"hr(bob) " wrote in message
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On Jul 17, 8:50 pm, "
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On Sat, 17 Jul 2010 18:37:29 -0700 (PDT), rlz wrote:
I have an old handcrank drill (see link for similiar style)

http://ecoble.com/wp-content/uploads...-dril-by-dana-...

I was thinking of trying to use it with some socket wrenchs. I'm not
sure what this type of drill is called. I've always called it an auger
drill, but I don't know the exact name.

It's called a "brace", as in "brace and bit".

It has two teeth which grabs the drill bits. I was wondering if
someone makes an adapter that would securely fit this drill that has a
3/8" square end for deep sockets

I know this is odd, but I sometimes work out on a farm putting in lag
bolts on fences. My cordless drills seem to die at the worst time.
Utilizing this type of setup would help in a pinch.

Why not just use a 3/8" ratchet wrench? Use the drill to make a pilot
hole.
You do drill pilot holes?

The bits for a brace and bit set were mostly made for drilling holes
in wood. The bits had rectangular tapered ends to fit into the
brace. My father had one that dated back to the 1930's, don't know
what happened to it.


I've still got one. The handiest bit that I have for it is adjustable. I can
make holes that are of non-standard sizes. An advantage of this is the
ability to make hole for a dowel etc. that is a snug fit for the piece.

Charlie