Vintage Stanley No 923 8” Ratchet Bit Brace Hand Drill

Beautiful vintage Stanley No. 923 8-inch ratcheting bit brace, made in New Britain, Conn. USA. A fine example of traditional American woodworking craftsmanship. Stamped “STANLEY No 923 – 8 IN”. Circa 1940s. In excellent mechanical working condition with attractive vintage cosmetic appearance. Shows normal signs of age and previous use. The head and handle material is rosewood. The 8-inch measurement refers to the sweep size (the diameter of the crank's rotation). Overall length is 14”, and weighs 2 pounds.