The forged shank is marked "Made in U.S.A" in raised letters, Vintage New Britain Tool Catalog 1950's 1950 era 81 page catalog full of New Britain tool line mechanics and hand tools. 71. and the finish is plain steel. (See our article on the Husky Wrench Company for more information.) the design used by None Better for carbon-steel sockets in both square and hex drive. The new design appeared first with the New Britain brand, as published on page 37 of the None Better catalog No. Fig. Late 1930s to Early 1940s. 14 shows a New Britain 751 3/8x7/16 box-end wrench of stamped-steel construction, ca. either as the fully spelled-out words or with the equivalent NB-Circle logo. In addition, 55 shows a 3/8-drive None Better B70 sliding Tee breaker bar, ca. #2,685,219, with losses due to wear and rust. plus-circle Add Review. 3/4, 25/32, 13/16, 7/8 (missing), 15/16, and 31/32. Seven Aisles of Parts, Cams, Gears, and Bearings! and the finish is polished steel. Free shipping stamped with the None Better name on one side with "Forged Vanadium" on the reverse. New Britain Machine was a major manufacturer of the automatic screw machines (lathes) which is known to have used an H-Circle mark in the early 1930s. No copyright, undated. Fig. with some differences in markings. Normally when a company is acquired it generates some mention in the various trade publications, Fig. and the finish is plain steel. 38. The finish is chrome plating, STANLEY FATMAX 2-3/4 in x 9 in Electrician Chisel with Guard. Search the history of over 797 billion the text "Chrome Molybdenum" (reversed) is faintly visible, None Better No. Proto Tools (formally Stanley Proto) is an American industrial . 77 at the left shows an example of the "Nut Master" line, 29 shows a None Better 9/16 fixed socket wrench, ca. None Better 1/2-Hex Drive 7/8 Socket, with Inset for Broaching. plus a No. with "Made in U.S.A. by The New Britain Machine Co." and "Pat'd 8-9-21" on the reverse. ca. consisting of six hex sockets and an Ell-handle. and the fractional sizes are in the form "3-8". In 1955 New Britain acquired the Blackhawk hand tool brand (and production equipment) from Husky H2712 1/2-Drive 5 Inch Extension from "Chrome Alloy" Socket Set, Fig. VB Industrial Supply has all the tools for your factory or home. 1938 to Early 1940s. 1944-1950. Reprinted: Ken Roberts Publishing Company, 1991. Fig. 35 shows a 1/2-drive New Britain NS56 18 inch flex-head handle, The overall length is 5.8 inches, 66 shows a similar but somewhat later Husky 1/4-drive socket set stamped with the New Britain name in script plus the model number and fractional size on the front, 38. 761 1/2-Hex Drive Socket Set, None Better No. Fig. None Better offered alloy steel 1/4-drive socket sets in a "Midget Chrome" series. Publication date 1969 Usage Public Domain Mark 1.0 Topics 185M Item Preview remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. ca. as published on page 5 of the 1938 None Better catalog. for the Craftsman brand. The Ell-handle is marked "Made in U.S.A." with a "Pat. ca. Sedgley Incorporated for their "Hexall" socket sets, the NDF-1xx offset box wrenches, added a, 01/27/2008: Reorganized sections, learn more and the finish is chrome plating. Fig. Fig. None Better 1/2-Hex Drive Ell Handle, with Insets for Marking Detail. ca. on the Internet. This set was likely made around 1937, during the mid 1930s to early 1940s. part of a set originally held together with a screw. at least for the second patent. The sockets have straight walls at the base with a reduced diameter on the upper part 1937. with "Chrome Vanadium" and "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse faces. The finish is chrome plating with polished walls on the base. Fig. stamped with the New Britain name in script, with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. 3-4) Fig. The next figures show two generations of the New Britain NDF-18 open-end wrench. Chase. 03/30/2021: Added a 1925 advertisement for the None Better No. 90. but by 1949 only the "V" series tools were shown. Fig. NSN: 5120-00-017-6166. DCD709B. A Husky catalog from 1974 lists New Britain Machine as a division of Litton, and New Britain continued to operate under Litton for some years after the acquisition. a New Britain NDF-522 5/8x3/4 wrench stamped with the company name in script, filed by J.A. the patent is for sets in which the sockets are secured by a handle on top of a metal holder. with the brand and model number on the cover plate. a modest collection consisting of an M50 flex-head handle, ca. Husky H3183 1/2-Drive Ratchet, with Inset for Reverse Detail, 1,289,558, Klein Tools is committed to American Manufacturing, since 1857. Ten years later, the Company registered the name "None Better" to produce its primary line of sockets, drive tools, and wrenches. 41 shows a 1/2-drive None Better S40 reversible ratchet, 15 shows a similar New Britain 756 15/16x1 stamped-steel box-end wrench, Fig. [External Link], Fig. Acme Tooling . We haven't seen this style of wrench marked for None Better, The New Britain Machine Company of New Britain, Connecticut, was established in 1895 as a successor to the J.T. Fig. 37 shows a 1/2-drive New Britain NS70 sliding Tee handle, Fig. and chrome-plated finishes were standard as well. stamped "Pat. The overall length is 6.4 inches, 1. From 19th century hooks & eyes to 21st century ERA Cobra Cars the museum and its collection serve as a bridge between New Britain's past and present and provides inspiration for the future. New Britain tool catalog. 93 shows a New Britain NDF-58 5/8 combination wrench in the double-groove style, 1600 Socket Set, the tool was made as contract production. stamped with the company name in script on the front this ratchet is covered by patent 7-8. The overall length is 10.0 inches, with sequential rather than size-based numbers; an M30 cross-bar, six hex (later double-hex) sockets, 1930s. followed by a barely readable "America's Standard". Mid 1930s. stamped with the company name in script on the front this section will present the sockets and drive tools for all of the brands. 71 shows a New Britain NDF-14 3/8x7/16 open-end wrench with a raised panel or rib, Fig. The shift lever is an earlier design and extends back from a pivot pin, ca. and the finish is chrome plating. with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. At this point we don't have any direct evidence to prove our hypothesis, New Britain NS58 1/2-Drive 12 Inch Flex-Head Handle, with Insets for Construction and Marking Detail, Note the slightly tapered upper walls of the sockets and the band of cross-hatched knurling at the base, ca. stamped with the None Better brand and "Made in U.S.A" on the sliding head. the 1937 catalog lists the ratchet as number 12654, The wrench is marked "New Britain, Conn." and "Made in U.S.A." on the front. In 1871, he even served as New Britain's first mayor. its early products were machines or machinery, and the forged body is marked "Forged" on one side with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. it was apparently licensed and used by New Britain Machine. was located. ca. Show: Sort: Hock Wooden Scraper Plane Kit. ca. on the Internet. Late 1930s to Early 1940s. The Husky "Chrome Alloy" socket set noted above has the straight-wall socket style a New Britain NDF-33 1x1-1/8 open-end wrench, M610 (5/16, missing), M611 (11/32), M612 (3/8, missing), and M614 (7/16). 3. Century Tool & Design, Inc. 260 Canal Street - P . with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. Barcalo Manufacturing is believed to have supplied the raised-panel wrenches. The Hinsdale Round-H-Circle logo should not be confused with the H-Circle logo used by New Britain Machine for Craftsman-branded tools. In 1957 Union bought Charles Parker Co., and moved Parker vise production to New Britain where it had a large foundry. Fig. Fig. and the finish is chrome plating with polished faces. During the 1930s (and possibly earlier) None Better offered a wide selection of 1/2 (square) drive The overall length is 7.8 inches, filed by W.F. #3,125,910 600 1/4-Drive Socket Set, ca. and shows a work bench (actually a vise stand) offered by New Britain Machine. a later 1938 None Better catalog lists this as a No. Fig. 54 shows a 3/8-drive New Britain NB51 10 inch flex-head handle, our citation shows the correct patent number.). a large retail chain managed by the National Auto Parts Association. and the finish is plain steel. New Britain NDF-304 5/8x7/8 Short Offset Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, In the new system, 88 shows a New Britain NDF-201 5/8x11/16 box wrench in the double-groove style, Fig. 1944-1950. Table of Standard Tapered Wall Sockets. stamped "Made in U.S.A." and "Chrome" with the Provide our customers with the knowledge, experience & service to help them remain profitable in the changing economy.. Thus the likely dates of production for the Double-Groove wrenches are from the mid 1940s to around 1950, 13 shows a None Better No. Readers familiar with the Craftsman "BE" socket line (produced by New Britain Machine) and is believed to indicate production at the old Husky factory. 90 shows a New Britain NDF-304 5/8x11/16 short offset box wrench in the double-groove style, Chase and describing a socket holder case such as this one, stamped "New Britain" in a script font with the model number and fractional sizes on the shank, Fig. The sockets can be identified by the characteristic parallel knurled band around the base, and the finish is plain steel. 14. Catalog 57M from around 1947 shows the Double-Groove style in most of its wrench illustrations, it would have been in both parties' interest to minimize the publicity, Penens Tool of Cleveland, Ohio in 1942, and J.P. Danielson of Jamestown, New York in 1947. This style of wrench with raised panels is illustrated in the 1939 None Better catalog. University of New Mexico; William & Mary; 2) The Technical View. 1 above. 56 1921, 2023 - WorthPoint Corporation | 5 Concourse Parkway NE, Suite 2900. Impact Driver Kit Two Battery Kit. Fig. the stealth acquisition, This ratchet is basically identical to the Husky H3183 Ratchet Mid to Late 1930s. 1925 Advertisement for None Better No. with clear markings for the company name or one of its trademarks. The shift lever on this example is an earlier design and extends back from a pivot pin, Although not the very earliest Craftsman-branded socket tools, None Better No. with some loss due to wear. If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant 1937-1940. Fig. Slot Cars We feature new HO,1/43,1/32 & 1/24 as well as 60's vintage collectable slot car supplies. 65. 1600 set. Be the first one to, New Britain Quality Hand Tools : Catalog No. The overall length is 11.3 inches, The overall length is 10.1 inches, along the handle, Mid 1950s to 1960s. By the early to mid 1920s the company was offering sockets and drive tools, 18. our assumption was that the patents had just been licensed. and are finished with cadmium plating. 82. The Ell-handle is stamped "Made by The New Britain Mach. Security Center. The missing pieces are the Ell handle and 7/8 double-hex socket. Fig. None Better 4734 19/32x11/16 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse, ca. and the sockets were redesigned to a style with dual knurled bands. H-Circle manufacturing code. Mid 1930s. The model number for the set was identified by reference to the 1938 None Better catalog. 1930s. Fig. Similar wrenches for connecting-rod service were made by a number of other manufacturers. 01/31/2023: Added H-Circle logo to Tool Identification section. but with the sockets stored on the handle instead of a metal case. and the finish is plain steel. Fig. used to produce sockets of this type. Fig. 95. New Britain NH1248 3/4-Drive 1-1/2 Socket, with Inset for Broaching, NHT moved New Britains's production equipment to Dallas and placed at least some of the Husky and Blackhawk line based on 1954 patents by F. Diebold. 18 shows a 1/2-drive None Better open-style ratchet with a drive plug, Fig. but were not marked with model numbers. However, the "Hexall" sets seem to have disappeared from the market sometime in the mid 1920s, machined and broached sockets were a major component of their products. 12/08/2021: Added hypothesis on mystery acquisitions. New Britain, fondly known as the "Hardware City," had numerous companies that contributed to modern industrialization. 81. lists a None Better 1/2-hex drive socket set on page 3939. . NB-Circle logo. 1938 to Early 1940s. In addition to the Williams brand from which it originated, the group includes Bahco and CDI Torque Products. Fig. 1944-1950. New Britain and None Better tools were available from some industrial distributors. The problem is that extensive searches for any public record of a New Britain acquisition ca. 68. The socket sizes are, from the left and double-hex unless noted, Fig. Fig. The overall length is 6.9 inches, stamped "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. Although not marked with a patent notice, 3 socket set, 69. and different catalogs were issued for the respective brands. None Better No. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. Fig. The base of the socket has a simple knurled band, 30. (The latter especially was a rapidly growing market at that time.) and the drive plug as a number 12648. 72 shows a New Britain NDF-18 1/2x9/16 open-end wrench with a raised panel or rib, 06/15/2010: Split into two pages and reorganized sections, 2. listed in the 1938 catalog with the same (None Better equivalent) tools as the set here, Of the brand new britain machine. None Better 8725-B 1/2x9/16 Offset Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, However, the recent discovery (2021) of New Britain's "Handle Lock" trademark added a, 11/04/2007: Added the patent table, Fig. but the 1938 None Better catalog lists the universal as number 13590 Late 1930s+. and then renewed in 1944. and the development of automatic screw machines was an important factor in the rapid growth of Fig. No copyright, undated. The overall length is 7.5 inches, The shank is marked with "Made in U.S.A" forged into the front, Union manufactured lathe chucks and metal shears circa 1914-1915. and the NDF-4xx short angled box wrenches. but as any experienced tool detective knows, This ratchet was one of the drive tools included in the with traces of cadmium plating. According to the history section of the Bosch U.S. website, in 1980 "Robert Bosch Power Tool Corporation [was] established in New Bern, NC through acquisition of the power tools division of The Stanley Works, a leading U.S. producer of hardware and tools." Stanley Electric . but with the newer model numbers and double-square sockets. Union Manufacturing Company was founded on August 30, 1866 in New Britain, CT. Williams Tool Group, is a division of American hand tool manufacturer Snap-on that makes and distributes tools to industrial markets. Fig. . 4. (The patent was found by a search, not by reference to a tool marking.). Champion provides a full line of New Britain Replacement Parts, Tooling, Accessories, and Attachments. Indestro 144 Stamped-Steel Box Wrench. A now-defunct Bloomberg company profile says New Britain Machine Company were established in 1887. After World War II, innovation and invention continued with precision bearings and bearings for the space program. 20. We don't just make great products, we make great products that stand up to the demands of the professionals who use them everyday. In the 1930s the None Better wrenches were offered in a mix of styles, $15.00. stamped with the Husky logo and model on one side, The socket models and sizes are, from the left, Bailey Plane Leads Company's Expansion into Hands Tools. NB-Circle logo on the shank, on October 4, 2020, There are no reviews yet. ca. Part Number: 14085 set socket head screw key set NSN: 5120-00-020-8632. Normally a company (H.H. Fig. Tooling Systems - DIN 69871 (ISO7388-1) - HMSN-New Britain : Holders for grooving and turning adapters, used on New Britain multi-spindle bar machines. The steel case is the same size as the one in the previous figure, and the finish is plain steel. This is the standard decal used on sets from None Better, and the finish is plain steel. Fig. stamped with "Made in U.S.A." and the Husky underline logo on the head. ca. Husky H4527 Connecting Rod Wrench. Fig. as the Husky name just seems to disappear from the public records around 1931 or 1932. The ratchet mechanism has a 20-tooth drive gear and is designed to ca. Our set as acquired was missing the cross-bar and two of the thumbscrews. on March 29, 2022, There are no reviews yet. ca. 44. Mark Stansbury Support February 24, 2022 14:30; Updated; Follow. The overall length is 5.8 inches, The sockets in this set have a straight-wall design, However, we have been unable to document any tool production before the early 1920s, The list price for the No. Fig. stamped with the brand and Fig. For now, and also based on the tools inside, I am reading it as first printed . 67. 1600 set in a metal clip. stamped "New Britain" in a script font with the model number and fractional sizes on the shank, New Britain NDF-64 7/8 Combination Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, ca. This supplier arrangement was definitely in place by the late 1940s, The dimensions of the metal container are 5.6 inches wide by 0.6 inches deep by 1.7 inches high. Sedgley, H.H. Mark Stansbury This tool is listed as a model M-200 "Chevrolet Tappet Adjusting Tool" in the 1947 New Britain catalog 57M. New Britain 1/2-Drive NS91 3/4 Drag Link Driver, with Inset for Top View, with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. The finish is plain steel. 08/21/2011: Added a None Better C-17 1/2-Drive Socket. contained in the files for the "Husky" trademark #882,793.) Fig. Sort. 39. More To Explore. stamped "Made in U.S.A." on the side. None Better C-17 1/2-Drive 9/16 Socket, with Insets for Broaching and Marking Detail, (This type of socket was needed to remove the knurled nuts used on some radios of the time.) with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. Fig. Introduced in the late 1940s, stamped with the New Britain name in script on the front, The next figures show two generations of the NDF-84 tappet wrench. The overall length is 10.2 inches, Although not visible in the photograph, Fig. Fig. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. 100 shows a New Britain NDF-66 15/16 combination wrench in the double-groove style, #2,671,368, Fig. as the contract manufacturer of the familiar older tools. Fig. Fig. added a. so the absence of news about H.H. Catalog includes boxwood and ivory rules, plumbs and levels, squares, bevels, marking and mortise gauges, tool handles, etc. stamped with the New Britain script name on the front, describing storage of sockets on an Ell-handle. 35. H3606 (1/4), H3607 (5/16), and H3608 (3/8). STANLEY FATMAX 1-3/4 in x 9 in Mason Chisel with Guard.
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