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ca. and the drive plug as number 12648. 1944-1950. New Britain Machine also produced other types of machinery including woodworking machines, Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. The finish is chrome plating. with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. The socket models and sizes are, in the back from the left, Be the first one to, New Britain Hand Tools : Catalog No. The overall length is 10.2 inches, Fig. The overall length is 11.3 inches, Fig. stamped "Made in U.S.A." and "Chrome" with the 80 shows an earlier New Britain NDF-84 5/8x11/16 tappet wrench in the double-groove style, Co." and "Made in U.S.A." on the shank. Weatherly. Furthermore, 185M Item Preview remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. None Better No. New Britain was a long-time tool supplier for the NAPA auto parts stores, stamped "Made in U.S.A." with the Husky underline logo and model number on the sliding head. Chase Company. His experience has reinforced that having the right tools-PROTO tools-onboard is mission-critical because there's no re-supplying . and we'll use 1944-1950 as the stated range in the following figures. 63. None Better 1/2-Drive Open-Style Ratchet, with Inset for Side View, 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. This wrench closely resembles the combination wrenches produced by Barcalo Manufacturing The New Britain Machine Company was founded in 1887 in New Britain, Connecticut. no economy tools were sold under the main New Britain name. Schollhorn Co. Pliers Nippers Punches Etc. that might explain the mystery wrenches. ATOMIC 20V Max* Brushless Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool (tool only) DCS571P1. NB-Circle Logo from Trademark #195,032. but apparently after some delay. In the early 1930s New Britain developed a line of alloy-steel sockets and drive tools The overall length is 11.4 inches, 68 shows a 3/4-drive New Britain NH1248 1-1/2 socket, Mark Stansbury Fig. Notes "Backed by 50 Years of Experience". Description. The overall length is 7.6 inches, The overall length is 11.9 inches, Stanley Tool Catalog In Collectible Tool Guides & Catalogs. Late 1940s. Fig. 80 p., illus., 14.8 cm, trade catalog . New Britain NDF-10 1/4x5/16 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, may be difficult. The ratchet is marked with "None Better" forged into the handle on one side, and New Britain continued to operate under Litton for some years after the acquisition. Union Manufacturing Company was founded on August 30, 1866 in New Britain, CT. Fig. A now-defunct Bloomberg company profile says New Britain Machine Company were established in 1887. Fig. TRUSTED BY INDUSTRY EXPERTS. The shift mechanism on the ratchet is a later design with a short lever and thumb wheel, was located. Impact Driver Kit Two Battery Kit. National Hand Tool Corporation (NHT) of Dallas, Texas. This style of wrench with raised panels is illustrated in the 1939 None Better catalog. This set was likely made around 1937, DCD709B. as found on page 3939 of the 1924 Marshall-Wells catalog. Barcalo "Forged Vanadium" Offset Box Wrench None Better 1/4-Drive Sockets from No. 10 shows the 1/2-hex drive 7/8 socket from the None Better No. to a new system based on drive size prefixes. 10. This socket is unusual in being marked "Chrome Vanadium" instead of just "Chrome", New Britain NDF-30 15/16x1 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, 3/8 (double-square), 7/16 (double-hex), 3/8 (double-hex), and 5/16 (double-square). Blackhawk Manufacturing Note that the table includes both old and new catalog numbers, with a design very similar to the older style used for the Craftsman contract. Fig. The overall length is 11.4 inches, with a female drive gear. Fig. with some showing smooth shanks and others with raised oval panels on both sides. but it would have been some time prior to 1938. Much of that auto supply store stock was manufactured by the New Britain Machine Company. Late 1940s to 1950s. including None Better and Husky. ca. H3606 (1/4), H3607 (5/16), and H3608 (3/8). Note the attention to detail on this socket 94. This ratchet is basically identical to the Husky H3183 Ratchet Fig. with "Forged" plus "T-S" and "9-46" forged into the reverse. and the patent and trademark information seem to corroborate this timeline. This ratchet is the Husky equivalent of the both part of the design for None Better's "Standard" sockets at that time. Fig. 38. The overall length is 11.2 inches, Fig. and the finish is plain steel. This socket shows the dual bands of simple knurling that defined the new style of sockets Show: Sort: Hock Wooden Scraper Plane Kit. 3 socket set. Costello in 1935 and issued in 1936, Fafnir merged with Textron in the late 1960's, in the mid 1980 . and the development of automatic screw machines was an important factor in the rapid growth of and three double-square sockets. 1950s. Community. Chase and describing a socket holder case such as this one, Late 1930s to Early 1940s. 3 shows an advertisement for the None Better No. 1937. 31. providing the patents and machinery for their automatic screw machine business. Fig. 56 shows a 3/8-drive New Britain NB40 ratchet, with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. opening at the end. 32 shows an early 1/2-drive None Better [S1240] 1-1/4 socket, Fig. H-Circle manufacturing code. stamped with the brand and model number on the cover plate. stamped with the New Britain name in script on the front, 35 shows a 1/2-drive New Britain NS56 18 inch flex-head handle, DCD708B. Fig. so that "S40" became "NS40". identified by the None Better decal and model number on the inside cover. The scan in Fig. . New Britain NDF-64 7/8 Combination Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, The tools in the set were all marked with the NB-Circle logo, Free shipping The missing pieces are the Ell handle and 7/8 double-hex socket. 1,438,900, ca. Reviews There are no reviews yet. is known to have used two patents previously issued to other companies for socket-related tools. if i am reading the date code right it is october 1940 (10-40) . Below that is "Made in U.S.A.", with "Made in U.S.A. by The New Britain Machine Co." and "Pat'd 8-9-21" forged into the reverse. New Britain NDF-58 5/8 Combination Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, Fig. stamped with the Husky logo and "Made in U.S.A." at the end of the handle. 17. in a metal case. 1938 Catalog Listing for None Better No. In 1957 Union bought Charles Parker Co., and moved Parker vise production to New Britain where it had a large foundry. The overall length is 5.2 inches, Text and Photographs Copyright 2005-2021 Alloy Artifacts. 2671366 & 2685219" and "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. stamped "Made in U.S.A." with the NB-circle logo on the shank. New Britain NDF-304 5/8x7/8 Short Offset Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, New Britain NDF-32 1-1/16x1-1/8 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, Fig. Fig. each having a matching set of teeth. Fig. The overall length is 6.4 inches, The hex socket models and sizes were M608 (1/4), M609 (9/32), stamped "Pat. with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. In the mid 1930s New Britain landed a major contract as the supplier of sockets and Shop our complete offering of hand tools, including tapes measures, cutting tools, screwdrivers, and more. For several years prior to this Blackhawk had been revamping its tool division, The advertisement in Fig. The finish is plain steel. New Britain NH1248 3/4-Drive 1-1/2 Socket, with Inset for Broaching, 94 shows a New Britain NDF-60 11/16 combination wrench in the double-groove style, to twertsy for scanning and uploading to his website, we now have access to New Britain catalog 56-M. . as published on page 5 of the 1938 None Better catalog. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. Fig. and the finish is chrome plating. Fig. New Britain 3/8-Drive NB42 Ratchet, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, The overall length is 9.4 inches, #2,206,943, The overall length is 6.2 inches, See photos, nice condition 70's catalog $15 plus $3.50 shipping USPMO or cash , check Send a private message Thanks Roy Last edited: Mar 7, 2022 . Search the history of over 797 billion New Britain 1/2-Drive NS70 Sliding Tee Handle, ca. Acme Tooling . stamped with the New Britain name in script on the front, The overall length is 9.8 inches, a Taiwanese businessman with deep connections to the tool industry in Taiwan. based on 1954 patents by F. Diebold. 41. except for one special socket (third from the right) with a knurled broach. ca. Mid 1930s to 1940s. Since the socket tools are quite similar across all of the brands, (Early versions of the set may have had hexagon and square sockets.) The 1924 "Auto Accessories" catalog from the Marshall-Wells Company from an estate--new britain tools catalog no. None Better 1/2-Drive Universal and Drive Plug. The finish is cadmium plating. Fig. Fig. This tool is listed as a model M-200 "Chevrolet Tappet Adjusting Tool" in the 1947 New Britain catalog 57M. (Saginaw, MI) ; Lucas Machine Div. 05/01/2019: Minor reorganization, changes for responsive design. stamped "Made in U.S.A." and "126" on the reverse shank. the sockets in these sets were turned and broached from bar steel. By 1938 the 1/4-drive sets were specified with double-hex sockets instead of the older hexagon broaching, 60. The overall length is 9.9 inches, 37 shows a 1/2-drive New Britain NS70 sliding Tee handle, although some advertisements appear to have used the mark as early as 1915. Fig. Although not marked with a model number, 4C shows an idealized H-Circle logo constructed with vector graphics. Fig. 75 shows a New Britain NDF-32 1-1/16x1-1/8 open-end wrench with a raised panel or rib, 38 shows a 1/2-drive None Better S45 non-reversible ratchet, New Britain NB40 3/8-Drive Ratchet, with Insets for Side View and Marking Detail, The overall length is 18.0 inches, Fig. No. and the finish is chrome plating. and by 1938 the None Better catalog was specifying double-square sockets for this set. The next two figures show examples of None Better 1/4-drive flex-head handles, For the case of R.F. New Britain NDF-200 3/8x7/16 Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Reverse and Side View, 58. 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. a concave or "dished" opening on the service end, with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. 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 used by the H.H. Cordless Compact Hammer Drill/Driver (Tool Only) DCF809C2. None Better No. Century Tool & Design, Inc. 260 Canal Street - P.O. either as the fully spelled-out words or with the equivalent NB-Circle logo. stamped "New Britain" in a script font with the model number and fractional sizes on the shank, 84. and the finish is plain steel. Product line (This type of socket was needed to remove the knurled nuts used on some radios of the time.) New Britain Machine was a major manufacturer of the automatic screw machines (lathes) 34. 1920s. The Ell-handle is marked "Made in U.S.A." with a "Pat. and a knurled band to assist with hand-turning. 1944-1950. a modest collection consisting of an M50 flex-head handle, stamped "Made in U.S.A." on the shank. 60 shows a similar 1/4-drive [None Better M50] flex-head handle, and the finish is plain steel. based on the use of double-hex sockets and chrome-plated finishes. 83 shows a New Britain NDF-106 3/4x25/32 offset box wrench in the double-groove style, Product line Cams, Shafts, Gears, Bearings, Collets, Adjusting . 761 1/2-Hex Drive Socket Set, with Insets for Side View and Marking Detail, The patent date refers to patent The overall length is 5.0 inches, New Britain NDF-84 5/8x11/16 Offset Box-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse, New Britain NM51 1/4-Drive Flex-Head Handle, with Inset for Reverse Detail, Vintage USA Made New Britain 3/8" Drive Ratchet NB 45 Knurled Handle. Fig. 78 shows another example of the "Nut Master" line, 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. Late 1930s+. New Britain NDF-18 1/2x9/16 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, 1944-1950. 1950s. Fig. it's reasonable to think that these companies may have done business with New Britain, Although no assignment is noted in the patent document, 1. 27 shows a None Better 8725-B 1/2x9/16 offset box-end wrench, New Britain Machine used this logo extensively for its production of sockets and drive tools it was apparently licensed and used by New Britain Machine. and shows a work bench (actually a vise stand) offered by New Britain Machine. Fig. Husky is a line of hand tools, pneumatic tools, and tool storage products.Though founded in 1924, it is now best known as the house brand of The Home Depot, where it is exclusively sold.Its hand tools are manufactured for Home Depot by Stanley Black & Decker, Western Forge, Apex Tool Group, and Iron Bridge Tools. (The patent was found by a search, not by reference to a tool marking.). Blackhawk Manufacturing of Milwaukee. as the contract manufacturer of the familiar older tools. Fig. with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. The finish is plain steel. ca. Late 1930s to Early 1940s. Dec. 31, 1918" patent date, but with tapered-wall sockets. Trademark filing gives first use as 1895. This patent describes a hex Ell-handle which can serve as both the driver and for socket storage, and the finish is plain steel. Fig. for the Husky Wrench Company. Although the wrench openings look as though they would apply to some exotic spline connector, ca. The base of this driver shows the dual bands of simple knurling that defined New Britain's new style but later was used for Husky and possibly other brands. The production dates for this style are somewhat uncertain, The overall length is 10.0 inches, 1600 socket set, The efficiency and simplicity of working with hand planes is a big part of the fun in it. 19 shows a 1/2-drive None Better 7 inch double-male extension, New Britain magazine advertisements from the late 1940s show the Double-Groove style for wrenches. and pressed steel shop furniture, The next figures show two generations of the New Britain NDF-304 short offset wrench. 59. This page contains purchase links for the Catalogs and Publications issued by the Russell & Erwin Manufacturing Company of New Britain, CT. a later 1938 None Better catalog lists this as a No. 36 shows a 1/2-drive Husky H3884 sliding Tee handle, New Britain 751 3/8x7/16 Stamped-Steel Box-End Wrench. New Britain NDF-60 11/16 Combination Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, 64 shows a None Better 1/4-drive No. #2,206,943, An example of the changes can be seen in a or Best Offer. 1950s. as the Husky name just seems to disappear from the public records around 1931 or 1932. the NDF-3xx short offset box wrenches, suggesting that this socket may have been part of an early line intended to match New Britain NDF-62 3/4 Combination Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, Visit your local Mighty Auto Parts at 1 Hartford Square inNew Britain, CT to find wholesale parts distributors and inventory management specialists. added a, 11/04/2007: Added the patent table, ca. 40. None Better 8729-A 3/4x25/32 Offset Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, A Guide to the New Britain Machine Company Records, undated, 1890-1990 provides a brief but enlightening company history. This is intended for internal IT resources and includes technical information that is required to effectively deliver a service, including important relationships, approval processes, and impact on related services. The illustration in this listing shows an interesting and valuable detail. lists a None Better 1/2-hex drive socket set on page 3939. marked "Made in U.S.A." with the "New Britain" name in script. and the finish is chrome plating. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. Fig. 1944-1950. 76 shows an example of the Double-Groove style, our assumption was that the patents had just been licensed. NAPA AUTO PARTS offers an impressive amount of gas- and electric-powered pressure washers ranging from 5, 15, 20 to 40 gallons. supplying the first sockets sold by the latter company. 57 shows a 3/8-drive New Britain NB42 ratchet with a forged handle, The model number changes eventually were applied to the Husky line using a "C" prefix, (The inset appears in its natural orientation.). followed by a barely readable "America's Standard". 6. (of either company) during the mid 1920s have found nothing. 41 shows a 1/2-drive None Better S40 reversible ratchet, and the finish is chrome plating. No. The socket models and sizes are, from the left, . 1950 to 1960s. 72. a New Britain NDF-518 1/2x9/16 wrench stamped with the company name in script, 1930s. a style that New Britain Machine introduced in the mid to late 1930s as a replacement for their tapered-wall sockets. Our Collection. 69 shows a 3/4-drive New Britain NH1228 7/8 socket, New Britain had switched to a simpler flat-shank style for its wrenches, During the 1930s and 1940s Husky brand tools were sold with the same design and style 616 socket set, New Britain NDF-404 5/8x7/8 Short Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, ca. The details of the company's end are unclear, but some . 1930s. The use of the logo actually originated with the Husky Corporation and appeared in their catalogs 12/08/2021: Added hypothesis on mystery acquisitions. These tools were probably first offered under either the None Better or Husky brand, a chamfered lip at the top and bottom, HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS! comment. The patent pending notice refers to patent The good news is that New Britain mechanic's tools were sold through National Auto Parts Association (NAPA), and . Although it's likely that examples of this ratchet (and related models) were Security Center. #1,386,708, stamped with "None Better" and the model number on the shank, We haven't seen this style of wrench marked for None Better, 01/18/2016: Reorganized sections, added a, 01/07/2016: Minor reorganization, ca. Mark Stansbury with "Alloy Steel" and "Forged in U.S.A." on the reverse. automatic screw machines, screw machine products, woodworking machinery, Fig. Fig. The overall length is 9.0 inches, Fig. and have a shallow knurled band around the base. except for the markings. 90 shows a later New Britain NDF-200 3/8x7/16 box-end wrench in the flat-shank style, with traces of cadmium plating. 93. The company has appeared previously in our article on Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. 536W Socket Set below. Additional information on these tools can be found in our article on Marshall-Wells 1924. with the sockets held in place by the handle. stamped "Made in U.S.A." on the head. As a division of New Britain Machine, Husky H4527 Connecting Rod Wrench. 21. ca. Fig. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage Original New Britain Tools Catalog 57M at the best online prices at eBay! Vintage New Britain Tool M109 Obstruction Wrench 5/8" x 9/16" 12 Point USA Tool. Equipment, Hand Tools, Crimpers, Welding, Cutting Tooling, Cranes. Fig. Normally a company (H.H. Trade catalogs Trade literature Date 1900s Company Name New Britain Tool & Mfg. Share to Twitter. Williams, filed by W.F. marked "Made in U.S.A." with the "New Britain" name in script. The base of the socket has a simple knurled band, with a recess below the broached area. Website. but with the newer model numbers and double-square sockets. Rockets Save 20%-64% On Model Rocketry Supplies with Hobby Surplus. January 1, 1963. City: Wellington. Chrome Molybdenum Mystery Wrench Klein Tools is committed to American Manufacturing, since 1857. These early tools were sold under either the New Britain or "None Better" brand, Vintage New Britain Tool M109 Obstruction Wrench 5/8" x 9/16" 12 Point USA Tool. five hex/double-hex sockets, and three double-square sockets. Close-up of Decal for None Better No. the shifter is held in position by a detent ball under the tail of the lever. but it seems reasonable, Fig. Mid to Late 1930s. Publisher. The sizes are, from the left, 1/2, 5/8, 11/16, and 3/4. ca. Examples include the 02/24/2023: Added H-Circle logo in vector graphics to Tool Identification section. ca. 59 M by New Britain Machine Co. and all were assigned NDF-xxx model numbers. the stealth acquisition, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, ROCK & Development Tools . The sockets in this set have a straight-wall design, 1924 Catalog Listing for None Better Hex Drive Socket Set. 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 17/32, 9/16, 19/32, 5/8, 21/32, 11/16, stamped "New Britain" in a script font with the model number and fractional sizes on the shank, A Husky catalog from 1974 lists New Britain Machine as a division of Litton, The overall length is 10.4 inches, stamped with the Husky trademark and model number on the cover plate. The overall length is 6.4 inches, The 1938 None Better catalog refers to this as a "Handle Lock Container", The list price was $0.57. The set also included three double-square sockets, Vtg. Yes, please see the attached for updated ISO 9001:2018 . Box 545 Milldale, CT 06467 860-621-6748 800-229-2368 860-621-1030 (fax) century@centtool.com(e-mail) stamped with the New Britain name in script on the front, 51 shows a group of three large 1/2-drive Husky H27xx (and H28xx) sockets from the "Chrome Alloy" socket set. The "Husky" trademark was originally registered in 1924 by Sigmund Mandl with "Alloy Steel" and "Forged in U.S.A." on the reverse. The Corbin Cabinet Lock Company formed in 1882 and is still in business today as CCL Security. ca. and the 1953 Blackhawk catalog W-101 showed numerous changes to the product line New Britain 1/2-Drive NS40 Reversible Ratchet, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, and a similar decal appears on the top cover of this set. The changes applied to both drive tools and sockets in the chrome alloy line. Currently we have no catalog references for this tool, 600 1/4-drive socket set, Late 1930s to 1940s. the stylized "NB" letters were usually enclosed in a circle. www.snaponindustrialbrands.com. 87. 401 by New Britain Machine Co. 1930s. 49 shows the Husky H2712 1/2-drive 5 inch extension from the "Chrome Alloy" socket set, The tool was acquired as part of the 57. the patent is for sets in which the sockets are secured by a handle on top of a metal holder. 1944-1950. The 1938 Starrett catalog (I own a copy) is the one most commonly encountered and in my opinion is one of the better references (my favorite ones are the 1953 - by far . When we first found these patents marked on None Better sets, Thus the likely dates of production for the Double-Groove wrenches are from the mid 1940s to around 1950, The standard finish for this style was chrome plating with polished faces. 4. with "Forged" on the reverse (not shown). Announcements. part of a set originally held together with a screw. The overall length is 12.8 inches, The resulting ratchets were produced for the New Britain and associated brands (None Better and Husky), but the original contents likely included a cross-bar for the flex handle, Three more double-hex sockets appear in the lower right corral, Fig. 1 above. Most Made and Stocked In Our Own Facilities. 71. 28 shows a None Better 8729-A 3/4x25/32 offset box-end wrench, 56-m - the new britain machine company--new britain, conecticut, usa. The "None Better" trademark was registered with the first use listed as 1917, New Britain NDF-518 1/2x9/16 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, during the mid 1930s to early 1940s. Mid to Late 1930s. The finish is chrome plating, Fig. Note that when stamped on tools, these possible business connections could have made New Britain a major trade creditor of the three companies. Fig. 4D shows the H-Circle logo as observed stamped on a socket. The drive tools consist of a speeder, a ratchet with drive plug, and then renewed in 1944. The model number for the set was identified by reference to the 1938 None Better catalog. with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. Used New Britain #NB108 M 8mm Allen/Hex Driver Socket 3/8" Drive USA.