From: Esther Heller
Bryan whose memory is just fine said:

If my failing memory is NOT failing at this time, Lee Valley Tools
sells an "adaptor" that fits a brace and will allow you to use the hex
shank bits in it.

Kind of like a Quick Change Bit holder, but for a brace.

>From www.leevalley.com:

B. 1/4" Hex Auger Driver

 For driving large screws it is hard to beat an auger driver. Rechargeable
 drills poop out quickly on anything over a #8 screw, but a brace lets you
 drive a #14 without dampening your brow. Screwdrivers for braces used
 to be available, but were always single style. Our driver has a 1/4" hex
 socket with a rare-earth magnet in it to hold any standard power-driver
 bit - Phillips, square-drive, posi-drive, etc. Nickel-plated steel. 4"
long
 overall.

 In USA and International
  B. 50J61.05   Hex Auger Driver  4.95 US$

 In Canada
  B. 50J61.05  Hex Auger Driver 6.95 Cdn$

I have one and it does the job.  Just the thing for #10 2.5" long screws
while hanging kitchen cabinets on the wall.  I recommended it to a friend
whose dad in his 80's is starting to be bugged about not having the wrist
strength to use a screwdriver a lot...

Of course giving the minimum shipping you then need to figure out

what other stuff you Really Need  ;-)  ;-)

Esther eoh@k...