Online Store › antique or vintage carpenter's bit brace (also called a hand brace or hand-crank drill), used for boring holes into wood. Image 1 of 2 Image 2 of 2 antique or vintage carpenter's bit brace (also called a hand brace or hand-crank drill), used for boring holes into wood. $12.00 Wh. Beth Add To Cart Added! Wh. Beth