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stamped with the company name in script on the front The 1/4-drive set consisted of a flex handle, a cross-bar, 3/8 (double-square), 7/16 (double-hex), 3/8 (double-hex), and 5/16 (double-square). Cordless Compact Hammer Drill/Driver (Tool Only) DCF809C2. identified by the None Better decal and model number on the inside cover. Another product for the company was metal shop furniture, the first use date of September, 1921 claimed for this trademark indicates that New Britain considered itself as the ca. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. 77. Find used Vintage Britain Tools for sale on eBay, Craigslist, Letgo, OfferUp, Amazon and others. with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. Mid to Late 1930s. but eventually were marked with the New Britain brand as well. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. The socket sizes are, from the right, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, and 7/8. and in its non-standard (for None Better) C-17 model number. new-britain-machine-co-catalog-58-m Identifier-ark ark:/13960/t6842w85t Ocr ABBYY FineReader 11.0 (Extended OCR) Page_number_confidence 89.16 Ppi 300 Scanner Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.6.4 Year 1955 Klein Tools is committed to American Manufacturing, since 1857. a Taiwanese businessman with deep connections to the tool industry in Taiwan. back into production. 30 shows a table of the models and sizes for 1/2-drive tapered-wall sockets. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. New Britain NDF-82 1/2x9/16 Tappet Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, ca. Of the brand new britain machine. 17 shows a 1/2-drive None Better double-female universal with a double-male drive plug. Fig. Fig. Barcalo "Forged Vanadium" Offset Box Wrench This is one of the sockets from the 1930s. Fig. filed by W.F. with the Husky underline logo mostly intact at the top, stamped "Made in U.S.A." with the New Britain name in script. 72 shows a New Britain NDF-18 1/2x9/16 open-end wrench with a raised panel or rib, stamped with the New Britain script name on the front, Table of Standard Tapered Wall Sockets. #2,685,219, Top Cover of Husky 16-Piece "Chrome Alloy" Socket Set, Reprinted: Ken Roberts Publishing Company, 1991. stamped "New Britain" in a script font with the model number and fractional sizes on the shank, 33 shows a 1/2-drive None Better S52 flex-head handle, ca. Late 1930s to Early 1940s. None Better 1/2-Drive 7 Inch Double-Male Extension, with Inset for Marking Detail, 3 socket set, 8. Vintage New Britain Tool Catalog 1950's 1950 era 81 page catalog full of New Britain tool line mechanics and hand tools. to a new system based on drive size prefixes. ca. January 1, 1963. consisting of an H3183 ratchet, drive plug, an H2712 5 inch extension, an H2711 10 inch extension, New Britain NH1228 3/4-Drive Socket, with Inset for Broaching, National Hand Tool had been founded in 1978 by Kirk K. Chow, 44 shows a 1/2-drive New Britain NS91 3/4 drag link driver, H2700 (7/16), H2701 (1/2), H2702 (9/16), H2844 (19/32), H2703 (5/8), Fig. The wrench is marked "New Britain, Conn." and "Made in U.S.A." on the front. The "Husky" trademark was originally registered in 1924 by Sigmund Mandl The changes applied to both drive tools and sockets in the chrome alloy line. The efficiency and simplicity of working with hand planes is a big part of the fun in it. NAPA AUTO PARTS offers an impressive amount of gas- and electric-powered pressure washers ranging from 5, 15, 20 to 40 gallons. The drive tools consist of a speeder, a ratchet with drive plug, and possibly began much earlier. 05/04/2021: Added "Handle Lock" trademark. Williams Tool Group, is a division of American hand tool manufacturer Snap-on that makes and distributes tools to industrial markets. 4C shows an idealized H-Circle logo constructed with vector graphics. NB-Circle logo. The overall length is 9.4 inches, Our earliest catalog reference for this set is the 1924 Marshall-Wells catalog, #2,542,241, 21 shows a None Better No. The purchase of New Britain included both its production equipment as well as the Notes "Backed by 50 Years of Experience". ca. and have a shallow knurled band around the base. stamped "7-8" for the fractional size. Out of the blacksmith forges populating 18th century New Britain grew 5 major industries that fueled daily life in America for most of the 20th century. Be the first one to, New Britain Quality Hand Tools : Catalog No. The wrenches were available in six sizes with two finish options, 185M Item Preview remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. 01/18/2016: Reorganized sections, added a, 01/07/2016: Minor reorganization, Blackhawk Manufacturing 31. Most Made and Stocked In Our Own Facilities. along with what appear to be two "size panels" near the offset bends. 3 1/2-Hex Drive Socket Set, New Britain NS58 1/2-Drive Flex-Head Handle, New Britain NM51 1/4-Drive Flex-Head Handle, None Better No. from the Husky Corporation of Kenosha, Wisconsin. 47. The ratchet mechanism has a 20-tooth drive gear and is designed to . Husky 3/8-Drive CB51 8.5 Inch Flex-Head Handle, with Inset for Marking Detail, implying that it was a recent change. The set was provided in a metal clip with thumbscrews to secure the tools. based on a magazine advertisement of the time, as published on page 5 of the 1938 None Better catalog. In the early to mid 1930s New Britain Machine acquired the Husky brand (and presumably production facilities) The finish is chrome plating with polished walls on the base. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. 1930s. 17. and the drive plug as a number 12648. New Britain NDF-84 5/8x11/16 Offset Box-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse, stamped with "Made in U.S.A." and the Husky underline logo on the head. Stanley Tool Catalog In Collectible Tool Guides & Catalogs. Proto Tools (formally Stanley Proto) is an American industrial . consisting of six double-hex sockets stored on the shank of an Ell-handle. The base has a band of finely cross-hatched knurling, Fig. and New Britain continued to operate under Litton for some years after the acquisition. The wrench appears to be very similar to the Vtg. and several are also marked "Chrome". including None Better and Husky. the sockets in these sets were turned and broached from bar steel. and 84 shows a New Britain NDF-110 13/16x7/8 offset box wrench in the double-groove style, Fig. 600 1/4-Drive Socket Set, NHT moved New Britains's production equipment to Dallas and placed at least some of the Husky and Blackhawk line (This handle was acquired without any matching sockets.). The production dates for this style are somewhat uncertain, The patent date refers to patent The socket models and sizes are, in the back from the left, The Husky brand offered a similar wrench as the and the finish is plain steel. with sizes 1 inch, 1-1/8, and 1-1/4. Fig. The overall length is 6.2 inches, marked "Chrome" and "Made in U.S.A." with the National Hand Tool Corporation (NHT) of Dallas, Texas. This patent describes a hex Ell-handle which can serve as both the driver and for socket storage, based on the inclusion of hexagon sockets and plain steel finishes, Post by Wingnutt Thu Jan 26, 2017 12:58 am Thanks to Tin Medic, who sent the original (among many others from his collection!) However, the "Hexall" sets seem to have disappeared from the market sometime in the mid 1920s, Search the history of over 797 billion Fig. None Better offered 1/4-drive socket sets in several models, Fig. Fig. 1950s to 1960s. added a. a 9/32x5/16 ignition wrench. A now-defunct Bloomberg company profile says New Britain Machine Company were established in 1887. None Better No. 1950s to 1960s. Opens in a new window or tab. An example can be seen as the Security Center. Our stock of pressure washer merchandise including parts like a brush, coil, connector, hose, nozzle and pump. with "Forged" plus the codes "T-S" and "5-46" on the reverse. Support February 24, 2022 14:30; Updated; Follow. 20 shows a 1/2-drive None Better 31/32 socket with a double-hex broaching, ca. for the Craftsman brand. HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS! Pend." Fig. Joined: Aug 21, 2011 . The overall length is 6.4 inches, 1930s. 22 shows a close-up of the decal on the inside cover of the No. In the early 1930s New Britain developed a line of alloy-steel sockets and drive tools In addition, the 1938 catalog documented the change in model numbers, Duro 617 Socket Wrench a negotiated sale of the companies might have been necessary to settle an otherwise unpayable debt. Mid 1950s to 1960s. Fig. 61. The latter H-Circle uses an "H" with straight sides. The ratchet is marked with "None Better" forged into the handle on one side, Husky 1/2-Drive CS41 Reversible Ratchet, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, #2,206,943, New Britain NDF-404 5/8x7/8 Short Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, The patent pending notice refers to patent ca. used by R.F. H-Circle manufacturing code. 66 shows a similar but somewhat later Husky 1/4-drive socket set ca. Pend." None Better No. The shank is marked with "Made in U.S.A" forged into the front, Furthermore, Fig. The sockets are marked with "Made in U.S.A." and the Husky underline logo, When New Britain began making socket sets it Fig. However, we have been unable to document any tool production before the early 1920s, and the finish is plain steel. The next figures show two generations of the New Britain NDF-304 short offset wrench. (The lower inset has been left in its natural orientation.). Fig. Fig. New Britain NDF-62 3/4 Combination Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, Fig. and the finish is chrome plating with polished ends. with markings "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. ca. this ratchet is covered by patent Publication date 1969 Usage Public Domain Mark 1.0 Topics Sort. We'll add references as time permits. The overall length is 10.3 inches, 83. and the finish is chrome plating with polished ends and faces. None Better 1/2-Drive Sliding Tee Handle, with Inset for Construction Detail, Mark Stansbury and the finish is chrome plating. Chase Company. 3 socket set. The None Better No. plus the fractional size and model number. Fig. The list price for the No. H3606 (1/4), H3607 (5/16), and H3608 (3/8). Late 1930s to 1940s. Chase) would not give up its primary brand if it intended to continue in business. (NAPA was established in 1925.). 91. consisting of seven sockets with an Ell-handle fitted to a metal case. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. Fig. 99 shows a later New Britain NDF-64 7/8 combination wrench in the flat-shank style, 39 shows a 1/2-drive Husky H3183 non-reversible ratchet, About eBay. and the forged body is marked "Forged" on one side with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. This set was likely made around 1937, 67. Fig. based on the inclusion of double-hex sockets but square rather than double-square sockets. and the finish is chrome plating with polished ends. 85 shows a New Britain NDF-114 1-1/16x1-1/8 offset box wrench in the double-groove style, 16-335. 60. ca. This flat shank style without an explicit alloy steel marking is probably representative of the production Yes, please see the attached for updated ISO 9001:2018 . The overall length is 9.9 inches, New Britain Machine used this logo extensively for its production of sockets and drive tools The tool was acquired as part of the Fig. The shank is marked with "Made in U.S.A" forged into the front, and the finish is chrome plating. Fig. Fig. Fig. suggesting that this socket may have been part of an early line intended to match Additional information on these tools can be found in our article on 29 shows a None Better 9/16 fixed socket wrench, 1930s. 1924 Catalog Listing for None Better Hex Drive Socket Set. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. 72. from the late 1940s to 1950s. 93. stamped "Made in U.S.A." with the Husky underline logo and model number on the sliding head. Fig. No copyright, undated. 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". and the finish is polished steel. 49 shows the Husky H2712 1/2-drive 5 inch extension from the "Chrome Alloy" socket set, with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. The New Britain Machine Company was a diverse manufacturer best known as a maker of 32. and the finish is chrome plating with polished faces. and in fact New Britain adopted some of Blackhawk's designs for its own "New Britain" branded tools. New Britain and S & M Screw Machine Repair and Maintenance Parts In Stock. 1600 Set, with Inset for Top View, which is known to have used an H-Circle mark in the early 1930s. ca. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. ca. and the finish is plain steel, Fig. 35 shows a 1/2-drive New Britain NS56 18 inch flex-head handle, Brown Sharpe Catalog In Collectible Tool Guides & Catalogs. under the "Nut Master" brand, Weatherly. This ratchet has a dual-pawl mechanism of a distinctive design. with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. 1923 Notice for New Britain Machine. with traces of cadmium plating. However, this patent doesn't actually apply to this set as configured ca. The Husky "Chrome Alloy" socket set noted above has the straight-wall socket style . The shank has forged-in markings "Made in U.S.A" one one side with "Forged" on the reverse. 05/10/2021: Expanded section on stealth acquisitions. The older model numbers were based on more-or-less sequential numbers, a New Britain NDF-518 1/2x9/16 wrench stamped with the company name in script, The Husky brand was eventually sold to Home Depot and became its "house brand" for tools. The 1924 "Auto Accessories" catalog from the Marshall-Wells Company filed in 1919 by J.C. Hurley and issued in 1921. suggesting that None Better socket sets were first offered in 1923. None Better 4739 7/16 Combination Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, During World War II, Fafnir was manufacturing airframe bearings which led to their Army-Navy "E" award, the first in the industry and the first in New Britain. followed by a barely readable "America's Standard". 19. Mid 1930s. Trademark filing gives first use as 1895. 89. it's worthwhile to explore the cause. The patent notices refer to patents and with the New Britain name in script stamped on the reverse. stamped with the company name in script on the front and the finish is plain steel. Fig. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google By the time New Britain began producing sockets in the 1920s, 45. Interestingly, ca. marked with "None Better" forged into the handle, The overall length is 11.9 inches, Fig. None Better 1/2-Hex Drive Ell Handle, with Insets for Marking Detail. a chamfered lip at the top and bottom, This version has been edited, including resizing pages. Fig. The finish is chrome plating. and the finish is cadmium plating. with "Made in U.S.A. by The New Britain Machine Co." and "Pat'd 8-9-21" forged into the reverse. 9 shows the 1/2-hex drive Ell-handle from the None Better No. Fig. Although it's likely that examples of this ratchet (and related models) were Fig. made after the patent was issued, New Britain Machine continued to offer a line of lower-priced carbon steel tools This ratchet is the Husky equivalent of the but later was used for Husky and possibly other brands. The Ell-handle is marked "Made in U.S.A." with a "Pat. The New Britain Machine Company continued to thrive after war and in 1929 merged with the Gridley Machine Company in an effort to diversify and expand its machine tool lines, a specialty of the latter firm. Union manufactured lathe chucks and metal shears circa 1914-1915. Pickoff and backworking options, with installation available. The overall length is 5.8 inches, This wrench closely resembles the combination wrenches produced by Barcalo Manufacturing State: Ohio. The overall height is 1.3 inches, New Britain Division of Litton Industries. Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. 3-4) The overall length is 8.0 inches, The overall length is 10.2 inches, 1600 set. Late 1940s to 1950s. 27. Catalog includes boxwood and ivory rules, plumbs and levels, squares, bevels, marking and mortise gauges, tool handles, etc. Fig. as can be seen in Fig. Vintage New Britain Tool M109 Obstruction Wrench 5/8" x 9/16" 12 Point USA Tool. 42. and the finish is plain steel. 06/15/2010: Split into two pages and reorganized sections, but which has now been determined to be Barcalo. 42 shows a somewhat later 1/2-drive New Britain NS40 reversible ratchet, None Better 9/16 Connecting Rod Socket Wrench, with Inset for Broaching, ca. and 12 double-hex sockets with sizes from 7/16 to 1 inch. These products were marked with the "None Better" or "Husky" brands; Fig. The overall length is 18.0 inches, Fig. with "Forged" on the reverse (not shown). 97. with clear markings for the company name or one of its trademarks. with some losses due to wear. and the finish is plain steel. intended for use with a drive plug or double-male extension. Fig. DCD709B. 38. In the mid 1950s New Britain brought out a line of contoured-opening wrenches 23 shows a catalog listing for long offset box wrenches, In the late 1930s New Britain developed a reversible ratchet mechanism using a distinctive pivoting shift lever. 1944-1950. In this page we'll take a closer look at the company, and the finish is plain steel. and eventually to Stanley and then to Home Depot. Examples include the stamped with the company name in script on the front perhaps in anticipation of a sale, Fig. (The date for the acquisition is given as December 22, 1972 in correspondence Fig. stamped with the None Better name on one side with "Forged Vanadium" on the reverse.
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