Aurowa brace

[Bill Wilson]

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.

[Bill_Houghton]

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.

[Pedder]

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

[Bill Wilson]

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.

[blackhat]

Lots of outfits making auger bits and so forth with hex shanks. They're a perfect fit for a 3 jaw chuck.