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Fuller Tool 890-1072 12-Point Reversible Ratchet Bit Brace Hand Drill with 4-Jaw Chuck, home improvement wood bit set, woodworking tools, handheld manual drill

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  • Professional grade 12-point reversible ratchet
  • 4-jaw chuck
  • Tough molded head and handle
  • Holds 1/8-inch to 7/16-inch shank bits, as well as tapered shanks
  • 10-inch sweep
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Fuller Tool 12-Point Reversible Ratchet Bit Brace Hand Drill

fuller Ratchet hand drill 890-1072 home improvement wood bit set woodworking tools handheld manual

Fuller's bit brace is a favorite of the purist who works without power. This tool is simple to use, having a bit chuck on one end, a u-shaped crank in the middle and a handle at the other end. Best for screwdriver or auger bits.

The bit brace hand drill is a handy tool used to drill holes in wooden pieces. The tool has a style that was traditionally used by carpenters and which has been adopted into woodworking. The tool consists of a brace, which is a crank-shaped turning device, and a bit that aids in holding grip and rotating the cutting tool.

The auger bit consists of six parts: the spurs, which are two sharp points at the end, two lips or cutting edges, the screw feed centers, the tang, twist, and shank. The brace consists of the head, handle, bow, ratchet, shell, and jaws. Rotation of the brace is enabled by a ratchet mechanism in one direction when tightening or loosening screws. This instance happens when the screwdriver bits are used in place of auger bits.

Ratchet hand drill 890-1072 home improvement wood bit set woodworking tools handheld manual

The Fuller Heavy Duty 12-Point Reversible Ratchet Brace with 4-Jaw Chuck features a U-shaped crank in the middle and a handle at the other end, making it an ideal tool for use with screwdriver or auger bits. The tool also features a 10-inch sweep for maximum leverage and drilling speed. The unit's tough molded head and handle are designed for long-lasting durability, and the jaws are designed to hold 1/8-inch to 7/16-inch shank bits, as well as tapered shanks.

Features:

  • Professional grade 12-point reversible ratchet
  • Holds 1/8-inch to 7/16-inch shank bits, as well as tapered shanks
  • Tough molded head and handle
  • 10-inch sweep
  • 4-jaw chuck

Ratchet hand drill 890-1072 home improvement wood bit set woodworking tools handheld manual

Important notes

The Fuller bit brace has an open ratchet that allows for a reverse partial and forward rotation where tight quarters are involved. It is ideal to be used in cases where a woodworker needs the control of a manual deal with some force. Deeper and large holes or dense materials should not be a problem with the Fuller tool as it has an extra torque that helps to ease the drilling and powering through the piece. The jaws have a universal design that enables them to accept either straight-shank bits or the tapered ones without having any problems.

Ratchet hand drill 890-1072 home improvement wood bit set woodworking tools handheld manual

Important notes

The Fuller brace and bit create cleaner work compared to power tools. It cuts and slices more readily without having excesses, thus, the cleanliness. What makes most woodworkers fail to effectively use the tool is the inability to sharpen the augers. Having sharp augers is essential in creating clean holes. The auger should also be inserted properly to avoid damaging the spring in the chuck

Important notes

Ratchet hand drill 890-1072 home improvement wood bit set woodworking tools handheld manual

Drilling requires techniques for the best results. One should stand feet apart facing your work when drilling vertically. The work-piece should be well-positioned to allow the head of the tool to suit the chin-height. More effort to slice the across the grain is needed, thus, the need to lean slightly forward, resting the forehead on the hand holding the brace’s head. The same should be applied when drilling horizontally.

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For over 75 years Fuller Tool has been an industry-leading manufacturer of rugged job-ready hand tools, engineered in Canada, chosen first by professionals and homeowners worldwide.

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The Fuller Heavy Duty 12-Point Reversible Ratchet Brace with 4-Jaw Chuck features a U-shaped crank in the middle and a handle at the other end, making it an ideal tool for use with screwdriver or auger bits. The tool also features a 10-inch sweep for maximum leverage and drilling speed. The unit's tough molded head and handle are designed for long-lasting durability, and the jaws are designed to hold 1/8-inch to 7/16-inch shank bits, as well as tapered shanks.

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Customers say

Customers like the tool, they say it's a nice old-fashioned tool. They also like the ease of use, and value. However, some customers have reported issues with the quality, capacity, and material. They say the construction is poor, the bit is flimsy, and the chucks holding the bit broke. They are disappointed with the tightness and the material. Customers also have different opinions on the ratchet.

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18 customers mention18 positive0 negative

Customers like the tool. They say it's a classy old-fashioned tool, a good tool for your collection, and a decent bushcrafting auger. Some say it’s handy and powerful.

"What can I say good about this brace? It looks nice...." Read more

"When it first arrived the I thought that, for the money, it was a decent tool. The operation of the jaws was rough but tightened down sufficiently...." Read more

"Very nice I like old school tools this is a good one cause its ratchet and reversible...." Read more

"This drill is great it’s powerful too!!" Read more

10 customers mention7 positive3 negative

Customers find the cargo strap easy to use, pleasant, and light weight. They say it's easy to hold and use for women due to its significantly lower weight. Some mention that it'll be good to drill straight in awkward spaces.

"...For me, it's easy to drill straight. Also good to have to drill in awkward spaces." Read more

"...Highly recommend this, especially for women - it's a lot easier to hold and use because of the significantly lower weight than a power drill." Read more

"...Even before braking I was very disappointed with the sloppy feel...." Read more

"...No electricity needed, easy to use, and you can reach just the right depth in wood products." Read more

8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the cargo strap. They say it's well-made, worth the investment, and works well for the price.

"...I hope I made a good choice. The price was nice!" Read more

"...Until April, the quality/value was very good. Branding was yellow and black. Then, quality fell off a cliff...." Read more

"One of the best I’ve used, very well made and worth the investment" Read more

"very good for the price. now I have to get a set of bits for same." Read more

34 customers mention17 positive17 negative

Customers are mixed about the ratchet. Some mention it works well, although the clutch isn't the highest quality. It works well out in the field in a wet environment where powered tools wouldn't, and with the smaller bits. However, others say that it didn't work straight out of the box, the ratchet mechanism did not work, and the chuck won't hold any bits.

"Product as advertised, looks well made for the price. Works well out field in a wet environment where powered tools wouldn’t." Read more

"...(2) This brace is not designed to work with hex shanks (may work - but jaws won't tighten correctly) (3) most big box stores will not carry the..." Read more

"...Works well, although the clutch isn't the highest quality still." Read more

"...Needless to say, it did not work... at all. I could not get the thing to grip as well as my old 2-jawed model...." Read more

99 customers mention26 positive73 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the quality of the drill. They mention that it's constructed poorly, the bit is flimsy, and it'll never be strong enough to last. The chucks holding the bit broke on the first screw into a dry pine 2x4. The clutch isn't the highest quality and it was assembled poorly. The top hand cracked and broke.

"...The jaw and handle are not designed to be centered to each other. (5) This is not a hand drill (like the ones with a crank)...." Read more

"What can I say good about this brace? It looks nice. It's construction is so very poor that no matter what bit I put in it, no matter how tight I..." Read more

"Product as advertised, looks well made for the price. Works well out field in a wet environment where powered tools wouldn’t." Read more

"...The bit holder sometimes slips and seems a little wobbly and poorly designed." Read more

34 customers mention0 positive34 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the capacity of the drill. They say that it does not hold the bit well, and is flimsy. The bit holder sometimes slips and is poorly designed. Some customers also mention that the jaws won't hold a bit tight enough for drilling many types of wood, and that the mechanism is poorly constructed.

"...A few things to note: (1) The brace is NOT built to hold standard drill bits, spades or auger bits...." Read more

"...It barely even holds the bit because the mechanism is so poorly constructed.It's a 4-jaw chuck. Why?..." Read more

"Works as specified albeit a little wonky. The bit holder sometimes slips and seems a little wobbly and poorly designed." Read more

"...as the torque (which is awesome with this tool) is needed, the bit slips a lot...." Read more

16 customers mention0 positive16 negative

Customers are not satisfied with the material of the cargo strap. They mention that it's made of cheap plastic, which is weak and deformable. Some say that the top handle is very thin and unstable.

"...I don't know why. The tech is old, the design well-worn, the materials pedestrian...." Read more

"The tool looks like it was made from recycled soda cans. Plastic is also kind of flimsy...." Read more

"Drill Brace has a plastic handle that is questionable over long-term use...." Read more

"...It appeared to be made of plastic. It stripped out right away, didn't even get 1/2" into the post...." Read more

8 customers mention0 positive8 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the tightness of the drill. They mention that the jaws won't tighten correctly, the chuck threads would not allow proper tightening around the bit, and the head started loosening up during use.

"...(may work - but jaws won't tighten correctly)..." Read more

"...BUT I have terrible trouble tightening the drill to hold the bit securely. The bit keeps slipping!..." Read more

"...and always/constantly/never endingly always having to tighten it. Maybe I got a janky one. Had to return." Read more

"...Now, after just a couple of uses I cannot get the jaws to tighten enough to get a good grip regardless of the style of bit I am using...." Read more

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What a disappointment
I enjoy doing woodworking with handtools. I have an old brace that I refurbed from a bucket of rusty tools I bought at an auction. But, as people like me learn, finding old square bits is a quest. These days, the bits are either round shank or hex. Old double jawed braces do not grab them well at all.I thought that I would try a 4-jawed brace on the theory that more jaws might have a better chance of grabbing a hex bit. Needless to say, it did not work... at all. I could not get the thing to grip as well as my old 2-jawed model. So, since I have arthritis in the hands these days, I gave it another little tweat with a strap wrench. CRUNCH! Understand that I use the strap wrench on my old brace, no problem.I took the thing apart to see what made that sound. I could not believe what I found and decided that photos were in order. The jaws are for show. They are attached to some strap metal bands. It was immediately evident that this thing was never strong enough to last through the day, let alone actual work. If it were not past the return date, I most definitely would be sending it back. Absolute junk!
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Boardwalk DIY Studio
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome 4 Jaw Brace
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2013
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Looking at other reviews - it's hard to tell if this is a solid piece of equipment or not.
I decided to purchase this - plus the auger bit at the same time and they work awesome.

A few things to note: (1) The brace is NOT built to hold standard drill bits, spades or auger bits. (2) This brace is not designed to work with hex shanks (may work - but jaws won't tighten correctly) (3) most big box stores will not carry the correct bits for these type of hand tools. (4) This tool is built to function as a hand tool. The jaw and handle are not designed to be centered to each other. (5) This is not a hand drill (like the ones with a crank). This tool uses auger bits.

Taking these points into consideration - if you are looking for a bit/brace - this is a great choice.
If you think it will work for any other purpose - please research the tool before you purchase.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Utterly Horrible - Flimsy & Nonfunctional
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2021
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What can I say good about this brace? It looks nice. It's construction is so very poor that no matter what bit I put in it, no matter how tight I try to make it, the bit wobbles around hopelessly, flopping from side to side. It barely even holds the bit because the mechanism is so poorly constructed.

It's a 4-jaw chuck. Why? A 4-sided shank bits cost 4X what this brace does. It won't hold a bit with a round shank because the force required to turn the bit causes it to slip hopelessly in the chuck.

Other braces cost 4X what this brace does. I don't know why. The tech is old, the design well-worn, the materials pedestrian. I figure it's a racket designed to make those with a penchant to "do things the old fashioned way" feel good, and fleece them of their money in the process. I solved my brace problem by finding an old, worn out, beat up brace that must be 75 years old with a 2-jaw chuck. It's ugly, rusted, and WELL worn, and it easily does what this new brace couldn't: hold a bit, drill a hole.

This one is either going back, or in the trash can. Utterly worthless.
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indigochild
4.0 out of 5 stars Good tool but a little on the cheap design.
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2020
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Works as specified albeit a little wonky. The bit holder sometimes slips and seems a little wobbly and poorly designed.
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GreenRageHulk
5.0 out of 5 stars Needed for Woodwork merit badge - you may need proper auger bits
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2021
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I am a merit badge counselor, and I added Woodworking to my list recently, so Scouts doing woodworking projects for the Eagle project can also pick up this merit badge. One problem is they have to use specifically this tool and a hand plane as well, in the project. We found that standard bits work, but as soon as the torque (which is awesome with this tool) is needed, the bit slips a lot. I hunted the internet, and buying new auger square bits are not possible (i found two websites on East coast that seem to have them, but very pricey!). I guess people go to garage sales (estate sales are supposedly better). Luckily, i phoned my dad, and got my grandfathers, and just needed to polish and sharpen them. I recommend youtube search on how to sharpen because you can ruin them if not careful.
Back to the bit brace - no problems whatsoever, i put it in the hands of 11 year olds to use, and they had no problem!
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Stephanie Montero
3.0 out of 5 stars Kind of really cheap flimsy material
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2021
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The tool looks like it was made from recycled soda cans. Plastic is also kind of flimsy. It does work but I don't see this tool lasting very long and it was assembled poorly so the grip section where you put your bit isn't even so the integrity of the device is not recurring. Old ones you find at yard sale will probably function better.
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BigMike
5.0 out of 5 stars Works well for the price
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2021
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Product as advertised, looks well made for the price. Works well out field in a wet environment where powered tools wouldn’t.
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eduardo sanchez
5.0 out of 5 stars Does nt work just trash it
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2019
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This tool is awsame after tighting the ratchit it will just fall of and when using with wood auger bits it let's go crunchis and done new tool to buy. Only lasts 1/2 inch hole with a 3/4 augers . Very good tool. Not.
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Glenn
1.0 out of 5 stars When I first got this, it seemed great. Then I actually used it.
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2021
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This unit is sturdy and feels like it would work great. I purchased drill bits that were not round on the end that goes into the drill to make sure hand tightening the bit would give a good grip in the drill. It made no difference. This drill couldn't hold on to a bit. Even if I pinched the bit with my finger I could turn it inside the chuck. It took almost no resistance to stop the bit from drilling and it would just spin inside the chuck. The only way I could get any use out of this drill at all was to hold the chuck as tight as I could and very gently turn the handle with very little pressure on the drill bit tip as it slowly scraped the wood away. I had previously used the egg-beater style drill and thought I could get more drilling power out of this style. This turned out to be total garbage and almost causes us a world of hurt as when we used it we were miles away from any civilization with no way to easily get back to buy a different drill. What should have taken a few minutes to drill a hand full of small holes for our hooks took hours. Seriously, if I had brought a hammer and nail, that would have worked better for priming the holes for my hook screws. I don't understand why a company would waste the energy to produce a seemingly nice handle then attach a useless chuck to it.
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Guillermo Peralta Andrade
1.0 out of 5 stars No me gusto
Reviewed in Mexico on July 3, 2021
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No es lo que esperaba obtener de un artículo de importación.
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Ross Filippi
1.0 out of 5 stars Poor Quality
Reviewed in Australia on August 8, 2021
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The internal mechanism of the chuck is extremely flimsy and prone tone to bending. The jaws are only held in place by thin strips of metal inside the body of the chuck. The thread inside the chuck is very rough and it is not possible to tighten down the jaws enough to properly hold a drill bit. Sadly a waste of money.
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Ross Filippi
1.0 out of 5 stars Poor Quality
Reviewed in Australia on August 8, 2021
The internal mechanism of the chuck is extremely flimsy and prone tone to bending. The jaws are only held in place by thin strips of metal inside the body of the chuck. The thread inside the chuck is very rough and it is not possible to tighten down the jaws enough to properly hold a drill bit. Sadly a waste of money.
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Disappointed customer
1.0 out of 5 stars Does not work as advertised.
Reviewed in Australia on August 13, 2021
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Does not work with round shank bits, definitely does not work with square tapered bits. Ironically, this brace could only cut wood with a hex shank - which naturally sat skewed in the jaws. This Fuller Tool left me full of regret.
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