challenger brace

4/21/05, 3:06 PM #1

walter mcclain
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walter mcclain

>Since no one seems to know about the Challenger brace I will assume it is rare. Am I correct??

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4/21/05, 3:31 PM #2

Jonathan Peck - N.Y.
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>Dunno, but seems like most manufacturers marked their economy line tools with fancy names like that

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4/21/05, 3:51 PM #3

Todd Hughes
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>I agree...while I don't know sounds like maybe a hardware store brand name rather then a company name....Todd

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4/21/05, 4:25 PM #4

wayne anderson
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>What does the brace look like? I have had a few Challenger chisels, and possibly other stuff as well, and I assumed it was a hardware brand. On the other hand, I had a Challenge(r) brace that was very odd...it had two cranks, change gears, and two arbors. It is a very rare brace, and can in no way be mistaken for a common brace. Wayne

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4/21/05, 4:28 PM #5

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>I don't know how to post a picture. Don't know what a URL is. The name Challenger is in Fancy writing with a large asterisk at the end.

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4/21/05, 4:59 PM #6

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4/21/05, 5:59 PM #7

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>e-mail me the picture and I will put it up for you. Put "Woodcentral picture" in the subject line so I can keep it away from my attack spam filter;-)

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4/21/05, 8:54 PM #8

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Proto Challenger

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>I seem to remember a line of economy grade mechanics tools called Proto challenger. I looked it up and Stanley produces them.No mention of braces though.They may have made those in the same factory that produced the wrenches and sockets.---Jack

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4/21/05, 9:02 PM #9

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>I see those "Proto" egg beater drills quite a bit. They have a strange metal hollow ,[for bits]adjustable handle which you can set at any angle I guess for jobs where it might get in the way. Probably a gimmick but kind of neat...Not real high quality.......Todd

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4/21/05, 9:17 PM #10

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Here are the pics #1

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I have been woodworking for about 25 years now, and would consider myself an enthusiastic amateur. My claim to fame (or infamy) has always been fixing stuff. I spent time in the Air Force in the 60's then went to work as an electronic technician for civil service. I finally got my EE, and being fed up with the civil service nonsense, took a job with Ford Motor Company until I went with the split to Visteon last year. I got interested in music and started playing in a bluegrass band. I wanted a new guitar, and that kind of led me into woodworking. I bought some books, a few tools, and built a guitar. Luckily, I didn't know any better than to try that as a first ever project. I still play it when I get a chance, so it must not be too bad if it can live for over 20 years. After a stint in Mexico for my job, I moved into a new house and built a small shop. Since then I have been collecting tools and skills, probably more of the former than the latter ;-). Finding this site has done more for my skills and enjoyment than anything else. I have learned a lot and really enjoy the friendships that I have made here. I have been married to LOML (Lori) for 32 years now and have 6 kids. When they are all gone, I want to get a 1 bedroom house (so there is not room for them to move back in) and at least a 6 car heated/air conditioned garage for a shop. (Dream on...)

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4/21/05, 9:18 PM #11

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I have been woodworking for about 25 years now, and would consider myself an enthusiastic amateur. My claim to fame (or infamy) has always been fixing stuff. I spent time in the Air Force in the 60's then went to work as an electronic technician for civil service. I finally got my EE, and being fed up with the civil service nonsense, took a job with Ford Motor Company until I went with the split to Visteon last year. I got interested in music and started playing in a bluegrass band. I wanted a new guitar, and that kind of led me into woodworking. I bought some books, a few tools, and built a guitar. Luckily, I didn't know any better than to try that as a first ever project. I still play it when I get a chance, so it must not be too bad if it can live for over 20 years. After a stint in Mexico for my job, I moved into a new house and built a small shop. Since then I have been collecting tools and skills, probably more of the former than the latter ;-). Finding this site has done more for my skills and enjoyment than anything else. I have learned a lot and really enjoy the friendships that I have made here. I have been married to LOML (Lori) for 32 years now and have 6 kids. When they are all gone, I want to get a 1 bedroom house (so there is not room for them to move back in) and at least a 6 car heated/air conditioned garage for a shop. (Dream on...)

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4/21/05, 9:59 PM #12

Todd Hughes
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>Looks like a low end ,light weight cheaper brace no doubt aimed at the home owner market.As befor I wouldn't be surprised if it was some hardware store brand.Chuck looks a bit different with a collar behind it...Don't know if I ever saw a "Challenger" brace but truthfully I see so many braces like this I probably wouldn't have remembered it if i have....Is nice and clean, guessing I bet it was made in the 1920-40's but just guessing....Todd

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