago I became passionate about

using vintage hand tools vs. battery or electric powered whenever it made sense

to do so.

Today my passion still

thrives and I enjoy properly oiling/waxing, cleaning or refurbishing, if needed

those same vintage woodworking tools.

My goal is to place as many

of these high quality made in the USA vintage hand tools back into

the hands of today’s craftsmen. I would never “part out” a good tool just for

the proceeds. If the tool I have acquired is serviceable I will put it into as

good of condition it can be and sell to friends or on eBay. All I am trying to

do is receive some compensation for my time and retain enough capital to be

able to purchase more tools, some in need of gentle care.  Please join me in “Saving the Tools”

Check out my other auctions as I combine shipping whenever possible.

Returns only if descriptions is incorrect.