{"product_id":"vintage-adjustable-expansive-wood-bit-in-original-wooden-case-interchangeable","title":"Vintage Adjustable Expansive Wood Bit in Original Wooden Case – Interchangeable","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"item-specifics\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"specs-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eSub-Type\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eDrill Bit\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eCollectable\/ Vintage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eCollectable\/ Vintage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eType\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eCarpentry\/ Woodworking\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eWM. Marples \u0026amp; Sons\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eOriginal\/Reproduction\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eVintage Original\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eMetal\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eUnited Kingdom\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"item-description\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"description-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"668\"\u003eThis is a rare and complete \u003cstrong data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"284\"\u003evintage adjustable expansive wood bit\u003c\/strong\u003e set, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. The set includes the main bit with an adjustable cutter, two interchangeable cutting heads, and the original fitted wooden case. This type of bit was used for boring large-diameter holes in wood, with the adjustable arm allowing for variable hole sizes. It would have been commonly used by cabinetmakers, carpenters, and joiners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"687\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"687\"\u003eItem Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"737\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"737\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"705\"\u003eTool Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjustable Expansive Wood Bit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"761\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"761\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"753\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"858\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"858\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"779\"\u003eComponents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Main boring bit with scale, two additional cutter heads, original wooden box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"876\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"874\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"939\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"939\"\u003eAdjustable scale engraved in both inches and millimetres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"984\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"984\"\u003eScrew point tip for precision starting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003eReplaceable cutters for varying hole diameters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003eOriginal wooden case with sliding lid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003eGood overall antique condition with age-related wear and patina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003eSurface rust present in places consistent with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003eMarkings partially visible on cutter and shaft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003eWooden case intact, shows age and handling wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003eThis is a fantastic collectible piece for antique tool enthusiasts, woodworking historians, or as a decorative item for workshops and tool-themed displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003eApproximate Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003eBit length: ~23cm (9 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003eWooden case: ~25.5cm x 4cm x 3cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003eCollectors of antique tools\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1676\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1676\"\u003eHistorical reenactments or displays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003eVintage workshop decor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003eRestoration enthusiasts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .item-specifics, .item-description {font-family: Arial, sans-serif; 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