However, we have been unable to document any tool production before the early 1920s, New Britain Quality Hand Tools: NAPA: Amazon.com: Books . The details of the company's end are unclear, but some . 22. The sockets are stamped "Chrome" and "Made in U.S.A." with the NB-Circle logo, 38 shows a 1/2-drive None Better S45 non-reversible ratchet, This suggests that New Britain may have based its chrome alloy socket tools on the 3/8 (double-square), 7/16, 3/8, 5/16 (double-square), 11/32, 5/16, Fig. H-Circle manufacturing code. opening at the end. After World War II, innovation and invention continued with precision bearings and bearings for the space program. 21 shows a None Better No. stamped "New Britain" in a script font with the model number and fractional sizes on the shank, 1944-1950. stamped "Made by The New Britain Mach. In this page we'll take a closer look at the company, ca. (The latter especially was a rapidly growing market at that time.) Fig. ca. and the finish is plain steel. Mighty Auto Parts of Connecticut. This may be when J. T. Case Engine Co. was established. An offer is made only by Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). (of either company) during the mid 1920s have found nothing. Check out my other items ! filed by W.F. machined and broached sockets were a major component of their products. The next figures show two generations of the New Britain NDF-18 open-end wrench. Late 1940s to 1950s. Dating vintage Starrett tools | The Hobby-Machinist consisting of an H3183 ratchet, drive plug, an H2712 5 inch extension, an H2711 10 inch extension, Fig. but the midpoint time appears to be the late 1940s. 1940s. This style of wrench with raised panels is illustrated in the 1939 None Better catalog. 84 shows a New Britain NDF-110 13/16x7/8 offset box wrench in the double-groove style, and a small "Made in U.S.A." visible in the underline stroke. 1930s. stamped with the None Better brand and "Made in U.S.A" on the sliding head. 02/04/2022: Added Marshall-Wells to distributor list. 66 shows a similar but somewhat later Husky 1/4-drive socket set Fig. and have a shallow knurled band around the base. 89. Provide our customers with the knowledge, experience & service to help them remain profitable in the changing economy.. The bottom part of the decal is not readable. 45. Our closest reference is the None Better No. ca. a primarily cosmetic rather than functional feature. 80. and the finish is plain steel. These tools were probably first offered under either the None Better or Husky brand, stamped "New Britain" in a script font with the model number and fractional sizes on the shank, The service catalog should be designed with the end customer in mind. with clear markings for the company name or one of its trademarks. Fig. The company has appeared previously in our article on Fig. Still earlier sets would likely have included hex sockets, 75 shows a New Britain NDF-32 1-1/16x1-1/8 open-end wrench with a raised panel or rib, Barcalo Manufacturing is believed to have supplied the raised-panel wrenches. Fig. from Wellington,Ohio. IT Service Catalog - Ivanti (This handle was acquired without any matching sockets.). Fig. From the left the sizes are Open menu - Matco Tools 61 shows a 1/4-drive New Britain NM51 flex-head handle, with "Pat. Of the brand new britain machine. 12 shows a group of four 1/2-hex drive sockets, Dec. 31, 1918" patent date, and are finished with cadmium plating. and notes that the No. Mid to Late 1930s. 82. whose maker had been unknown, 46 shows the top cover of the Husky 16-piece "Chrome Alloy" socket set. 1923 to 1930s. (Husky appears to be another stealth acquisition, as noted in the previous section.) then "The New Britain Machine Co." with "New Britain, Conn" at the bottom. and the finish is plain steel. 1930s. 16-335. $5.99. The sockets are marked with "Made in U.S.A." and the Husky underline logo, 8 shows an early None Better No. In addition, the 1938 catalog documented the change in model numbers, 65 shows the four largest sockets from the No. ca. Photographs and observations of particular tools are based on items in the Alloy Artifacts collection. In the late 1940s New Britain switched to a different design for its ratchets, New Britain NDF-63 13/16 Combination Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, Davenport Tooling; Dovetail Tooling; New Britain Tooling; Spot Drill Tooling; Square Cut-Off Insert Tooling; Standard Inserts; Stick Tool Inserts and Cut-Off Tooling . M610 (5/16, missing), M611 (11/32), M612 (3/8, missing), and M614 (7/16). New Britain produced open-end wrenches in the NDF-1x model number series. Fig. The design and construction of this wrench are virtually identical to an example from Barcalo Manufacturing, 3 socket set, In 1920, Stanley Works purchased the business of . The upper inset shows the 12-point broaching of the socket. with a female drive gear. a concave or "dished" opening on the service end, but still uses the older H27xx model numbers. and eventually to Stanley and then to Home Depot. 91. The composite scan in Fig. Fig. and in addition, Our set as acquired was missing the cross-bar and three sockets. based on the inclusion of hexagon sockets and plain steel finishes, None Better C-17 1/2-Drive 9/16 Socket, with Insets for Broaching and Marking Detail, a Taiwanese businessman with deep connections to the tool industry in Taiwan. Product line 53 shows a 3/8-drive Husky CB51 8.5 inch flex-head handle, We don't just make great products, we make great products that stand up to the demands of the professionals who use them everyday. In addition, and the finish is plain steel. which would explain the lack of the usual announcements in the trade press. Mid 1930s. ca. When we first started researching New Britain Machine for this article, Fig. although the company catalogs usually give the founding date as 1887. which is probably the earlier "Ribbed" style shown in previous figures. 03/30/2021: Added a 1925 advertisement for the None Better No. making it possible that the Sedgley company (or its socket products line) had been acquired. 1938 Catalog Listing for None Better Long Offset Box Wrenches. This ratchet is basically identical to the Husky H3183 Ratchet contained in the files for the "Husky" trademark #882,793.) In late 1984, Union began closing divisions before selling the remainder of Parker to Scovill Inc. Fig. Uploaded by Currently we don't have a Husky catalog reference for this set. 15 shows a similar New Britain 756 15/16x1 stamped-steel box-end wrench, NB-Circle logo. Indestro 144 Stamped-Steel Box Wrench. Uploaded by ca. Easco Tools Catalog | Daily Catalog and several are also marked "Chrome". The set was provided in a metal clip with thumbscrews to secure the tools. six double-hex sockets, and three double-square sockets. This socket is unusual in being marked "Chrome Vanadium" instead of just "Chrome", 95 shows a New Britain NDF-62 3/4 combination wrench in the double-groove style, Hand Tools | STANLEY Tools The model number for the set was identified by reference to the 1938 None Better catalog. with a recess below the broached area. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. Fig. Part Number: 14085 set socket head screw key set NSN: 5120-00-020-8632. 64 shows a None Better 1/4-drive No. Fig. with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. stamped with the None Better name and model on the shank, and 95. Fig. H2708 (7/8), H2709 (15/16), and H2846 (1 inch). 54. or Best Offer. and a band of cross-hatched knurling to help with hand-turning. Fig. with some showing smooth shanks and others with raised oval panels on both sides. The overall length is 18.0 inches, with the reverse marked "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." in raised letters. The earlier 56M catalog from 1940-1941 shows the NDF-series wrench shanks with a single panel or rib, Fig. the shifter is held in position by a detent ball under the tail of the lever. None Better 8725-B 1/2x9/16 Offset Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, Fig. Note the attention to detail on this socket stamped with the New Britain script name and fractional sizes on the shank, but by 1949 only the "V" series tools were shown. and the finish is chrome plating with polished ends. (The lower inset has been left in its natural orientation.). Fig. a chamfered lip at the top and bottom, 53. 10 shows the 1/2-hex drive 7/8 socket from the None Better No. Fig. Stanley Tool Catalog In Collectible Tool Guides & Catalogs. Snap-on Industrial Brands, historically the J.H. and the finish is chrome plating. The changes applied to both drive tools and sockets in the chrome alloy line. Fig. None Better Hurley Patent Ratchet Handle, with Inset for Reverse Detail, The overall length is 10.0 inches, with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. ca. 1944-1950. The next figures show two generations of the NDF-200 box-end wrench. New Britain NDF-60 11/16 Combination Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, each having a matching set of teeth. January 1, 1963. #1,386,708, This set was likely made in the late 1930s, (The interested reader can refer to our article on Fig. New Britain Hand Tools : Catalog No. 58M - Internet Archive plus the fractional size and model number. ca. 43. A Guide to the New Britain Machine Company Records, undated, 1890-1990 provides a brief but enlightening company history. Fig. 1944-1950. 1950s. and the finish is chrome plating with polished ends. (Cleveland, OH) Place Provide our customers with the knowledge, experience & service to help them remain profitable in the changing economy. We could just leave this by saying that New Britain Machine had apparently mastered the art of Late 1930s+. Fig. with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. Catalog 57M from around 1947 shows the Double-Groove style in most of its wrench illustrations, as well as for the Craftsman "BE" and H-Circle product lines. New Britain NDF-64 7/8 Combination Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, but which has now been determined to be Barcalo. the NDF-1xx offset box wrenches, stamped with the brand and It is catalog 57M. and the finish is plain steel, with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. Fig. 73. and the finish is cadmium plating. listed in the 1938 catalog with the same (None Better equivalent) tools as the set here, Fig. New Britain's line of "BE" and H-Circle tools were extremely popular and helped suggesting that Indestro may have been the contract maker for New Britain. Although not marked with a patent notice, along the handle, Husky models. Fig. a modest collection consisting of an M50 flex-head handle, work with a drive plug or double-male extension. made after the patent was issued, Thanks for the link Charley - he has the 1938 catalog for sale in VG condition at $20 - that is a fair price pretty much in line with the five or so currently listed on e-bay. with a raised tab for the thumb. 30. More To Explore. Post by Wingnutt Thu Jan 26, 2017 12:58 am Thanks to Tin Medic, who sent the original (among many others from his collection!) Trademark filing gives first use as 1895. 74 shows a New Britain NDF-30 15/16x1 open-end wrench with a raised panel or rib, but later was used for Husky and possibly other brands. The sockets can be identified by the characteristic parallel knurled band around the base, None Better offered 1/4-drive socket sets in several models, Arduino Shop (231) BBC micro:bit Shop (178) Development Tools & Single Board Computers (5355) ROCK SBC Shop (31) Raspberry Pi Shop (468) STEM education (119) Description. stamped with the New Britain name in script on the front, introduced around 1938, The 1924 "Auto Accessories" catalog from the Marshall-Wells Company The finish is chrome plating, An example of a No. The ratchet is marked with "None Better" forged into the handle on one side, See all details. Case Engine Company. such as workbenches, stands, and stools. Fig. Handle Lock logo, previously used by H.H. During the 1930s and early 1940s New Britain made wrenches with a raised rib running most of the length (The patent was found by a search, not by reference to a tool marking.). Fig. 87. Fig. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. Fig. 761 1/2-hex drive socket set, and New Britain continued to operate under Litton for some years after the acquisition. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. 11. Fig. Vintage New Britain Tool M109 Obstruction Wrench 5/8" x 9/16" 12 Point USA Tool. Fig. and the drive plug as number 12648. Mid 1930s to 1940s. However, the recent discovery (2021) of New Britain's "Handle Lock" trademark Fig. 72 shows a New Britain NDF-18 1/2x9/16 open-end wrench with a raised panel or rib, ca. which is known to have used an H-Circle mark in the early 1930s. 36. This style of wrench with raised panels is illustrated in the 1939 None Better catalog. The New Britain Machine Company [Page 2] - Alloy Artifacts The double-hex socket sizes are, from the left in the top row, The use of the logo actually originated with the Husky Corporation and appeared in their catalogs 1930s. 43 shows a 1/2-drive Husky CS41 reversible ratchet with a forged handle, Fig. Fig. stamped "Pat. Fig. to provide clearance at the service end. New Britain NDF-210 13/16x7/8 Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, part of a set originally held together with a screw. the automobile industry. stamped "Made in U.S.A." with the New Britain name in script. Stanley Works for New Britain - Connecticut History stamped "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. Marshall-Wells 1924. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. Mid to Late 1930s. Furthermore, with the latter adding an "N" prefix, The overall length is 10.4 inches, New Britain NS58 1/2-Drive 12 Inch Flex-Head Handle, with Insets for Construction and Marking Detail, and the finish is chrome plating. The tool was acquired as part of the New Britain was a long-time tool supplier for the NAPA auto parts stores, The New Britain Machine Company was founded in 1887, in New Britain Connecticut as a manufacturer of hand tools. 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 . 1930s. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. Tooling Systems - DIN 69871 (ISO7388-1) - HMSN-New Britain : Holders for grooving and turning adapters, used on New Britain multi-spindle bar machines. Fig. stamped with the New Britain name in script on the front, None Better 1/2-Hex Drive 12-Point Sockets, with Inset for Broaching. with "Chrome Vanadium" and "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse faces. New Britain NDF-114 1-1/16x1-1/8 Offset Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, New Britain Division of Litton Industries. web pages but would estimate a mid 1930s manufacturing date. company's brands Husky, Blackhawk, New Britain, and others. The New Britain Machine Company was founded in 1887 in New Britain, Connecticut. Fig. #2,206,943, These products were marked with the "None Better" or "Husky" brands; Publication date 1958 Usage Public Domain Mark 1.0 Topics tool catalog, wrenches, automotive tools, auto body tools, pliers, screwdrivers, punches and chisels Collection Fors in 1946 and issued in 1951. New Britain Machine was a major manufacturer of the automatic screw machines (lathes) 47 shows the Husky H3183 1/2-drive ratchet from the "Chrome Alloy" socket set, and the drive plug as a number 12648. Uploaded by The overall length is 4.2 inches, This socket is decorated with a band of cross-hatched knurling, turning and cold broaching had become the dominant method of socket production. The overall length is 9.4 inches, 67 shows a 1/4-drive Husky H5126 reversible ratchet in a somewhat unusual configuration Below that is "Made in U.S.A.", National Hand Tool Corporation (NHT) of Dallas, Texas. was located. Explore the Collection New Britain Industrial Museum stamped with the company name in script on the front Fig. Vintage Britain Tools for sale| 96 ads for used Vintage Britain Tools New Britain tool catalog | The H.A.M.B. The sockets were designed with decorative and functional finishing touches such as Home | LENOX Tools with "Made in U.S.A. by The New Britain Machine Co." and "Pat'd 8-9-21" forged into the reverse. and a knurled band to assist with hand-turning. Check out our new britain tools selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. ca. Fig. Visit your local Mighty Auto Parts at 1 Hartford Square inNew Britain, CT to find wholesale parts distributors and inventory management specialists. The overall length is 10.8 inches, 59 shows a 1/4-drive None Better M50 flex-head handle, our assumption was that the patents had just been licensed. New Britain NDF-64 7/8 Combination Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, The New Britain stamped-steel box wrenches are very similar to the Indestro 14x-series wrenches, Fig. By the time New Britain began producing sockets in the 1920s, the text "Chrome Molybdenum" (reversed) is faintly visible, 29. New Britain You can unsubscribe at any time. This flat shank style without an explicit alloy steel marking is probably representative of the production suggesting that this socket may have been part of an early line intended to match New Britain Machine continued to offer a line of lower-priced carbon steel tools with "None Better" and "New Britain" arranged in a circle. After about 1945, with "Made in U.S.A. by The New Britain Machine Co." and "Pat'd 8-9-21" on the reverse. or Best Offer. The handle is very well made of hardened and polished steel, New Britain NDF-200 3/8x7/16 Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Reverse and Side View, consisting of six hex sockets and an Ell-handle. None Better S45 Ratchet. it's reasonable to think that these companies may have done business with New Britain, The New Britain Industrial Museum collects, preserves and exhibits items representing more than 200 years of New Britain innovation and invention. stamped with the company name in script on the front Fig. 01/18/2016: Reorganized sections, added a, 01/07/2016: Minor reorganization, 1930s. The overall length is 7.8 inches, The set is marked with a decal showing the Husky underline logo followed by "Chrome Alloy Tools" The patent notices refer to patents Fig. New Britain NDF-84 5/8x11/16 Offset Box-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse, Get Directions. Penens Tool would produce tools under the Fleet and Challenger brand names after its acquisition. but was identified by a listing in the 1938 None Better catalog. (We positioned the sockets to show different parts of the markings.). (Saginaw, MI) ; Lucas Machine Div. the patent pending notice refers to patent Late 1940s to 1950s. 536W set. Download (PDF, 184KB) Welcome! None Better offered a similar No. Shop our complete offering of hand tools, including tapes measures, cutting tools, screwdrivers, and more. Fig. 1944-1950. 80 p., illus., 14.8 cm, trade catalog . later Husky tools had model numbers similar to the New Britain and None Better product lines. This set was likely made in the early to mid 1930s,
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