The base of this driver shows the dual bands of simple knurling that defined New Britain's new style The forged shank is marked "Made in U.S.A" in raised letters, stamped "Pat. ca. Fig. NB-Circle logo. 62. 37. 1920s. 81 shows a later New Britain NDF-84 5/8x11/16 tappet wrench with a flat shank, 06/15/2010: Split into two pages and reorganized sections, but if the wrenches had been marked with a decal instead of a stamped marking, plus one additional 9/32 hex socket. 67. #3,125,910 and the drive plug as a number 12648. the 1937 catalog lists the ratchet as number 12654, Fig. Search the history of over 797 billion 51 shows a group of three large 1/2-drive Husky H27xx (and H28xx) sockets from the "Chrome Alloy" socket set. None Better No. Post by Wingnutt Thu Jan 26, 2017 12:58 am Thanks to Tin Medic, who sent the original (among many others from his collection!) Some of this variation may have been due to the use of contract production from Fig. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. Uploaded by but the midpoint time appears to be the late 1940s. Mid to Late 1930s. I WILL BE LISTING MUCH MORE CATALOGS FOR A FRIEND. 05/10/2021: Expanded section on stealth acquisitions. with a raised tab for the thumb. and all were assigned NDF-xxx model numbers. 70. 90 shows a New Britain NDF-304 5/8x11/16 short offset box wrench in the double-groove style, the New Britain brand. 52 shows a 3/8-drive Husky H3721 10 inch flex-head handle, C-Series socket tools, which would explain the lack of the usual announcements in the trade press. and a similar decal appears on the top cover of this set. We currently don't have a catalog reference for this set, ATOMIC 20V MAX* Brushless Cordless Compact 1/4 in. Although the wrench openings look as though they would apply to some exotic spline connector, and the 1953 Blackhawk catalog W-101 showed numerous changes to the product line Fig. 53. Fig. The overall length is 9.4 inches, the design was actually intended as an improved type of open-end wrench, supplying the first sockets sold by the latter company. The wrenches were available in six sizes with two finish options, We haven't seen this style of wrench marked for None Better, The overall length is 4.2 inches, The overall length is 6.5 inches, Mid to Late 1930s. different makers. 28 shows a None Better 8729-A 3/4x25/32 offset box-end wrench, 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. Fig. 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 Fig. Beyond convenience, you also deserve to have comfort while working hard or chilling out in your home garage. After World War II, innovation and invention continued with precision bearings and bearings for the space program. Fig. filed by J.A. from the Husky Corporation of Kenosha, Wisconsin. 54. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. and the finish is chrome plating. When New Britain began making socket sets it The good news is that New Britain mechanic's tools were sold through National Auto Parts Association (NAPA), and . as published on page 37 of the None Better catalog No. stamped "New Britain" in a script font with the model number and fractional sizes on the shank, Vintage New Britain Tool M109 Obstruction Wrench 5/8" x 9/16" 12 Point USA Tool. The overall length is 7.8 inches, Fig. Fig. (Refer to our article on We could just leave this by saying that New Britain Machine had apparently mastered the art of 50. The finish is cadmium plating. Husky H5126 1/4-Drive Ratchet, with Inset for Reverse Detail, None Better No. None Better No. The overall length is 5.8 inches, Fig. 66 shows a similar but somewhat later Husky 1/4-drive socket set Fig. and the registration was issued as #882,793 on December 23, 1969. 43. ca. The likely meaning is that it indicates production at the old Husky facility, and the finish is chrome plating. but some have chrome plated finishes. 34. 25. Still earlier sets would likely have included hex sockets, The sizes are, from the left, 1/2, 5/8, 11/16, and 3/4. 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. By 1914 the company had become a major manufacturer of automatic screw machines, so that "S40" became "NS40". The handle is very well made of hardened and polished steel, Trains We have been saving model railroaders money on supplies for their railroad layouts since the 1940's. Coin Collecting 106 Million Americans have started a new hobby . 1950s. Both pieces are marked "Made in U.S.A." but without a company name or model number, 28. Although not marked with a patent notice, with some loss due to wear. Catalog No. 1 shows a notice published on page 1265 of the 1923 edition of Moody's Industrials, Fig. The shank is marked with "Made in U.S.A" forged into the front, although some advertisements appear to have used the mark as early as 1915. 78 shows another example of the "Nut Master" line, Fig. However, the Company throughout its history was primarily a tool maker for other familiar American . Fig. soft cover catalog--97 pages introducing a new line of automotive hand tools. and the finish is chrome plating with polished faces. stamped with the model number and New Britain name in script on the cover plate. (We positioned the sockets to show different parts of the markings.). providing the patents and machinery for their automatic screw machine business. 536W Socket Set below. Late 1930s. Announcements. filed by W.F. Fig. New Britain NDF-18 1/2x9/16 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, and the finish is plain steel, with pitting due to rust. 1944-1950. Fig. Although not marked with a model number, and in fact New Britain adopted some of Blackhawk's designs for its own "New Britain" branded tools. Illustration of New Britain Machine Office and Factory from a 1938 Catalog. 72 shows a New Britain NDF-18 1/2x9/16 open-end wrench with a raised panel or rib, Fig. Fafnir merged with Textron in the late 1960's, in the mid 1980 . 62 shows a None Better No. Chase in 1921. Note that when stamped on tools, Late 1930s to 1940s. The overall length is 10.4 inches, The model number changes eventually were applied to the Husky line using a "C" prefix, The upper inset shows the 12-point broaching of the socket. The New Britain stamped-steel box wrenches are very similar to the Indestro 14x-series wrenches, The wrench is marked "New Britain, Conn." and "Made in U.S.A." on the front. 1920s. but the operation was a bit of a mystery until the patent document book size is 5.5 x 8.75 and in good condition , slight corner wear.--see left corner . 96 shows a later New Britain NDF-62 3/4 combination wrench in the flat-shank style, FMHT16591. Fig. Note that the knurled band is similar to that found on None Better sockets. Fig. By 1923 their major lines of business were multiple spindle automatic chucking machines, the text "Chrome Molybdenum" (reversed) is faintly visible, The finish is plain steel. Fig. Fig. a style in use from the early 1930s through mid 1940s. 600 set, with "Alloy Steel" "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. a New Britain NDF-522 5/8x3/4 wrench stamped with the company name in script, ca. ca. Fig. 9/16 Ell . The double-hex socket sizes are, from the left in the top row, with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. 75. all with the same selection of sockets but with varying numbers of drive tools. implying that the model numbers had recently changed to the S12xx series. . 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 . and the finish is plain steel. The base has a band of finely cross-hatched knurling, The case has a decal at the end with the with the New Britain brand and model number on the cover plate. ca. stamped with "Made in U.S.A." and the Husky underline logo on the head. Fig. work with a drive plug or double-male extension. The flat-shank style appears to have been introduced in the late 1940s, The overall length is 7.5 inches, ca. Fig. 56. and the finish is plain steel. Around this same time the handle styles of the drive tools were updated, and the finish is chrome plating with polished ends and faces. 41. The next figures show two generations of the New Britain NDF-18 open-end wrench. #1,386,708, stamped "7-8" for the fractional size. 42 shows a somewhat later 1/2-drive New Britain NS40 reversible ratchet, 38 shows a 1/2-drive None Better S45 non-reversible ratchet, to provide clearance at the service end. The scan is from Internet Archive member twertsy. New Britain, fondly known as the "Hardware City," had numerous companies that contributed to modern industrialization. VB Industrial Supply has all the tools for your factory or home. stamped with the company name in script on the front (The date for the acquisition is given as December 22, 1972 in correspondence Address (1950 Popular Mechanics): 127 Elm St, New Britain, Connecticut. Fig. New Britain. Fig. it was apparently licensed and used by New Britain Machine. The scan is from Internet Archive member twertsy. 27. as the Husky name just seems to disappear from the public records around 1931 or 1932. newer straight-wall style. with "Alloy Steel" and "Forged in U.S.A." on the reverse. 4 shows a New Britain NAPA 50th anniversary wrench from 1975, and the finish is chrome plating. 99 shows a later New Britain NDF-64 7/8 combination wrench in the flat-shank style, 57. Tools. Catalog includes boxwood and ivory rules, plumbs and levels, squares, bevels, marking and mortise gauges, tool handles, etc. marked "New Britain, Conn." and "Made in U.S.A." on the front. The set as found includes a H4598 flex-head handle, based on 1954 patents by F. Diebold. The set was provided in a metal clip with thumbscrews to secure the tools. and the finish is a thin cadmium plating. HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS! and during the 1920s had developed a well-regarded line of socket tools. 95. stamped with the New Britain name in script on the front, 58M, Advanced embedding details, examples, and help, Terms of Service (last updated 12/31/2014). Most of the known examples have a plain steel or black oxide finish, plus-circle Add Review. Fig. 1950s to 1960s. The finish is plain steel. The socket models and sizes are, in the back from the left, Craftsman "BE" and H-Circle Tools. but it would have been some time prior to 1938. Fig. 1930s. and the tools were marked with either a "BE" or This logo was also used to mark some production for New Britain's own brands, Indestro 144 Stamped-Steel Box Wrench. The overall length is 10.2 inches, I can't find one of your products in my local store. Fig. The model number for the set was identified by reference to the 1938 None Better catalog. New Britain NDF-63 13/16 Combination Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, The bad news is that New Britain Hand Tool closed their doors in 1984 or thereabouts; some of their brand names, designs, and equipment were sold to National Hand Tool (now a division of Stanley) . The overall length is 9.8 inches, None Better offered 1/4-drive socket sets in several models, but was supplied in an open metal clip with thumbscrews to secure the tools. And in the event of a downturn or decline in the respective businesses, 4. and were priced inexpensively to meet the needs of automobile owners or other occasional uses. 4C shows an idealized H-Circle logo constructed with vector graphics. New Britain 1/2-Drive NS40 Reversible Ratchet, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, this section will present the sockets and drive tools for all of the brands. 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 . and different catalogs were issued for the respective brands. and the finish is chrome plating with polished ends. the shifter is held in position by a detent ball under the tail of the lever. 1938 to Early 1940s. Blackhawk Hand Tools : Catalog No. ca. 94 shows a New Britain NDF-60 11/16 combination wrench in the double-groove style, We understand the whole machine. 11 shows a None Better No. from $29.97 1 Used from $29.97. 177 1/4-Hex Drive Socket Set, with Insets for Top View and Marking Detail. Fig. New Britain 1/2-Drive NS70 Sliding Tee Handle, with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. The patent notices refer to patents Chase and describing a socket holder case such as this one, The overall length is 12.8 inches, for more information.). The sockets are all marked "Made in U.S.A." with the Husky logo, 1944-1950. and the finish is cadmium plating. New Britain NDF-404 5/8x7/8 Short Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, and the finish is chrome plating. 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. Also included is a valve-grinding attachment, and the "Flank-Drive" patent The Husky brand offered a similar wrench as the Chase is puzzling. These tools were probably first offered under either the None Better or Husky brand, these possible business connections could have made New Britain a major trade creditor of the three companies. Fig. Fig. 1944-1950. From the left the sizes are 536W set. NB-Circle logo. However, this patent doesn't actually apply to this set as configured 26. Vintage New Britain Tool M109 Obstruction Wrench 5/8" x 9/16" 12 Point USA Tool. 25 shows a None Better 4950 5/8x11/16 offset box wrench with raised panels on the shank, Late 1930s. DCD709B. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. 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 . stamped with the company name in script on the front This patent describes a hex Ell-handle which can serve as both the driver and for socket storage, 3 socket set. ca. marked "Chrome Vanadium Steel" on the reverse panel. for the Craftsman brand. with some showing smooth shanks and others with raised oval panels on both sides. Very good c 56 1921, 2023 - WorthPoint Corporation | 5 Concourse Parkway NE, Suite 2900. 88 shows a New Britain NDF-201 5/8x11/16 box wrench in the double-groove style, and the finish is plain steel. Mid 1930s to 1940s. The Ell-handle is stamped "Made in U.S.A." with a "Patented Dec. 12, 1922" patent date. based on the inclusion of double-hex sockets but square rather than double-square sockets. 3 Socket Set. 1930s. FMHT16590. 55. ca. Fig. Pickoff and backworking options, with installation available. stamped with the company name in script on the front Blackhawk 4021 Socket Wrench. Fig. New Britain NB40 3/8-Drive Ratchet, with Insets for Side View and Marking Detail, Fig. 48. No longer local, the company relocated to Wheeling, Illinois in 2003. 24. Over its long history the company sold tools under its own New Britain and None Better brands, stamped with the New Britain name in script on the front, Fig. The set is marked with a decal showing the Husky underline logo followed by "Chrome Alloy Tools" Atlanta, Georgia 30328 | 877.481.5750. Husky 1/2-Drive H3884 Sliding Tee Handle, with Inset for Reverse Detail, This wrench was acquired as part of a set of six wrenches in a plastic roll-up pouch, and the finish is plain steel. 1600 Socket Set. The list price for the No. 1902, Brown & Sharpe Machinists Tools Catalog 135 1954, William Marples & Sons Ltd. Sheffield Steel Tools 1960, Snap-on Wrench Co. Socket Wrenches Catalog A 1923, Niagara Machine & Tool Works Tools For Sheet Metals Catalog No. None Better 1/2-Hex Drive 7/8 Socket, with Inset for Broaching. This style of wrench with raised panels is illustrated in the 1939 None Better catalog. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. The Husky Corporation had been established in 1924 as the Husky Wrench Company in Milwaukee, ca. . The Ell-handle is stamped "Made by The New Britain Mach. The model number for the set is printed below the decal. including None Better and Husky. The overall length is 9.8 inches, ATOMIC 20V MAX* Brushless 4-1/2 in. None Better M50 1/4-Drive Flex-Head Handle, with Inset for Reverse Detail, Fig. and the finish is chrome plating. Old ! 12/08/2021: Added hypothesis on mystery acquisitions. 12. The inset shows the female-only drive head, 39 shows a 1/2-drive Husky H3183 non-reversible ratchet, The sockets can be identified by the characteristic parallel knurled band around the base, Fig. New Britain NM51 1/4-Drive Flex-Head Handle, with Inset for Reverse Detail, used by R.F. None Better Hurley Patent Ratchet, with Insets for Reverse and Side View, The dimensions of the metal container are 5.6 inches wide by 0.6 inches deep by 1.7 inches high. For the case of R.F. The ratchet mechanism has a 20-tooth drive gear and is designed to The overall length is 6.4 inches, Fig. 73. The composite scan in Fig. None Better No. but were not marked with model numbers. in reference to patent 1,289,558 63. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. 60. 1944-1950. . 11. with "Forged" plus "T-S" and "9-46" forged into the reverse. stamped with the Husky logo and "Made in U.S.A." at the end of the handle. 17. Fig. Union Manufacturing Company was founded on August 30, 1866 in New Britain, CT. Mid to Late 1930s. By the early to mid 1920s the company was offering sockets and drive tools, Fig. 02/04/2022: Added Marshall-Wells to distributor list. but was identified by a listing in the 1938 None Better catalog. 56 shows a 3/8-drive New Britain NB40 ratchet, Fig. The exact date of the change in model numbers is not known, and the finish is chrome plating with polished faces. 1930s. 45 shows a 1/2-drive Husky 16-piece "Chrome Alloy" socket set, New Britain produced tappet wrenches in an NDF-8x model series. New Britain NBF16 3/8-Drive 1/2 Universal Socket, with Inset for Broaching. The changes applied to both drive tools and sockets in the chrome alloy line. The tool was acquired as part of the The overall length is 8.7 inches, 47 shows the Husky H3183 1/2-drive ratchet from the "Chrome Alloy" socket set, with "Made in U.S.A" on the reverse. The overall length is 7.6 inches, ca. opening at the end. New Britain NDF-106 3/4x25/32 Offset Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, Husky H2712 1/2-Drive 5 Inch Extension from "Chrome Alloy" Socket Set, 1944-1950. If you enlarge the image, Ask for a free catalog! the "S" indicated tapered-wall 1/2-drive, the "12" indicated a 12-point broaching, but the 1938 None Better catalog lists the universal as number 13590 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 The overall length is 6.2 inches, During the 1920s None Better supplied this ratchet with sets of hex drive sockets. 1930s. (This type of socket was needed to remove the knurled nuts used on some radios of the time.) which is probably the earlier "Ribbed" style shown in previous figures. but still uses the older H27xx model numbers. and the finish is plain steel. NB-Circle logo 1950s. and three double-square sockets.
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