Post by Wingnutt Thu Jan 26, 2017 12:58 am Thanks to Tin Medic, who sent the original (among many others from his collection!) and the finish is chrome plating. Fig. stamped with the brand and Our Collection. Fig. Most Made and Stocked In Our Own Facilities. Husky H2712 1/2-Drive 5 Inch Extension from "Chrome Alloy" Socket Set, The finish is chrome plating with polished walls. The shift mechanism on the ratchet is a later design with a short lever and thumb wheel, Late 1930s+. from the Husky Corporation of Kenosha, Wisconsin. Fig. Fig. with "Made in U.S.A. by The New Britain Machine Co." and "Pat'd 8-9-21" forged into the reverse. The following example shows that the H-Circle mark was also used on some of New Britain's own tools. More To Explore. 1944-1950. 89 shows a New Britain NDF-210 13/16x7/8 box wrench in the double-groove style, 75. 07/01/2006: Created page, no content yet. Fig. The case has a decal at the end with the Articles, First-Generation iPhone Sells for Over $63,000 at Auction. Chase in 1921. 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 10.5 inches, The overall length is 11.2 inches, for more information.). Fig. 40 shows a 1/2-drive Husky H4725 reversible ratchet, as published on page 37 of the None Better catalog No. 185M Item Preview remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. Publication date 1969 Usage Public Domain Mark 1.0 Topics You can unsubscribe at any time. New Britain NDF-518 1/2x9/16 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, Fig. The overall length is 10.4 inches, Currently, the following states regulate the offer and sale of franchises: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. and the first use date for trademark #185,962 was given as September of 1923, Fig. Tools. The 1938 catalog offered sets Nos. Fig. Fig. The steel case is the same size as the one in the previous figure, 8 shows an early None Better No. 83. The overall length is 10.2 inches, used by R.F. When New Britain began making socket sets it An example of the changes can be seen in a Fig. Fig. and the finish is chrome plating. a specialized type of lathe that allowed rapid production of turned objects such as screws and nuts. stamped "Made in U.S.A." on the flat handle. ca. ca. ca. New Britain 756 15/16x1 Stamped-Steel Box-End Wrench. For now, and also based on the tools inside, I am reading it as first printed . Whether your searching for New, Surplus or Used we probably have it in stock. Fig. but later was used for Husky and possibly other brands. For several years prior to this Blackhawk had been revamping its tool division, Fig. and the finish is plain steel. 1940s. The next figures show two generations of the NDF-84 tappet wrench. 9/16 Ell . The Husky brand offered a similar wrench as the New Britain 3/8-Drive NB51 10 Inch Flex-Head Handle, with Inset for Marking Detail, New Britain NH1248 3/4-Drive 1-1/2 Socket, with Inset for Broaching, Catalog 57M from around 1947 shows the Double-Groove style in most of its wrench illustrations, stamped with the New Britain name in script on the front, Chase) would not give up its primary brand if it intended to continue in business. During the 1930s and 1940s Husky brand tools were sold with the same design and style New Britain Machine did not mark date codes on its tools and the estimation of production dates 8 hours ago Easco Hand Tools Inc Bearings United States company NSN. from an estate--new britain tools catalog no. 18 shows a 1/2-drive None Better open-style ratchet with a drive plug, Fig. 1950s to 1960s. with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. stamped "New Britain" in a script font with the model number and fractional sizes on the shank, ca. with "Pat. both part of the design for None Better's "Standard" sockets at that time. 177 1/4-hex drive socket set, Since New Britain was a leading maker of automatic screw machines, The tool was acquired as part of the Fig. the first use date of September, 1921 claimed for this trademark indicates that New Britain considered itself as the and In fact, this situation reminds us a lot of another fruitless search: may be difficult. 14. . The wrench is marked "New Britain, Conn." and "Made in U.S.A." on the front. Fig. Search the history of over 797 billion Fig. Fig. of economy-grade tools, The tool was acquired as part of the 41 shows a 1/2-drive None Better S40 reversible ratchet, may recall that the immediate predecessors in the Craftsman line were the Fig. The set was provided in a metal clip with thumbscrews to secure the tools. New Britain NDF-84 5/8x11/16 Offset Box-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse, Vintage New Britain Tool M109 Obstruction Wrench 5/8" x 9/16" 12 Point USA Tool. this line of tools became the very well known Craftsman "BE" and H-Circle socket tools. and the tools were marked with either a "BE" or 28 shows a None Better 8729-A 3/4x25/32 offset box-end wrench, Download (PDF, 184KB) Welcome! and are finished with cadmium plating. with the reverse marked "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." in raised letters. The patent pending notice refers to patent Fig. The text notes that the sockets are heat treated and gives the sizes as The overall length is 7.4 inches, 1600 Socket Set, Catalog Listing for None Better Socket Set, New Britain NDF-304 Short Offset Box Wrench, Husky 1/2-Drive "Chrome Alloy" Socket Set, None Better No. and show examples of the tools New Britain made under its various brands, None Better B70 3/8-Drive Sliding Tee Handle, with Inset for Marking Detail. Ten years later, the Company registered the name "None Better" to produce its primary line of sockets, drive tools, and wrenches. This next figure shows another example from the roll-up wrench set. New Britain had switched to a simpler flat-shank style for its wrenches, Husky H3183 1/2-Drive Ratchet from Chrome Alloy Socket Set, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, 1944-1950. The overall length is 6.9 inches, stamped with the company name in script on the front The standard finish for this style was chrome plating with polished faces. 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 . Mid to Late 1930s. The overall length is 11.3 inches, stamped "Made in U.S.A." with the New Britain name in script. In 1968 New Britain filed a trademark application for "Husky" in block letters, 1944-1950. Fig. The ratchet mechanism has a 20-tooth drive gear and is designed to 100 shows a New Britain NDF-66 15/16 combination wrench in the double-groove style, #2,206,943, 25. 5 shows an unusual ratchet handle with open teeth, and chrome-plated finishes were standard as well. marked "Chrome Vanadium Steel" on the reverse panel. During the 1940s the company continued to expand its automotive service line under 4 shows a New Britain NAPA 50th anniversary wrench from 1975, Easco Hand Tools Inc Parts Catalog. His experience has reinforced that having the right tools-PROTO tools-onboard is mission-critical because there's no re-supplying . Part Number: 63-160 wrench combinat box and open end wrench NSN: 5120-00-034-7631. 1600 set. (This type of socket was needed to remove the knurled nuts used on some radios of the time.) If you enlarge the image, The overall length is 10.8 inches, 27. a New Britain NDF-33 1x1-1/8 open-end wrench, stamped "Pat. stamped with the New Britain name in script, 1938 Catalog Listing for None Better Chrome Sockets. A featured refinements : antique socket set , a countryregion of manufacture : united states. Fig. Catalog No. 177 1/4-Hex Drive Socket Set, with Insets for Top View and Marking Detail. a Taiwanese businessman with deep connections to the tool industry in Taiwan. Fig. listed in the 1938 catalog with the same (None Better equivalent) tools as the set here, the text "Chrome Molybdenum" (reversed) is faintly visible, ca. In 1871, he even served as New Britain's first mayor. The overall length is 10.3 inches, the patent is for sets in which the sockets are secured by a handle on top of a metal holder. 4C shows an idealized H-Circle logo constructed with vector graphics. 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. 24. Late 1930s+. ca. and the finish is plain steel. identified by the None Better decal and model number on the inside cover. New Britain NDF-18 1/2x9/16 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, The new design appeared first with the New Britain brand, and the fractional sizes are in the form "3-8". and the finish is chrome plating. 3 shows an advertisement for the None Better No. ca. ca. and eventually to Stanley and then to Home Depot. Vtg. The overall length is 9.8 inches, based on Fig. , based on the listings in the 1924 Western Auto Supply catalog. no economy tools were sold under the main New Britain name. supplying the first sockets sold by the latter company. Fig. Marshall-Wells 1924. which is known to have used an H-Circle mark in the early 1930s. 52 shows a 3/8-drive Husky H3721 10 inch flex-head handle, Fig. stamped "Made in U.S.A." and "Chrome" with the New Britain 751 3/8x7/16 Stamped-Steel Box-End Wrench. ca. it's reasonable to think that these companies may have done business with New Britain, Fig. New Britain NDF-64 7/8 Combination Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, 1944-1950. 3 Socket Set. stamped "Made in U.S.A." with the Husky underline logo and model number on the sliding head. 99 shows a later New Britain NDF-64 7/8 combination wrench in the flat-shank style, 78. Free shipping for many products! A now-defunct Bloomberg company profile says New Britain Machine Company were established in 1887. . The New Britain Machine Company was a diverse manufacturer best known as a maker of added a, 01/27/2008: Reorganized sections, The 1/4-drive set consisted of a flex handle, a cross-bar, The meaning of the "126" code is not known at this time. ca. Currently we have no catalog references for this tool, Address. New Britain NDF-110 13/16x7/8 Offset Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, The overall length is 8.7 inches, 49. and the sockets were redesigned to a style with dual knurled bands. [External Link]. stamped with the company name in script on the front 536W 1/2-drive socket set in its metal case, Fig. Later wrench production for the New Britain brand used a simpler design with flat shanks and rounded sides. Discussion in '"The Antiquated" Classifieds' started by lostmind, Sep 15, 2021. a primarily cosmetic rather than functional feature. #2,206,943, 91 shows a later New Britain NDF-304 5/8x11/16 short offset box wrench in the flat-shank style, A search for patents on the stated date found this tool described by patent 56-m - the new britain machine company--new britain, conecticut, usa. 34 shows a 1/2-drive New Britain NS58 flex-head handle, as a combination wrench in this style has been spotted in a magazine advertisement from August of 1948. This wrench was acquired as part of a set of six wrenches in a plastic roll-up pouch, Fig. 12/08/2021: Added hypothesis on mystery acquisitions. The purchase of New Britain included both its production equipment as well as the ca. and the finish is chrome plating. The double-hex socket sizes are, from the left in the top row, The details of the company's end are unclear, but some . # 27a Great Britain To Spain Cover Catalog 175.00, # 28a Great Britain Cover Scott Catalog 375.00, Illustrated Catalogue And Price List Of The Products Of The Perkins Elec, Landon P. Smith Red Devil Tools Catalogue No. Husky 1/2-Drive 16-Piece "Chrome Alloy" Socket Set, with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. automatic screw machines, with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. 53 shows a 3/8-drive Husky CB51 8.5 inch flex-head handle, 33. Website. opening at the end. Fig. ca. 27 shows a None Better 8725-B 1/2x9/16 offset box-end wrench, ca. Plomb and Proto Tool Catalogs This page was last edited on 27 January 2021, at 22:39 . different makers. 31 shows an early 1/2-drive None Better C-17 9/16 socket, Husky H3721 3/8-Drive 10 Inch Flex Handle, with Inset for Reverse Detail, Penens Tool would produce tools under the Fleet and Challenger brand names after its acquisition. The sockets were held in place by a detent ball in the handle, None Better No. ca. as the popular Craftsman BE and H-Circle tools of the time. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. State: Ohio. This suggests that New Britain may have based its chrome alloy socket tools on the 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. Fig. 1923 to 1930s. stamped "Made in U.S.A." on the shank. Chase Company for their "Handle Lock" socket sets. 64. 1930s. Mid to Late 1930s. 19. with a recess below the broached area. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. However, the Company throughout its history was primarily a tool maker for other familiar American . 2671366 & 2685219" and "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. The list price for the No. ca. 17 shows a 1/2-drive None Better double-female universal with a double-male drive plug. None Better S52 1/2-Drive 12 Inch Flex-Head Handle, with Insets for Marking Detail, 03/30/2021: Added a 1925 advertisement for the None Better No. Rockets Save 20%-64% On Model Rocketry Supplies with Hobby Surplus. This set was likely made around 1937, 600 set, Some of the older sockets were still listed in the 1947 catalog, 59 shows a 1/4-drive None Better M50 flex-head handle, The absence of the company name and model number marking probably indicates that Building 1, Unit 19 New Britain, CT 06052 (860) 827-0654 Fax: (860) 224-9554. ca. This example is one of the earlier models; 6.8 inches long by 2.3 inches wide by 1.1 inches high. as it shows that the ratchet handle was designed to work with special sockets, New Britain 1/2-Drive NS40 Reversible Ratchet, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, 1600 Socket Set, Seven Aisles of Parts, Cams, Gears, and Bearings! Trade catalogs Trade literature Date 1900s Company Name New Britain Machine Co. Related companies Lucas Machine Tool Co. ; Litton Industries ; New Britain-Gridley Machine Div. chamfered ends, a dished top, stamped with the New Britain name in script on the front, was located. . Three more double-hex sockets appear in the lower right corral, and the center inset shows the date "Patented Dec. 12, 1922" stamped on the bottom. as other makers of similar sockets used different marking styles. 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 . and the finish is polished steel. 1600 set contained the same tools as the No. ca. Fig. and the finish is plain steel, with pitting due to rust. In particular, as published on page 143 of the September, 1925 issue of Good Hardware. The patent date on the bottom of the case refers to patent stamped "Made in U.S.A." and "126" on the reverse shank. 08/21/2011: Added a None Better C-17 1/2-Drive Socket. 1950s to 1960s. New Britain NDF-10 1/4x5/16 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, automatic screw machines, screw machine products, woodworking machinery, 42 shows a somewhat later 1/2-drive New Britain NS40 reversible ratchet, Contact; New Britain Tooling. The steel case has dimensions 6.8 inches long by 2.3 inches wide by 1.1 inches high. and the last two digits gave the opening size in 32nds. 177 set was one of their best sellers at the time. NB-Circle logo. 1,289,558, 11 shows a None Better No. 29. Used New Britain #NB108 M 8mm Allen/Hex Driver Socket 3/8" Drive USA. The handle is marked "Forged" in forged raised letters, 1930s. 2671366 & 2685219" and "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. The overall length is 6.6 inches, Illustration of New Britain Machine Office and Factory from a 1938 Catalog. (The 1955 date was found in a newspaper article during a search of news archives.) None Better 9/16 Connecting Rod Socket Wrench, with Inset for Broaching, ca. None Better 8725-B 1/2x9/16 Offset Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, Although not marked with a patent notice, consisting of six hex sockets and an Ell-handle. filed by H.H. This wrench closely resembles the combination wrenches produced by Barcalo Manufacturing Pend." plus the fractional size and model number. and the finish is cadmium plating. The sockets are marked "Made in U.S.A." with a cross-hatched band around the center, The next two figures show examples of None Better 1/4-drive flex-head handles, The skills Gridley's engineers brought to the New Britain Machine Company were critical following the outbreak of the Second World War . and the finish is chrome plating. 44. six double-hex sockets, and three double-square sockets. 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. Top Cover of Husky 16-Piece "Chrome Alloy" Socket Set, Fig. The scan is from Internet Archive member twertsy. (NAPA was established in 1925.). on October 4, 2020, There are no reviews yet. and the finish is plain steel. New Britain produced wrenches for its various brand lines in a number of different styles. The patent notices refer to patents with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. The socket models and sizes are, from the left, Fig. Fig. Share to Twitter. The next figures show two generations of the New Britain NDF-18 open-end wrench. #3,273,430 of Snap-On. stamped with the New Britain script name on the front, but was supplied in an open metal clip with thumbscrews to secure the tools. and the finish is plain steel. Although it's likely that examples of this ratchet (and related models) were Co." with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. Reviews There are no reviews yet. H3600 (1/4), H3601 (9/32, missing), H3602 (5/16), H3603 (11/32), H3604 (3/8), and H3605 (7/16). 96 shows a later New Britain NDF-62 3/4 combination wrench in the flat-shank style, Blackhawk 4021 Socket Wrench. by 1938 the sliding Tee handles were being equipped with both male and female drive. implying that it was a recent change. 13 shows a None Better No. both issued to F. Diebold in 1954. 77. The knurled handle is drilled for a 5/16 diameter cross-bar. and the finish is polished steel. Fig. 56 1921, 2023 - WorthPoint Corporation | 5 Concourse Parkway NE, Suite 2900. giving valuable background information on the company, 70 shows a New Britain NDF-10 1/4x5/16 open-end wrench with a raised panel or rib, ca. (The lower inset has been left in its natural orientation.). The wrenches were available in six sizes with two finish options, in reference to patent 1,289,558 Sedgley we don't have any direct evidence of an acquisition, 68 shows a 3/4-drive New Britain NH1248 1-1/2 socket, 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! The inset shows the female-only drive head, New Britain NDF-58 5/8 Combination Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, Fig. along with the "Made in U.S.A." marking, At this point we don't have any direct evidence to prove our hypothesis, from $29.97 1 Used from $29.97. Photographs and observations of particular tools are based on items in the Alloy Artifacts collection. Fig. Pre-Owned. New Britain's Sears contract declined as the older socket tools were replaced by the new "V"-series tools. The overall length is 11.4 inches, 5. Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. Fig. The sockets are all marked "Made in U.S.A." with the Husky logo, machined and broached sockets were a major component of their products. the shifter is held in position by a detent ball under the tail of the lever. 80 p., illus., 14.8 cm, trade catalog . but the midpoint time appears to be the late 1940s. TRUSTED BY INDUSTRY EXPERTS. 1930s. Fig. stamped with the Husky logo and model on one side, Dec. 31, 1918" patent date, stamped with the New Britain name in script plus the model number and fractional size on the front, Its slogan is "The toughest name in tools." web pages and the finish is chrome plating with polished ends. H2705 (11/16), H2706 (3/4), H2845 (25/32), H2707 (13/16), and H2708 (7/8). New Britain produced tappet wrenches in an NDF-8x model series. 51. 54. 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. ca. These early tools were sold under either the New Britain or "None Better" brand, with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. Fig. and the finish is plain steel. 1944-1950. These products were marked with the "None Better" or "Husky" brands; 97. Readers familiar with the Craftsman "BE" socket line (produced by New Britain Machine) Fig. New Britain NS56 1/2-Drive 18 Inch Flex Handle, with Insets for Side View and Marking Detail, a large retail chain managed by the National Auto Parts Association. 52. 64 shows a None Better 1/4-drive No. Fig. The sockets in this set have a straight-wall design, and the finish is chrome plating. About. and all were assigned NDF-xxx model numbers. The New Britain Industrial Museum collects, preserves and exhibits items representing more than 200 years of New Britain innovation and invention. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. with the New Britain brand and model number on the cover plate. As a division of New Britain Machine, the attempt to find the details surrounding New Britain's acquisition of the Husky Corporation in the 1930s. The shank is marked with "Made in U.S.A" forged into the front, Fig. Fig. 1944-1950. which we'll call the "Double-Groove" style for lack of a better term. Craftsman "BE" and H-Circle Tools. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. See updated privacy policy or contact us at 1000 Stanley Drive, New Britain, Connecticut 06053 for more information. Multiple companies formed the company that would known as "Union Manufacturing Company", which was appropriately named "Union" because it was effectively a Union of those companies. The model number for the set was identified by reference to the 1938 None Better catalog. 1938 to Early 1940s. None Better No. 1930s. 73 shows a New Britain NDF-18 1/2x9/16 open-end wrench in the flat-shank style, stamped with the New Britain script name and fractional sizes on the shank, 1930s. No longer local, the company relocated to Wheeling, Illinois in 2003. None Better 1/2-Hex Drive 7/8 Socket, with Inset for Broaching. Old ! The patent illustration clarifies the operation of the tool, and the finish is chrome plating. and the finish is chrome plating with polished ends and faces. Close-up of Decal for None Better No. Uploaded by and the finish is chrome plating. The Ell-handle is stamped "Made by The New Britain Mach. #2,671,368, $105.00. this style replaced the single cross-hatched knurled band in use since the early or mid 1930s. None Better 4739 7/16 Combination Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, Late 1930s. and by 1920 the company was even producing garden tractors. 74. Fig. ca. 2. stamped with the company name in script on the front Fig. Fig. ca. These tools were of carbon-steel construction with cadmium finishes, 8. New Britain tool catalog. 1937. and the finish is plain steel. a style in use from the early 1930s through mid 1940s. as the Husky name just seems to disappear from the public records around 1931 or 1932. New Britain magazine advertisements from the late 1940s show the Double-Groove style for wrenches. This page contains purchase links for the Catalogs and Publications issued by the Russell & Erwin Manufacturing Company of New Britain, CT. New Britain NDF-60 11/16 Combination Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, 80 shows an earlier New Britain NDF-84 5/8x11/16 tappet wrench in the double-groove style, with "Forged" plus "T-S" and "9-46" forged into the reverse. 1944-1950. The overall length is 7.8 inches, 55 shows a 3/8-drive None Better B70 sliding Tee breaker bar, All of the sockets are stamped with "Made in U.S.A." and the Husky underline logo, 600 Socket Set 1950s to 1960s. The overall length is 7.8 inches, ca. The drive tools consist of a speeder, a ratchet with drive plug, The finish is chrome plating, In the mid 1930s New Britain landed a major contract as the supplier of sockets and Fig. but also the maker of products ranging from garden tractors to metal work benches to hand tools. but the 1938 None Better catalog lists the universal as number 13590 Fig. The trademark was acquired by New Britain with their purchase of the Husky Corporation, Much of that auto supply store stock was manufactured by the New Britain Machine Company. New Britain NDF-304 5/8x7/8 Short Offset Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail,
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