| US Patent: 391,655 
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| Tap or Die Stock | 
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| Patentee: |  |
 | Benjamin F. Smith (exact or similar names) - Somerville, MA |  
 
 
 
 
 
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| Patent Dates: |  
| Applied: | Jan. 09, 1888 |  
| Granted: | Oct. 23, 1888 |  
 
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| Description: |  | Ratchet action provided by spring-loaded rollers in wedge-shaped chambers. The tool includes provision for a central brace pad, for interchangeable wrench sockets, tap holder, adjustable jaw socket, etc. These attachments have "tang" ends and are held by a set screw.  One of the handles is detachable to allow working as a ratchet in constricted locations.
Produced as the SMITH FRICTION DRILL and socket wrench. |  |