BS 1978:1965
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Specification for bit braces
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English
26-11-1965
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Nomenclature, materials, heat treatment and hardness, dimensions, finish, marking, performance tests for ratchet brace fitted with chuck in nominal sizes 5 in, 8 in, 10 in, 12 in, 14 in and plain brace fitted with socket end in nominal sizes 9 in (linesman\'s brace) and 14 in (wagon builder\'s brace).
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MTE/15
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 87/75351 DC, D64/8539 DC. (06/2004) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, January 2011. (12/2010)
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Standard
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18
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British Standards Institution
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Current
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This British Standard relates to bit braces (sometimes referred to as carpenters’ braces), of the following types and nominal sizes:
Type 1. Ratchet brace fitted with chuck (see Figure 1) having a range of nominal sizes as follows: 5 in, 8 in, 10 in, 12 in and 14 in.
Type 2. Plain brace, fitted with socket end (nose) which includes the types known as wagon-builder’s brace, 14 in nominal size and linesman’s brace, 9 in nominal size (see Figure 2).
| Standards | Relationship |
| UNE-EN 16185-2:2015+A1:2020 | Identical |