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The John S. Fray Company 1911 Catalogue No. 26, Paperback / softback Book

The John S. Fray Company 1911 Catalogue No. 26 Paperback / softback

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The John S. Fray & Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut built an early reputation and brace building success upon the initial patent of Nelson Spofford who s first patent was for a type of split chuck, often termed a clamshell chuck.

John Fray apparently began manufacturing Spofford braces in partnership with a gentleman named Horace Pigg.

Early braces are marked, Fray & Pigg Manrs / Bridgeport, Conn and Spofford s Pat / Nov 1, 1859.

Stanley continued to produce braces using this design until at least 1942.

Subsequent braces are marked only John S. Fray & Co / Bridgeport, Conn. USA. This fully illustrated catalog includes braces, hand drills, breast drills, extension bit holders, hollow handle tool sets, pin vises, chucks, and more!

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