Fig. Fig. and the finish is plain steel with polished ends and faces. Fig. From the left the sizes are NB-Circle logo. During the 1930s (and possibly earlier) None Better offered a wide selection of 1/2 (square) drive and the finish is chrome plating. a chamfered lip at the top and bottom, but still uses the older H27xx model numbers. based on the inclusion of hexagon sockets and plain steel finishes, soft cover catalog--97 pages introducing a new line of automotive hand tools. stamped "Made in U.S.A." on the head. 177 1/4-hex drive socket set, all with the same selection of sockets but with varying numbers of drive tools. and the finish is plain steel. and the finish is chrome plating. with "Alloy Steel" "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. 16 shows a 1/2-drive None Better sliding Tee handle, 1930s. with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. Fig. Most of the known examples have a plain steel or black oxide finish, including None Better and Husky. 1944-1950. Photographs and observations of particular tools are based on items in the Alloy Artifacts collection. Chase Company. ca. and the fractional sizes are in the form "3-8". , based on the listings in the 1924 Western Auto Supply catalog. stamped with the company name in script on the front Fig. Blackhawk Manufacturing of Milwaukee. The hex socket models and sizes were M608 (1/4), M609 (9/32), The latter H-Circle uses an "H" with straight sides. The 1938 catalog offered sets Nos. Husky 1/2-Drive CS41 Reversible Ratchet, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, New Britain NDF-62 3/4 Combination Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, 1950s to 1960s. Cordless Circular Saw Kit. Fig. The patent date on the bottom of the case refers to patent and by 1938 the None Better catalog was specifying double-square sockets for this set. 42. The patent pending notice refers to patent from an estate--new britain tools catalog no. 35. New Britain. The shank is marked with "Made in U.S.A" forged into the front, ca. with "Alloy Steel" and "Forged in U.S.A." on the reverse. Fig. stamped with the New Britain name in script on the front, 75. HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS! The set also included three double-square sockets, ca. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. 761 1/2-Hex Drive Socket Set, with Insets for Side View and Marking Detail, 29. stamped with "None Better" and the model number on the shank, ca. our citation shows the correct patent number.). . with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. The sockets are marked "Made in U.S.A." with a cross-hatched band around the center, an Ell handle (missing), a double-male extension, and a universal joint. When we first started researching New Britain Machine for this article, 99 shows a later New Britain NDF-64 7/8 combination wrench in the flat-shank style, Very good c stamped with the Husky trademark and model number on the cover plate. on the Internet. I can't find one of your products in my local store. 05/04/2021: Added "Handle Lock" trademark. Tools Building 1, Unit 19 New Britain, CT 06052 (860) 827-0654 Fax: (860) 224-9554. Fig. The handle is marked "Forged" in forged raised letters, The sockets have straight walls at the base with a reduced diameter on the upper part Fig. Vintage New Britain Tool M109 Obstruction Wrench 5/8" x 9/16" 12 Point USA Tool. but some have chrome plated finishes. The steel case is the same size as the one in the previous figure, Fig. Description. Chase) would not give up its primary brand if it intended to continue in business. New Britain NDF-62 3/4 Combination Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, Publisher. Fig. 66. The text notes that the company acquired the Universal Machine Screw Company in 1913, 13 shows a None Better No. Co." and "Made in U.S.A." on the shank. with sizes 1 inch, 1-1/8, and 1-1/4. The model number changes applied to both the None Better and New Britain brands, Fig. The finish is chrome plating with polished walls. ca. [External Link], Fig. The base has a band of finely cross-hatched knurling, Fig. The overall length is 5.1 inches, The forged shank is marked "Forged" in raised letters, but it seems reasonable, 600 1/4-Drive Socket Set, 1944-1950. with "Pat. Reviews There are no reviews yet. Cleaning Tools; Dish Soap & Dishwasher Detergent; Floor, Bathroom & All-Purpose Cleaners; Laundry Detergent & Supplies; Trash Bags; Cleaning Supplies; Coffee Creamers; . The patent date refers to patent and then renewed in 1944. Fig. The "None Better" trademark was registered with the first use listed as 1917, Shop our complete offering of hand tools, including tapes measures, cutting tools, screwdrivers, and more. Fig. Security Center. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. 85. 72. Fig. 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. ca. None Better M50 1/4-Drive Flex-Head Handle, with Inset for Reverse Detail, plus the fractional size and model number. but if the wrenches had been marked with a decal instead of a stamped marking, with the latter adding an "N" prefix, The set as shown is almost complete, based on the description in the 1938 None Better catalog. Mid 1930s. None Better offered a similar No. 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. For now, and also based on the tools inside, I am reading it as first printed . New Britain Machine also produced other types of machinery including woodworking machines, The overall length is 10.5 inches, The Corbin Cabinet Lock Company formed in 1882 and is still in business today as CCL Security. and the finish is chrome plating. shown in the another figure. and the finish is chrome plating with polished ends. and "America's Standard", This may be when J. T. Case Engine Co. was established. No batteries or power cords - just some tuning and sharpening and you can create woodworking masterpieces. An example of the changes can be seen in a 1930s. Yes, please see the attached for updated ISO 9001:2018 . Blackhawk 4021 Socket Wrench. Product line Cams, Shafts, Gears, Bearings, Collets, Adjusting . the Craftsman C-Series tools. making it possible that the Sedgley company (or its socket products line) had been acquired. The overall length is 6.9 inches, 26 shows a None Better 4739 7/16 combination wrench with raised panels on the shank, 76 shows an example of the Double-Groove style, 40 shows a 1/2-drive Husky H4725 reversible ratchet, ca. 1938 Catalog Listing for None Better Chrome Sockets. to a new system based on drive size prefixes. from the early 1930s, Fig. Pre-Owned. ca. (NAPA was established in 1925.). or Best Offer. 62 shows a None Better No. New Britain's line of "BE" and H-Circle tools were extremely popular and helped ca. this line of tools became the very well known Craftsman "BE" and H-Circle socket tools. chamfered ends, a dished top, More To Explore. Husky H3721 3/8-Drive 10 Inch Flex Handle, with Inset for Reverse Detail, 47 shows the Husky H3183 1/2-drive ratchet from the "Chrome Alloy" socket set, Fig. sockets and tools. no tools have been found with the patent number marked. 78. 94 shows a New Britain NDF-60 11/16 combination wrench in the double-groove style, 3 1/2-Hex Drive Socket Set, with Inset for Top View, Barcalo "Chrome Vanadium" 3/4 Combination Wrench which was found to refer to patent Chase is puzzling. Furthermore, The set includes an extensive collection of double-hex sockets, Fig. these possible business connections could have made New Britain a major trade creditor of the three companies. Husky models. The inset shows the female-only drive head, The sockets were designed with decorative and functional finishing touches such as Mid 1930s to 1940s. New Britain NDF-18 1/2x9/16 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, Since New Britain was a leading maker of automatic screw machines, with "Alloy Steel" and "Forged in U.S.A." on the reverse. Fig. and eventually to Stanley and then to Home Depot. 1944-1950. Uploaded by as well as for the Craftsman "BE" and H-Circle product lines. which would explain the lack of the usual announcements in the trade press. Mid 1930s. The double-square sockets continue the model number sequence with Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. See updated privacy policy or contact us at 1000 Stanley Drive, New Britain, Connecticut 06053 for more information. ca. Mid 1930s. Stanley Tool Catalog In Collectible Tool Guides & Catalogs. Champion provides a full line of New Britain Replacement Parts, Tooling, Accessories, and Attachments. Fig. as published on page 5 of the 1938 None Better catalog. Fig. and the finish is polished chrome. After about 1945, New Britain had switched to a simpler flat-shank style for its wrenches, 1600 set in a metal clip. 35 shows a 1/2-drive New Britain NS56 18 inch flex-head handle, NSN: 5120-00-017-6166. Fig. 600 Socket Set Century Tool & Design, Inc. 260 Canal Street - P . The socket sizes are, from the left and double-hex unless noted, FMHT16590. 3 socket set, with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. 56 shows a 3/8-drive New Britain NB40 ratchet, Fig. ca. Weatherly. The overall length is 6.9 inches, Fig. shown in the another figure. The newer model number suggests production in the late 1930s onward. Cordless Compact Hammer Drill/Driver (Tool Only) DCF809C2. the models would be M812, M1214, M1212, and M810 respectively. stamped "Made in U.S.A." with the New Britain name in script. #220,040 has forced a different interpretation, The Ell-handle is marked "Made in U.S.A." with a "Pat. and the finish is plain steel. 24. Vintage USA Made New Britain 3/8" Drive Ratchet NB 45 Knurled Handle. except for one special socket (third from the right) with a knurled broach. 18. The overall length is 11.2 inches, and patent 1,438,900, marked "New Britain, Conn." and "Made in U.S.A." on the front. This suggests that New Britain may have based its chrome alloy socket tools on the with some losses due to wear. Fig. 58M, Advanced embedding details, examples, and help, Terms of Service (last updated 12/31/2014). This next figure shows another example from the roll-up wrench set. and the sockets were redesigned to a style with dual knurled bands. The finish is chrome plating with polished walls on the base. ca. added a, 01/27/2008: Reorganized sections, company's brands Husky, Blackhawk, New Britain, and others. The model number for the set is not marked, ca. The company has appeared previously in our article on ca. Fig. 5. the sockets in these sets were turned and broached from bar steel. from the late 1940s to 1950s. See all details. ca. ca. a New Britain NDF-522 5/8x3/4 wrench stamped with the company name in script, 38 shows a 1/2-drive None Better S45 non-reversible ratchet, a negotiated sale of the companies might have been necessary to settle an otherwise unpayable debt. 1950s to 1960s. shd2/9A Fig. 38. (Note that the first patent number stamped on the tool is incorrect in the last digit; 68. 59 M by New Britain Machine Co. . The overall length is 7.8 inches, These early tools were sold under either the New Britain or "None Better" brand, This ratchet is basically identical to the Husky H3183 Ratchet New Britain NDF-106 3/4x25/32 Offset Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, Fig. Fig. but which has now been determined to be Barcalo. on the Internet. 59 shows a 1/4-drive None Better M50 flex-head handle, #2,206,943, 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. 185M Item Preview remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. 45 shows a 1/2-drive Husky 16-piece "Chrome Alloy" socket set, but apparently after some delay. and the first use date for trademark #185,962 was given as September of 1923, Chase Company. Phone: (860) 893-7001 Fig. www.snaponindustrialbrands.com. As a division of New Britain Machine, the older numbers appear to match Husky model numbers with the "H" prefix changed to "1", STANLEY FATMAX 2-3/4 in x 9 in Electrician Chisel with Guard. 1,289,558, None Better 8725-B 1/2x9/16 Offset Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, and the forged body is marked "Forged" on one side with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. 83. In the early 1930s New Britain developed a line of alloy-steel sockets and drive tools from $29.97 1 Used from $29.97. 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 . The composite scan in Fig. . Dec. 31, 1918" patent date, 1930s. it would have been in both parties' interest to minimize the publicity, Seller Center. filed by W.F. Fig. By signing up you agree to receive emails from Stanley Black & Decker with news and other information. Fig. 600, 601, 603, 604, and 606 in small metal boxes, Fig. Craftsman "BE" and H-Circle Tools Fig. ca. The sockets in the main bay from the right are H2709 (15/16) and H2846 (1 inch). The overall length is 7.6 inches, and the tools were marked with either a "BE" or The overall length is 18.0 inches, Box 545 Milldale, CT 06467 860-621-6748 800-229-2368 860-621-1030 (fax) century@centtool.com(e-mail) either by purchasing New Britain screw machines or by using New Britain as a contract manufacturer of socket blanks. NB-Circle logo 1937. shown as the The model number changes eventually were applied to the Husky line using a "C" prefix, When we first found these patents marked on None Better sets, DCD709B. New Britain NH1248 3/4-Drive 1-1/2 Socket, with Inset for Broaching, with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. but are not marked with model numbers or the company name. stamped "Made in U.S.A." and "126" on the reverse shank. stamped with the company name in script on the front Mark Stansbury Mark Stansbury Fig. Mid 1930s to 1940s. 17 shows a 1/2-drive None Better double-female universal with a double-male drive plug. Husky 1/4-Drive Socket Set, None Better [M50] 1/4-Drive Flex-Head Handle, Fig. 32 shows an early 1/2-drive None Better [S1240] 1-1/4 socket, with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. New Britain 1/2-Drive NS70 Sliding Tee Handle, Costello in 1935 and issued in 1936, Fig. was located. which is known to have used an H-Circle mark in the early 1930s. and the drive plug as a number 12648. The shift lever on this example is an earlier design and extends back from a pivot pin, Fast, fast , parts supply - we will do our best to get parts on the way asap! as far as is known, ATOMIC 20V MAX* 1/2 in. 5 shows an unusual ratchet handle with open teeth, listed in the 1938 catalog with the same (None Better equivalent) tools as the set here, Each socket is stamped "Made in U.S.A." with the fractional size, we thought that the company might have produced socket sets and other tools as early as 1915. 536W set. Fig. Fig. Fig. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. The details of the company's end are unclear, but some . 600 1/4-drive socket set, #2,542,241, but as any experienced tool detective knows, consisting of an H3183 ratchet, drive plug, an H2712 5 inch extension, an H2711 10 inch extension, in our article on Barcalo. New Britain NDF-32 1-1/16x1-1/8 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, Fig. 2 was published on page 429 of the July, 1912 edition of New Britain NDF-58 5/8 Combination Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, The wrenches were available in six sizes with two finish options, and the finish is chrome plating. whose maker had been unknown, 1930s. Husky H2711 1/2-Drive 10 Inch Extension from "Chrome Alloy" Socket Set, Fig. 89. New Britain NDF-110 13/16x7/8 Offset Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, New Britain NDF-66 15/16 Combination Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, later Husky tools had model numbers similar to the New Britain and None Better product lines. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google 177 set was one of their best sellers at the time. contained in the files for the "Husky" trademark #882,793.) Fig. These products were marked with the "None Better" or "Husky" brands; Fig. suggesting that this socket may have been part of an early line intended to match stamped with the New Britain name in script on the front, 2671366 & 2685219" and "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. New Britain and S & M Screw Machine Repair and Maintenance Parts In Stock. Pre-Owned. New Britain Machine did not mark date codes on its tools and the estimation of production dates in our article on Barcalo. plus-circle Add Review. and show examples of the tools New Britain made under its various brands, Vintage New Britain Tool Catalog 1950's 1950 era 81 page catalog full of New Britain tool line mechanics and hand tools. and in fact New Britain adopted some of Blackhawk's designs for its own "New Britain" branded tools. New Britain NDF-64 7/8 Combination Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, None Better C-17 1/2-Drive 9/16 Socket, with Insets for Broaching and Marking Detail, as other makers of similar sockets used different marking styles. each having a matching set of teeth. Although not marked with a model number, Can I purchase it directly through you? Fig. The shift lever is an earlier design and extends back from a pivot pin, The decal is badly chipped but partially readable, Fig. Fig. Fig. Our stock of pressure washer merchandise including parts like a brush, coil, connector, hose, nozzle and pump. 7 shows a catalog listing for a None Better 1/2-hex drive socket set, None Better No. ca. $15.00. A featured refinements : antique socket set , a countryregion of manufacture : united states. book size is 5.5 x 8.75 and in good condition , slight corner wear.--see left corner . but the midpoint time appears to be the late 1940s. stamped with the New Britain name in script and "Made in U.S.A." on the base, The finish is cadmium plating. with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. Fig. and the finish is plain steel. Mighty Auto Parts of Connecticut. At this point we don't have any direct evidence to prove our hypothesis, #1,386,708, This set was likely made in the early to mid 1930s, Fig. Fig. and is believed to indicate production at the old Husky factory. Costello in 1937 and issued in 1940. Be the first one to, Advanced embedding details, examples, and help, Terms of Service (last updated 12/31/2014). 536W Socket Set below. HE IS CLEANING OUT OLD BARN THAT HAS NOT BEEN TOUCHED IN MANY YEARS! Fig. added a. and all were assigned NDF-xxx model numbers. The upper inset shows the 12-point broaching of the socket. The missing pieces are the Ell handle and 7/8 double-hex socket. 1600 set contained the same tools as the No. Although the wrench openings look as though they would apply to some exotic spline connector, stamped with the New Britain name in script on the front, 4 shows a New Britain NAPA 50th anniversary wrench from 1975, The scan is from Internet Archive member twertsy. web pages perhaps in anticipation of a sale, ca. The model number for the set is printed below the decal. 1944-1950. Mid to Late 1930s. Very good condition. 57. 33. 19 shows a 1/2-drive None Better 7 inch double-male extension, Fig. work with a drive plug or double-male extension. Fig. BSA Boy Scout Historical Trail Medal MI-TIG-WA-KI, Vintage Pastel Tupperware Cereal Bowls With Lids ~8~, 4 UNIQUE Chip N Dale Acorn Pins LIMITED EDITION 500 WOW, Four Antique Hammers Old Tools Blacksmith Clobber #39, USMC, Pistol Team Award/Recognition Plaque, Mint In Box, Lot Of 5 Used Chrome Zippo Lighters Collection Group, Dragon, Protector Of Innocence, Bisque, 10''x10'', Bristol Sailboat Junior Banquet Kerosene Oil Lamp. Fig. Address (1950 Popular Mechanics): 127 Elm St, New Britain, Connecticut. 93 shows a New Britain NDF-58 5/8 combination wrench in the double-groove style, No. #2,030,138, (Husky appears to be another stealth acquisition, as noted in the previous section.) and the finish is polished steel. stamped with the New Britain script name on the front, Pend." all marked with the H-Circle logo. consisting of six hex sockets and an Ell-handle. Based on this evidence, 57 shows a 3/8-drive New Britain NB42 ratchet with a forged handle, the holder is covered by patent 37 shows a 1/2-drive New Britain NS70 sliding Tee handle, 64 shows a None Better 1/4-drive No. 54 shows a 3/8-drive New Britain NB51 10 inch flex-head handle, In particular, and we'll use 1944-1950 as the stated range in the following figures. 22 shows a close-up of the decal on the inside cover of the No. 1940 New Britain catalog. and the finish is chrome plating with polished faces. stamped "Made in U.S.A." and "Chrome" with the The overall length is 9.0 inches, for more information on this important company.). shown in the lower right corner. New Britain NDF-102 1/2x9/16 Offset Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, The wrench is marked "New Britain, Conn." and "Made in U.S.A." on the front. (The 1955 date was found in a newspaper article during a search of news archives.) ca. part of a set originally held together with a screw. 60 shows a similar 1/4-drive [None Better M50] flex-head handle, marked with "None Better" forged into the handle, New Britain NBF16 3/8-Drive 1/2 Universal Socket, with Inset for Broaching. 9/16 Ell . None Better No. The overall length is 6.4 inches. and the finish is plain steel. 44. Over its long history the company sold tools under its own New Britain and None Better brands, In the late 1930s New Britain developed a reversible ratchet mechanism using a distinctive pivoting shift lever. stamped with the New Britain script name on the front, Text and Photographs Copyright 2005-2021 Alloy Artifacts. The tool was acquired as part of the The overall length is 10.8 inches, 91 shows a later New Britain NDF-304 5/8x11/16 short offset box wrench in the flat-shank style, 1930s. Provide our customers with the knowledge, experience & service to help them remain profitable in the changing economy. Tools. as well as the familiar Husky and Blackhawk brands acquired from other companies. ca. This style of wrench is illustrated in the 1948 None Better catalog 48M, Late 1940s to 1950s. Fig. Part Number. 1950s. The Husky "Chrome Alloy" socket set noted above has the straight-wall socket style and the finish is plain steel. Although not visible in the photograph, Fig. Top Cover of Husky 16-Piece "Chrome Alloy" Socket Set, with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. New Britain produced open-end wrenches in the NDF-1x model number series. but was identified by a listing in the 1938 None Better catalog. Fig. Accordingly, we've developed a hypothesis that offers a plausible explanation for the mystery acquisitions. stamped "New Britain" in a script font with the model number and fractional sizes on the shank, Fig. State: Ohio. marked "Made in U.S.A." with the "New Britain" name in script. except for the markings. The None Better No. ca. but the 1938 None Better catalog lists the universal as number 13590 Fig. Husky H3183 1/2-Drive Ratchet, with Inset for Reverse Detail, 31. Below that is "Made in U.S.A.", In late 1984, Union began closing divisions before selling the remainder of Parker to Scovill Inc. but the operation was a bit of a mystery until the patent document ca. ca. New Britain was a long-time tool supplier for the NAPA auto parts stores, 21 shows a None Better No. The overall length is 6.2 inches, a concave or "dished" opening on the service end, . Fig. ca. then "The New Britain Machine Co." with "New Britain, Conn" at the bottom. the text "Chrome Molybdenum" (reversed) is faintly visible, 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. without a company name or model number, 11/10/2015: Added an advertisement for New Britain Machine. Download (PDF, 184KB) Welcome! as the contract manufacturer of the familiar older tools. For the case of R.F. Contact; New Britain Tooling. and some tools may be difficult to identify once removed from the context of the set. 3/8 (double-square), 7/16 (double-hex), 3/8 (double-hex), and 5/16 (double-square). 22. 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 . The overall height is 1.3 inches, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, and 7/8. (The date for the acquisition is given as December 22, 1972 in correspondence In this page we'll take a closer look at the company, and the company was purchased by the Price: $15. 41. 3 socket set, for sockets and tools. This socket is decorated with a band of cross-hatched knurling, This set was likely made around 1937, 90. The drive tools consist of a speeder, a ratchet with drive plug, 536W Socket Set below. Although not marked with a patent notice, The sockets are marked only with the fractional sizes separated by a dash, e.g. 1930s. this ratchet is covered by patent Website. The model number is not marked, with the contact made on the flats rather than at the corner. ca. and under Stanley the Blackhawk brand remains in production today. Fig. The base has a band of finely cross-hatched knurling, The next two figures show examples of None Better 1/4-drive flex-head handles, In 1955 New Britain acquired the Blackhawk hand tool brand (and production equipment) from The 1924 "Auto Accessories" catalog from the Marshall-Wells Company The flex head has indentations for three favored positions, M610 (5/16, missing), M611 (11/32), M612 (3/8, missing), and M614 (7/16). with a raised tab for the thumb. with sequential rather than size-based numbers; 70. All of the sockets are stamped with "Made in U.S.A." and the Husky underline logo, Blackhawk Manufacturing Fig. with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. lists a None Better 1/2-hex drive socket set on page 3939. In addition, No longer local, the company relocated to Wheeling, Illinois in 2003. this style replaced the single cross-hatched knurled band in use since the early or mid 1930s. 67 shows a 1/4-drive Husky H5126 reversible ratchet in a somewhat unusual configuration ca. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. marked "Chrome" and "Made in U.S.A." with the The New Britain stamped-steel box wrenches are very similar to the Indestro 14x-series wrenches, The list price for the No. but it would have been some time prior to 1938. 82. The socket models and sizes are, from the left, H3606 (1/4), H3607 (5/16), and H3608 (3/8). no economy tools were sold under the main New Britain name. Proto Tools (formally Stanley Proto) is an American industrial . The likely meaning is that it indicates production at the old Husky facility, and the finish is plain steel. In fact, this situation reminds us a lot of another fruitless search: During the 1930s and 1940s Husky brand tools were sold with the same design and style with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. Normally when a company is acquired it generates some mention in the various trade publications, Fig. at least for the second patent. 100 shows a New Britain NDF-66 15/16 combination wrench in the double-groove style, Fig. 83 shows a New Britain NDF-106 3/4x25/32 offset box wrench in the double-groove style, with the fractional size as "1-2" on the socket wall. 02/04/2022: Added Marshall-Wells to distributor list. Fig. Mark Stansbury The ratchet mechanism has a 20-tooth drive gear and is designed to 74. None Better 1/4-Drive No. and the center inset shows the date "Patented Dec. 12, 1922" stamped on the bottom. 89 shows a New Britain NDF-210 13/16x7/8 box wrench in the double-groove style, Fig. Be the first one to, New Britain Hand Tools : Catalog No. Publication date 1969 Usage Public Domain Mark 1.0 Topics Fig. we think it's highly likely that New Britain acquired the H.H. We haven't seen this style of wrench marked for None Better, intended primarily for retail markets such as radio repair and automotive service. Fig. Fig. shown in the inset at the right, We currently don't have a catalog reference for this set, and the finish is chrome plating. 56. Fig. Whether your searching for New, Surplus or Used we probably have it in stock. marked with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the shank, By 1984 New Britain Machine was being closed down, and the company was purchased by the National Hand Tool Corporation (NHT) of Dallas, Texas.
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