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Aurowa brace - Bill Wilson - 09-24-2017
I found a nice brace at a 2nd hand shop today. The maker name stamped on it was Aurowa, Germany. I Googled that and could only find a little information. It looks like the Aurowa brand was manufactured by Albert Urbahn & Co. in Reinshagen Germany. The company was in existence from 1879 to 1966 and I think the Aurowa brand was established in 1920. That's about all I could glean from the web and Google translator.
Anyone know anything about the Aurowa brand of tools and/or Albert Urbahn & Co.? The brace is in excellent condition. All the nickle plating is intact. All the mechanisms are crisp and solid. I bought this, because it had a 3 jawed chuck, which will allow it to hold standard round drill bits, down to at least 1/8" dia. and up to at least 7/16" dia..
Did I get a gem or just a common brace that happened to be made in Germany? Any info anyone might have would be appreciated.
Thanks.
RE: Aurowa brace - Bill_Houghton - 09-24-2017
Three jaw chucks aren't common. Lightly oil the relevant parts and try it out. If there's no wobble, you probably got a gem.
RE: Aurowa brace - Pedder - 09-24-2017
(09-24-2017, 03:34 PM)Bill Wilson Wrote: I bought this, because it had a 3 jawed chuck, which will allow it to hold standard round drill bits,
I like Aurowa braces. But I fear a 3 jawed chuck won't help you much the power transfer needs this 4 square conus.
Might work for light work, but not heavy work.
Cheers
Pedder
RE: Aurowa brace - Bill Wilson - 09-25-2017
(09-24-2017, 11:14 PM)Pedder Wrote: I like Aurowa braces. But I fear a 3 jawed chuck won't help you much the power transfer needs this 4 square conus.
Might work for light work, but not heavy work.
Cheers
Pedder
Now that you mention it, it may have 4 jaws. I'll have to give it a closer look tonight to confirm.
RE: Aurowa brace - blackhat - 09-25-2017
Lots of outfits making auger bits and so forth with hex shanks. They're a perfect fit for a 3 jaw chuck.