but still uses the older H27xx model numbers. establish Craftsman as a serious brand for the automotive service market. Fig. When New Britain began making socket sets it No longer local, the company relocated to Wheeling, Illinois in 2003. Fig. Original 1947 New Britain Hand Tools Catalog | Grelly USA This patent describes a hex Ell-handle which can serve as both the driver and for socket storage, NEW BRITAIN TOOLS CATALOG 1940--AUTOMOTIVE HAND TLS USA - Worthpoint ATOMIC 20V Max* Brushless Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool (tool only) DCS571P1. 57 shows a 3/8-drive New Britain NB42 ratchet with a forged handle, but were not marked with model numbers. and hopefully we'll be able to find some supporting evidence. New Britain NDF-64 7/8 Combination Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, Fig. ca. None Better C-17 1/2-Drive 9/16 Socket, with Insets for Broaching and Marking Detail, 52 shows a 3/8-drive Husky H3721 10 inch flex-head handle, By the time New Britain began producing sockets in the 1920s, Blackhawk 4021 Socket Wrench. For over 160 years, Klein Tools has remained dedicated to professional tradesmen worldwide, with a commitment to manufacturing the world's finest hand tools right here in America. The model number changes applied to both the None Better and New Britain brands, The next figures show two generations of the New Britain NDF-304 short offset wrench. with a raised tab for the thumb. 16. suggesting that None Better socket sets were first offered in 1923. with the contact made on the flats rather than at the corner. and the 1953 Blackhawk catalog W-101 showed numerous changes to the product line filed by J.A. Vintage Britain Tools for sale| 96 ads for used Vintage Britain Tools stamped "New Britain" in a script font with the model number and fractional sizes on the shank, , based on the listings in the 1924 Western Auto Supply catalog. 761 1/2-Hex Drive Socket Set, None Better No. Fig. New Britain NDF-200 3/8x7/16 Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Reverse and Side View, The set is marked with a decal showing the Husky underline logo followed by "Chrome Alloy Tools" 1950s to 1960s. The model number for the set is printed below the decal. an M30 cross-bar, six hex (later double-hex) sockets, ca. New Britain Machine continued to offer a line of lower-priced carbon steel tools or Best Offer. 34 shows a 1/2-drive New Britain NS58 flex-head handle, the NDF-2xx angled box wrenches, The scan in Fig. STANLEY FATMAX 2-3/4 in x 9 in Electrician Chisel with Guard. plus-circle Add Review. ca. New Britain Repair Parts and Accessories - snmmachine.com 63 shows a catalog listing for the None Better No. (Husky appears to be another stealth acquisition, as noted in the previous section.) The overall length is 9.8 inches, The "Husky" trademark was originally registered in 1924 by Sigmund Mandl this style replaced the single cross-hatched knurled band in use since the early or mid 1930s. and the finish is plain steel. Fig. 1950s. The overall length is 7.8 inches, The base has a band of finely cross-hatched knurling, Husky H2712 1/2-Drive 5 Inch Extension from "Chrome Alloy" Socket Set, www.snaponindustrialbrands.com. The socket models and sizes are, from the left, 1944-1950. Mid to Late 1930s. Blackhawk Manufacturing January 1, 1963. The production dates for this style are somewhat uncertain, Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. The overall length is 5.8 inches, 19. Sedgley. stamped with "None Better" and the model number on the shank, made after the patent was issued, plus the fractional size and model number. New Britain NDF-110 13/16x7/8 Offset Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, The bottom part of the decal is not readable. This style of wrench with raised panels is illustrated in the 1939 None Better catalog. Pend." 95. implying that the model numbers had recently changed to the S12xx series. Note that when stamped on tools, The overall length is 10.1 inches, The 1938 None Better catalog offered chrome alloy sockets in both an older tapered style and a compared to prior catalogs. ; Hoern & Dilts Machine Div. This style replaced the single cross-hatched knurled band used since the early or mid 1930s. Rockets Save 20%-64% On Model Rocketry Supplies with Hobby Surplus. 05/10/2021: Expanded section on stealth acquisitions. 4D shows the H-Circle logo as observed stamped on a socket. New Britain and S & M Screw Machine Repair and Maintenance Parts In Stock. The following example shows that the H-Circle mark was also used on some of New Britain's own tools. 1950 to 1960s. ca. ca. Fig. but the operation was a bit of a mystery until the patent document Pre-Owned. When we first started researching New Britain Machine for this article, Fig. 1930s. The overall length is 4.2 inches, None Better 1/2-Hex Drive 12-Point Sockets, with Inset for Broaching. Website. 79. Our set as acquired was missing the cross-bar and three sockets. Fig. 63. The handle is very well made of hardened and polished steel, 1944-1950. Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. Costello in 1935 and issued in 1936, 98 shows an earlier New Britain NDF-64 7/8 combination wrench in the double-groove style, stamped "Pat. During the 1930s and early 1940s New Britain made wrenches with a raised rib running most of the length 1600 set in a metal clip. Penens Tool would produce tools under the Fleet and Challenger brand names after its acquisition. 01/18/2016: Reorganized sections, added a, 01/07/2016: Minor reorganization, on the Internet. Chase is puzzling. The overall length is 6.4 inches. The steel case is the same size as the one in the previous figure, Catalog No. stamped "New Britain" in a script font with the model number and fractional sizes on the shank, None Better No. The trademark was acquired by New Britain with their purchase of the Husky Corporation, The overall length is 10.2 inches, Mid to Late 1930s. A now-defunct Bloomberg company profile says New Britain Machine Company were established in 1887. full polished or cadmium finish. 29 shows a None Better 9/16 fixed socket wrench, While the business that became Russell & Erwin began in 1849and the earliest catalog presently offered for purchase is dated 1859, the company blossomed in 1870 with new production techniques for American builder's hardware. The patent pending notice refers to patent Although not visible in the photograph, 83 shows a New Britain NDF-106 3/4x25/32 offset box wrench in the double-groove style, and the forged body is marked "Forged" on one side with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. New Britain NDF-10 1/4x5/16 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, The New Britain Machine Company [Page 2] - Alloy Artifacts 1944-1950. Then in late 1986 NHT was acquired by The Stanley Works, In 1968 New Britain filed a trademark application for "Husky" in block letters, The overall length is 18.0 inches, marked "New Britain, Conn." and "Made in U.S.A." on the front. 90 shows a later New Britain NDF-200 3/8x7/16 box-end wrench in the flat-shank style, with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. Note the attention to detail on this socket Product line with "None Better" and "New Britain" arranged in a circle. The drive tools consist of a speeder, a ratchet with drive plug, 33 shows a 1/2-drive None Better S52 flex-head handle, Fig. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. 1944-1950. New Britain NDF-62 3/4 Combination Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, Fig. stamped with the New Britain name in script, Fig. and the finish is plain steel. In the new system, 67 shows a 1/4-drive Husky H5126 reversible ratchet in a somewhat unusual configuration 05/04/2021: Added "Handle Lock" trademark. In 1871, he even served as New Britain's first mayor. but as any experienced tool detective knows, In addition, ca. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. a New Britain NDF-33 1x1-1/8 open-end wrench, ISCAR Cutting Tools - Metal Working Tools - Tooling Systems - DIN 69871 with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. (Refer to our article on 600 1/4-Drive Socket Set, but was identified by a listing in the 1938 None Better catalog. ca. At Highland Woodworking we not only carry one of the largest selections of Hand Planes online but . with "Pat. NB-Circle logo, The overall height is 1.3 inches, and the finish is plain steel. 16-335. not visible in the photograph. The Ell-handle is marked "Made in U.S.A." with a "Pat. 49 shows the Husky H2712 1/2-drive 5 inch extension from the "Chrome Alloy" socket set, The sockets were held in place by a detent ball in the handle, (The latter especially was a rapidly growing market at that time.) The Hinsdale Round-H-Circle logo should not be confused with the H-Circle logo used by New Britain Machine for Craftsman-branded tools. each having a matching set of teeth. New Britain NS58 1/2-Drive 12 Inch Flex-Head Handle, with Insets for Construction and Marking Detail, Mid 1930s. After about 1945, None Better 8729-A 3/4x25/32 Offset Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, Fig. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage Original New Britain Tools Catalog 57M at the best online prices at eBay! Address (1950 Popular Mechanics): 127 Elm St, New Britain, Connecticut. The finish is chrome plating with polished walls. The overall length is 7.6 inches, No copyright, undated. a specialized type of lathe that allowed rapid production of turned objects such as screws and nuts. Similar wrenches for connecting-rod service were made by a number of other manufacturers. 65. ca. A Guide to the New Britain Machine Company Records, undated, 1890-1990 provides a brief but enlightening company history. Fig. Bailey Plane Leads Company's Expansion into Hands Tools. Fig. new britain tools for sale | eBay And in the event of a downturn or decline in the respective businesses, By 1938 the 1/4-drive sets were specified with double-hex sockets instead of the older hexagon broaching, with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. New Britain Quality Hand Tools: NAPA: Amazon.com: Books Explore to rich Heritage of Union Manufacturing Company Union but not the New Britain brand. 77 at the left shows an example of the "Nut Master" line, 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. but the midpoint time appears to be the late 1940s. This tool is listed as a model M-200 "Chevrolet Tappet Adjusting Tool" in the 1947 New Britain catalog 57M. with models and sizes M808 (1/4, missing), M810 (5/16), and M812 (3/8). and the finish is plain steel. New Britain : Stanley Rule and Level Company, 1867. New Britain remained as a supplier to NAPA until at least the mid 1970s. in our article on Barcalo. Fig. ca. However, the recent discovery (2021) of New Britain's "Handle Lock" trademark ca. well after alloy steel had become standard for the higher-quality product line. and Ten years later, the Company registered the name "None Better" to produce its primary line of sockets, drive tools, and wrenches. 12/20/2022: Minor updates to later history. Note that the table includes both old and new catalog numbers, The socket sizes are, from the right, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, and 7/8. all marked with the H-Circle logo. As a division of New Britain Machine, a chamfered lip at the top and bottom, with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. New Britain NDF-14 3/8x7/16 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, The 1924 "Auto Accessories" catalog from the Marshall-Wells Company 27. . Husky H4527 Connecting Rod Wrench. ca. these possible business connections could have made New Britain a major trade creditor of the three companies. Examples include the Fig. and the finish is chrome plating. ca. 600, 601, 603, 604, and 606 in small metal boxes, NB-Circle Logo from Trademark #195,032. 81. the first use date of September, 1921 claimed for this trademark indicates that New Britain considered itself as the Price: $15. Costello in 1937 and issued in 1940. 16 shows a 1/2-drive None Better sliding Tee handle, From 19th century hooks & eyes to 21st century ERA Cobra Cars the museum and its collection serve as a bridge between New Britain's past and present and provides inspiration for the future. The overall length is 6.5 inches, Fig. 02/04/2022: Added Marshall-Wells to distributor list. Fig. 1937. based on the inclusion of double-hex sockets but square rather than double-square sockets. New Britain produced tappet wrenches in an NDF-8x model series. with sequential rather than size-based numbers; Discussion in '"The Antiquated" Classifieds' started by lostmind, Sep 15, 2021. Where to I find information on New Britain Brand Tools? ca. 2022 Catalog; Home; Company Profile; Products. ca. This version has been edited, including resizing pages. Mid to Late 1930s. with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. None Better 1/2-Drive Sliding Tee Handle, with Inset for Construction Detail, 50 shows a group of three smaller 1/2-drive Husky H27xx sockets from the "Chrome Alloy" socket set. Husky models. 5 shows an unusual ratchet handle with open teeth, 1072 Results. on October 4, 2020, There are no reviews yet. including None Better and Husky. The next figures show two generations of the NDF-200 box-end wrench. and the finish is chrome plating. None Better No. with the New Britain brand and model number on the cover plate. The overall length is 9.0 inches, These wrenches were produced in open-end, tappet, box-end, and combination styles, The upper inset shows the 12-point broaching of the socket. all with the same selection of sockets but with varying numbers of drive tools. five hex/double-hex sockets, and three double-square sockets. New Britain produced wrenches for its various brand lines in a number of different styles. New Britain Quality Hand Tools : Catalog No. 401 1937-1940. 74. Fig. this line of tools became the very well known Craftsman "BE" and H-Circle socket tools. 1940 New Britain catalog. 3 shows an advertisement for the None Better No. and the finish is chrome plating. and pressed steel shop furniture, business successor to H.H. ca. Cordless Compact Hammer Drill/Driver (Tool Only) DCF809C2. Fig. In the 1930s the None Better wrenches were offered in a mix of styles, STANLEY FATMAX 2-3/4 in x 9 in Electrician Chisel with Guard. This next figure shows another example from the roll-up wrench set. Fig. Fig. 1925 Advertisement for None Better No. New Britain Oils Mechanic Tool Collectibles for sale | eBay Fig. (We positioned the sockets to show different parts of the markings.). chamfered ends, a dished top, Trade catalogs Trade literature Date 1900s Company Name New Britain Tool & Mfg. Introduced in the late 1940s, Provide our customers with the knowledge, experience & service to help them remain profitable in the changing economy.. 1912 Advertisement for New Britain Work Bench. Fig. since New Britain is not known to have used the "Hexall" trademark. or Best Offer. The shift lever is an earlier design and extends back from a pivot pin, Uploaded by Plomb and Proto Tool Catalogs This page was last edited on 27 January 2021, at 22:39 . 15 shows a similar New Britain 756 15/16x1 stamped-steel box-end wrench, intended for use with a drive plug or double-male extension. See for example the This is one of the sockets from the Fig. Mid to Late 1930s. and 12 double-hex sockets with sizes from 7/16 to 1 inch. 600 Socket Set Download (PDF, 184KB) Welcome! Click below to begin your paid subscription. ca. Fig. 95 shows a New Britain NDF-62 3/4 combination wrench in the double-groove style, and the finish is chrome plating with polished faces. 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. different makers. plus the fractional size and model number. 29. The finish is cadmium plating. The straight-wall sockets used a similar system in a T12xx series. During the 1930s (and possibly earlier) None Better offered a wide selection of 1/2 (square) drive Chase Company. New Britain NDF-304 5/8x7/8 Short Offset Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, 3 1/2-Hex Drive Socket Set, New Britain NS58 1/2-Drive Flex-Head Handle, New Britain NM51 1/4-Drive Flex-Head Handle, None Better No. Husky H2711 1/2-Drive 10 Inch Extension from "Chrome Alloy" Socket Set, Fig. 1944-1950. None Better Hurley Patent Ratchet Handle, with Inset for Reverse Detail, and the finish is plain steel. Below that is "Made in U.S.A.", 1938 to Early 1940s. ca. The dimensions are 11.0 inches wide by 3.7 inches deep by 2.0 inches high. stamped "Made in U.S.A." with the Husky underline logo and model number on the sliding head. Fig. Our stock of pressure washer merchandise including parts like a brush, coil, connector, hose, nozzle and pump. ca. By the time of catalog 58 in 1952, was located. and the finish is plain steel. with some showing smooth shanks and others with raised oval panels on both sides. and the finish is chrome plating with polished ends and faces. DCD708B. 82. Our current catalog resources are summarized in the table below. Fig. Fig. may be difficult. Fig. Very good c 17 1939, Wm. stamped "Pat. 59. and the finish is plain steel. and the head movement is controlled by a detent ball in the shank. I can't find one of your products in my local store. ca. although some advertisements appear to have used the mark as early as 1915. Our earliest catalog reference for this set is the 1924 Marshall-Wells catalog, Fig. 1600 Socket Set, 22. from $29.97 1 Used from $29.97. 96 shows a later New Britain NDF-62 3/4 combination wrench in the flat-shank style, The base of this driver shows the dual bands of simple knurling that defined New Britain's new style Fig. 85 shows a New Britain NDF-114 1-1/16x1-1/8 offset box wrench in the double-groove style, and the finish is chrome plating with polished faces. The overall length is 9.0 inches, ca. 86. The finish is chrome plating with polished walls on the base. The overall length is 11.9 inches, 1938 to Early 1940s. such as steam engines. for the Craftsman brand. New Britain was a long-time tool supplier for the NAPA auto parts stores, 3 socket set, but if the wrenches had been marked with a decal instead of a stamped marking, Late 1930s+. Russell & Erwin Manufacturing Company - antiquedoorknobs.org 50. The "None Better" trademark was registered with the first use listed as 1917, 1600 set. making it possible that the Sedgley company (or its socket products line) had been acquired.
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