Lower left in this image is a brace square tang to 3 jaw converter. Not
sure if someone makes a new one or not.
https://kirkhmb.smugmug.com/Woodworking/Woodworking-Tools/i-WnKPP5S/A
Some of the newer braces had jaws that would allow them to grip a round
shank with two jaws. Forget which one now (Stanley 923 & 2101?), but it
was a patented feature. Choking up on the bit May allow you to avoid the 3
flats, or the right jaws may ignore it.
The other pricey option might be here.
https://www.popularwoodworking.com/tools/hand-brace-adapter-for-woodowl-tri-cut-
bits/
Kirk in Half Moon Bay, CA
On Tue, Jan 25, 2022 at 9:29 AM Frank Filippone
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> All of my braces are 2 jawed. I recently purchased a set of auger bits
> that I wish to use ( Sears/Jennings 50-50) which have round shanks with 3
> flats in a 120 degree pattern.
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> What do I need to find to make this combination work?
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Sent from my iPad, apologies for the Auto Correct errors. Kirk
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