Just getting back into woodworking, neanderstyle after a long layoff.
During the layoff I accumulated quite a few vintage user tools. Since
space is limited, at the present I am keeping the necessary tools and
only one of each necessary tool (not selling, just storing until space
is acquired!) Anyway, I was going through my stash of about 10 braces
trying to decide on which is best to use. Never heard of a Tyron, but
is is a bit heavier than most and seems pretty stout. Anyone have
info on how it compares to other braces?

No, but I did have a tailor tell me to TRYON a pair of pants...and
braces hold up pants. Not sure of the connection, though.

Post a picture of your brace collection so people can take a look at
your choices.

R

replying to RicodJour, Ctyankeewoodworker wrote:
ricodjour wrote:

No, but I did have a tailor tell me to TRYON a pair of pants...and
braces hold up pants. Not sure of the connection, though.
Post a picture of your brace collection so people can take a look at
your choices.
R


Just found and bought one yesterday at flea market--had never seen one
before, but seems very well made. Only $5, so now I have another good
bit-brace I'll probably never use . . .

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On Sat, 01 Aug 2015 12:44:01 +0000, Ctyankeewoodworker
wrote:

replying to RicodJour, Ctyankeewoodworker wrote:
ricodjour wrote:

No, but I did have a tailor tell me to TRYON a pair of pants...and
braces hold up pants. Not sure of the connection, though.
Post a picture of your brace collection so people can take a look at
your choices.
R


Just found and bought one yesterday at flea market--had never seen one
before, but seems very well made. Only $5, so now I have another good
bit-brace I'll probably never use . . .
I believe they were made by or for the Edward K Tryon Co of
Philadelphia PA back in the early 1900s. - who were a large hardware
and sporting equipment wholesaler at that time..