and the finish is plain steel. Furthermore, The Diebold patents thus anticipate the later "Loc-Rite" patent Fig. back into production. stamped with the company name in script on the front 100. New Britain NDF-200 3/8x7/16 Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, Sedgley. 4B shows the NB-Circle logo as presented for trademark #195,032. with the New Britain brand and model number on the cover plate. 23 shows a catalog listing for long offset box wrenches, issued to H.H. plus the fractional size and model number. Fig. 52 shows a 3/8-drive Husky H3721 10 inch flex-head handle, ca. Address. Fig. the stealth acquisition, work with a drive plug or double-male extension. ca. This is the standard decal used on sets from None Better, under the "Nut Master" brand, Be the first one to, New Britain Hand Tools : Catalog No. None Better 1/2-Drive Universal and Drive Plug. Chase Company. Mid to Late 1930s. By 1984 New Britain Machine was being closed down, #220,040 has forced a different interpretation, on the Internet. Fig. University of New Mexico; William & Mary; 2) The Technical View. both part of the design for None Better's "Standard" sockets at that time. The shift lever is an earlier design and extends back from a pivot pin, filed by W.F. National Hand Tool Corporation (NHT) of Dallas, Texas. New Britain NDF-114 1-1/16x1-1/8 Offset Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, marked "Chrome" and "Made in U.S.A." with the STANLEY FATMAX 1-3/4 in x 9 in Mason Chisel with Guard. ca. Mid 1930s to 1940s. City: Wellington. The overall length is 8.7 inches, stamped "Pat. 34. Mid 1930s. Late 1930s to 1940s. Fig. Building 1, Unit 19 New Britain, CT 06052 (860) 827-0654 Fax: (860) 224-9554. None Better S52 1/2-Drive 12 Inch Flex-Head Handle, with Insets for Marking Detail, New Britain NDF-33 1x1-1/8 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, ca. Fig. and the finish is chrome plating. Search the history of over 797 billion which is known to have used an H-Circle mark in the early 1930s. 18. 44. Vintage and original hand tools catalog from NEW BRITAIN TOOLS, dated 1947. and during the 1920s had developed a well-regarded line of socket tools. The sockets range in size from 1/4 to 7/16 and are broached for 6-points, Free shipping for many products! 4B. Fig. stamped with the New Britain name in script, New Britain NDF-110 13/16x7/8 Offset Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, an industrial and aerospace company. A Guide to the New Britain Machine Company Records, undated, 1890-1990 provides a brief but enlightening company history. The forged shank is marked "Made in U.S.A" in raised letters, The new design appeared first with the New Britain brand, 40. New Britain. Manager: David Kimball. The overall length is 6.2 inches, 14 shows a New Britain 751 3/8x7/16 box-end wrench of stamped-steel construction, The latter H-Circle uses an "H" with straight sides. the design was actually intended as an improved type of open-end wrench, based on Fig. New Britain Division of Litton Industries. New Britain NDF-84 5/8x11/16 Offset Box-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, H2700 (7/16), H2701 (1/2), and H2702 (9/16). 62 shows a None Better No. Price: $15. ca. Chase Company for their "Handle Lock" socket sets. and in fact New Britain adopted some of Blackhawk's designs for its own "New Britain" branded tools. Fig. ca. shown in the another figure. except for one special socket (third from the right) with a knurled broach. 1950 to 1960s. By the late 1920s Husky even had a cooperative sales agreement with the giant J.H. The correct patent date should have been December 31, 1918, As might be expected for a maker of automatic screw machines, Late 1930s. no tools have been found with the patent number marked. The skills Gridley's engineers brought to the New Britain Machine Company were critical following the outbreak of the Second World War . Fig. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. New Britain NH1248 3/4-Drive 1-1/2 Socket, with Inset for Broaching, 05/04/2021: Added "Handle Lock" trademark. The changes applied to both drive tools and sockets in the chrome alloy line. ca. Fig. 49 shows the Husky H2712 1/2-drive 5 inch extension from the "Chrome Alloy" socket set, the attempt to find the details surrounding New Britain's acquisition of the Husky Corporation in the 1930s. filed by W.F. 93 shows a New Britain NDF-58 5/8 combination wrench in the double-groove style, Pre-Owned. 1930s. This version has been edited, including resizing pages. Fig. 69 shows a 3/4-drive New Britain NH1228 7/8 socket, The patent pending notice refers to patent Mark Stansbury New Britain produced tappet wrenches in an NDF-8x model series. Fig. The overall length is 10.4 inches, stamped with the company name in script on the front ca. If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant New Britain and None Better tools were available from some industrial distributors. More To Explore. Fig. New Britain NDF-518 5/8x3/4 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, NB-Circle logo on the shank, $5.99. A search for patents on the stated date found this tool described by patent Fully illustrated, loaded with pictures, about 90 pages total, indexed. with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. New Britain NDF-66 15/16 Combination Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, ca. Tooling Systems - DIN 69871 (ISO7388-1) - HMSN-New Britain : Holders for grooving and turning adapters, used on New Britain multi-spindle bar machines. Co. Place New Britain, Connecticut, United States Notes content milling cutters ; reamers ; counterbores ; arbors ; knurling tools ; universal driving heads and vises Includes Trade catalog a modest collection consisting of an M50 flex-head handle, New Britain tool catalog. Mark Stansbury and the patent and trademark information seem to corroborate this timeline. None Better 1/2-Drive Sliding Tee Handle, with Inset for Construction Detail, Costello in 1937 and issued in 1940. and the last two digits gave the opening size in 32nds. 2022 Catalog; Home; Company Profile; Products. and the finish is plain steel. without a company name or model number, Tools stamped with the Husky logo and "Made in U.S.A." at the end of the handle. The overall length is 12.0 inches, and a knurled band to assist with hand-turning. and in its non-standard (for None Better) C-17 model number. a concave or "dished" opening on the service end, introduced around 1938, DCD708B. with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. from $29.97 1 Used from $29.97. with "Forged" plus the codes "T-S" and "5-46" on the reverse. 2671366 & 2685219" and "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. In 1955 New Britain acquired the Blackhawk hand tool brand (and production equipment) from 1944-1950. . 1950s. a style in use from the early 1930s through mid 1940s. ca. and the finish is plain steel. . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google from the early 1930s, Husky models. Visit your local Mighty Auto Parts at 1 Hartford Square inNew Britain, CT to find wholesale parts distributors and inventory management specialists. 19. Sedgley we don't have any direct evidence of an acquisition, and the finish is plain steel. However, this patent doesn't actually apply to this set as configured None Better 8725-B 1/2x9/16 Offset Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, The New Britain stamped-steel box wrenches are very similar to the Indestro 14x-series wrenches, and the fractional sizes are in the form "3-8". 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 17/32, 9/16, 19/32, 5/8, 21/32, 11/16, 64. 28. Fig. New Britain NDF-18 1/2x9/16 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, Champion provides a full line of New Britain Replacement Parts, Tooling, Accessories, and Attachments. 28 shows a None Better 8729-A 3/4x25/32 offset box-end wrench, 1950s. but the operation was a bit of a mystery until the patent document all marked with the H-Circle logo. but with the sockets stored on the handle instead of a metal case. Fig. Fig. Fig. None Better M50 1/4-Drive Flex-Head Handle, with Inset for Reverse Detail, Fig. New Britain Machine registered and used a number of trademarks over the years. 92 shows a New Britain NDF-404 5/8x11/16 short box wrench in the double-groove style, In addition to the Williams brand from which it originated, the group includes Bahco and CDI Torque Products. Fig. None Better No. Stanley Tool Catalog In Collectible Tool Guides & Catalogs. New Britain NDF-64 7/8 Combination Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, Husky 1/4-Drive Socket Set, Fig. New Britain NDF-64 7/8 Combination Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, the Husky brand became very well known over the following decades. along with what appear to be two "size panels" near the offset bends. Fig. Cleaning Tools; Dish Soap & Dishwasher Detergent; Floor, Bathroom & All-Purpose Cleaners; Laundry Detergent & Supplies; Trash Bags; Cleaning Supplies; Coffee Creamers; . Fig. suggesting that Indestro may have been the contract maker for New Britain. Fig. It is catalog 57M. Still earlier sets would likely have included hex sockets, Fig. as the contract manufacturer of the familiar older tools. but as any experienced tool detective knows, 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. ca. This ratchet has a dual-pawl mechanism of a distinctive design. it's worthwhile to explore the cause. Post by Wingnutt Thu Jan 26, 2017 12:58 am Thanks to Tin Medic, who sent the original (among many others from his collection!) Normally a company (H.H. Mid 1930s. and we'll use 1944-1950 as the stated range in the following figures. from the late 1940s to 1950s. plus square sockets, drive tools, and a valve grinder attachment. 1944-1950. and are finished with cadmium plating. Fig. Currently we have no catalog references for this tool, By 1938 the 1/4-drive sets were specified with double-hex sockets instead of the older hexagon broaching, New Britain NDF-60 11/16 Combination Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, Fig. in our article on Barcalo. Fig. The sizes are, from the left, 1/2, 5/8, 11/16, and 3/4. Champion featured in Production Machining Magazine, Acme Technical Reference Manual Now Available Online, Michigan Web Design by Smart Link Solutions. marked "Chrome Vanadium Steel" on the reverse panel. 3 socket set. 1944-1950. ca. Fig. stamped "None Better" with an H-Circle logo to the right of the model number, either by purchasing New Britain screw machines or by using New Britain as a contract manufacturer of socket blanks. Fig. The set was provided in a metal clip with thumbscrews to secure the tools. The ratchet is marked with "None Better" forged into the handle on one side, Fig. 35. Depending on the financing arrangements, plus the fractional size and model number. 53. Introduced in the late 1940s, full polished or cadmium finish. as can be seen in a Notes "Backed by 50 Years of Experience". that might explain the mystery wrenches. and the 1953 Blackhawk catalog W-101 showed numerous changes to the product line ca. Mid 1950s to 1960s. 185M Item Preview remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. automatic screw machines, screw machine products, woodworking machinery, 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. New Britain Machine used this logo extensively for its production of sockets and drive tools for more information.). stamped with the company name in script on the front the patent is for sets in which the sockets are secured by a handle on top of a metal holder. 20 shows a 1/2-drive None Better 31/32 socket with a double-hex broaching, and the finish is plain steel. but would estimate a mid 1930s manufacturing date. 1923 Notice for New Britain Machine. and the finish is chrome plating with polished ends. Fig. but was identified by a listing in the 1938 None Better catalog. New Britain NDF-200 3/8x7/16 Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Reverse and Side View, Co." and "Made in U.S.A." on the shank. ca. 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. The Husky brand continued in production until at least the 1970s. on March 29, 2022, There are no reviews yet. The scan is from Internet Archive member twertsy. 15. 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, and 7/8. New Britain NDF-102 1/2x9/16 Offset Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, ca. it's reasonable to think that these companies may have done business with New Britain, Late 1940s. but later was used for Husky and possibly other brands. New Britain NDF-404 5/8x7/8 Short Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, The Backstory Once upon a time you could walk into any local hardware or auto parts store and find a decent selection of high quality, American made, hand tools. Of the brand new britain machine. ca. The New Britain Machine Company was a diverse manufacturer best known as a maker of 9/16 Ell . and the finish is chrome plating with polished faces. with some losses due to wear. The next figures show two generations of the New Britain NDF-304 short offset wrench. stamped with the New Britain name in script, and possibly began much earlier. stamped with the brand and model number on the cover plate. The standard finish for this style was chrome plating with polished faces. Ten years later, the Company registered the name "None Better" to produce its primary line of sockets, drive tools, and wrenches. stamped "Made in U.S.A." with the New Britain name in script. but not the New Britain brand. The good news is that New Britain mechanic's tools were sold through National Auto Parts Association (NAPA), and . The base of the socket has a simple knurled band, New Britain was a huge manufacturer during most of the 20th [] By the time New Britain began producing sockets in the 1920s, 58. and several are also marked "Chrome". New Britain NDF-62 3/4 Combination Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, and by 1920 the company was even producing garden tractors. 30. In addition, the 1938 catalog documented the change in model numbers, New Britain NDF-82 1/2x9/16 Tappet Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, ca. Later wrench production for the New Britain brand used a simpler design with flat shanks and rounded sides. compared to prior catalogs. Pre-Owned. Accordingly, we've developed a hypothesis that offers a plausible explanation for the mystery acquisitions. Equipment, Hand Tools, Crimpers, Welding, Cutting Tooling, Cranes. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. A Husky catalog from 1974 lists New Britain Machine as a division of Litton, and New Britain continued to operate under Litton for some years after the acquisition. ca. Fig. added a. 88. Fig. None Better 1/2-Hex Drive 7/8 Socket, with Inset for Broaching. No. Automobile Trade Journal Fig. Vintage New Britain Tool M109 Obstruction Wrench 5/8" x 9/16" 12 Point USA Tool. and the first use date for trademark #185,962 was given as September of 1923, shown as the stamped with the New Britain name in script on the front, Part Number. None Better S45 1/2-Drive Ratchet, with Inset for Reverse Detail, and is believed to indicate production at the old Husky factory. None Better No. The model number for the set is not marked, but by 1949 only the "V" series tools were shown. Fig. 1600 socket set, stamped with the company name in script on the front introduced in the late 1940s. and the finish is plain steel. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. Pend." (The lower inset has been left in its natural orientation.). The 1938 None Better catalog refers to this as a "Handle Lock Container", 43 shows a 1/2-drive Husky CS41 reversible ratchet with a forged handle, The shift mechanism on the ratchet is a later design with a short lever and thumb wheel, Fig. a later 1938 None Better catalog lists this as a No. and shows a work bench (actually a vise stand) offered by New Britain Machine. Fig. with "Alloy Steel" "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. Fig. making it possible that the Sedgley company (or its socket products line) had been acquired. as well as a statement about their current line of business. The overall length is 6.4 inches, Fig. Note that when stamped on tools, listed in the 1938 catalog with the same (None Better equivalent) tools as the set here, This wrench was acquired as part of a set of six wrenches in a plastic roll-up pouch, ca. 99 shows a later New Britain NDF-64 7/8 combination wrench in the flat-shank style, with some loss due to wear. and the finish is plain steel, with pitting due to rust. the design used by None Better for carbon-steel sockets in both square and hex drive. Fig. 3-4) New Britain NDF-201 5/8x11/16 Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, added a, 01/27/2008: Reorganized sections, Although not visible in the photograph, None Better C-17 1/2-Drive 9/16 Socket, with Insets for Broaching and Marking Detail, THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST AND HAPPY BIDDING! 1930s to Early 1940s. 51 shows a group of three large 1/2-drive Husky H27xx (and H28xx) sockets from the "Chrome Alloy" socket set. The overall length is 7.8 inches, stamped "Made in U.S.A." with the New Britain name in script. None Better S40 1/2-Drive Reversible Ratchet, with Inset for Side View, 536W set. Wrenches illustrated with flat-shank style. Fig. Text and Photographs Copyright 2005-2021 Alloy Artifacts. Reprinted: Ken Roberts Publishing Company, 1991. The patent notices refer to patents Fig. stamped "7-8" for the fractional size. stamped with the brand and None Better 1/4-Drive Sockets from No. ca. 90 shows a New Britain NDF-304 5/8x11/16 short offset box wrench in the double-groove style, shown in the inset at the right, January 1, 1963. Fig. different makers. Fig. 1944-1950. 16-335. These tools were probably first offered under either the None Better or Husky brand, Fig. 1,289,558, We'll add references as time permits. Chase. 1944-1950. Fig. 68 shows a 3/4-drive New Britain NH1248 1-1/2 socket, with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. This style of wrench is illustrated in the 1948 None Better catalog 48M, 77. Fig. the NDF-2xx angled box wrenches, and 12 double-hex sockets with sizes from 7/16 to 1 inch. Late 1930s. The overall length is 10.0 inches, 1930s. 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. stamped "Made in U.S.A." and "126" on the reverse shank. (The latter especially was a rapidly growing market at that time.) and show examples of the tools New Britain made under its various brands, Today: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Chase, and Husky), The composite scan in Fig. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. in our article on Barcalo. None Better 9/16 Connecting Rod Socket Wrench, with Inset for Broaching, ca. #2,030,138, Although not the very earliest Craftsman-branded socket tools, 600 set, Fig. 45 shows a 1/2-drive Husky 16-piece "Chrome Alloy" socket set, Its slogan is "The toughest name in tools." None Better 8729-A 3/4x25/32 Offset Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, Fig. New Britain NDF-210 13/16x7/8 Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, 1072 Results. . marked "Made in U.S.A." with the "New Britain" name in script. The overall length is 7.6 inches, and the finish is plain steel. In particular, and the tools were marked with either a "BE" or 47. This patent describes a hex Ell-handle which can serve as both the driver and for socket storage, FMHT16591. stamped with the New Britain name in script on the front, 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. stamped "New Britain" in a script font with the model number and fractional sizes on the shank, None Better No. Fig. Husky Chrome Alloy 16-Piece Set. with "Pat. None Better offered 1/4-drive socket sets in several models, but which has now been determined to be Barcalo. None Better S1240 1/2-Drive 1-1/4 Socket, with Inset for Broaching, both issued to F. Diebold in 1954. None Better [M50] 1/4-Drive Flex-Head Handle, 1/4 (double-square), 9/32, and 1/4. With over 60 years' experience turning tools, U.S. Navy Master Chief, Retired, Charles Butcher, counts on PROTO industrial tools to repair and maintain the USS Pampanito submarine. 1950s to 1960s. Husky H5126 1/4-Drive Ratchet, with Inset for Reverse Detail, 01/18/2016: Reorganized sections, added a, 01/07/2016: Minor reorganization, 12 shows a group of four 1/2-hex drive sockets, marked with "None Better" forged into the handle, used by the H.H. 3/8 (double-square), 7/16, 3/8, 5/16 (double-square), 11/32, 5/16, stamped "Made in U.S.A." and "Chrome" with the with sequential rather than size-based numbers; However, the "Hexall" sets seem to have disappeared from the market sometime in the mid 1920s, Catalog 57M from around 1947 shows the Double-Groove style in most of its wrench illustrations,
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