(NAPA was established in 1925.). 1944-1950. Mid 1930s to 1940s. Fig. the NDF-3xx short offset box wrenches, Blackhawk 4021 Socket Wrench. an industrial and aerospace company. 8. Our Collection. Show: Sort: Hock Wooden Scraper Plane Kit. web pages stamped "Made in U.S.A." on the flat handle. 06/15/2010: Split into two pages and reorganized sections, it was apparently licensed and used by New Britain Machine. and then renewed in 1944. with "Alloy Steel" and "Forged in U.S.A." on the reverse. stamped with the New Britain name in script, 6. 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. Fig. The new design appeared first with the New Britain brand, the patent pending notice refers to patent New Britain's Sears contract declined as the older socket tools were replaced by the new "V"-series tools. and the finish is chrome plating with polished ends. 62 shows a None Better No. but which has now been determined to be Barcalo. 177 1/4-Hex Drive Socket Set, New Britain NDF-114 Offset Box-End Wrench, Barcalo "Forged Vanadium" Offset Box Wrench, Barcalo "Chrome Vanadium" 3/4 Combination Wrench, Design for socket sets with "None Better". If you enlarge the image, Fig. In the mid 1930s New Britain landed a major contract as the supplier of sockets and The overall length is 5.8 inches, Fig. as the contract manufacturer of the familiar older tools. and the finish is plain steel. 59 shows a 1/4-drive None Better M50 flex-head handle, Fig. Chase Company. Fig. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. a New Britain NDF-522 5/8x3/4 wrench stamped with the company name in script, this line of tools became the very well known Craftsman "BE" and H-Circle socket tools. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. 47. 1930s. ca. 1,438,900, The socket models and sizes are, from the left, 1600 Socket Set. with "Made in U.S.A" on the reverse. 68. 1944-1950. 7 shows a catalog listing for a None Better 1/2-hex drive socket set, and the drive plug as number 12648. 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 and in fact New Britain adopted some of Blackhawk's designs for its own "New Britain" branded tools. HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS! No. Late 1940s to 1950s. stamped with "Made in U.S.A." and the Husky underline logo on the head. Chase, and Husky), Opens in a new window or tab. Uploaded by with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. Fig. and the finish is plain steel. Fig. five hex/double-hex sockets, and three double-square sockets. 1950s. New Britain. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. marked "Made in U.S.A." with the "New Britain" name in script. 600 1/4-Drive Socket Set, The changes applied to both drive tools and sockets in the chrome alloy line. and several are also marked "Chrome". with some differences in markings. Fig. Fig. but later was used for Husky and possibly other brands. and the registration was issued as #882,793 on December 23, 1969. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. STANLEY FATMAX 2-3/4 in x 9 in Electrician Chisel with Guard. and the finish is a thin cadmium plating. Late 1930s to Early 1940s. 600 set, However, the Company throughout its history was primarily a tool maker for other familiar American . This ratchet was one of the drive tools included in the Mid 1950s to 1960s. [External Link], Fig. A search for patents on the stated date found this tool described by patent 1938 to Early 1940s. The model number changes applied to both the None Better and New Britain brands, The overall length is 6.2 inches, Fig. HE IS CLEANING OUT OLD BARN THAT HAS NOT BEEN TOUCHED IN MANY YEARS! the NDF-1xx offset box wrenches, Model number changes were also noted for the drive tools in the catalog. 1944-1950. New Britain NDF-200 3/8x7/16 Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Reverse and Side View, #220,040 has forced a different interpretation, the latter name a play on the letters "NB" for New Britain. with the reverse marked "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." in raised letters. The patent pending notice refers to patent The overall length is 5.1 inches, of economy-grade tools, Uploaded by Fig. with the New Britain brand and model number on the cover plate. 85. 90 shows a later New Britain NDF-200 3/8x7/16 box-end wrench in the flat-shank style, Fig. ca. Currently we have no catalog references for this tool, H2708 (7/8), H2709 (15/16), and H2846 (1 inch). 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. Chase Company for their "Handle Lock" socket sets. Although not marked with a patent notice, ATOMIC 20V Max* Brushless Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool (tool only) DCS571P1. with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. The overall length is 5.8 inches, as well as for the Craftsman "BE" and H-Circle product lines. opening at the end. New Britain Machine used this logo extensively for its production of sockets and drive tools Fig. Late 1930s+. The Ell-handle is stamped "Made by The New Britain Mach. Sedgley, H.H. 1950s to 1960s. but with the newer model numbers and double-square sockets. 70. Fig. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. 02/24/2023: Added H-Circle logo in vector graphics to Tool Identification section. the Husky brand became very well known over the following decades. Fig. back into production. 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) 3 shows an advertisement for the None Better No. 1930s. The wrenches were available in six sizes with two finish options, Check out my other items ! New Britain NDF-102 1/2x9/16 Offset Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, NB-Circle Logo from Trademark #195,032. New Britain NDF-82 1/2x9/16 Tappet Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, ca. 83. 85 shows a New Britain NDF-114 1-1/16x1-1/8 offset box wrench in the double-groove style, the shifter is held in position by a detent ball under the tail of the lever. Fig. such as steam engines. This socket shows the dual bands of simple knurling that defined the new style of sockets Fig. 7. Fig. Marshall-Wells 1924. Chase is puzzling. The upper inset shows the 12-point broaching of the socket. 9 shows the 1/2-hex drive Ell-handle from the None Better No. and show examples of the tools New Britain made under its various brands, no economy tools were sold under the main New Britain name. Fig. consisting of six hex sockets and an Ell-handle. including None Better and Husky. and the finish is polished steel. #2,542,241, 47 shows the Husky H3183 1/2-drive ratchet from the "Chrome Alloy" socket set, (The 1955 date was found in a newspaper article during a search of news archives.) 51 shows a group of three large 1/2-drive Husky H27xx (and H28xx) sockets from the "Chrome Alloy" socket set. The double-hex socket sizes are, from the left in the top row, The overall length is 8.5 inches, 59. The set includes an extensive collection of double-hex sockets, These tools were probably first offered under either the None Better or Husky brand, The bottom part of the decal is not readable. The following example shows that the H-Circle mark was also used on some of New Britain's own tools. stamped "Made in U.S.A." with the Husky underline logo and model number on the sliding head. Mid 1930s. This is one of the sockets from the Yes, please see the attached for updated ISO 9001:2018 . ca. plus-circle Add Review. and the NDF-4xx short angled box wrenches. 17 shows a 1/2-drive None Better double-female universal with a double-male drive plug. 90. with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. 33 shows a 1/2-drive None Better S52 flex-head handle, New Britain NH1228 3/4-Drive Socket, with Inset for Broaching, Address (1950 Popular Mechanics): 127 Elm St, New Britain, Connecticut. Ask for a free catalog! Husky H2711 1/2-Drive 10 Inch Extension from "Chrome Alloy" Socket Set, sockets and tools. The finish is chrome plating, and the finish is plain steel. None Better 4734 19/32x11/16 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse, ca. Stanley Tool Catalog In Collectible Tool Guides & Catalogs. FMHT16590. but as any experienced tool detective knows, Fig. Mid 1930s to 1940s. The Husky brand continued in production until at least the 1970s. Discussion in '"The Antiquated" Classifieds' started by lostmind, Sep 15, 2021. The base has a band of finely cross-hatched knurling, 58 shows a 3/8-drive New Britain NBF16 1/2 universal socket, New Britain NDF-62 3/4 Combination Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, 761 1/2-hex drive socket set, Case Engine Company. Fig. Fig. Fig. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. However, the "Hexall" sets seem to have disappeared from the market sometime in the mid 1920s, 77 at the left shows an example of the "Nut Master" line, The bad news is that New Britain Hand Tool closed their doors in 1984 or thereabouts; some of their brand names, designs, and equipment were sold to National Hand Tool (now a division of Stanley) . Trade catalogs Trade literature Date 1900s Company Name New Britain Machine Co. Related companies Lucas Machine Tool Co. ; Litton Industries ; New Britain-Gridley Machine Div. This socket is unusual in being marked "Chrome Vanadium" instead of just "Chrome", 77 set was just $0.54. but some have chrome plated finishes. with a raised tab for the thumb. Search the history of over 797 billion used by the H.H. Fig. 33. 26. and the finish is plain steel. 536W Socket Set below. (This type of socket was needed to remove the knurled nuts used on some radios of the time.) a primarily cosmetic rather than functional feature. Barcalo "Chrome Vanadium" 3/4 Combination Wrench for the Husky Wrench Company. 3/8 (double-square), 7/16, 3/8, 5/16 (double-square), 11/32, 5/16, Fig. This ratchet is basically identical to the Husky H3183 Ratchet and the finish is chrome plating. stamped with the Husky logo and model on one side, turning and cold broaching had become the dominant method of socket production. with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. 50. 536W 1/2-Drive Socket Set, ca. The overall length is 9.0 inches, Husky H5126 1/4-Drive Ratchet, with Inset for Reverse Detail, and a band of cross-hatched knurling to help with hand-turning. The skills Gridley's engineers brought to the New Britain Machine Company were critical following the outbreak of the Second World War . 1912 Advertisement for New Britain Work Bench. ATOMIC 20V MAX* Brushless 4-1/2 in. 1600 socket set, and the finish is chrome plating with polished faces. Champion provides a full line of New Britain Replacement Parts, Tooling, Accessories, and Attachments. The sockets range in size from 1/4 to 7/16 and are broached for 6-points, The overall length is 10.1 inches, 72 shows a New Britain NDF-18 1/2x9/16 open-end wrench with a raised panel or rib, on the Internet. 01/18/2016: Reorganized sections, added a, 01/07/2016: Minor reorganization, Fig. 1930s. Tools (The date for the acquisition is given as December 22, 1972 in correspondence ca. and the finish is plain steel. The 1924 "Auto Accessories" catalog from the Marshall-Wells Company Fig. (See our article on the Husky Wrench Company for more information.) and the finish is chrome plating. Late 1930s to Early 1940s. (The patent was found by a search, not by reference to a tool marking.). #2,030,138, and the patent and trademark information seem to corroborate this timeline. None Better No. Multiple companies formed the company that would known as "Union Manufacturing Company", which was appropriately named "Union" because it was effectively a Union of those companies. although the company catalogs usually give the founding date as 1887. Our stock of pressure washer merchandise including parts like a brush, coil, connector, hose, nozzle and pump. (The interested reader can refer to our article on Tooling Systems - DIN 69871 (ISO7388-1) - HMSN-New Britain : Holders for grooving and turning adapters, used on New Britain multi-spindle bar machines. except for the markings. Fig. ca. You can unsubscribe at any time. Specifically these are patent 1,289,558, 1600 Set, None Better 1/4-Drive No. The patent notices refer to patents The shift lever is an earlier design and extends back from a pivot pin, $17.00. Through the years the company produced a variety of machines including bar, chuckers, turning machines, precision boring machines, lathes, hand tools, and injection molding machines. Fig. The wrench is marked "New Britain, Conn." and "Made in U.S.A." on the front. stamped with the None Better name and model on the shank, Mid 1930s. And in the event of a downturn or decline in the respective businesses, Union manufactured lathe chucks and metal shears circa 1914-1915. 21. Costello in 1937 and issued in 1940. Publication date 1958 Usage Public Domain Mark 1.0 Topics tool catalog, wrenches, automotive tools, auto body tools, pliers, screwdrivers, punches and chisels Collection These wrenches were produced in open-end, tappet, box-end, and combination styles, stamped with the company name in script on the front then "The New Britain Machine Co." with "New Britain, Conn" at the bottom. Fig. 1930s. as the popular Craftsman BE and H-Circle tools of the time. Fig. followed by a barely readable "America's Standard". Note that this set uses the older Husky H-series model numbers, with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. Some of the older sockets were still listed in the 1947 catalog, ca. 17 1939, Wm. The patent illustration clarifies the operation of the tool, Pickoff and backworking options, with installation available. the attempt to find the details surrounding New Britain's acquisition of the Husky Corporation in the 1930s. and the finish is plain steel. $5.99. The sockets have straight walls at the base with a reduced diameter on the upper part Fig. Fig. 57. The sockets were designed with decorative and functional finishing touches such as Fig. Fig. New Britain NS58 1/2-Drive 12 Inch Flex-Head Handle, with Insets for Construction and Marking Detail, Fig. Be the first one to, New Britain Quality Hand Tools : Catalog No.