Just getting back into woodworking, neanderstyle after a long layoff.
During the layoff I accumulated quite a few vintage user tools. Since
space is limited, at the present I am keeping the necessary tools and
only one of each necessary tool (not selling, just storing until space
is acquired!) Anyway, I was going through my stash of about 10 braces
trying to decide on which is best to use. Never heard of a Tyron, but
is is a bit heavier than most and seems pretty stout. Anyone have
info on how it compares to other braces?
replying to RicodJour, Ctyankeewoodworker wrote:
> ricodjour wrote:
>
> No, but I did have a tailor tell me to TRYON a pair of pants...and
> braces hold up pants. Not sure of the connection, though. ;)
> Post a picture of your brace collection so people can take a look at
> your choices.
> R
Just found and bought one yesterday at flea market--had never seen one
before, but seems very well made. Only $5, so now I have another good
bit-brace I'll probably never use . . .
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On Sat, 01 Aug 2015 12:44:01 +0000, Ctyankeewoodworker
<[email protected]> wrote:
>replying to RicodJour, Ctyankeewoodworker wrote:
>> ricodjour wrote:
>>
>> No, but I did have a tailor tell me to TRYON a pair of pants...and
>> braces hold up pants. Not sure of the connection, though. ;)
>> Post a picture of your brace collection so people can take a look at
>> your choices.
>> R
>
>
>Just found and bought one yesterday at flea market--had never seen one
>before, but seems very well made. Only $5, so now I have another good
>bit-brace I'll probably never use . . .
I believe they were made by or for the Edward K Tryon Co of
Philadelphia PA back in the early 1900s. - who were a large hardware
and sporting equipment wholesaler at that time..