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US Patent: 364,422
Ratchet-Brace
Ratchet Auger Handle
Patentee:
George Melven LaForge (exact or similar names) - Billings, MT

USPTO Classifications:
81/30, 81/33

Tool Categories:
woodworking tools : hand drills : auger handles

Assignees:
George Melven LaForge - Billings, MT
Charles A. Wustum - Billings, MT
Richard R. Crowe - Billings, MT

Manufacturer:
Not known to have been produced

Witnesses:
John R. King
John Tinkler

Patent Dates:
Applied: Jan. 05, 1887
Granted: Jun. 07, 1887

Patent Pictures: [ 1 | 2 ]
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Description:
While LaForge describes this as a ratchet-brace, it lacks the typical "crank" configuration. For that reason, it is closer to an auger handle in appearance, though it is designed to take regular brace auger bits. One handle is detachable for working in corners.

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