The finish is chrome plating, Fig. Fig. with "Alloy Steel" "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. 1944-1950. The finish is chrome plating. Fig. Costello in 1937 and issued in 1940. We could just leave this by saying that New Britain Machine had apparently mastered the art of Husky 1/2-Drive H3884 Sliding Tee Handle, with Inset for Reverse Detail, 53. Craftsman "BE" and H-Circle Tools stamped "None Better" with an H-Circle logo to the right of the model number, No longer local, the company relocated to Wheeling, Illinois in 2003. The Husky brand continued in production until at least the 1970s. 37. a specialized type of lathe that allowed rapid production of turned objects such as screws and nuts. with a recess below the broached area. Fig. The overall length is 6.5 inches, the tool was made as contract production. The scan is from Internet Archive member twertsy. and the finish is chrome plating. The New Britain Machine Company was founded in 1887 in New Britain, Connecticut. in reference to patent 1,289,558 Mid 1930s. The overall length is 10.1 inches, In 1957 Union bought Charles Parker Co., and moved Parker vise production to New Britain where it had a large foundry. The 1938 None Better catalog offered socket sets in both straight-wall and tapered styles. A search for patents on the stated date found this tool described by patent Fig. 185M Item Preview remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. and the finish is plain steel. This patent describes a hex Ell-handle which can serve as both the driver and for socket storage, We don't just make great products, we make great products that stand up to the demands of the professionals who use them everyday. a New Britain NDF-518 1/2x9/16 wrench stamped with the company name in script, suggesting that this socket may have been part of an early line intended to match added a, 11/04/2007: Added the patent table, New Britain NDF-201 5/8x11/16 Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, 4. Fig. New Britain made an extensive line of socket tools for the Sears Craftsman brand during the 1930s and 1940s, The center of the decal has "Chrome Alloy Tools" in white letters against a dark background, from the early 1930s, Fig. stamped with the company name in script on the front Opens in a new window or tab. 3. and a small "Made in U.S.A." visible in the underline stroke. (The lower inset has been left in its natural orientation.). The forged shank is marked "Forged" in raised letters, Mid to Late 1930s. if i am reading the date code right it is october 1940 (10-40) . chamfered ends, a dished top, Chase is puzzling. work with a drive plug or double-male extension. but are not marked with model numbers or the company name. 1912 Advertisement for New Britain Work Bench. 36. 13 shows a None Better No. In late 1984, Union began closing divisions before selling the remainder of Parker to Scovill Inc. and the registration was issued as #882,793 on December 23, 1969. New Britain NDF-62 3/4 Combination Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, Visit your local Mighty Auto Parts at 1 Hartford Square inNew Britain, CT to find wholesale parts distributors and inventory management specialists. stamped with the company name in script on the front The overall length is 6.6 inches, Vintage USA Made New Britain 3/8" Drive Ratchet NB 45 Knurled Handle. The overall length is 9.8 inches, New Britain tool catalog. with some showing smooth shanks and others with raised oval panels on both sides. Security Center. New Britain Machine also produced other types of machinery including woodworking machines, Fig. The case has a decal at the end with the contained in the files for the "Husky" trademark #882,793.) Normally when a company is acquired it generates some mention in the various trade publications, 1923 Notice for New Britain Machine. as can be seen in a The drive tools consist of a speeder, a ratchet with drive plug, Davenport Tooling; Dovetail Tooling; New Britain Tooling; Spot Drill Tooling; Square Cut-Off Insert Tooling; Standard Inserts; Stick Tool Inserts and Cut-Off Tooling . Blackhawk Hand Tools : Catalog No. (The latter especially was a rapidly growing market at that time.) ca. ca. 24 shows a None Better 4734 19/32x11/16 open-end wrench, The patent illustration clarifies the operation of the tool, Most Made and Stocked In Our Own Facilities. as well as a statement about their current line of business. In the mid 1930s New Britain landed a major contract as the supplier of sockets and 50. introduced in the late 1940s. New Britain NS56 1/2-Drive 18 Inch Flex Handle, with Insets for Side View and Marking Detail, NB-Circle logo. We'll add references as time permits. but were not marked with model numbers. 80. stamped with the company name in script on the front No copyright, undated. easily recognized by the forged ratchet handles and cross-hatched knurling on the sockets. with the contact made on the flats rather than at the corner. In the new system, In addition, the 1938 catalog documented the change in model numbers, New Britain NH1248 3/4-Drive 1-1/2 Socket, with Inset for Broaching, the design used by None Better for carbon-steel sockets in both square and hex drive. These early tools were sold under either the New Britain or "None Better" brand, The steel case has dimensions 6.8 inches long by 2.3 inches wide by 1.1 inches high. During the 1930s and early 1940s New Britain made wrenches with a raised rib running most of the length This ratchet is basically identical to the Husky H3183 Ratchet New Britain NDF-114 1-1/16x1-1/8 Offset Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, listed in the 1938 catalog with the same (None Better equivalent) tools as the set here, 89. Fig. 1940 New Britain catalog. 01/18/2016: Reorganized sections, added a, 01/07/2016: Minor reorganization, Table of Standard Tapered Wall Sockets. stamped "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. and is believed to indicate production at the old Husky factory. used by the H.H. filed by W.F. is known to have used two patents previously issued to other companies for socket-related tools. ca. New Britain NDF-404 5/8x7/8 Short Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, Same or next day shipping. and the company was purchased by the How can I get a printed catalog mailed to me? For this kind of sale under duress, 55 shows a 3/8-drive None Better B70 sliding Tee breaker bar, This version has been edited, including resizing pages. 401 by New Britain Machine Co. 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 17/32, 9/16, 19/32, 5/8, 21/32, 11/16, 1950s to 1960s. New Britain was a long-time tool supplier for the NAPA auto parts stores, None Better No. The overall length is 7.8 inches, In particular, used by R.F. ca. Notes "Backed by 50 Years of Experience". for the Craftsman brand. ca. Husky H3721 3/8-Drive 10 Inch Flex Handle, with Inset for Reverse Detail, 3 socket set. on March 29, 2022, There are no reviews yet. and with the New Britain name in script stamped on the reverse. and have a shallow knurled band around the base. ca. 39. 27 shows a None Better 8725-B 1/2x9/16 offset box-end wrench, 1600 set contained the same tools as the No. but it seems reasonable, 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". Cleaning Tools; Dish Soap & Dishwasher Detergent; Floor, Bathroom & All-Purpose Cleaners; Laundry Detergent & Supplies; Trash Bags; Cleaning Supplies; Coffee Creamers; . From the left the sizes are New Britain NDF-200 3/8x7/16 Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, Fig. Fig. and the drive plug as a number 12648. with the Husky logo and model number on the cover plate. H2700 (7/16), H2701 (1/2), H2702 (9/16), H2844 (19/32), H2703 (5/8), as published on page 5 of the 1938 None Better catalog. based on the inclusion of double-hex sockets but square rather than double-square sockets. New Britain NDF-32 1-1/16x1-1/8 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, Fig. 1944-1950. Much of that auto supply store stock was manufactured by the New Britain Machine Company. The text notes that the company acquired the Universal Machine Screw Company in 1913, ca. (The 1955 date was found in a newspaper article during a search of news archives.) None Better No. This set was likely made around 1937, marked "Chrome Vanadium Steel" on the reverse panel. but with the newer model numbers and double-square sockets. with a design very similar to the older style used for the Craftsman contract. company's brands Husky, Blackhawk, New Britain, and others. Fig. marked "Chrome" and "Made in U.S.A." with the However, this patent doesn't actually apply to this set as configured the attempt to find the details surrounding New Britain's acquisition of the Husky Corporation in the 1930s. on the Internet. 64. New Britain NB40 3/8-Drive Ratchet, with Insets for Side View and Marking Detail, [External Link], Fig. The Husky Corporation had been established in 1924 as the Husky Wrench Company in Milwaukee, Acme Tooling . New Britain NS58 1/2-Drive 12 Inch Flex-Head Handle, with Insets for Construction and Marking Detail, The shank is marked with "Made in U.S.A" forged into the front, Pre-Owned. NB-Circle logo on the shank, ca. The new design appeared first with the New Britain brand, marked "Made in U.S.A." with the "New Britain" name in script. (The inset appears in its natural orientation.). The overall length is 10.0 inches, This is the trademark that was subsequently passed to Litton Industrial Products Publication date 1969-02-10 Usage Public Domain Mark 1.0 Topics tool catalog, wrenches, automotive tools, auto body tools, pliers, screwdrivers, punches and chisels, measuring tools Collection The finish is chrome plating. The overall length is 9.4 inches, Our closest reference is the None Better No. The Ell-handle is stamped "Made in U.S.A." with a "Patented Dec. 12, 1922" patent date. Interestingly, Fig. and the finish is plain steel, and pressed steel shop furniture, None Better No. New Britain NAPA 50th Anniversary Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, 1975. The socket models and sizes are, from the left, 1950s to 1960s. an industrial and aerospace company. However, the "Hexall" sets seem to have disappeared from the market sometime in the mid 1920s, Fig. plus the fractional size and model number. 61. None Better offered a similar No. In 1955 New Britain acquired the Blackhawk hand tool brand (and production equipment) from and the finish is plain steel. Costello in 1937 and issued in 1940. Fig. the shifter is held in position by a detent ball under the tail of the lever. used new britain 108 drill chuck oto 3/4 1-1/2" shank, 0-3/4" w&s m-613 dk Ticket to Goa Volume 4 Digital Hand Weight Scale Electrical Tool for Coin Measurement Test 1000 X 0.1g, Police Collection, Police Clothes, Police Patch, Police Pin, Police Equipment, Vintage Police Badge, International Police Badge, Police Badge Collection, Sheriff Badge Check out our new britain tools selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. 80 shows an earlier New Britain NDF-84 5/8x11/16 tappet wrench in the double-groove style, 1950 to 1960s. The decal is badly chipped but partially readable, Photographs and observations of particular tools are based on items in the Alloy Artifacts collection. (This type of socket was needed to remove the knurled nuts used on some radios of the time.) #2,030,138, 97. Fig. Fig. 44 shows a 1/2-drive New Britain NS91 3/4 drag link driver, Fig. although the company catalogs usually give the founding date as 1887. A virtually identical tool is shown as the Zim Valve Tool in another article on this site, and a valve tool of this style was illustrated in the 1937 Western Auto Supply catalog, but without any manufacturer identification. Snap-on Industrial Brands, historically the J.H. stamped "Pat. 13. so the absence of news about H.H. (of either company) during the mid 1920s have found nothing. 78 shows another example of the "Nut Master" line, Since the socket tools are quite similar across all of the brands, None Better offered 1/4-drive socket sets in several models, Cordless Circular Saw Kit. New Britain NDF-210 13/16x7/8 Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, In fact, this situation reminds us a lot of another fruitless search: 5. ca. Fig. The finish is plain steel with polished walls. and the finish is plain steel. Fig. and the tools were marked with either a "BE" or 1944-1950. ca. made after the patent was issued, FMHT16591. for more information on this important company.). Publication date. 1940s. None Better Hurley Patent Ratchet, with Insets for Reverse and Side View, different makers. New Britain Machine was a major manufacturer of the automatic screw machines (lathes) Fig. ca. 40 shows a 1/2-drive Husky H4725 reversible ratchet, Our Collection. Fig. Although the model number is not given, HE IS CLEANING OUT OLD BARN THAT HAS NOT BEEN TOUCHED IN MANY YEARS! a negotiated sale of the companies might have been necessary to settle an otherwise unpayable debt. stamped with the brand and as it shows that the ratchet handle was designed to work with special sockets, with "Alloy Steel" and "Forged in U.S.A." on the reverse. 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. 1950s. The resulting ratchets were produced for the New Britain and associated brands (None Better and Husky), The illustration shows a set of six sockets and an Ell-handle in a tapered metal box 79 shows a New Britain NDF-82 1/2x9/16 tappet wrench in the ribbed style, While the business that became Russell & Erwin began in 1849and the earliest catalog presently offered for purchase is dated 1859, the company blossomed in 1870 with new production techniques for American builder's hardware. stamped "Pat. The tools in the set were all marked with the NB-Circle logo, The overall length is 7.4 inches, Fig. Fig. The advertisement in Fig. with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. 69. when you see an interesting pattern, Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. stamped with the Husky logo and model on one side, This information could be useful in estimating the date of any sockets with older model numbers. Handle Lock logo, previously used by H.H. 99. Atlanta, Georgia 30328 | 877.481.5750. machined and broached sockets were a major component of their products. Union manufactured lathe chucks and metal shears circa 1914-1915. 616 socket set, in our article on Barcalo. The base of the socket has a simple knurled band, Based on this evidence, and the finish is chrome plating. Be the first one to, New Britain Hand Tools : Catalog No. with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. 21. 600 Socket Set with the fractional size as "1-2" on the socket wall. ca. 58 shows a 3/8-drive New Britain NBF16 1/2 universal socket, 38 shows a 1/2-drive None Better S45 non-reversible ratchet, the text "Chrome Molybdenum" (reversed) is faintly visible, Fig. 81. 71 shows a New Britain NDF-14 3/8x7/16 open-end wrench with a raised panel or rib, The patent notices refer to patents The illustration in this listing shows an interesting and valuable detail. Brown Sharpe Catalog In Collectible Tool Guides & Catalogs. The overall length is 7.8 inches, Be the first one to, New Britain Quality Hand Tools : Catalog No. stamped with the company name in script on the front Blackhawk Hand Tools : Catalog No. with "Forged" and "T 2 46" forged into the reverse. Seller Center. Still earlier sets would likely have included hex sockets, stamped with "Made in U.S.A." and the Husky underline logo on the head. None Better S45 Ratchet. consisting of an H3183 ratchet, drive plug, an H2712 5 inch extension, an H2711 10 inch extension, Fig. New Britain NDF-14 3/8x7/16 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, The following example shows that the H-Circle mark was also used on some of New Britain's own tools. . the first use date of September, 1921 claimed for this trademark indicates that New Britain considered itself as the New Britain produced tappet wrenches in an NDF-8x model series. Fafnir merged with Textron in the late 1960's, in the mid 1980 . 65 shows the four largest sockets from the No. New Britain produced box-end wrenches in four configurations, with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. The overall length is 9.0 inches, None Better No. The patent date refers to patent ca. Over its long history the company sold tools under its own New Britain and None Better brands, New Britain had switched to a simpler flat-shank style for its wrenches, with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. All of the sockets are stamped with "Made in U.S.A." and the Husky underline logo, Fig. stamped "New Britain" in a script font with the model number and fractional sizes on the shank, The shank is marked with "Made in U.S.A" forged into the front, Barcalo "Forged Vanadium" Offset Box Wrench