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Authentic vintage IRWIN No. 22 Micro-Dial Expansive Wood Boring Bit, made in the USA. This distinctive adjustable woodworking tool features a gear-driven cutter adjustment and graduated scale, allowing the cutter to be positioned for different hole sizes.
Designed for use with a traditional hand brace, this specialized bit was made for boring larger-diameter holes in wood. The adjustable cutting head and finely marked measuring scale make it an interesting example of traditional American woodworking tool design.
The tool is marked IRWIN, No. 22, and U.S. of A. It measures approximately 9 inches long overall, based on the included tape-measure photo.
Manufacturer History
IRWIN has a long history in American cutting tools and woodworking equipment. Its auger bits and specialized boring tools became familiar fixtures in workshops and on job sites. Vintage IRWIN tools remain appealing to collectors of American-made hand tools and traditional woodworking equipment.
Item Details
* Brand: IRWIN
* Model: No. 22 Micro-Dial
* Type: Adjustable expansive wood-boring bit
* Operation: Gear-driven adjustable cutter
* Graduations: Inch-marked adjustment scale
* Country of manufacture: USA, marked on the tool
* Overall length: Approximately 9 inches
* Quantity: One tool
* Authenticity: Genuine IRWIN tool
Additional Information
This listing is for the exact vintage tool shown in the photographs. No original box or additional accessories are included unless pictured. The tool has not been restored or refinished, so its original wear and patina remain visible.
A great addition to a vintage tool collection, an American-made woodworking display, or a workshop equipped for traditional hand-brace boring.
