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North Bros. "Yankee" No. 2100 10 inch brace (12-012-008) - $95 SOLD

This is, hands down, the finest ratcheting brace ever made. This brace has been refurbished - completely stripped down, inspected, and cleaned, then carefully oiled and reassembled. It is truly in excellent mechanical condition, and 100% ready to go to work. With periodic oiling and care, your grandchildren will be talking about what good taste you had in tools.

This is the 10" model, which is perhaps the most versatile size. Large enough to drive some of the larger bits, yet small enough to have a good feel when driving screws.

Some of the nickel plating has been lost over the years, but 95% of it remains, albeit with the usual assortment of scratches and wear. The handle and pad are in good condition, with no chips, cracks, or deep gouges. The knurling is in good condition, and the end cap for the ratchet is not dented up as so many are.

If you have never used one of these braces before, you are in for a real treat. This one is in exceptional working order; the pad spins freely on its ball bearings, the ratchet is silky smooth, and the ball bearing chuck operates beautifully. If you are looking for a "mint" collector's piece, or a basket case that needs some work, best look elsewhere. If you want the finest brace ever made, 100% guaranteed ready to use out of the box, this is it.