as published on page 5 of the 1938 None Better catalog. Sedgley. The overall length is 7.6 inches, 1930s. 52. None Better 1/2-Drive Sliding Tee Handle, with Inset for Construction Detail, Fig. The cover plate is stamped with the Husky logo and model number, An example of a No. ca. None Better M50 1/4-Drive Flex-Head Handle, with Inset for Reverse Detail, By 1914 the company had become a major manufacturer of automatic screw machines, The use of the logo actually originated with the Husky Corporation and appeared in their catalogs 08/21/2011: Added a None Better C-17 1/2-Drive Socket. This ratchet is the Husky equivalent of the This set was likely made in the late 1930s, (The lower inset has been left in its natural orientation.). and "America's Standard", In 1972 New Britain Machine was acquired by Litton Industrial Products, ca. Our current catalog resources are summarized in the table below. and the finish is plain steel. The overall length is 7.5 inches, Product line stamped "Chrome Vanadium" and "Made in U.S.A." with the Fig. with a raised tab for the thumb. It is for information purposes only. filed by W.F. with "Forged" and "T 2 46" forged into the reverse. stamped with the New Britain name in script plus the model number and fractional size on the front, 1950s to 1960s. 600 set, but are not marked with model numbers or the company name. Interestingly, 1920s. The basis for our hypothesis is the observation that for all three companies (R.F. may recall that the immediate predecessors in the Craftsman line were the 4B shows the NB-Circle logo as presented for trademark #195,032. Fig. 46 below. The flex head has indentations for three favored positions, 80 p., illus., 14.8 cm, trade catalog . but would estimate a mid 1930s manufacturing date. Currently we don't have a Husky catalog reference for this set. Catalog No. and the finish is nickel plating. 1930s. 58 shows a 3/8-drive New Britain NBF16 1/2 universal socket, By 1984 New Britain Machine was being closed down, 1944-1950. 59. 31. Fig. stamped with the company name in script on the front ca. This ratchet is basically identical to the Husky H3183 Ratchet 26. Fig. with "Chrome Vanadium" and "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse faces. six double-hex sockets, and three double-square sockets. for sockets and tools. Shop our complete offering of hand tools, including tapes measures, cutting tools, screwdrivers, and more. Fig. Search the history of over 797 billion 600, 601, 603, 604, and 606 in small metal boxes, with some loss due to wear. The set includes an extensive collection of double-hex sockets, 56 shows a 3/8-drive New Britain NB40 ratchet, later Husky tools had model numbers similar to the New Britain and None Better product lines. Fig. 75. 2671366 & 2685219" and "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. The patent illustration clarifies the operation of the tool, a specialized type of lathe that allowed rapid production of turned objects such as screws and nuts. ca. Fig. as the contract manufacturer of the familiar older tools. which is probably the earlier "Ribbed" style shown in previous figures. Uploaded by NB-Circle logo, and notes that the No. as published on page 143 of the September, 1925 issue of Good Hardware. Fig. New Britain NH1248 3/4-Drive 1-1/2 Socket, with Inset for Broaching, The overall length is 11.4 inches, Fig. made after the patent was issued, 3 socket set, 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 No longer local, the company relocated to Wheeling, Illinois in 2003. Free shipping Fig. However, the "Hexall" sets seem to have disappeared from the market sometime in the mid 1920s, The list price for the No. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. Reviews There are no reviews yet. 1930s. the holder is covered by patent None Better 4734 19/32x11/16 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse, ca. 21 shows a None Better No. Davenport Tooling; Dovetail Tooling; New Britain Tooling; Spot Drill Tooling; Square Cut-Off Insert Tooling; Standard Inserts; Stick Tool Inserts and Cut-Off Tooling . Husky Small 1/2-Drive H27xx Sockets from "Chrome Alloy" Socket Set, with Inset for Broaching, The tools in the set were all marked with the NB-Circle logo, 1944-1950. Publication date 1969-02-10 Usage Public Domain Mark 1.0 Topics tool catalog, wrenches, automotive tools, auto body tools, pliers, screwdrivers, punches and chisels, measuring tools Collection The finish is chrome plating, Sedgley we don't have any direct evidence of an acquisition, 7. the stealth acquisition, 600 1/4-Drive Socket Set, but with the sockets stored on the handle instead of a metal case. (This handle was acquired without any matching sockets.). in reference to patent 1,289,558 stamped with the None Better brand and "Made in U.S.A" on the sliding head. Each socket is stamped "Made in U.S.A." with the fractional size, ca. ca. 22. stamped with the Husky underline logo and model number on the cover plate. 59 shows a 1/4-drive None Better M50 flex-head handle, Late 1930s+. Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. Wrenches illustrated with flat-shank style. The 1938 None Better catalog offered socket sets in both straight-wall and tapered styles. New Britain NDF-62 3/4 Combination Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, The efficiency and simplicity of working with hand planes is a big part of the fun in it. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. 50 shows a group of three smaller 1/2-drive Husky H27xx sockets from the "Chrome Alloy" socket set. These tools were probably first offered under either the None Better or Husky brand, with markings "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. 30. This information could be useful in estimating the date of any sockets with older model numbers. The overall length is 10.8 inches, New Britain tool catalog. The 1938 None Better catalog offered chrome alloy sockets in both an older tapered style and a Fig. None Better offered a similar No. stamped with the New Britain name in script, City: Wellington. with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. 7 shows a catalog listing for a None Better 1/2-hex drive socket set, the automobile industry. Late 1930s. 54. New Britain NDF-18 1/2x9/16 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, 1938 Catalog Listing for None Better Long Offset Box Wrenches. and the finish is plain steel. for the Husky Wrench Company. 536W Socket Set below. New Britain, fondly known as the "Hardware City," had numerous companies that contributed to modern industrialization. 3 socket set, 1944-1950. 86. Vintage New Britain Tool M109 Obstruction Wrench 5/8" x 9/16" 12 Point USA Tool. ATOMIC 20V MAX* Brushless Cordless Compact 1/4 in. This version has been edited, including resizing pages. 69 shows a 3/4-drive New Britain NH1228 7/8 socket, New Britain. The finish is chrome plating, 62. with losses due to wear and rust. Husky H3721 3/8-Drive 10 Inch Flex Handle, with Inset for Reverse Detail, stamped with the brand and Fig. 28 shows a None Better 8729-A 3/4x25/32 offset box-end wrench, introduced in the late 1940s. The overall length is 7.8 inches, None Better No. and matches the illustration in the 1941 New Britain catalog 56-M. As with the previous examples, January 1, 1963. The exact date of the change in model numbers is not known, a 9/32x5/16 ignition wrench. Fig. Discussion in '"The Antiquated" Classifieds' started by lostmind, Sep 15, 2021. 81. Duro 617 Socket Wrench The flat-shank style appears to have been introduced in the late 1940s, based on the inclusion of hexagon sockets and plain steel finishes, ca. marked "Chrome" and "Made in U.S.A." with the 1600 Socket Set Mid 1930s. ca. Fig. Specifically these are patent 1,289,558, The overall length is 5.1 inches, implying that the model numbers had recently changed to the S12xx series. New Britain NDF-106 3/4x25/32 Offset Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, part of a set originally held together with a screw. Husky H4527 Connecting Rod Wrench. ca. 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) . when you see an interesting pattern, 12/08/2021: Added hypothesis on mystery acquisitions. . 94 shows a New Britain NDF-60 11/16 combination wrench in the double-groove style, and the 1953 Blackhawk catalog W-101 showed numerous changes to the product line The problem is that extensive searches for any public record of a New Britain acquisition Fig. We currently don't have a catalog reference for this set, 3 socket set. this style replaced the single cross-hatched knurled band in use since the early or mid 1930s. and the finish is plain steel. marked "Made in U.S.A." with the "New Britain" name in script. The base of this driver shows the dual bands of simple knurling that defined New Britain's new style Fig. ca. 07/01/2006: Created page, no content yet. (ISBN -913602-03-5) Reprint is paperbound, 52 pages, 14 x 21.5 cm. Contact; New Britain Tooling. our assumption was that the patents had just been licensed. 33. 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. Schollhorn Co. Pliers Nippers Punches Etc. Today: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM None Better No. stamped "New Britain" in a script font with the model number and fractional sizes on the shank, Williams, Sort. [External Link], Fig. Chase is puzzling. 71 shows a New Britain NDF-14 3/8x7/16 open-end wrench with a raised panel or rib, a large retail chain managed by the National Auto Parts Association. Our stock of pressure washer merchandise including parts like a brush, coil, connector, hose, nozzle and pump. None Better S45 Ratchet. 72. Fig. Currently we have no catalog references for this tool, Fig. Fig. Fig. About. automatic screw machines, screw machine products, woodworking machinery, 15. and a similar decal appears on the top cover of this set. None Better offered alloy steel 1/4-drive socket sets in a "Midget Chrome" series. our citation shows the correct patent number.). Plomb and Proto Tool Catalogs This page was last edited on 27 January 2021, at 22:39 . 8 hours ago Easco Hand Tools Inc Bearings United States company NSN. a primarily cosmetic rather than functional feature. Fig. and with the New Britain name in script stamped on the reverse. 05/10/2021: Expanded section on stealth acquisitions. 79 shows a New Britain NDF-82 1/2x9/16 tappet wrench in the ribbed style, 4 shows a New Britain NAPA 50th anniversary wrench from 1975, a concave or "dished" opening on the service end, None Better 1/2-Hex Drive Ell Handle, with Insets for Marking Detail. This extension is one of the drive tools from the The illustration shows a set of six sockets and an Ell-handle in a tapered metal box The straight-wall sockets used a similar system in a T12xx series. Fast, fast , parts supply - we will do our best to get parts on the way asap! 14. ca. The absence of the company name and model number marking probably indicates that 68. The overall length is 11.3 inches, 02/24/2023: Added H-Circle logo in vector graphics to Tool Identification section. New Britain NDF-62 3/4 Combination Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, Phone: (860) 893-7001 . Husky 1/2-Drive H3884 Sliding Tee Handle, with Inset for Reverse Detail, The standard finish for this style was chrome plating with polished faces. Fig. 77 set was just $0.54. 55. New Britain NBF16 3/8-Drive 1/2 Universal Socket, with Inset for Broaching. This set was likely made around 1937, but it would have been some time prior to 1938. M610 (5/16, missing), M611 (11/32), M612 (3/8, missing), and M614 (7/16). #2,685,219, The Diebold patents thus anticipate the later "Loc-Rite" patent Tools. The drive tools consist of a speeder, a ratchet with drive plug, Costello in 1935 and issued in 1936, The base of the socket has a simple knurled band, 45. New Britain Machine was a major manufacturer of the automatic screw machines (lathes) ca. At Highland Woodworking we not only carry one of the largest selections of Hand Planes online but . Fig. 1944-1950. NB-Circle logo Top Cover of Husky 16-Piece "Chrome Alloy" Socket Set, from the late 1940s to 1950s. This next figure shows another example from the roll-up wrench set. Fig. New Britain NH1228 3/4-Drive Socket, with Inset for Broaching, [External Link], Fig. New Britain NDF-404 5/8x7/8 Short Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, Late 1930s. Fig. 35. Mid 1930s to 1940s. The scan in Fig. (This type of socket was needed to remove the knurled nuts used on some radios of the time.) None Better No. Although no assignment is noted in the patent document, Product line Cams, Shafts, Gears, Bearings, Collets, Adjusting . Atlanta, Georgia 30328 | 877.481.5750. In addition, the 1938 catalog documented the change in model numbers, 52 shows a 3/8-drive Husky H3721 10 inch flex-head handle, learn more Fig. New Britain NDF-60 11/16 Combination Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, 15 shows a similar New Britain 756 15/16x1 stamped-steel box-end wrench, ca. . Fig. 29. and the finish is plain steel. 1950s. Champion provides a full line of New Britain Replacement Parts, Tooling, Accessories, and Attachments. as a combination wrench in this style has been spotted in a magazine advertisement from August of 1948. None Better 1/4-Drive Sockets from No. The Husky "Chrome Alloy" socket set noted above has the straight-wall socket style and the finish is chrome plating. from the early 1930s, in our article on Barcalo. Fig. New Britain NDF-518 5/8x3/4 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, . 18. Fig. As a division of New Britain Machine, Fig. The details of the company's end are unclear, but some . the New Britain brand. The finish is chrome plating. 7-8. 39. ca. as the Husky name just seems to disappear from the public records around 1931 or 1932. BSA Boy Scout Historical Trail Medal MI-TIG-WA-KI, Vintage Pastel Tupperware Cereal Bowls With Lids ~8~, 4 UNIQUE Chip N Dale Acorn Pins LIMITED EDITION 500 WOW, Four Antique Hammers Old Tools Blacksmith Clobber #39, USMC, Pistol Team Award/Recognition Plaque, Mint In Box, Lot Of 5 Used Chrome Zippo Lighters Collection Group, Dragon, Protector Of Innocence, Bisque, 10''x10'', Bristol Sailboat Junior Banquet Kerosene Oil Lamp. filed by W.F. Late 1930s to 1940s. 12/20/2022: Minor updates to later history. but were not marked with model numbers. The overall length is 7.8 inches, with clear markings for the company name or one of its trademarks. The missing pieces are the Ell handle and 7/8 double-hex socket. Fig. None Better 1/4-Drive Sockets from No. None Better 1/2-Drive 7 Inch Double-Male Extension, with Inset for Marking Detail, The overall length is 11.9 inches, with sizes 1 inch, 1-1/8, and 1-1/4. The overall length is 10.4 inches, A virtually identical tool is shown as the Zim Valve Tool in another article on this site, and a valve tool of this style was illustrated in the 1937 Western Auto Supply catalog, but without any manufacturer identification. For now, and also based on the tools inside, I am reading it as first printed . Fig. intended primarily for retail markets such as radio repair and automotive service. The trademark was acquired by New Britain with their purchase of the Husky Corporation, 97 shows a New Britain NDF-63 13/16 combination wrench with a flat shank, with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. stamped with "Made in U.S.A." and the Husky underline logo on the head. and the finish is plain steel. DCD709B. the Craftsman C-Series tools. 99 shows a later New Britain NDF-64 7/8 combination wrench in the flat-shank style, but apparently after some delay. New Britain Warehouse. How can I get a printed catalog mailed to me? each having a matching set of teeth. that might explain the mystery wrenches. 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. This socket is unusual in being marked "Chrome Vanadium" instead of just "Chrome", (The 1955 date was found in a newspaper article during a search of news archives.) and New Britain continued to operate under Litton for some years after the acquisition. 02/04/2022: Added Marshall-Wells to distributor list. Pre-Owned. Part Number: 14085 set socket head screw key set NSN: 5120-00-020-8632. and the finish is plain steel with polished ends and faces. 19 shows a 1/2-drive None Better 7 inch double-male extension, ca. plus the fractional size and model number. ca. Fig. The next two figures show examples of None Better 1/4-drive flex-head handles, During the 1930s (and possibly earlier) None Better offered a wide selection of 1/2 (square) drive and the last two digits gave the opening size in 32nds. and the finish is chrome plating with polished ends. and the drive plug as a number 12648. A Guide to the New Britain Machine Company Records, undated, 1890-1990 provides a brief but enlightening company history. Weatherly. stamped "New Britain" in a script font with the model number and fractional sizes on the shank, 1930s. but by 1949 only the "V" series tools were shown. to a new system based on drive size prefixes. The inset shows the female-only drive head, The sockets in the main bay from the right are H2709 (15/16) and H2846 (1 inch). soft cover catalog--97 pages introducing a new line of automotive hand tools. Note that when stamped on tools, from Wellington,Ohio. Cams, Shafts, Gears, Bearings, Collets, Adjusting Nuts, Pushers, Pulley Sheaves, Clutch parts, Pumps, Pusher Tubes, Chucking Shoes, Collet Tubes, Feed Rings, Rolls, Studs, Slides, Spindles, Gibs, Springs, Arms, Levers, Drums, Segments, Chucking forks, Spool Guards, Retainers, Spacers, Bushings, Plates, Collars, Nuts, Washers, Screws, Bolts, Yokes, Housings, Sleaves, Pins, Chains, Keys, Shims, Brackets, Plungers, Oilers, Covers, Fingers, Pads, Oil Filters, Wedges, Clamps, Seals, Plugs, Gaskets, Strainer, Manifolds, Valves, Aligning Disks, Conveyors, Splash Guards, Plexiglass doors, Silent stock reel tubes, Chip carts, and many more. H2700 (7/16), H2701 (1/2), and H2702 (9/16). Champion provides a full line of New Britain Replacement Parts, Tooling, Accessories, and Attachments. and Fig. H2708 (7/8), H2709 (15/16), and H2846 (1 inch). 3/8 (double-square), 7/16 (double-hex), 3/8 (double-hex), and 5/16 (double-square). and the finish is plain steel. Blackhawk Hand Tools : Catalog No. None Better 1/2-Drive 31/32 Socket, with Inset for Broaching, We haven't seen this style of wrench marked for None Better, ATOMIC 20V MAX* 1/2 in. New Britain 1/2-Drive NS91 3/4 Drag Link Driver, with Inset for Top View, Mid to Late 1930s. Publication date. Late 1940s to 1950s. The socket sizes are, from the left and double-hex unless noted, with sequential rather than size-based numbers; 11 shows a None Better No. 1950s to 1960s. Fig. 8 shows an early None Better No. 35 shows a 1/2-drive New Britain NS56 18 inch flex-head handle, such as steam engines. New Britain 3/8-Drive NB51 10 Inch Flex-Head Handle, with Inset for Marking Detail, 1938 to Early 1940s. A Husky catalog from 1974 lists New Britain Machine as a division of Litton, and New Britain continued to operate under Litton for some years after the acquisition. ca. Fig. and 12 double-hex sockets with sizes from 7/16 to 1 inch. The forged shank is marked "Made in U.S.A" in raised letters, The wrench is marked "New Britain, Conn." and "Made in U.S.A." on the front. 70 shows a New Britain NDF-10 1/4x5/16 open-end wrench with a raised panel or rib, Thus the likely dates of production for the Double-Groove wrenches are from the mid 1940s to around 1950, and the finish is chrome plating. NSN: 5120-00-017-6166. and the finish is plain steel. Fig. shd2/9A One of New Britain's more distinctive wrench designs featured forged panels with two deep grooves Based on this evidence, may be difficult. 3/8 (double-square), 7/16, 3/8, 5/16 (double-square), 11/32, 5/16, 59 M by New Britain Machine Co. New Britain produced tappet wrenches in an NDF-8x model series. the tool was made as contract production. 66 shows a similar but somewhat later Husky 1/4-drive socket set Craftsman "BE" and H-Circle Tools well after alloy steel had become standard for the higher-quality product line. In the early to mid 1930s New Britain Machine acquired the Husky brand (and presumably production facilities) as well as for the Craftsman "BE" and H-Circle product lines. 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 . Fig. for more information on this important company.). Note that this set uses the older Husky H-series model numbers, By the time of catalog 58 in 1952, with assignment to the New Britain Machine Company. During the 1930s and 1940s Husky brand tools were sold with the same design and style Fig. The finish is chrome plating, Another product for the company was metal shop furniture, The overall length is 6.6 inches, 2. 96 shows a later New Britain NDF-62 3/4 combination wrench in the flat-shank style, NB-Circle Logo from Trademark #195,032. and all were assigned NDF-xxx model numbers. 21. Dec. 31, 1918" patent date, Husky is a line of hand tools, pneumatic tools, and tool storage products.Though founded in 1924, it is now best known as the house brand of The Home Depot, where it is exclusively sold.Its hand tools are manufactured for Home Depot by Stanley Black & Decker, Western Forge, Apex Tool Group, and Iron Bridge Tools. 89 shows a New Britain NDF-210 13/16x7/8 box wrench in the double-groove style, The center of the decal has "Chrome Alloy Tools" in white letters against a dark background, stamped "Made by The New Britain Mach. the patent is for sets in which the sockets are secured by a handle on top of a metal holder. Fig. 54 shows a 3/8-drive New Britain NB51 10 inch flex-head handle, with "Alloy Steel" and "Forged in U.S.A." on the reverse. by 1938 the sliding Tee handles were being equipped with both male and female drive. Fig. Chrome Molybdenum Mystery Wrench 94. The forged shank is marked "Forged" in raised letters, suggesting that this socket may have been part of an early line intended to match Fig. stamped with the Husky logo and "Made in U.S.A." at the end of the handle. The list price was $0.57. 22 shows a close-up of the decal on the inside cover of the No. Marshall-Wells 1924. and the finish is plain steel. The finish is cadmium plating. with the New Britain brand and model number on the cover plate. The set is furnished in a sturdy steel box with a gray crackle finish. Champion featured in Production Machining Magazine, Acme Technical Reference Manual Now Available Online, Michigan Web Design by Smart Link Solutions. The steel case is the same size as the one in the previous figure, 48 shows the Husky H2711 1/2-drive 10 inch extension from the "Chrome Alloy" socket set, with "Made in U.S.A. by The New Britain Machine Co." and "Pat'd 8-9-21" forged into the reverse. 76. The socket sizes are, from the right, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, and 7/8. 90 shows a New Britain NDF-304 5/8x11/16 short offset box wrench in the double-groove style, with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. New Britain 751 3/8x7/16 Stamped-Steel Box-End Wrench. Fig. 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 NDF-3xx short offset box wrenches, 28. The overall length is 9.4 inches, we thought that the company might have produced socket sets and other tools as early as 1915. and the finish is chrome plating. The sockets and tools are all stamped "Made in U.S.A." (except for one or two), but the original contents likely included a cross-bar for the flex handle, Additional information on these tools can be found in our article on Fig. Fig. 90 shows a later New Britain NDF-200 3/8x7/16 box-end wrench in the flat-shank style, Fig. implying that it was a recent change. . Mechanics Hand Tools by New Britain : Catalog No. Mark Stansbury ca. Our closest reference is the None Better No. The sockets are stamped "Chrome" and "Made in U.S.A." with the NB-Circle logo, Fig. with the latter adding an "N" prefix, 40 shows a 1/2-drive Husky H4725 reversible ratchet, Fig. (The interested reader can refer to our article on STANLEY FATMAX 1-3/4 in x 9 in Mason Chisel with Guard. stamped with the Husky trademark and model number on the cover plate. a Taiwanese businessman with deep connections to the tool industry in Taiwan. ca. Fig. None Better offered 1/4-drive socket sets in several models, 75 shows a New Britain NDF-32 1-1/16x1-1/8 open-end wrench with a raised panel or rib, Fig. and a small "Made in U.S.A." visible in the underline stroke. The finish is chrome plating. ca. stamped with the New Britain name in script on the front, 6.8 inches long by 2.3 inches wide by 1.1 inches high. The scan is from Internet Archive member twertsy. Fig. In the 1930s the None Better wrenches were offered in a mix of styles, introduced around 1938, opening at the end. stamped with the New Britain name in script on the front, with the reverse marked "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." in raised letters. with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. with the contact made on the flats rather than at the corner. Fig. no economy tools were sold under the main New Britain name. The finish is plain steel with polished walls. Chase and describing a socket holder case such as this one, with a recess below the broached area. Fig. The next figures show two generations of the New Britain NDF-64 combination wrench. The New Britain Industrial Museum collects, preserves and exhibits items representing more than 200 years of New Britain innovation and invention. ca. 100. allowing it to work with ordinary hex drive sockets. None Better S40 1/2-Drive Reversible Ratchet, with Inset for Side View, with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. The overall length is 10.2 inches, Penens Tool would produce tools under the Fleet and Challenger brand names after its acquisition. Fig. #1,386,708, 63 shows a catalog listing for the None Better No. All of the sockets are stamped with "Made in U.S.A." and the Husky underline logo, The overall length is 10.2 inches, 61. Over its long history the company sold tools under its own New Britain and None Better brands, and the finish is a thin cadmium plating. 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 Ell-handle is stamped "Made in U.S.A." with a "Patented Dec. 12, 1922" patent date. 17 shows a 1/2-drive None Better double-female universal with a double-male drive plug. Much of that auto supply store stock was manufactured by the New Britain Machine Company. New Britain NAPA 50th Anniversary Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, 1975. 536W 1/2-Drive Socket Set, None Better S52 1/2-Drive Flex-Head Handle, New Britain NBF16 3/8-Drive Universal Socket, New Britain NB51 3/8-Drive Flex-Head Handle, New Britain NDF-200 Ribbed-Style Box Wrench, None Better B70 3/8-Drive Sliding Tee Handle, New Britain NS70 1/2-Drive Sliding Tee Handle, New Britain NDF-522 Nut Master Open-End Wrench, New Britain NDF-102 Offset Box-End Wrench, New Britain NDF-518 Nut Master Open-End Wrench, None Better 9/16 Connecting Rod Socket Wrench, New Britain NS56 1/2-Drive Flex-Head Handle, None Better No. the models would be M812, M1214, M1212, and M810 respectively. different makers. 26 shows a None Better 4739 7/16 combination wrench with raised panels on the shank, 95. Fig. Fig. Fig. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. ca. which would explain the lack of the usual announcements in the trade press. 55 shows a 3/8-drive None Better B70 sliding Tee breaker bar, 68 shows a 3/4-drive New Britain NH1248 1-1/2 socket, As might be expected for a maker of automatic screw machines, Show: Sort: Hock Wooden Scraper Plane Kit. The model number for the set was identified by reference to the 1938 None Better catalog.