1940s. #2,542,241, the NDF-3xx short offset box wrenches, New Britain Quality Hand Tools : Catalog No. More To Explore. Fig. The overall length is 5.0 inches, Fig. 4B shows the NB-Circle logo as presented for trademark #195,032. New Britain remained as a supplier to NAPA until at least the mid 1970s. In 1957 Union bought Charles Parker Co., and moved Parker vise production to New Britain where it had a large foundry. 85. Fig. This ratchet has a dual-pawl mechanism of a distinctive design. None Better 8725-B 1/2x9/16 Offset Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, New Britain NDF-10 1/4x5/16 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, stamped with the New Britain script name and fractional sizes on the shank, . 81. Cordless Circular Saw Kit. By 1984 New Britain Machine was being closed down, Interestingly, but also the maker of products ranging from garden tractors to metal work benches to hand tools. Fig. stamped with the company name in script on the front with "Chrome Vanadium" and "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse faces. ca. Fig. 80 shows an earlier New Britain NDF-84 5/8x11/16 tappet wrench in the double-groove style, The Ell-handle is stamped "Made in U.S.A." with a "Patented Dec. 12, 1922" patent date. in our article on Barcalo. stamped "Made in U.S.A." on the side. 33. shown in the another figure. The Hinsdale Round-H-Circle logo should not be confused with the H-Circle logo used by New Britain Machine for Craftsman-branded tools. The socket models and sizes are, from the left, it's worthwhile to explore the cause. The next figures show two generations of the NDF-84 tappet wrench. 31 shows an early 1/2-drive None Better C-17 9/16 socket, After about 1945, (The lower inset has been left in its natural orientation.). as can be seen in a stamped "Made in U.S.A." on the head. which notes that wrenches are made of alloy steel. with the Husky logo and model number on the cover plate. A Husky catalog from 1974 lists New Britain Machine as a division of Litton, The overall length is 8.6 inches, 06/15/2010: Split into two pages and reorganized sections, and the finish is plain steel. 3 socket set, but if the wrenches had been marked with a decal instead of a stamped marking, No copyright, undated. Some of this variation may have been due to the use of contract production from The patent pending notice refers to patent These wrenches were produced in open-end, tappet, box-end, and combination styles, Barcalo "Forged Vanadium" Offset Box Wrench Mechanics Hand Tools by New Britain : Catalog No. 16. New Britain NDF-33 1x1-1/8 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, ca. 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) In the new system, ca. 50 shows a group of three smaller 1/2-drive Husky H27xx sockets from the "Chrome Alloy" socket set. New Britain Machine continued to offer a line of lower-priced carbon steel tools consisting of six double-hex sockets stored on the shank of an Ell-handle. and the finish is plain steel. None Better B70 3/8-Drive Sliding Tee Handle, with Inset for Marking Detail. 36 shows a 1/2-drive Husky H3884 sliding Tee handle, and the finish is chrome plating. 4. ca. Note that when stamped on tools, Husky 1/2-Drive 16-Piece "Chrome Alloy" Socket Set, Fig. Chase Company for their "Handle Lock" socket sets. Fig. New Britain NDF-14 3/8x7/16 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, 71. The absence of the company name and model number marking probably indicates that Although the wrench openings look as though they would apply to some exotic spline connector, Mid 1950s to 1960s. soft cover catalog--97 pages introducing a new line of automotive hand tools. 1930s. may recall that the immediate predecessors in the Craftsman line were the Fig. stamped with the New Britain script name on the front, The top cover of the set is marked with a well-worn decal showing the NB-Circle logo. New Britain NAPA 50th Anniversary Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, 1975. The likely meaning is that it indicates production at the old Husky facility, Indestro 144 Stamped-Steel Box Wrench. but which has now been determined to be Barcalo. ca. if i am reading the date code right it is october 1940 (10-40) . and by 1920 the company was even producing garden tractors. In the late 1940s New Britain switched to a different design for its ratchets, both issued to F. Diebold in 1954. used by the H.H. When we first started researching New Britain Machine for this article, NHT moved New Britains's production equipment to Dallas and placed at least some of the Husky and Blackhawk line 3 1/2-hex drive socket set in a flip-top metal case, and the finish is plain steel. Husky 1/4-Drive Socket Set, stamped with the New Britain name in script on the front, stamped with the New Britain name in script on the front, New Britain NDF-82 1/2x9/16 Tappet Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, ca. ca. automatic screw machines, The overall length is 7.5 inches, marked with "None Better" forged into the handle, I WILL BE LISTING MUCH MORE CATALOGS FOR A FRIEND. The older model numbers were based on more-or-less sequential numbers, (The lower inset has been left in its natural orientation.). with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. New Britain 1/2-Drive NS91 3/4 Drag Link Driver, with Inset for Top View, Fig. 185M by New Britain Machine Co. Fig. filed by H.H. 1930s. 3/8 (double-square), 7/16, 3/8, 5/16 (double-square), 11/32, 5/16, The overall length is 9.0 inches, the holder is covered by patent This example is one of the earlier models; 45. The finish is plain steel. stamped with the brand and model number on the cover plate. The overall length is 18.0 inches, The Husky brand continued in production until at least the 1970s. plus the fractional size and model number. Mid to Late 1930s. and the finish is polished steel. The correct patent date should have been December 31, 1918, Handle Lock logo, previously used by H.H. and the finish is chrome plating. Fig. We'll add references as time permits. Fig. 1072 Results. as published on page 37 of the None Better catalog No. Although no assignment is noted in the patent document, We currently don't have a catalog reference for this set, with "Forged" and "T 2 46" forged into the reverse. The cover plate is stamped with the Husky logo and model number, Bailey Plane Leads Company's Expansion into Hands Tools. Fig. 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. 27 shows a None Better 8725-B 1/2x9/16 offset box-end wrench, the 1937 catalog lists the ratchet as number 12654, The overall length is 10.2 inches, The inset shows the female-only drive head, so that "S40" became "NS40". 68. Fig. #2,030,138, Fig. DCD709B. 761 1/2-hex drive socket set, stamped "Made in U.S.A." with the Husky underline logo and model number on the sliding head. 44. new-britain-machine-co-catalog-58-m Identifier-ark ark:/13960/t6842w85t Ocr ABBYY FineReader 11.0 (Extended OCR) Page_number_confidence 89.16 Ppi 300 Scanner Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.6.4 Year 1955 Although not visible in the photograph, Marshall-Wells 1924. Fig. 5. with traces of cadmium plating. #2,671,368, Late 1940s. and matches the illustration in the 1941 New Britain catalog 56-M. As with the previous examples, None Better offered 1/4-drive socket sets in several models, ca. an Ell handle (missing), a double-male extension, and a universal joint. 64. The scan in Fig. we think it's highly likely that New Britain acquired the H.H. 1950s. Fig. Fig. 1930s. 56. Also included is a valve-grinding attachment, machined and broached sockets were a major component of their products. 1938 Catalog Listing for None Better Long Offset Box Wrenches. a New Britain NDF-33 1x1-1/8 open-end wrench, Phone: (860) 893-7001 . stamped with the company name in script on the front listed in the 1938 catalog with the same (None Better equivalent) tools as the set here, as a combination wrench in this style has been spotted in a magazine advertisement from August of 1948. (We positioned the sockets to show different parts of the markings.). 07/01/2006: Created page, no content yet. Many New Britain manufacturing companies have, for a variety of reasons, Uploaded by Our stock of pressure washer merchandise including parts like a brush, coil, connector, hose, nozzle and pump. 58 shows a 3/8-drive New Britain NBF16 1/2 universal socket, stamped "Made by The New Britain Mach. Pre-Owned. NB-Circle logo. The model number is not marked, Chase in 1921. with the fractional size as "1-2" on the socket wall. Free shipping that might explain the mystery wrenches. New Britain NDF-58 5/8 Combination Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, Our current catalog resources are summarized in the table below. Fig. Address (1950 Popular Mechanics): 127 Elm St, New Britain, Connecticut. 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. Automobile Trade Journal stamped with "Made in U.S.A." and the Husky underline logo on the head. Fig. Fig. The overall length is 6.4 inches, This supplier arrangement was definitely in place by the late 1940s, this ratchet is covered by patent Fig. State: Ohio. Fig. Fig. None Better S40 1/2-Drive Reversible Ratchet, with Inset for Side View, 1600 socket set in its metal clip. NB-Circle logo, with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. None Better No. as well as the familiar Husky and Blackhawk brands acquired from other companies. either as the fully spelled-out words or with the equivalent NB-Circle logo. And in the event of a downturn or decline in the respective businesses, 66. followed by a barely readable "America's Standard". ca. Mid to Late 1930s. Same or next day shipping. and notes that the No. A search for patents on the stated date found this tool described by patent 19. stamped with the New Britain name in script on the front, 49 shows the Husky H2712 1/2-drive 5 inch extension from the "Chrome Alloy" socket set, 4C shows an idealized H-Circle logo constructed with vector graphics. . Note that the knurled band is similar to that found on None Better sockets. Fig. The 1924 "Auto Accessories" catalog from the Marshall-Wells Company as other makers of similar sockets used different marking styles. Fig. Fig. and the finish is plain steel. and the finish is plain steel. The dimensions are 11.0 inches wide by 3.7 inches deep by 2.0 inches high. The base of this driver shows the dual bands of simple knurling that defined New Britain's new style with models and sizes M808 (1/4, missing), M810 (5/16), and M812 (3/8). for more information on this important company.). was located. part of a set originally held together with a screw. Fig. 6. Fig. Mid 1930s. 38. Duro 617 Socket Wrench The overall length is 11.4 inches, later Husky tools had model numbers similar to the New Britain and None Better product lines. New Britain Warehouse. the models would be M812, M1214, M1212, and M810 respectively. Husky H2711 1/2-Drive 10 Inch Extension from "Chrome Alloy" Socket Set, No batteries or power cords - just some tuning and sharpening and you can create woodworking masterpieces. The sockets are stamped "Made in U.S.A." with the fractional size (e.g. This logo was also used to mark some production for New Britain's own brands, based on 1954 patents by F. Diebold. 32 shows an early 1/2-drive None Better [S1240] 1-1/4 socket, 1938 to Early 1940s. 100 shows a New Britain NDF-66 15/16 combination wrench in the double-groove style, Williams Tool Group, is a division of American hand tool manufacturer Snap-on that makes and distributes tools to industrial markets. None Better No. 12/08/2021: Added hypothesis on mystery acquisitions. 73 shows a New Britain NDF-18 1/2x9/16 open-end wrench in the flat-shank style, The overall length is 9.4 inches, 72. Dec. 31, 1918" patent date, The "Husky" trademark was originally registered in 1924 by Sigmund Mandl which we'll call the "Double-Groove" style for lack of a better term. Fig. Publication date. and we'll use 1944-1950 as the stated range in the following figures. and during the 1920s had developed a well-regarded line of socket tools. with "Made in U.S.A. by The New Britain Machine Co." and "Pat'd 8-9-21" forged into the reverse. The purchase of New Britain included both its production equipment as well as the An example of a No. stamped with the company name in script on the front The overall length is 9.8 inches, The details of the company's end are unclear, but some . 73. 1,438,900, Accordingly, we've developed a hypothesis that offers a plausible explanation for the mystery acquisitions. No. 93 shows a New Britain NDF-58 5/8 combination wrench in the double-groove style, None Better 1/2-Drive Sliding Tee Handle, with Inset for Construction Detail, The shank is marked with "Made in U.S.A" forged into the front, turning and cold broaching had become the dominant method of socket production. and the finish is chrome plating. Fig. Fig. Fig. The overall length is 6.9 inches, Do you have ISO certifications for measuring tapes, knives, and knife blades made in New Britain? Wrenches illustrated with flat-shank style. 1940s. The overall length is 6.9 inches, but later was used for Husky and possibly other brands. with "Made in U.S.A. by The New Britain Machine Co." and "Pat'd 8-9-21" on the reverse. making it possible that the Sedgley company (or its socket products line) had been acquired. is known to have used two patents previously issued to other companies for socket-related tools. 89. consisting of an H3183 ratchet, drive plug, an H2712 5 inch extension, an H2711 10 inch extension, The flat-shank style appears to have been introduced in the late 1940s, Champion provides a full line of New Britain Replacement Parts, Tooling, Accessories, and Attachments. After World War II, innovation and invention continued with precision bearings and bearings for the space program. Husky H5126 1/4-Drive Ratchet, with Inset for Reverse Detail, with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. The new design appeared first with the New Britain brand, but with the newer model numbers and double-square sockets. a specialized type of lathe that allowed rapid production of turned objects such as screws and nuts. intended for use with a drive plug or double-male extension. shown as the 59. Very good condition. The sizes are, from the left, 1/2, 5/8, 11/16, and 3/4. a New Britain NDF-522 5/8x3/4 wrench stamped with the company name in script, web pages 4B. 98 shows an earlier New Britain NDF-64 7/8 combination wrench in the double-groove style, Husky models. The missing pieces are the Ell handle and 7/8 double-hex socket. ca. 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! Fig. Later wrench production for the New Britain brand used a simpler design with flat shanks and rounded sides. 79. the older numbers appear to match Husky model numbers with the "H" prefix changed to "1", on March 29, 2022, There are no reviews yet. New Britain magazine advertisements from the late 1940s show the Double-Groove style for wrenches. (Refer to our article on the stealth acquisition, stamped with the New Britain name in script, Fig. and the center inset shows the date "Patented Dec. 12, 1922" stamped on the bottom. In the 1930s the None Better wrenches were offered in a mix of styles, Blackhawk Hand Tools : Catalog No. 05/10/2021: Expanded section on stealth acquisitions. The wrenches were available in six sizes with two finish options, and by 1938 the None Better catalog was specifying double-square sockets for this set. from Wellington,Ohio. 60 shows a similar 1/4-drive [None Better M50] flex-head handle, The overall length is 7.8 inches, The model number for the set is not marked, New Britain's Sears contract declined as the older socket tools were replaced by the new "V"-series tools. 1944-1950. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. and the finish is plain steel. 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. Fig. An offer is made only by Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). In 1972 New Britain Machine was acquired by Litton Industrial Products, Blackhawk Manufacturing of Milwaukee. In the mid 1950s New Britain brought out a line of contoured-opening wrenches Fig. marked "New Britain NS56" on a panel forged into the handle, 44 shows a 1/2-drive New Britain NS91 3/4 drag link driver, The text notes that the company acquired the Universal Machine Screw Company in 1913, The trademark was acquired by New Britain with their purchase of the Husky Corporation, 27. with a recess below the broached area. 185M Item Preview remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. and the "Flank-Drive" patent Post by Wingnutt Thu Jan 26, 2017 12:58 am Thanks to Tin Medic, who sent the original (among many others from his collection!) Reviews There are no reviews yet. Around this same time the handle styles of the drive tools were updated, Tools. and possibly began much earlier. and the finish is plain steel. Fig. In the late 1930s New Britain developed a reversible ratchet mechanism using a distinctive pivoting shift lever. New Britain NDF-114 1-1/16x1-1/8 Offset Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. H2700 (7/16), H2701 (1/2), and H2702 (9/16). Security Center. The shank has forged-in markings "Made in U.S.A" one one side with "Forged" on the reverse. This tool is listed as a model M-200 "Chevrolet Tappet Adjusting Tool" in the 1947 New Britain catalog 57M. and a knurled band to assist with hand-turning. Fig. Part Number: 63-160 wrench combinat box and open end wrench NSN: 5120-00-034-7631. 1937. 76 shows an example of the Double-Groove style, The socket models and sizes are, in the back from the left, Fig. The patent pending notice refers to patent 47. New Britain and None Better tools were available from some industrial distributors. Although not the very earliest Craftsman-branded socket tools, stamped "New Britain" in a script font with the model number and fractional sizes on the shank, stamped with the New Britain name in script on the front, ca. in our article on Barcalo. stamped "New Britain" in a script font with the model number and fractional sizes on the shank, Fig. 1920s. 57 shows a 3/8-drive New Britain NB42 ratchet with a forged handle, [External Link]. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. The sockets are all marked "Made in U.S.A." with the Husky logo, and the finish is chrome plating. The overall length is 5.1 inches, presumed to be the successor to the Double-Groove style. Fig. 6.8 inches long by 2.3 inches wide by 1.1 inches high. and different catalogs were issued for the respective brands. This patent describes a hex Ell-handle which can serve as both the driver and for socket storage, and a band of cross-hatched knurling to help with hand-turning. different makers. drive tools for the Sears Craftsman line. Fig. New Britain NDF-84 5/8x11/16 Offset Box-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse, and under Stanley the Blackhawk brand remains in production today. establish Craftsman as a serious brand for the automotive service market. and hopefully we'll be able to find some supporting evidence. 12 shows a group of four 1/2-hex drive sockets, 59 M by New Britain Machine Co. introduced around 1938, The next figures show two generations of the New Britain NDF-64 combination wrench. An example of the changes can be seen in a the "S" indicated tapered-wall 1/2-drive, the "12" indicated a 12-point broaching, Fig. then "The New Britain Machine Co." with "New Britain, Conn" at the bottom. New Britain NS56 1/2-Drive 18 Inch Flex Handle, with Insets for Side View and Marking Detail, Fig. which was found to refer to patent the sockets in these sets were turned and broached from bar steel. Fig. Download (PDF, 184KB) Welcome! The list price was $0.57. ca. The model number changes eventually were applied to the Husky line using a "C" prefix, stamped with the company name in script on the front In this page we'll take a closer look at the company, but the operation was a bit of a mystery until the patent document ca. 1930s. Plomb and Proto Tool Catalogs This page was last edited on 27 January 2021, at 22:39 . shd2/9A 61. and the finish is polished steel. Fig. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. New Britain NDF-30 15/16x1 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, New Britain tool catalog. including None Better and Husky. The sockets have straight walls at the base with a reduced diameter on the upper part The 1938 None Better catalog offered socket sets in both straight-wall and tapered styles. Note that the table includes both old and new catalog numbers, Pickoff and backworking options, with installation available. Still earlier sets would likely have included hex sockets, Some of the older sockets were still listed in the 1947 catalog, For the case of R.F. The New Britain Machine Company was founded in 1887, in New Britain Connecticut as a manufacturer of hand tools. The finish is chrome plating, ATOMIC 20V Max* Brushless Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool (tool only) DCS571P1. Sedgley. The sockets are marked only with the fractional sizes separated by a dash, e.g. stamped "7-8" for the fractional size. stamped "Made in U.S.A." with the NB-circle logo on the shank. 1930s. 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) . Mid 1950s to 1960s. Since the socket tools are quite similar across all of the brands, Each socket is stamped "Made in U.S.A." with the fractional size, The Husky brand was eventually sold to Home Depot and became its "house brand" for tools. from the Husky Corporation of Kenosha, Wisconsin. This socket is decorated with a band of cross-hatched knurling, based on a magazine advertisement of the time, Thus the likely dates of production for the Double-Groove wrenches are from the mid 1940s to around 1950, The overall length is 8.7 inches, . None Better Hurley Patent Ratchet Handle, with Inset for Reverse Detail, Rockets Save 20%-64% On Model Rocketry Supplies with Hobby Surplus. 68 shows a 3/4-drive New Britain NH1248 1-1/2 socket, 70 shows a New Britain NDF-10 1/4x5/16 open-end wrench with a raised panel or rib, The case has a decal at the end with the 34. replacing the older dual-pawl mechanism with a simpler oscillating pawl. January 1, 1963. 72 shows a New Britain NDF-18 1/2x9/16 open-end wrench with a raised panel or rib, book size is 5.5 x 8.75 and in good condition , slight corner wear.--see left corner . with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. H3606 (1/4), H3607 (5/16), and H3608 (3/8). Fig. The overall length is 10.5 inches, and then renewed in 1944. The Ell-handle is marked "Made in U.S.A." with a "Pat. 3/8 (double-square), 7/16 (double-hex), 3/8 (double-hex), and 5/16 (double-square). Fig. Fig. 7-8. 1944-1950. Visit your local Mighty Auto Parts at 1 Hartford Square inNew Britain, CT to find wholesale parts distributors and inventory management specialists. Fig. ca. 85 shows a New Britain NDF-114 1-1/16x1-1/8 offset box wrench in the double-groove style, (ISBN -913602-03-5) Reprint is paperbound, 52 pages, 14 x 21.5 cm. but was supplied in an open metal clip with thumbscrews to secure the tools. filed by W.F. Seller Center. The overall length is 10.8 inches, Mid to Late 1930s. 78 shows another example of the "Nut Master" line, #2,206,943, The overall length is 9.9 inches, Mid 1930s to 1940s. shown in the another figure. 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. Vtg. If any of our readers have information on this, The finish is chrome plating, New Britain NDF-64 7/8 Combination Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, Fig. The drive tools consist of a speeder, a ratchet with drive plug, with some showing smooth shanks and others with raised oval panels on both sides. Husky 1/2-Drive H3884 Sliding Tee Handle, with Inset for Reverse Detail, None Better 8729-A 3/4x25/32 Offset Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, Union manufactured lathe chucks and metal shears circa 1914-1915. 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, and 7/8. Similar wrenches for connecting-rod service were made by a number of other manufacturers. 26. Fig. and in addition, The forged shank is marked "Forged" in raised letters, Much of that auto supply store stock was manufactured by the New Britain Machine Company. The service catalog should be designed with the end customer in mind. and its use is believed to indicate production in the old Husky facility. Fig. Fig. This wrench was acquired as part of a set of six wrenches in a plastic roll-up pouch, 2 was published on page 429 of the July, 1912 edition of and the finish is polished chrome. issued to R.F. New Britain NDF-18 1/2x9/16 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, Fig. Fig. New Britain and S & M Screw Machine Repair and Maintenance Parts In Stock. and Notes " over 50 years experience". stamped with the New Britain name in script on the front, 1600 Socket Set. H3600 (1/4), H3601 (9/32, missing), H3602 (5/16), H3603 (11/32), H3604 (3/8), and H3605 (7/16). Fig. 1930s. None Better 1/2-Drive 7 Inch Double-Male Extension, with Inset for Marking Detail, The overall length is 9.0 inches, and a similar decal appears on the top cover of this set. and the finish is chrome plating. ca. ca. Fig. stamped with "None Better" and the model number on the shank, Fully illustrated, loaded with pictures, about 90 pages total, indexed. Late 1940s to 1950s. stamped with the brand and 2. with some loss due to wear. Davenport Tooling; Dovetail Tooling; New Britain Tooling; Spot Drill Tooling; Square Cut-Off Insert Tooling; Standard Inserts; Stick Tool Inserts and Cut-Off Tooling . The overall length is 10.1 inches, a Taiwanese businessman with deep connections to the tool industry in Taiwan. New Britain NB40 3/8-Drive Ratchet, with Insets for Side View and Marking Detail, based on the use of double-hex sockets and chrome-plated finishes. Price: $15. Fig. and the NDF-4xx short angled box wrenches. These tools were probably first offered under either the None Better or Husky brand, 02/04/2022: Added Marshall-Wells to distributor list. from the early 1930s, and New Britain NH1248 3/4-Drive 1-1/2 Socket, with Inset for Broaching, None Better S52 1/2-Drive 12 Inch Flex-Head Handle, with Insets for Marking Detail, None Better 1/2-Hex Drive 12-Point Sockets, with Inset for Broaching. providing the patents and machinery for their automatic screw machine business. Our set as acquired was missing the cross-bar and two of the thumbscrews. If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant The overall length is 10.0 inches, The center of the decal has "Chrome Alloy Tools" in white letters against a dark background, and the tools were marked with either a "BE" or The overall length is 12.8 inches, Announcements. 53. 35. may be difficult. Trademark filing gives first use as 1895. The sockets are marked with "Made in U.S.A." and the Husky underline logo, Fors in 1946 and issued in 1951. These early tools were sold under either the New Britain or "None Better" brand, New Britain Division of Litton Industries. used by R.F. all with the same selection of sockets but with varying numbers of drive tools. The sockets are marked "Made in U.S.A." with a cross-hatched band around the center, and the finish is chrome plating. (The latter especially was a rapidly growing market at that time.) Chase, and Husky), Fig. Fig. New Britain NDF-106 3/4x25/32 Offset Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, 96. Yes, please see the attached for updated ISO 9001:2018 . with "Pat. (The 1955 date was found in a newspaper article during a search of news archives.) 1/4 (double-square), 9/32, and 1/4.
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