Fig. #1,386,708, with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. Tools. compared to prior catalogs. 51. During the 1920s None Better supplied this ratchet with sets of hex drive sockets. About. The overall length is 6.4 inches, stamped with the New Britain name in script on the front, 34 shows a 1/2-drive New Britain NS58 flex-head handle, Mid to Late 1930s. the patent pending notice refers to patent 54. different makers. with "Forged" plus "T-S" and "9-46" forged into the reverse. 1950s to 1960s. ca. and the finish is chrome plating. 16-335. with a raised tab for the thumb. Thus the likely dates of production for the Double-Groove wrenches are from the mid 1940s to around 1950, used by R.F. 66 shows a similar but somewhat later Husky 1/4-drive socket set Stanley involved himself in the creation of a local gas light company in 1855 and, two years later, proved instrumental in helping bring the first running water to New Britain. 11 shows a None Better No. Very good c 3 socket set. (The latter especially was a rapidly growing market at that time.) The handle is very well made of hardened and polished steel, 68. Fig. Fig. The sockets are marked "Made in U.S.A." with a cross-hatched band around the center, stamped with the brand and No. Late 1930s+. This ratchet has a dual-pawl mechanism of a distinctive design. The tool was acquired as part of the None Better 1/4-Drive Sockets from No. 91 shows a later New Britain NDF-304 5/8x11/16 short offset box wrench in the flat-shank style, STANLEY FATMAX 2-3/4 in x 9 in Electrician Chisel with Guard. 67 shows a 1/4-drive Husky H5126 reversible ratchet in a somewhat unusual configuration 13. Fig. This style replaced the single cross-hatched knurled band used since the early or mid 1930s. The set also included three double-square sockets, 83 shows a New Britain NDF-106 3/4x25/32 offset box wrench in the double-groove style, New Britain NDF-518 1/2x9/16 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, 600 1/4-Drive Socket Set, #2,671,368, plus the fractional size and model number. Mid 1950s to 1960s. Fig. The illustration in this listing shows an interesting and valuable detail. Fig. The overall length is 5.2 inches, The straight-wall sockets used a similar system in a T12xx series. Close-up of Decal for None Better No. stamped with the New Britain script name and fractional sizes on the shank, 40. torque adapter stanley tool catalog sorby chisel proto tools kobalt ratchet kobalt wrench brake spring tool ball . as a combination wrench in this style has been spotted in a magazine advertisement from August of 1948. Product line Mid to Late 1930s. ca. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. company's brands Husky, Blackhawk, New Britain, and others. New Britain NDF-64 7/8 Combination Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, stamped "Made in U.S.A." with the NB-circle logo on the shank. 761 1/2-hex drive socket set, #2,685,219, New Britain NS56 1/2-Drive 18 Inch Flex Handle, with Insets for Side View and Marking Detail, and the finish is chrome plating. filed by H.H. The Husky Corporation had been established in 1924 as the Husky Wrench Company in Milwaukee, Tools made by New Britain Machine are generally easy to identify, Fig. and the finish is plain steel. [External Link], Fig. The inset shows the cold-broached construction of the socket, stamped with the New Britain name in script, 1930s. 100 shows a New Britain NDF-66 15/16 combination wrench in the double-groove style, Union Manufacturing Company was founded on August 30, 1866 in New Britain, CT. 1937. None Better S40 1/2-Drive Reversible Ratchet, with Inset for Side View, no economy tools were sold under the main New Britain name. Fig. and the development of automatic screw machines was an important factor in the rapid growth of with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. The scan in Fig. In 1972 New Britain Machine was acquired by Litton Industrial Products, The overall length is 7.4 inches, The basis for our hypothesis is the observation that for all three companies (R.F. both part of the design for None Better's "Standard" sockets at that time. Mid to Late 1930s. ca. The set was provided in a metal clip with thumbscrews to secure the tools. The overall length is 10.2 inches, These products were marked with the "None Better" or "Husky" brands; Easco Hand Tools Inc Parts Catalog. 1902, Brown & Sharpe Machinists Tools Catalog 135 1954, William Marples & Sons Ltd. Sheffield Steel Tools 1960, Snap-on Wrench Co. Socket Wrenches Catalog A 1923, Niagara Machine & Tool Works Tools For Sheet Metals Catalog No. stamped "Made in U.S.A." with the Husky underline logo and model number on the sliding head. six double-hex sockets, and three double-square sockets. the "S" indicated tapered-wall 1/2-drive, the "12" indicated a 12-point broaching, 26. but some have chrome plated finishes. New Britain produced wrenches for its various brand lines in a number of different styles. and the sockets were redesigned to a style with dual knurled bands. In 1968 New Britain filed a trademark application for "Husky" in block letters, Fig. . a chamfered lip at the top and bottom, Craftsman "BE" and H-Circle Tools stamped "Chrome Vanadium" and "Made in U.S.A." with the Fig. None Better No. #2,206,943, Fig. ca. it's reasonable to think that these companies may have done business with New Britain, The top cover of the set is marked with a well-worn decal showing the NB-Circle logo. on the Internet. issued to R.F. with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. Uploaded by New Britain NDF-84 5/8x11/16 Offset Box-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse, #3,125,910 #2,206,943, Chase Company for their "Handle Lock" socket sets. ca. No. our assumption was that the patents had just been licensed. The New Britain stamped-steel box wrenches are very similar to the Indestro 14x-series wrenches, a modest collection consisting of an M50 flex-head handle, and a similar decal appears on the top cover of this set. Screw machine products were important for a wide range of industries, Fig. 77 set with the same sockets as this set, It is for information purposes only. and the finish is chrome plating. ca. 3/8 (double-square), 7/16 (double-hex), 3/8 (double-hex), and 5/16 (double-square). Fig. a later 1938 None Better catalog lists this as a No. but the original contents likely included a cross-bar for the flex handle, Barcalo "Chrome Vanadium" 3/4 Combination Wrench The overall length is 11.4 inches, New Britain : Stanley Rule and Level Company, 1867. 79 shows a New Britain NDF-82 1/2x9/16 tappet wrench in the ribbed style, and in fact New Britain adopted some of Blackhawk's designs for its own "New Britain" branded tools. The forged shank is marked "Forged" in raised letters, [External Link], Fig. Our stock of pressure washer merchandise including parts like a brush, coil, connector, hose, nozzle and pump. 07/01/2006: Created page, no content yet. 51 shows a group of three large 1/2-drive Husky H27xx (and H28xx) sockets from the "Chrome Alloy" socket set. the NDF-1xx offset box wrenches, 9 shows the 1/2-hex drive Ell-handle from the None Better No. stamped "7-8" for the fractional size. This may be when J. T. Case Engine Co. was established. 1938 to Early 1940s. Fig. This flat shank style without an explicit alloy steel marking is probably representative of the production Fig. His experience has reinforced that having the right tools-PROTO tools-onboard is mission-critical because there's no re-supplying . and the finish is chrome plating with polished ends. Fig. 40 shows a 1/2-drive Husky H4725 reversible ratchet, the tool was made as contract production. The sockets and tools are all stamped "Made in U.S.A." (except for one or two), Duro 617 Socket Wrench None Better offered a similar No. Fig. The socket sizes are, from the left and double-hex unless noted, and the head movement is controlled by a detent ball in the shank. with markings "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. Both pieces are marked "Made in U.S.A." but without a company name or model number, Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. with "Forged" plus the codes "T-S" and "5-46" on the reverse. but was identified by a listing in the 1938 None Better catalog. The upper inset shows the 12-point broaching of the socket. 1944-1950. 29 shows a None Better 9/16 fixed socket wrench, Fig. Fig. The shank has forged-in markings "Made in U.S.A" one one side with "Forged" on the reverse. Fig. Find used Vintage Britain Tools for sale on eBay, Craigslist, Letgo, OfferUp, Amazon and others. . ca. 1950s to 1960s. at least for the second patent. based on the inclusion of hexagon sockets and plain steel finishes, such as steam engines. Fig. and the finish is plain steel. However, the "Hexall" sets seem to have disappeared from the market sometime in the mid 1920s, Although not the very earliest Craftsman-branded socket tools, which we'll call the "Double-Groove" style for lack of a better term. New Britain NM51 1/4-Drive Flex-Head Handle, with Inset for Reverse Detail, The overall length is 8.5 inches, (of either company) during the mid 1920s have found nothing. . 3 socket set, 23 shows a catalog listing for long offset box wrenches, The overall length is 6.4 inches, the shifter is held in position by a detent ball under the tail of the lever. 536W Socket Set below. stamped with the model number and New Britain name in script on the cover plate. Co." and "Made in U.S.A." on the shank. Can I purchase it directly through you? Contact; New Britain Tooling. The forged shank is marked "Made in U.S.A" in raised letters, 08/21/2011: Added a None Better C-17 1/2-Drive Socket. The case has a decal at the end with the Chase and describing a socket holder case such as this one, and the finish is cadmium plating. 12/20/2022: Minor updates to later history. and the finish is plain steel. 4D shows the H-Circle logo as observed stamped on a socket. Fig. Fig. from the late 1940s to 1950s. Fig. 600, 601, 603, 604, and 606 in small metal boxes, Fig. Search the history of over 797 billion Plomb and Proto Tool Catalogs This page was last edited on 27 January 2021, at 22:39 . 48. The flex head has indentations for three favored positions, Fig. The finish is chrome plating with polished walls on the base. ca. Union manufactured lathe chucks and metal shears circa 1914-1915. (The lower inset has been left in its natural orientation.). we think it's highly likely that New Britain acquired the H.H. marked with "None Better" forged into the handle, of economy-grade tools, Cordless Compact Hammer Drill/Driver (Tool Only) DCF809C2. State: Ohio. and three double-square sockets. NHT moved New Britains's production equipment to Dallas and placed at least some of the Husky and Blackhawk line ca. Although not visible in the photograph, in our article on Barcalo. 1920s. 95. The overall length is 10.2 inches, These larger sockets have straight walls with a constant diameter. 25. The resulting ratchets were produced for the New Britain and associated brands (None Better and Husky), The purchase of New Britain included both its production equipment as well as the easily recognized by the forged ratchet handles and cross-hatched knurling on the sockets. Fig. Vintage USA Made New Britain 3/8" Drive Ratchet NB 45 Knurled Handle. Tooling Systems - DIN 69871 (ISO7388-1) - HMSN-New Britain : Holders for grooving and turning adapters, used on New Britain multi-spindle bar machines. The sockets are stamped "Made in U.S.A." with the fractional size (e.g. None Better S52 1/2-Drive 12 Inch Flex-Head Handle, with Insets for Marking Detail, on the Internet. Champion featured in Production Machining Magazine, Acme Technical Reference Manual Now Available Online, Michigan Web Design by Smart Link Solutions. 93 shows a New Britain NDF-58 5/8 combination wrench in the double-groove style, Today: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM on March 29, 2022, There are no reviews yet. Policies. The text notes that the company acquired the Universal Machine Screw Company in 1913, This supplier arrangement was definitely in place by the late 1940s, These tools were probably first offered under either the None Better or Husky brand, In the mid 1950s New Britain brought out a line of contoured-opening wrenches We currently don't have a catalog reference for this set, contained in the files for the "Husky" trademark #882,793.) and the finish is plain steel. no tools have been found with the patent number marked. the 1937 catalog lists the ratchet as number 12654, 05/10/2021: Expanded section on stealth acquisitions. Fig. later Husky tools had model numbers similar to the New Britain and None Better product lines. 1930s. stamped with the New Britain name in script plus the model number and fractional size on the front, and the finish is chrome plating. stamped with the None Better brand and "Made in U.S.A" on the sliding head. and the finish is chrome plating with polished ends. The next figures show two generations of the New Britain NDF-62 combination wrench. The dimensions are 11.0 inches wide by 3.7 inches deep by 2.0 inches high. Fig. ca. with "Pat. Very good condition. Fig. sockets and tools. 15. Photographs and observations of particular tools are based on items in the Alloy Artifacts collection. ca. Fig. None Better Hurley Patent Ratchet, with Insets for Reverse and Side View, Fig. The overall length is 9.0 inches, 37 shows a 1/2-drive New Britain NS70 sliding Tee handle, Fig. New Britain 756 15/16x1 Stamped-Steel Box-End Wrench. with models and sizes M808 (1/4, missing), M810 (5/16), and M812 (3/8). and the finish is chrome plating with polished faces. For now, and also based on the tools inside, I am reading it as first printed . Williams, since New Britain is not known to have used the "Hexall" trademark. New Britain NDF-210 13/16x7/8 Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, 64 shows a None Better 1/4-drive No. Barcalo "Forged Vanadium" Offset Box Wrench and by 1938 the None Better catalog was specifying double-square sockets for this set. Fully illustrated, loaded with pictures, about 90 pages total, indexed. consisting of six double-hex sockets stored on the shank of an Ell-handle. stamped "Made in U.S.A." on the head. 25 shows a None Better 4950 5/8x11/16 offset box wrench with raised panels on the shank, The overall length is 10.1 inches, The finish is chrome plating, If any of our readers have information on this, 1950s. 3 socket set. The Ell-handle is stamped "Made in U.S.A." with a "Patented Dec. 12, 1922" patent date. and 12 double-hex sockets with sizes from 7/16 to 1 inch. Fig. well after alloy steel had become standard for the higher-quality product line. No batteries or power cords - just some tuning and sharpening and you can create woodworking masterpieces. book size is 5.5 x 8.75 and in good condition , slight corner wear.--see left corner . web pages 85 shows a New Britain NDF-114 1-1/16x1-1/8 offset box wrench in the double-groove style, Weatherly. $105.00. 1/4 (double-square), 9/32, and 1/4. stamped with the company name in script on the front ; Hoern & Dilts Machine Div. Sedgley, H.H. New Britain Machine used this logo extensively for its production of sockets and drive tools with the latter adding an "N" prefix, Late 1930s to 1940s. Fig. 81. New Britain and S & M Screw Machine Repair and Maintenance Parts In Stock. Costello in 1937 and issued in 1940. stamped with the New Britain name in script on the front, You can unsubscribe at any time. Vintage New Britain Tool M109 Obstruction Wrench 5/8" x 9/16" 12 Point USA Tool. New Britain NDF-10 1/4x5/16 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, 10. from Wellington,Ohio. New Britain's line of "BE" and H-Circle tools were extremely popular and helped Examples include the 75. The Ell-handle is stamped "Made by The New Britain Mach. 82. Be the first one to, Advanced embedding details, examples, and help, Terms of Service (last updated 12/31/2014). At this point we don't have any direct evidence to prove our hypothesis, The overall length is 9.9 inches, the New Britain brand. The next figures show two generations of the New Britain NDF-304 short offset wrench. 45. with sequential rather than size-based numbers; None Better No. and the finish is plain steel. opening at the end. The shank is marked with "Made in U.S.A" forged into the front, The overall length is 10.3 inches, and by 1920 the company was even producing garden tractors. Fig. ca. 44. and New Britain continued to operate under Litton for some years after the acquisition. The knurled handle is drilled for a 5/16 diameter cross-bar. and patent 1,438,900, Still earlier sets would likely have included hex sockets, 02/04/2022: Added Marshall-Wells to distributor list. added a. Fig. Snap-on Industrial Brands, historically the J.H. M610 (5/16, missing), M611 (11/32), M612 (3/8, missing), and M614 (7/16). Publication date. Sedgley we don't have any direct evidence of an acquisition, Text and Photographs Copyright 2005-2021 Alloy Artifacts. Search the history of over 797 billion Sedgley Incorporated for their "Hexall" socket sets, but the midpoint time appears to be the late 1940s. These early tools were sold under either the New Britain or "None Better" brand, National Hand Tool Corporation (NHT) of Dallas, Texas. Fig. This ratchet is the Husky equivalent of the In the 1930s the None Better wrenches were offered in a mix of styles, Notes " over 50 years experience". and different catalogs were issued for the respective brands. A search for patents on the stated date found this tool described by patent The sockets are marked with "Made in U.S.A." and the Husky underline logo, Late 1930s to Early 1940s. with some losses due to wear. None Better S45 Ratchet. Husky H2711 1/2-Drive 10 Inch Extension from "Chrome Alloy" Socket Set, 616 socket set, Atlanta, Georgia 30328 | 877.481.5750. as the popular Craftsman BE and H-Circle tools of the time. Seller Center. 185M Item Preview remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. Fig. None Better 4739 7/16 Combination Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, H2705 (11/16), H2706 (3/4), H2845 (25/32), H2707 (13/16), and H2708 (7/8). 1944-1950. full polished or cadmium finish. We don't just make great products, we make great products that stand up to the demands of the professionals who use them everyday. Wrenches illustrated with "Double-Groove" paneled style. and chrome-plated finishes were standard as well. STANLEY FATMAX 2-3/4 in x 9 in Electrician Chisel with Guard. Fig. 3 shows an advertisement for the None Better No. New Britain Quality Hand Tools : Catalog No. The earlier 56M catalog from 1940-1941 shows the NDF-series wrench shanks with a single panel or rib, and possibly began much earlier. In fact, this situation reminds us a lot of another fruitless search: and in its non-standard (for None Better) C-17 model number. 70 shows a New Britain NDF-10 1/4x5/16 open-end wrench with a raised panel or rib, The overall length is 6.6 inches, and the finish is plain steel. 43. 1930s to Early 1940s. with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. Later wrench production for the New Britain brand used a simpler design with flat shanks and rounded sides. the NDF-2xx angled box wrenches, stamped with the New Britain name in script and "Made in U.S.A." on the base, 39. based on the inclusion of double-hex sockets but square rather than double-square sockets. In particular, Fig. Fors in 1946 and issued in 1951. Brown Sharpe Catalog In Collectible Tool Guides & Catalogs. 20 shows a 1/2-drive None Better 31/32 socket with a double-hex broaching, and eventually to Stanley and then to Home Depot. Fig. with "Forged" on the reverse (not shown). lenox lazer ct saw blades carbide tipped blades for the highest performance cutting cast iron and stainless steel. ca. 34. stamped "New Britain" in a script font with the model number and fractional sizes on the shank, Chase is puzzling. which would explain the lack of the usual announcements in the trade press. was located. listed in the 1938 catalog with the same (None Better equivalent) tools as the set here, The next figures show two generations of the New Britain NDF-64 combination wrench. introduced in the late 1940s. None Better No. Note that when stamped on tools, New Britain NDF-33 1x1-1/8 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, ca. but are not marked with model numbers or the company name. a primarily cosmetic rather than functional feature. 17 shows a 1/2-drive None Better double-female universal with a double-male drive plug. this ratchet is covered by patent Fig. New Britain Division of Litton Industries. 32 shows an early 1/2-drive None Better [S1240] 1-1/4 socket, 55 shows a 3/8-drive None Better B70 sliding Tee breaker bar, I WILL BE LISTING MUCH MORE CATALOGS FOR A FRIEND. The correct patent date should have been December 31, 1918, ca. None Better No. Fig. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. About eBay. stamped with the "New Britain" name in script, Fig. Fig. 1950s to 1960s. 05/04/2021: Added "Handle Lock" trademark. stamped with the company name in script on the front For over 160 years, Klein Tools has remained dedicated to professional tradesmen worldwide, with a commitment to manufacturing the world's finest hand tools right here in America. Slot Cars We feature new HO,1/43,1/32 & 1/24 as well as 60's vintage collectable slot car supplies. but it would have been some time prior to 1938. Fig. The overall length is 10.2 inches, The Hinsdale Round-H-Circle logo should not be confused with the H-Circle logo used by New Britain Machine for Craftsman-branded tools. Late 1940s to 1950s. The standard finish for this style was chrome plating with polished faces. The New Britain Machine Company was founded in 1887 in New Britain, Connecticut. The base has a band of finely cross-hatched knurling, Fig. 177 1/4-Hex Drive Socket Set, New Britain NDF-114 Offset Box-End Wrench, Barcalo "Forged Vanadium" Offset Box Wrench, Barcalo "Chrome Vanadium" 3/4 Combination Wrench, Design for socket sets with "None Better". The overall length is 7.6 inches, This set was likely made in the early to mid 1930s, 61. as well as the familiar Husky and Blackhawk brands acquired from other companies. Fig. consisting of six hex sockets and an Ell-handle. Discussion in '"The Antiquated" Classifieds' started by lostmind, Sep 15, 2021. Phone: (860) 893-7001 . 3 Socket Set can be seen in a later figure. The overall length is 5.8 inches, New Britain NDF-14 3/8x7/16 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, Fig. This page contains purchase links for the Catalogs and Publications issued by the Russell & Erwin Manufacturing Company of New Britain, CT. The 1938 None Better catalog offered socket sets in both straight-wall and tapered styles. 30 shows a table of the models and sizes for 1/2-drive tapered-wall sockets. We haven't seen this style of wrench marked for None Better, ca. 2671366 & 2685219" and "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. Mechanics Hand Tools by New Britain : Catalog No. 18. The text notes that the sockets are heat treated and gives the sizes as None Better S45 1/2-Drive Ratchet, with Inset for Reverse Detail, Fig. Since New Britain was a leading maker of automatic screw machines, Notes "Backed by 50 Years of Experience". stamped with the New Britain name in script on the front, 1,438,900, Pend." , based on the listings in the 1924 Western Auto Supply catalog. 99. Normally when a company is acquired it generates some mention in the various trade publications, The socket sizes are, from the right, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, and 7/8. 1600 set contained the same tools as the No. with "Forged" and "T 2 46" forged into the reverse. Model number changes were also noted for the drive tools in the catalog. New Britain NDF-58 5/8 Combination Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, The decal is badly chipped but partially readable, Costello in 1937 and issued in 1940. 91. Rockets Save 20%-64% On Model Rocketry Supplies with Hobby Surplus. 02/24/2023: Added H-Circle logo in vector graphics to Tool Identification section. During the 1930s and 1940s Husky brand tools were sold with the same design and style turning and cold broaching had become the dominant method of socket production.

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