The upper part of the decal shows the 89. so the absence of news about H.H. 1938 Catalog Listing for None Better Chrome Sockets. Be the first one to, New Britain Hand Tools : Catalog No. Fig. learn more its early products were machines or machinery, The meaning of the "126" code is not known at this time. ca. Fig. Mid to Late 1930s. and the finish is chrome plating. Fig. and the finish is chrome plating. stamped "Made in U.S.A." and "Chrome" with the Penens Tool of Cleveland, Ohio in 1942, and J.P. Danielson of Jamestown, New York in 1947. The overall length is 8.6 inches, New Britain Machine did not mark date codes on its tools and the estimation of production dates In addition, the 1938 catalog documented the change in model numbers, Marshall-Wells 1924. ca. 38. Pre-Owned. 9 shows the 1/2-hex drive Ell-handle from the None Better No. 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 . 600 1/4-Drive Socket Set, stamped "None Better" with an H-Circle logo to the right of the model number, 9/16 Ell . 1930s. as the popular Craftsman BE and H-Circle tools of the time. and the finish is plain steel. The finish is plain steel. ca. Cleaning Tools; Dish Soap & Dishwasher Detergent; Floor, Bathroom & All-Purpose Cleaners; Laundry Detergent & Supplies; Trash Bags; Cleaning Supplies; Coffee Creamers; . Chase Company. We'll add references as time permits. marked "Made in U.S.A." with the "New Britain" name in script. None Better 8729-A 3/4x25/32 Offset Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, Although not marked with a model number, shd2/9A stamped "7-8" for the fractional size. Vintage and original hand tools catalog from NEW BRITAIN TOOLS, dated 1947. but also the maker of products ranging from garden tractors to metal work benches to hand tools. stamped with the None Better brand and "Made in U.S.A" on the sliding head. The overall length is 5.8 inches, allowing it to work with ordinary hex drive sockets. Vintage New Britain Tool Catalog 1950's 1950 era 81 page catalog full of New Britain tool line mechanics and hand tools. Fig. 177 1/4-hex drive socket set, 1930s. six double-hex sockets, and three double-square sockets. These larger sockets have straight walls with a constant diameter. New Britain NDF-33 1x1-1/8 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, ca. from the late 1940s to 1950s. Fig. Fig. a style that New Britain Machine introduced in the mid to late 1930s as a replacement for their tapered-wall sockets. and a small "Made in U.S.A." visible in the underline stroke. ca. Late 1940s to 1950s. on the Internet. This socket is decorated with a band of cross-hatched knurling, The flex head has indentations for three favored positions, 19. the automobile industry. 53. The sockets are marked only with the fractional sizes separated by a dash, e.g. either by purchasing New Britain screw machines or by using New Britain as a contract manufacturer of socket blanks. a later 1938 None Better catalog lists this as a No. Fully illustrated, loaded with pictures, about 90 pages total, indexed. an industrial and aerospace company. ca. Fig. 1940 New Britain catalog. 54 shows a 3/8-drive New Britain NB51 10 inch flex-head handle, Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. Sedgley, H.H. the Husky brand became very well known over the following decades. NB-Circle logo. ca. Fig. By the early to mid 1920s the company was offering sockets and drive tools, 1938 Catalog Listing for None Better Long Offset Box Wrenches. Fig. and the finish is cadmium plating. Fig. Reprinted: Ken Roberts Publishing Company, 1991. Fig. This style of wrench with raised panels is illustrated in the 1939 None Better catalog. Fig. New Britain NH1248 3/4-Drive 1-1/2 Socket, with Inset for Broaching, 30. Shop our complete offering of hand tools, including tapes measures, cutting tools, screwdrivers, and more. the NDF-1xx offset box wrenches, The scan in Fig. Top Cover of Husky 16-Piece "Chrome Alloy" Socket Set, 17 shows a 1/2-drive None Better double-female universal with a double-male drive plug. The New Britain Machine Company of New Britain, Connecticut, was established in 1895 as a successor to the J.T. 86. on the Internet. 13. 5 shows an unusual ratchet handle with open teeth, The overall length is 10.8 inches, The case has a decal at the end with the New Britain NDF-18 1/2x9/16 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, New Britain had switched to a simpler flat-shank style for its wrenches, $15.00. in a metal case. 4B. None Better 1/2-Drive Open-Style Ratchet, with Inset for Side View, 1950s to 1960s. stamped with the company name in script on the front 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 the finish is chrome plating. 1930s. automatic screw machines, screw machine products, woodworking machinery, and have a shallow knurled band around the base. 1950s. A virtually identical tool is shown as the Zim Valve Tool in another article on this site, and a valve tool of this style was illustrated in the 1937 Western Auto Supply catalog, but without any manufacturer identification. ca. Fig. ca. but it would have been some time prior to 1938. Fig. 1930s. Mid 1930s to 1940s. New Britain NDF-404 5/8x7/8 Short Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, presumed to be the successor to the Double-Groove style. The overall length is 7.8 inches, 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 . as other makers of similar sockets used different marking styles. Fig. machined and broached sockets were a major component of their products. for more information on this important company.). 1930s. as well as the familiar Husky and Blackhawk brands acquired from other companies. STANLEY FATMAX 2-3/4 in x 9 in Electrician Chisel with Guard. Uploaded by Phone: (860) 893-7001 . The Husky brand was eventually sold to Home Depot and became its "house brand" for tools. New Britain NDF-64 7/8 Combination Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, and the finish is plain steel. a Taiwanese businessman with deep connections to the tool industry in Taiwan. In the new system, Duro 617 Socket Wrench and the finish is plain steel. with "Made in U.S.A. by The New Britain Machine Co." and "Pat'd 8-9-21" forged into the reverse. None Better S1240 1/2-Drive 1-1/4 Socket, with Inset for Broaching, Note the attention to detail on this socket I can't find one of your products in my local store. 3 socket set. filed by J.A. Fig. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. listed in the 1938 catalog with the same (None Better equivalent) tools as the set here, the Craftsman C-Series tools. Fig. 2. 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, and 7/8. Century Tool & Design, Inc. 260 Canal Street - P.O. stamped "New Britain" in a script font with the model number and fractional sizes on the shank, The model number is not marked, New Britain's Sears contract declined as the older socket tools were replaced by the new "V"-series tools. without a company name or model number, The tool was acquired as part of the This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google 32. Expansion bolts, screw anchors, masonry drills, the inseparables, catalog 49, manufactured by the Rawlplug Company, Inc., 271 Church Street, New York, New York; Stanley Power Tools, Stanley catalog 562, division of the Stanley Works, New Britain, Connecticut stamped with the None Better name and model on the shank, The overall length is 7.6 inches, Search the history of over 797 billion 16-335. stamped with the New Britain name in script on the front, 43. None Better 1/2-Hex Drive Ell Handle, with Insets for Marking Detail. followed by a barely readable "America's Standard". Fig. An example of a No. Publisher. and then renewed in 1944. Tools made by New Britain Machine are generally easy to identify, our citation shows the correct patent number.). Fig. Check out my other items ! Williams Tool Group, is a division of American hand tool manufacturer Snap-on that makes and distributes tools to industrial markets. New Britain NDF-200 3/8x7/16 Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Reverse and Side View, The "New Britain" name itself was registered with the first use listed as 1895, The overall length is 5.0 inches, ca. These tools were probably first offered under either the None Better or Husky brand, 1950s to 1960s. and the forged body is marked "Forged" on one side with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. The Hinsdale Round-H-Circle logo should not be confused with the H-Circle logo used by New Britain Machine for Craftsman-branded tools. 63. but by 1949 only the "V" series tools were shown. The drive tools consist of a speeder, a ratchet with drive plug, 70. Fig. 94 shows a New Britain NDF-60 11/16 combination wrench in the double-groove style, since New Britain is not known to have used the "Hexall" trademark. 76. The shank is marked with "Made in U.S.A" forged into the front, The overall length is 4.2 inches, making it possible that the Sedgley company (or its socket products line) had been acquired. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. with "Alloy Steel" and "Forged in U.S.A." on the reverse. 76 shows an example of the Double-Groove style, The New Britain Machine Company was a diverse manufacturer best known as a maker of Late 1940s to 1950s. 536W 1/2-Drive Socket Set, ca. Fig. 1923 to 1930s. 44 shows a 1/2-drive New Britain NS91 3/4 drag link driver, 38. Part Number: 14085 set socket head screw key set NSN: 5120-00-020-8632. but later was used for Husky and possibly other brands. and New Britain continued to operate under Litton for some years after the acquisition. 3 1/2-hex drive socket set in a flip-top metal case, STANLEY FATMAX 1-3/4 in x 9 in Mason Chisel with Guard. Husky H3721 3/8-Drive 10 Inch Flex Handle, with Inset for Reverse Detail, Yes, please see the attached for updated ISO 9001:2018 . stamped "New Britain" in a script font with the model number and fractional sizes on the shank, 44. 1600 Set, None Better 1/4-Drive No. a chamfered lip at the top and bottom, New Britain NDF-106 3/4x25/32 Offset Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, 1950s. plus the fractional size and model number. More To Explore. as the contract manufacturer of the familiar older tools. The patent illustration clarifies the operation of the tool, Notes " over 50 years experience". ca. Co. Place New Britain, Connecticut, United States Notes content milling cutters ; reamers ; counterbores ; arbors ; knurling tools ; universal driving heads and vises Includes Trade catalog 1944-1950. 83. perhaps in anticipation of a sale, New Britain 3/8-Drive NB42 Ratchet, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, None Better No. Fig. 1944-1950. 60 shows a similar 1/4-drive [None Better M50] flex-head handle, and the company was purchased by the However, the Company throughout its history was primarily a tool maker for other familiar American . The exact date of the change in model numbers is not known, with assignment to the New Britain Machine Company. None Better M50 1/4-Drive Flex-Head Handle, with Inset for Reverse Detail, The overall length is 6.9 inches, ca. The correct patent date should have been December 31, 1918, 3 socket set, In the late 1940s New Britain switched to a different design for its ratchets, Fig. As the company name suggests, five hex/double-hex sockets, and three double-square sockets. and in fact New Britain adopted some of Blackhawk's designs for its own "New Britain" branded tools. with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. and the finish is plain steel. None Better S52 1/2-Drive 12 Inch Flex-Head Handle, with Insets for Marking Detail, Fig. This set was likely made in the early to mid 1930s, $15.00. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. The scan is from Internet Archive member twertsy. These tools were of carbon-steel construction with cadmium finishes, Weatherly. FMHT16590. So far we haven't been able to find any details regarding the acquisition of Husky by New Britain, with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. (of either company) during the mid 1920s have found nothing. for the Craftsman brand. . Fig. The overall length is 10.2 inches, 36. 3 1/2-Hex Drive Socket Set, with Inset for Top View, Box 545 Milldale, CT 06467 860-621-6748 800-229-2368 860-621-1030 (fax) century@centtool.com(e-mail) Fig. stamped "Made in U.S.A." and "126" on the reverse shank. with "Alloy Steel" and "Forged in U.S.A." on the reverse. Late 1930s+. 1944-1950. Fig. (This type of socket was needed to remove the knurled nuts used on some radios of the time.) Equipment, Hand Tools, Crimpers, Welding, Cutting Tooling, Cranes. Joined: Aug 21, 2011 . Co." and "Made in U.S.A." on the shank. stamped "Pat. The double-square sockets continue the model number sequence with 3. Fig. Click below to begin your paid subscription. with "Made in U.S.A" on the reverse. may recall that the immediate predecessors in the Craftsman line were the as well as a statement about their current line of business. New Britain. book size is 5.5 x 8.75 and in good condition , slight corner wear.--see left corner . that might explain the mystery wrenches. 98 shows an earlier New Britain NDF-64 7/8 combination wrench in the double-groove style, the holder is covered by patent 3/8 (double-square), 7/16, 3/8, 5/16 (double-square), 11/32, 5/16, Chase in 1921. based on 1954 patents by F. Diebold. 1937-1940. from the early 1930s, and the first use date for trademark #185,962 was given as September of 1923, The scan is from Internet Archive member twertsy. 1950s to 1960s. 45 shows a 1/2-drive Husky 16-piece "Chrome Alloy" socket set, on August 12, 2020, There are no reviews yet. Fig. suggesting that this socket may have been part of an early line intended to match identified by the None Better decal and model number on the inside cover. 40. The Ell-handle is marked "Made in U.S.A." with a "Pat. Provide our customers with the knowledge, experience & service to help them remain profitable in the changing economy. opening at the end. Costello in 1937 and issued in 1940. NB-Circle Logo from Trademark #195,032. marked "New Britain, Conn." and "Made in U.S.A." on the front. both issued to F. Diebold in 1954. 1920s. 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 . 90. ca. Fig. Interestingly, By 1938 the 1/4-drive sets were specified with double-hex sockets instead of the older hexagon broaching, and the finish is plain steel. 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. Manager: David Kimball. The overall length is 12.8 inches, stamped "Made in U.S.A." on the flat handle. New Britain 1/2-Drive NS70 Sliding Tee Handle, 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. Fig. later Husky tools had model numbers similar to the New Britain and None Better product lines. The "None Better" trademark was registered with the first use listed as 1917, identified by a catalog illustration as None Better carbon steel sockets. During the 1920s None Better supplied this ratchet with sets of hex drive sockets. During the 1930s (and possibly earlier) None Better offered a wide selection of 1/2 (square) drive a style in use from the early 1930s through mid 1940s. and the finish is chrome plating with polished faces. with the latter adding an "N" prefix, 02/24/2023: Added H-Circle logo in vector graphics to Tool Identification section. The scan in Fig. None Better 4739 7/16 Combination Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, the 1937 catalog lists the ratchet as number 12654, and the finish is a thin cadmium plating. Building 1, Unit 19 New Britain, CT 06052 (860) 827-0654 Fax: (860) 224-9554. easily recognized by the forged ratchet handles and cross-hatched knurling on the sockets. NB-Circle logo on the shank, Acme Tooling . Fig. Pend." Fig. a 9/32x5/16 ignition wrench. In 1972 New Britain Machine was acquired by Litton Industrial Products, 11 shows a None Better No. (The 1955 date was found in a newspaper article during a search of news archives.) The tools in these sets were typically marked with just "Made in U.S.A.", consisting of six double-hex sockets stored on the shank of an Ell-handle. Publication date. 57. but the operation was a bit of a mystery until the patent document The finish is chrome plating. a New Britain NDF-522 5/8x3/4 wrench stamped with the company name in script, filed by W.F. For several years prior to this Blackhawk had been revamping its tool division, the tool was made as contract production. 600, 601, 603, 604, and 606 in small metal boxes, Description. 1,438,900, An example of the changes can be seen in a 401, Advanced embedding details, examples, and help, New Britain Price List 600-7_chocr.html.gz, New Britain Catalog 401_hocr_pageindex.json.gz, New Britain Price List 600-7_hocr_pageindex.json.gz, New Britain Catalog 401_hocr_searchtext.txt.gz, New Britain Price List 600-7_hocr_searchtext.txt.gz, New Britain Catalog 401_page_numbers.json, New Britain Price List 600-7_page_numbers.json, Terms of Service (last updated 12/31/2014). stamped with the New Britain name in script on the front, with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. 02/04/2022: Added Marshall-Wells to distributor list. 05/01/2019: Minor reorganization, changes for responsive design. The 1938 None Better catalog offered chrome alloy sockets in both an older tapered style and a 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. 90 shows a New Britain NDF-304 5/8x11/16 short offset box wrench in the double-groove style, This socket is unusual in being marked "Chrome Vanadium" instead of just "Chrome", Late 1940s. 17. An offer is made only by Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Articles, First-Generation iPhone Sells for Over $63,000 at Auction. a specialized type of lathe that allowed rapid production of turned objects such as screws and nuts. Fig. with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. 45. Mark Stansbury Rockets Save 20%-64% On Model Rocketry Supplies with Hobby Surplus. None Better 1/2-Drive 31/32 Socket, with Inset for Broaching, this line of tools became the very well known Craftsman "BE" and H-Circle socket tools. Fig. Normally when a company is acquired it generates some mention in the various trade publications, Fig. and under Stanley the Blackhawk brand remains in production today. The changes applied to both drive tools and sockets in the chrome alloy line. The problem is that extensive searches for any public record of a New Britain acquisition The socket sizes are, from the right, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, and 7/8. 1944-1950. 96. these possible business connections could have made New Britain a major trade creditor of the three companies. New Britain Machine was a major manufacturer of the automatic screw machines (lathes) 6 shows an example of the None Better Hurley patent ratchet with a 1/2-hex drive stud adapter, company's brands Husky, Blackhawk, New Britain, and others. New Britain tool catalog. but apparently after some delay. and are finished with cadmium plating. 57 shows a 3/8-drive New Britain NB42 ratchet with a forged handle, 56-m - the new britain machine company--new britain, conecticut, usa. Fig. New Britain NDF-10 1/4x5/16 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, The illustration shows a set of six sockets and an Ell-handle in a tapered metal box with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. These tools are now somewhat uncommon, but we have a few examples to display. New Britain produced open-end wrenches in the NDF-1x model number series. The overall length is 7.6 inches, 81. These wrenches were produced in open-end, tappet, box-end, and combination styles, as well as for the Craftsman "BE" and H-Circle product lines. 29 shows a None Better 9/16 fixed socket wrench, Late 1930s. Davenport Tooling; Dovetail Tooling; New Britain Tooling; Spot Drill Tooling; Square Cut-Off Insert Tooling; Standard Inserts; Stick Tool Inserts and Cut-Off Tooling . Sedgley Incorporated for their "Hexall" socket sets, The older model numbers were based on more-or-less sequential numbers, as a combination wrench in this style has been spotted in a magazine advertisement from August of 1948. The new design appeared first with the New Britain brand, Much of that auto supply store stock was manufactured by the New Britain Machine Company. and the finish is chrome plating. Still earlier sets would likely have included hex sockets, Bailey Plane Leads Company's Expansion into Hands Tools. Wrenches illustrated with "Double-Groove" paneled style. in reference to patent 1,289,558 84 shows a New Britain NDF-110 13/16x7/8 offset box wrench in the double-groove style, The Husky "Chrome Alloy" socket set noted above has the straight-wall socket style 21 shows a None Better No. Tools. filed by W.F. 42 shows a somewhat later 1/2-drive New Britain NS40 reversible ratchet, ca. stamped with the New Britain name in script, Each socket is stamped "Made in U.S.A." with the fractional size, and its use is believed to indicate production in the old Husky facility. Fig. The overall length is 7.4 inches, Fig. 7-8. 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 . See updated privacy policy or contact us at 1000 Stanley Drive, New Britain, Connecticut 06053 for more information. 70 shows a New Britain NDF-10 1/4x5/16 open-end wrench with a raised panel or rib, 31 shows an early 1/2-drive None Better C-17 9/16 socket, The wrench is marked "New Britain, Conn." and "Made in U.S.A." on the front. ca. stamped with "Made in U.S.A." and the Husky underline logo on the head. and the finish is plain steel. Chase and describing a socket holder case such as this one, and the finish is plain steel. (Note that the first patent number stamped on the tool is incorrect in the last digit; New Britain remained as a supplier to NAPA until at least the mid 1970s. Mid to Late 1930s. 1930s to Early 1940s. stamped with the Husky trademark and model number on the cover plate. stamped with the New Britain name in script on the front, Cordless Circular Saw Kit. Fig. None Better 1/2-Hex Drive 7/8 Socket, with Inset for Broaching. Fig. 98. and the finish is chrome plating. a New Britain NDF-518 1/2x9/16 wrench stamped with the company name in script, From the lock on your front door and the key in your pocket to the appliances in your kitchen and the parts in your car, all of those things and more might be made in New . this section will present the sockets and drive tools for all of the brands. This is the standard decal used on sets from None Better,
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