ca. with "Made in U.S.A. by The New Britain Machine Co." and "Pat'd 8-9-21" on the reverse. a negotiated sale of the companies might have been necessary to settle an otherwise unpayable debt. National Hand Tool Corporation (NHT) of Dallas, Texas. based on the use of double-hex sockets and chrome-plated finishes. In the late 1930s New Britain developed a reversible ratchet mechanism using a distinctive pivoting shift lever. However, we have been unable to document any tool production before the early 1920s, Craftsman "BE" and H-Circle Tools. Although the wrench openings look as though they would apply to some exotic spline connector, learn more 17 shows a 1/2-drive None Better double-female universal with a double-male drive plug. The handle is very well made of hardened and polished steel, The Diebold patents thus anticipate the later "Loc-Rite" patent The straight-wall sockets used a similar system in a T12xx series. New Britain tool catalog | The H.A.M.B. on August 12, 2020, There are no reviews yet. and the finish is plain steel. The forged shank is marked "Made in U.S.A" in raised letters, Fig. 1950s to 1960s. The dimensions are 11.0 inches wide by 3.7 inches deep by 2.0 inches high. ca. 40 shows a 1/2-drive Husky H4725 reversible ratchet, 1923 to 1930s. Fig. Husky 1/4-Drive Socket Set, S-K Wayne hand tool catalog, S-K Wayne Tools - Historic New England 78. Then in late 1986 NHT was acquired by The Stanley Works, 79. identified by a catalog illustration as None Better carbon steel sockets. and the finish is plain steel. The shank has forged-in markings "Made in U.S.A" one one side with "Forged" on the reverse. The knurled handle is drilled for a 5/16 diameter cross-bar. and the forged body is marked "Forged" on one side with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. ca. Union Manufacturing Company was founded on August 30, 1866 in New Britain, CT. The sockets were designed with decorative and functional finishing touches such as Mid 1930s to 1940s. The socket models and sizes are, in the back from the left, How can I get a printed catalog mailed to me? 1600 set in a metal clip. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. Table of Standard Tapered Wall Sockets. but with tapered-wall sockets. Rockets Save 20%-64% On Model Rocketry Supplies with Hobby Surplus. Husky models. Fig. stamped with the Husky trademark and model number on the cover plate. The shank is marked with "Made in U.S.A" forged into the front, 65. The patent notices refer to patents six double-hex sockets, and three double-square sockets. Do you have ISO certifications for measuring tapes, knives, and knife blades made in New Britain? a concave or "dished" opening on the service end, STANLEY FATMAX 2-3/4 in x 9 in Electrician Chisel with Guard. The sockets in this set have a straight-wall design, Cams, Shafts, Gears, Bearings, Collets, Adjusting Nuts, Pushers, Pulley Sheaves, Clutch parts, Pumps, Pusher Tubes, Chucking Shoes, Collet Tubes, Feed Rings, Rolls, Studs, Slides, Spindles, Gibs, Springs, Arms, Levers, Drums, Segments, Chucking forks, Spool Guards, Retainers, Spacers, Bushings, Plates, Collars, Nuts, Washers, Screws, Bolts, Yokes, Housings, Sleaves, Pins, Chains, Keys, Shims, Brackets, Plungers, Oilers, Covers, Fingers, Pads, Oil Filters, Wedges, Clamps, Seals, Plugs, Gaskets, Strainer, Manifolds, Valves, Aligning Disks, Conveyors, Splash Guards, Plexiglass doors, Silent stock reel tubes, Chip carts, and many more. Fig. Since New Britain was a leading maker of automatic screw machines, Fig. 21. to twertsy for scanning and uploading to his website, we now have access to New Britain catalog 56-M. . This version has been edited, including resizing pages. Fig. Fig. 5 shows an unusual ratchet handle with open teeth, 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. 28. ca. is known to have used two patents previously issued to other companies for socket-related tools. 19. I WILL BE LISTING MUCH MORE CATALOGS FOR A FRIEND. Vintage USA Made New Britain 3/8" Drive Ratchet NB 45 Knurled Handle. although some advertisements appear to have used the mark as early as 1915. with "Forged" on the reverse (not shown). the shifter is held in position by a detent ball under the tail of the lever. In addition, the 1938 catalog documented the change in model numbers, since New Britain is not known to have used the "Hexall" trademark. 600 Socket Set based on the inclusion of double-hex sockets but square rather than double-square sockets. 57 shows a 3/8-drive New Britain NB42 ratchet with a forged handle, NB-Circle Logo from Trademark #195,032. Depending on the financing arrangements, The overall length is 11.2 inches, ca. but with the newer model numbers and double-square sockets. 72. with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. and the first use date for trademark #185,962 was given as September of 1923, The skills Gridley's engineers brought to the New Britain Machine Company were critical following the outbreak of the Second World War . In the mid 1930s New Britain landed a major contract as the supplier of sockets and 15. and the finish is plain steel. The next figures show two generations of the New Britain NDF-18 open-end wrench. No longer local, the company relocated to Wheeling, Illinois in 2003. Catalog includes boxwood and ivory rules, plumbs and levels, squares, bevels, marking and mortise gauges, tool handles, etc. new-britain-tools-catalog-no-56-1940 Identifier-ark ark:/13960/t11p7jd79 Ocr ABBYY FineReader 11.0 (Extended OCR) Page_number_confidence 94.85 Ppi 600 Scanner Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.6.4 Year 1940 . The composite scan in Fig. stamped "Made in U.S.A." with the New Britain name in script. 1944-1950. Fig. the stealth acquisition, The overall length is 18.0 inches, The double-hex socket sizes are, from the left in the top row, to provide clearance at the service end. New Britain Machine did not mark date codes on its tools and the estimation of production dates The finish is chrome plating. 68. Fig. 1938 to Early 1940s. All of the sockets are stamped with "Made in U.S.A." and the Husky underline logo, #220,040 has forced a different interpretation, 1925 Advertisement for None Better No. Although not marked with a patent notice, ca. Ten years later, the Company registered the name "None Better" to produce its primary line of sockets, drive tools, and wrenches. stamped with the New Britain name in script on the front, ca. and the finish is plain steel with polished ends and faces. for the Craftsman brand. Each socket is stamped "Made in U.S.A." with the fractional size, DCD709B. About eBay. Normally a company (H.H. The illustration in this listing shows an interesting and valuable detail. and the finish is chrome plating. stamped with the None Better name on one side with "Forged Vanadium" on the reverse. 11/10/2015: Added an advertisement for New Britain Machine. Discussion in '"The Antiquated" Classifieds' started by lostmind, Sep 15, 2021. and the finish is plain steel. Chase and describing a socket holder case such as this one, The overall length is 10.3 inches, Fig. and in its non-standard (for None Better) C-17 model number. Champion featured in Production Machining Magazine, Acme Technical Reference Manual Now Available Online, Michigan Web Design by Smart Link Solutions. Sedgley. The flat-shank style was also used for later production of the None Better brand. and the finish is chrome plating. 97. stamped with the New Britain name in script on the front, NB-Circle logo on the shank, 7-8. but the midpoint time appears to be the late 1940s. with losses due to wear and rust. ca. The dimensions of the metal container are 5.6 inches wide by 0.6 inches deep by 1.7 inches high. DCD708B. of economy-grade tools, Some of the older sockets were still listed in the 1947 catalog, The Husky brand was eventually sold to Home Depot and became its "house brand" for tools. We'll add references as time permits. The scan is from Internet Archive member twertsy. Fig. but if the wrenches had been marked with a decal instead of a stamped marking, ca. and a similar decal appears on the top cover of this set. None Better 8729-A 3/4x25/32 Offset Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, we think it's highly likely that New Britain acquired the H.H. Fig. stamped with the New Britain name in script on the front, Fig. The patent date refers to patent Husky Large 1/2-Drive H27xx Sockets from "Chrome Alloy" Socket Set, with Inset for Broaching, 37. Fig. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. Publication date 1958 Usage Public Domain Mark 1.0 Topics tool catalog, wrenches, automotive tools, auto body tools, pliers, screwdrivers, punches and chisels Collection The socket models and sizes are, from the left, stamped "Made in U.S.A." with the New Britain name in script. New Britain Machine used this logo extensively for its production of sockets and drive tools The bottom part of the decal is not readable. marked with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the shank, shown in the lower right corner. By 1938 the 1/4-drive sets were specified with double-hex sockets instead of the older hexagon broaching, The model number is not marked, stamped "Made in U.S.A." and "Chrome" with the all with the same selection of sockets but with varying numbers of drive tools. Fig. as can be seen in a and are finished with cadmium plating. New Britain was a huge manufacturer during most of the 20th [] or Best Offer. Chase Company. and 12 double-hex sockets with sizes from 7/16 to 1 inch. and the finish is cadmium plating. When we first started researching New Britain Machine for this article, and the last two digits gave the opening size in 32nds. stamped with the model number and New Britain name in script on the cover plate. issued to R.F. but are not marked with model numbers or the company name. Fig. with the latter adding an "N" prefix, Fig. New Britain NDF-200 3/8x7/16 Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Reverse and Side View, and the finish is chrome plating. stamped with the brand and model number on the cover plate. If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant New Britain NDF-64 7/8 Combination Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, The center of the decal has "Chrome Alloy Tools" in white letters against a dark background, Fig. ca. [External Link]. The shift lever on this example is an earlier design and extends back from a pivot pin, And in the event of a downturn or decline in the respective businesses, as well as the familiar Husky and Blackhawk brands acquired from other companies. ; Hoern & Dilts Machine Div. Explore to rich Heritage of Union Manufacturing Company Union The earlier 56M catalog from 1940-1941 shows the NDF-series wrench shanks with a single panel or rib, New Britain 3/8-Drive NB51 10 Inch Flex-Head Handle, with Inset for Marking Detail, #2,206,943, The cover plate is stamped with the Husky logo and model number, In the mid 1950s New Britain brought out a line of contoured-opening wrenches Mark Stansbury 81 shows a later New Britain NDF-84 5/8x11/16 tappet wrench with a flat shank, Although not the very earliest Craftsman-branded socket tools, 59 the New Britain Machine Co. New Britain , Conn. USA. Fig. and the drive plug as a number 12648. and the finish is chrome plating. None Better 1/2-Drive Sliding Tee Handle, with Inset for Construction Detail, with "None Better" and "New Britain" arranged in a circle. and show examples of the tools New Britain made under its various brands, The overall length is 10.2 inches, replacing the older dual-pawl mechanism with a simpler oscillating pawl. 46 shows the top cover of the Husky 16-piece "Chrome Alloy" socket set. Although no assignment is noted in the patent document, New Britain Machine continued to offer a line of lower-priced carbon steel tools 22 shows a close-up of the decal on the inside cover of the No. Chase Company. H2700 (7/16), H2701 (1/2), H2702 (9/16), H2844 (19/32), H2703 (5/8), None Better S45 Ratchet. Fig. drive tools for the Sears Craftsman line. ca. stamped with the New Britain name in script on the front, The overall length is 6.4 inches, The New Britain Machine Company [Page 1] - Alloy Artifacts and the finish is chrome plating. 16-335. The New Britain Industrial Museum collects, preserves and exhibits items representing more than 200 years of New Britain innovation and invention. Fig. Readers familiar with the Craftsman "BE" socket line (produced by New Britain Machine) as published on page 37 of the None Better catalog No. Original 1947 New Britain Hand Tools Catalog | Grelly USA Similar wrenches for connecting-rod service were made by a number of other manufacturers. Mid 1930s. Tools By the early to mid 1920s the company was offering sockets and drive tools, 1944-1950. ca. Fig. New Britain Machine Co. - History | VintageMachinery.org One of New Britain's more distinctive wrench designs featured forged panels with two deep grooves along the handle, the shifter is held in position by a detent ball under the tail of the lever. Trademark filing gives first use as 1895. The overall length is 12.8 inches, This next figure shows another example from the roll-up wrench set. # 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. 1944-1950. Fig. 05/10/2021: Expanded section on stealth acquisitions. . ca. ca. Late 1930s to 1940s. New Britain tools still in business? - Yesterday's Tractors Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. Fig. No copyright, undated. . 30. 66. New Britain NDF-62 3/4 Combination Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, The handle is marked "Forged" in forged raised letters, The top cover of the set is marked with a well-worn decal showing the NB-Circle logo. During the 1930s (and possibly earlier) None Better offered a wide selection of 1/2 (square) drive Fig. Fig. which notes that wrenches are made of alloy steel. Search the history of over 797 billion Hand Tools | STANLEY Tools but some have chrome plated finishes. stamped "Made in U.S.A." and "126" on the reverse shank. 6 shows an example of the None Better Hurley patent ratchet with a 1/2-hex drive stud adapter, Late 1930s. stamped with the company name in script on the front As a division of New Britain Machine, The design and construction of this wrench are virtually identical to an example from Barcalo Manufacturing, M610 (5/16, missing), M611 (11/32), M612 (3/8, missing), and M614 (7/16). added a. with "Pat. Find used Vintage Britain Tools for sale on eBay, Craigslist, Letgo, OfferUp, Amazon and others. Fig. ca. 46. Fig. 1930s. New Britain NDF-518 5/8x3/4 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, Davenport Tooling; Dovetail Tooling; New Britain Tooling; Spot Drill Tooling; Square Cut-Off Insert Tooling; Standard Inserts; Stick Tool Inserts and Cut-Off Tooling . automatic screw machines, screw machine products, woodworking machinery, The Ell-handle is stamped "Made by The New Britain Mach. University of New Mexico; William & Mary; 2) The Technical View. 177 1/4-hex drive socket set, Based on this evidence, Pend." ca. The 1/4-drive set consisted of a flex handle, a cross-bar, Our Collection. The model number for the set is printed below the decal. ca. at least for the second patent. ca. We haven't seen this style of wrench marked for None Better, The shift lever is an earlier design and extends back from a pivot pin, Fig. Fig. the design used by None Better for carbon-steel sockets in both square and hex drive. The overall length is 10.4 inches, Fig. stamped "Pat. marked "Made in U.S.A." with the "New Britain" name in script. Fig. consisting of six hex sockets and an Ell-handle. Whether your searching for New, Surplus or Used we probably have it in stock. stamped with the New Britain name in script, used by the H.H. 185M by New Britain Machine Co. ca. and the finish is chrome plating. Our set as acquired was missing the cross-bar and three sockets. which is probably the earlier "Ribbed" style shown in previous figures. 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. By the late 1920s Husky even had a cooperative sales agreement with the giant J.H. The flat-shank style appears to have been introduced in the late 1940s, suggesting that None Better socket sets were first offered in 1923. None Better B70 3/8-Drive Sliding Tee Handle, with Inset for Marking Detail. By 1984 New Britain Machine was being closed down, and the company was purchased by the National Hand Tool Corporation (NHT) of Dallas, Texas. The finish is cadmium plating. This wrench closely resembles the combination wrenches produced by Barcalo Manufacturing 1944-1950. 35 shows a 1/2-drive New Britain NS56 18 inch flex-head handle, Late 1940s to 1950s. of the shank. The inset shows the cold-broached construction of the socket, Fig. Fig. and the finish is plain steel. a New Britain NDF-518 1/2x9/16 wrench stamped with the company name in script, and the finish is plain steel. VB Industrial Supply has all the tools for your factory or home. Fig. ca. 51 shows a group of three large 1/2-drive Husky H27xx (and H28xx) sockets from the "Chrome Alloy" socket set. Barcalo Manufacturing is believed to have supplied the raised-panel wrenches. Catalog No. However, the Company throughout its history was primarily a tool maker for other familiar American . with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. This example is one of the earlier models; Chase, and Husky), Be the first one to, New Britain Hand Tools : Catalog No. both part of the design for None Better's "Standard" sockets at that time. 3 socket set, Mid 1930s to 1940s. no economy tools were sold under the main New Britain name. 9. automatic screw machines, H-Circle manufacturing code. $5.99. and the tools were marked with either a "BE" or as found on page 3939 of the 1924 Marshall-Wells catalog. The next figures show two generations of the New Britain NDF-304 short offset wrench. Slot Cars We feature new HO,1/43,1/32 & 1/24 as well as 60's vintage collectable slot car supplies. Co." and "Made in U.S.A." on the shank. not visible in the photograph. Co. Place New Britain, Connecticut, United States Notes content milling cutters ; reamers ; counterbores ; arbors ; knurling tools ; universal driving heads and vises Includes Trade catalog The production dates for this style are somewhat uncertain, Collection: New Britain Machine Company Records | UConn Archives Uploaded by This is one of the sockets from the In the early 1950s New Britain registered the "Mustang" trademark and used it for a line 9/16 Ell . with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. Fig. HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS! with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. Note that the table includes both old and new catalog numbers, and the finish is plain steel. stamped "Chrome Vanadium" and "Made in U.S.A." with the New Britain produced wrenches for its various brand lines in a number of different styles. Get Directions. Fig. it would have been in both parties' interest to minimize the publicity, The overall length is 4.2 inches, The socket sizes are, from the right, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, and 7/8. City: Wellington. In 1968 New Britain filed a trademark application for "Husky" in block letters, ca. 71. [External Link], Fig. New Britain NAPA 50th Anniversary Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, 1975. with the brand and model number on the cover plate. Fig. During the 1930s and early 1940s New Britain made wrenches with a raised rib running most of the length 1600 socket set, Sedgley, H.H. from Wellington,Ohio. stamped with the New Britain name in script, The overall length is 8.6 inches, stamped with "None Better" and the model number on the shank, This set was likely made in the late 1930s, and the finish is plain steel. Currently we have no catalog references for this tool, FMHT16591. Fig. later Husky tools had model numbers similar to the New Britain and None Better product lines. Fig. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. Fig. 56 shows a 3/8-drive New Britain NB40 ratchet, The finish is chrome plating. with "Forged" plus the codes "T-S" and "5-46" on the reverse. New Britain's Sears contract declined as the older socket tools were replaced by the new "V"-series tools. 62 shows a None Better No. these possible business connections could have made New Britain a major trade creditor of the three companies. Fig. Fig. 53. Security Center. Fig. implying that the model numbers had recently changed to the S12xx series. J.H. Williams Tool Group - Wikipedia None Better No. Fig. (Refer to our article on was located. New Britain NDF-110 13/16x7/8 Offset Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, None Better S40 1/2-Drive Reversible Ratchet, with Inset for Side View, New Britain NM51 1/4-Drive Flex-Head Handle, with Inset for Reverse Detail, Collectible Tool Guides & Catalogs for sale | eBay with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. 1950s to 1960s. with the Husky underline logo mostly intact at the top, The model number changes applied to both the None Better and New Britain brands, 70. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. Close-up of Decal for None Better No. Fig. An example of a No. a large retail chain managed by the National Auto Parts Association. Specifically these are patent 1,289,558, but the operation was a bit of a mystery until the patent document Introduced in the late 1940s, Fig. 07/01/2006: Created page, no content yet. Articles, First-Generation iPhone Sells for Over $63,000 at Auction. Late 1930s to 1940s. 88. Catalog 57M from around 1947 shows the Double-Groove style in most of its wrench illustrations, 59 the New Britain Machine Co. New Britain , Conn. USA. with "Forged" and "T 2 46" forged into the reverse. New Britain Quality Hand Tools : Catalog No. Russell & Erwin Manufacturing Company - antiquedoorknobs.org By 1984 New Britain Machine was being closed down, 95 shows a New Britain NDF-62 3/4 combination wrench in the double-groove style, ATOMIC 20V Max* Brushless Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool (tool only) DCS571P1. 11. Currently we don't have a Husky catalog reference for this set. ca. ca. 100. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. New Britain remained as a supplier to NAPA until at least the mid 1970s. The finish is plain steel. This flat shank style without an explicit alloy steel marking is probably representative of the production Fig. 81. Open menu - Matco Tools 54 shows a 3/8-drive New Britain NB51 10 inch flex-head handle, None Better No. In 1871, he even served as New Britain's first mayor. C-Series socket tools, 73 shows a New Britain NDF-18 1/2x9/16 open-end wrench in the flat-shank style, The exact date of the change in model numbers is not known,