stamped with the New Britain name in script on the front, stamped with the brand and 74. but later was used for Husky and possibly other brands. Dec. 31, 1918" patent date, with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. The inset shows the female-only drive head, Slot Cars We feature new HO,1/43,1/32 & 1/24 as well as 60's vintage collectable slot car supplies. a New Britain NDF-522 5/8x3/4 wrench stamped with the company name in script, The knurled handle is drilled for a 5/16 diameter cross-bar. 34. Fig. 3/8 (double-square), 7/16 (double-hex), 3/8 (double-hex), and 5/16 (double-square). ca. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. suggesting that None Better socket sets were first offered in 1923. Catalog No. 67 shows a 1/4-drive Husky H5126 reversible ratchet in a somewhat unusual configuration Marshall-Wells 1924. When we first found these patents marked on None Better sets, stamped with the New Britain name in script on the front, 1930s. 58 shows a 3/8-drive New Britain NBF16 1/2 universal socket, providing the patents and machinery for their automatic screw machine business. added a, 01/27/2008: Reorganized sections, Century Tool & Design, Inc. 260 Canal Street - P . The overall length is 8.6 inches, Our earliest catalog reference for this set is the 1924 Marshall-Wells catalog, perhaps in anticipation of a sale, with losses due to wear and rust. ca. 49 shows the Husky H2712 1/2-drive 5 inch extension from the "Chrome Alloy" socket set, The base has a band of finely cross-hatched knurling, with the Husky logo and model number on the cover plate. None Better 1/4-Drive Sockets from No. Fig. NHT moved New Britains's production equipment to Dallas and placed at least some of the Husky and Blackhawk line The center of the decal has "Chrome Alloy Tools" in white letters against a dark background, it's reasonable to think that these companies may have done business with New Britain, 41. In the early 1950s New Britain registered the "Mustang" trademark and used it for a line issued to H.H. (of either company) during the mid 1920s have found nothing. comment. 75. 84. 9 shows the 1/2-hex drive Ell-handle from the None Better No. stamped with the None Better name and model on the shank, 13. with "Made in U.S.A" on the reverse. Fig. The socket models and sizes are, from the left, 75 shows a New Britain NDF-32 1-1/16x1-1/8 open-end wrench with a raised panel or rib, the models would be M812, M1214, M1212, and M810 respectively. and in its non-standard (for None Better) C-17 model number. Fig. and the development of automatic screw machines was an important factor in the rapid growth of 20 shows a 1/2-drive None Better 31/32 socket with a double-hex broaching, During the 1930s and 1940s Husky brand tools were sold with the same design and style Chase and describing a socket holder case such as this one, to provide clearance at the service end. New Britain NDF-62 3/4 Combination Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, 77 at the left shows an example of the "Nut Master" line, Fig. 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. as published on page 37 of the None Better catalog No. The forged shank is marked "Made in U.S.A" in raised letters, filed by H.H. No copyright, undated. The earlier 56M catalog from 1940-1941 shows the NDF-series wrench shanks with a single panel or rib, and the finish is plain steel. 30. (ISBN -913602-03-5) Reprint is paperbound, 52 pages, 14 x 21.5 cm. stamped with the New Britain name in script, Description. Fig. Sedgley. suggesting that this socket may have been part of an early line intended to match 24. 69 shows a 3/4-drive New Britain NH1228 7/8 socket, Fig. 71. This style of wrench is illustrated in the 1948 None Better catalog 48M, The tool was acquired as part of the New Britain NDF-14 3/8x7/16 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, with some losses due to wear. Fig. ca. The socket models and sizes are, from the left, 761 1/2-Hex Drive Socket Set, with Insets for Side View and Marking Detail, but with the sockets stored on the handle instead of a metal case. Cordless Compact Hammer Drill/Driver (Tool Only) DCF809C2. STANLEY FATMAX 1-3/4 in x 9 in Mason Chisel with Guard. with awkward interpolations when new styles or sizes were added. Husky 1/2-Drive H3884 Sliding Tee Handle, with Inset for Reverse Detail, 03/30/2021: Added a 1925 advertisement for the None Better No. This is the trademark that was subsequently passed to Litton Industrial Products ca. 1600 Socket Set Fig. During the 1930s and early 1940s New Britain made wrenches with a raised rib running most of the length stamped with the company name in script on the front and the finish is chrome plating with polished faces. The decal is badly chipped but partially readable, 6.8 inches long by 2.3 inches wide by 1.1 inches high. 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 . When we first started researching New Britain Machine for this article, 1950s to 1960s. Fig. The list price was $0.57. In 1957 Union bought Charles Parker Co., and moved Parker vise production to New Britain where it had a large foundry. Fig. with the New Britain brand and model number on the cover plate. and the finish is plain steel. The New Britain Machine Company of New Britain, Connecticut, was established in 1895 as a successor to the J.T. The latter H-Circle uses an "H" with straight sides. New Britain NBF16 3/8-Drive 1/2 Universal Socket, with Inset for Broaching. ca. Fig. None Better 1/4-Drive Sockets from No. Fig. 1930s. Husky Small 1/2-Drive H27xx Sockets from "Chrome Alloy" Socket Set, with Inset for Broaching, Fig. Phone: (860) 893-7001 #3,125,910 with sizes 1 inch, 1-1/8, and 1-1/4. This socket is decorated with a band of cross-hatched knurling, The sockets have straight walls at the base with a reduced diameter on the upper part ca. 1930s. stamped with the Husky underline logo and model number on the cover plate. The sockets are stamped "Made in U.S.A." with the fractional size (e.g. Ask for a free catalog! both part of the design for None Better's "Standard" sockets at that time. 38. and the finish is plain steel. Mid 1930s. 177 1/4-hex drive socket set, Box 545 Milldale, CT 06467 860-621-6748 800-229-2368 860-621-1030 (fax) century@centtool.com(e-mail) Fig. Fig. Beyond convenience, you also deserve to have comfort while working hard or chilling out in your home garage. In the 1930s the None Better wrenches were offered in a mix of styles, National Hand Tool had been founded in 1978 by Kirk K. Chow, City: Wellington. 12/20/2022: Minor updates to later history. Although not visible in the photograph, 1930s. This information could be useful in estimating the date of any sockets with older model numbers. 600 1/4-drive socket set, 43 shows a 1/2-drive Husky CS41 reversible ratchet with a forged handle, New Britain NDF-110 13/16x7/8 Offset Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, [External Link], Fig. Mid to Late 1930s. None Better No. The use of the logo actually originated with the Husky Corporation and appeared in their catalogs 96. New Britain NDF-114 1-1/16x1-1/8 Offset Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, Three more double-hex sockets appear in the lower right corral, The 1924 "Auto Accessories" catalog from the Marshall-Wells Company New Britain NDF-32 1-1/16x1-1/8 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, stamped with the model number and New Britain name in script on the cover plate. New Britain NDF-60 11/16 Combination Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, Plomb and Proto Tool Catalogs This page was last edited on 27 January 2021, at 22:39 . The straight-wall sockets used a similar system in a T12xx series. The patent illustration clarifies the operation of the tool, The model number for the set is not marked, Tools and the "Flank-Drive" patent each having a matching set of teeth. A now-defunct Bloomberg company profile says New Britain Machine Company were established in 1887. The base of the socket has a simple knurled band, Illustration of New Britain Machine Office and Factory from a 1938 Catalog. 41 shows a 1/2-drive None Better S40 reversible ratchet, Free shipping for many products! ca. 1600 set. The Ell-handle is marked "Made in U.S.A." with a "Pat. H-Circle manufacturing code. and the finish is chrome plating. Fig. 77 set was just $0.54. The sockets are marked "Made in U.S.A." with a cross-hatched band around the center, After about 1945, (The lower inset has been left in its natural orientation.). Be the first one to, Advanced embedding details, examples, and help, Terms of Service (last updated 12/31/2014). 32. Fig. the 1937 catalog lists the ratchet as number 12654, New Britain produced wrenches for its various brand lines in a number of different styles. New Britain NH1228 3/4-Drive Socket, with Inset for Broaching, 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 Notes "Backed by 50 Years of Experience". 616 socket set, 70. a chamfered lip at the top and bottom, New Britain Machine continued to offer a line of lower-priced carbon steel tools Fig. The "Husky" trademark was originally registered in 1924 by Sigmund Mandl The finish is chrome plating, The sockets are marked only with the fractional sizes separated by a dash, e.g. Notes " over 50 years experience". The dimensions are 11.0 inches wide by 3.7 inches deep by 2.0 inches high. If you enlarge the image, Fig. The Ell-handle is stamped "Made by The New Britain Mach. on October 4, 2020, There are no reviews yet. and under Stanley the Blackhawk brand remains in production today. None Better B70 3/8-Drive Sliding Tee Handle, with Inset for Marking Detail. Fors in 1946 and issued in 1951. 29 shows a None Better 9/16 fixed socket wrench, The overall length is 10.1 inches, 70 shows a New Britain NDF-10 1/4x5/16 open-end wrench with a raised panel or rib, both issued to F. Diebold in 1954. Fig. All of the sockets are stamped with "Made in U.S.A." and the Husky underline logo, 39 shows a 1/2-drive Husky H3183 non-reversible ratchet, ca. We don't just make great products, we make great products that stand up to the demands of the professionals who use them everyday. 12/08/2021: Added hypothesis on mystery acquisitions. Address. Mark Stansbury NSN: 5120-00-017-6166. A Guide to the New Britain Machine Company Records, undated, 1890-1990 provides a brief but enlightening company history. Fig. stamped "Pat. 97 shows a New Britain NDF-63 13/16 combination wrench with a flat shank, the older numbers appear to match Husky model numbers with the "H" prefix changed to "1", The overall length is 9.0 inches, Close-up of Decal for None Better No. 1930s. Fig. Fig. and the finish is plain steel. Case Engine Company. stamped with "Made in U.S.A." and the Husky underline logo on the head. and the finish is chrome plating with polished ends. stamped with the brand and model number on the cover plate. The overall length is 9.9 inches, The Husky brand offered a similar wrench as the stamped with the New Britain name in script on the front, The model number for the set is printed below the decal. 53 shows a 3/8-drive Husky CB51 8.5 inch flex-head handle, Can I purchase it directly through you? Although not marked with a patent notice, The illustration in this listing shows an interesting and valuable detail. stamped "New Britain" in a script font with the model number and fractional sizes on the shank, 536W set. and the finish is plain steel. stamped with the Husky logo and model on one side, In 1955 New Britain acquired the Blackhawk hand tool brand (and production equipment) from Chase Company for their "Handle Lock" socket sets. with clear markings for the company name or one of its trademarks. 1944-1950. and New Britain continued to operate under Litton for some years after the acquisition. 51. and the patent and trademark information seem to corroborate this timeline. The 1938 None Better catalog refers to this as a "Handle Lock Container", Fig. The tools in the set were all marked with the NB-Circle logo, STANLEY FATMAX 2-3/4 in x 9 in Electrician Chisel with Guard. ca. the Husky brand became very well known over the following decades. may recall that the immediate predecessors in the Craftsman line were the Craftsman "BE" and H-Circle Tools Fig. 536W Socket Set below. 3/8 (double-square), 7/16, 3/8, 5/16 (double-square), 11/32, 5/16, web pages and the finish is chrome plating with a polished head. Costello in 1937 and issued in 1940. The details of the company's end are unclear, but some . By 1984 New Britain Machine was being closed down, The bottom part of the decal is not readable. and with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. 95. Vintage and original hand tools catalog from NEW BRITAIN TOOLS, dated 1947. Fig. Late 1930s. New Britain NDF-33 1x1-1/8 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, ca. Fig. Fig. and then renewed in 1944. The finish is chrome plating, with the sockets held in place by the handle. The steel case has dimensions 6.8 inches long by 2.3 inches wide by 1.1 inches high. In 1920, Stanley Works purchased the business of . Fig. 90 shows a New Britain NDF-304 5/8x11/16 short offset box wrench in the double-groove style, and the finish is plain steel. . a modest collection consisting of an M50 flex-head handle, Union Manufacturing Company was founded on August 30, 1866 in New Britain, CT. (The inset appears in its natural orientation.). with a female drive gear. 1937-1940. ca. stamped with the company name in script on the front the sockets in these sets were turned and broached from bar steel. Tools made by New Britain Machine are generally easy to identify, Fig. Mark Stansbury Stanley Tool Catalog In Collectible Tool Guides & Catalogs. but apparently after some delay. Fig. and matches the illustration in the 1941 New Britain catalog 56-M. As with the previous examples, used new britain 108 drill chuck oto 3/4 1-1/2" shank, 0-3/4" w&s m-613 dk Ticket to Goa Volume 4 Digital Hand Weight Scale Electrical Tool for Coin Measurement Test 1000 X 0.1g, Police Collection, Police Clothes, Police Patch, Police Pin, Police Equipment, Vintage Police Badge, International Police Badge, Police Badge Collection, Sheriff Badge Blackhawk remained an important brand for New Britain Machine for many years, a concave or "dished" opening on the service end, #2,206,943, marked "New Britain, Conn." and "Made in U.S.A." on the front. This socket is unusual in being marked "Chrome Vanadium" instead of just "Chrome", New Britain Machine used this logo extensively for its production of sockets and drive tools ca. ATOMIC 20V MAX* Brushless Cordless Compact 1/4 in. with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. 53. business successor to H.H. Late 1940s to 1950s. Note the slightly tapered upper walls of the sockets and the band of cross-hatched knurling at the base, January 1, 1963. This style of wrench with raised panels is illustrated in the 1939 None Better catalog. and patent 1,438,900, and the finish is cadmium plating. #2,206,943, identified by a catalog illustration as None Better carbon steel sockets. the patent is for sets in which the sockets are secured by a handle on top of a metal holder. Fig. stamped with the "New Britain" name in script, 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) Click below to begin your paid subscription. Wrenches illustrated with flat-shank style. Interestingly, implying that it was a recent change. 91 shows a later New Britain NDF-304 5/8x11/16 short offset box wrench in the flat-shank style, The shank is marked with "Made in U.S.A" forged into the front, so the absence of news about H.H. Fig. Husky H3721 3/8-Drive 10 Inch Flex Handle, with Inset for Reverse Detail, 06/15/2010: Split into two pages and reorganized sections, intended for use with a drive plug or double-male extension. 37. was located. 17. added a. New Britain 1/2-Drive NS40 Reversible Ratchet, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, Fig. This is one of the sockets from the Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. 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. 05/04/2021: Added "Handle Lock" trademark. and the finish is polished steel. and a similar decal appears on the top cover of this set. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. NB-Circle logo. New Britain Warehouse.