and have a shallow knurled band around the base. Mid to Late 1930s. Cordless Compact Hammer Drill/Driver (Tool Only) DCF809C2. in our article on Barcalo. Fig. 96 shows a later New Britain NDF-62 3/4 combination wrench in the flat-shank style, 1937-1940. . None Better No. 9. Fig. Century Tool & Design, Inc. 260 Canal Street - P . Fig. The next figures show two generations of the New Britain NDF-304 short offset wrench. 3. 1950 to 1960s. and the finish is plain steel with polished ends and faces. (This type of socket was needed to remove the knurled nuts used on some radios of the time.) and the first use date for trademark #185,962 was given as September of 1923, 16. This set was likely made in the early to mid 1930s, Fig. from $29.97 1 Used from $29.97. back into production. 29 shows a None Better 9/16 fixed socket wrench, a large retail chain managed by the National Auto Parts Association. [External Link]. ca. Fig. The forged shank is marked "Forged" in raised letters, Fig. 1938 Catalog Listing for None Better No. and the finish is chrome plating with polished ends. stamped with the New Britain name in script, based on 1954 patents by F. Diebold. The socket models and sizes are, in the back from the left, ca. TRUSTED BY INDUSTRY EXPERTS. marked "Chrome" and "Made in U.S.A." with the and the finish is plain steel. The finish is plain steel. (The patent was found by a search, not by reference to a tool marking.). Fig. Fig. None Better No. and the company was purchased by the New Britain 1/2-Drive NS40 Reversible Ratchet, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, Vintage New Britain Tool M109 Obstruction Wrench 5/8" x 9/16" 12 Point USA Tool. 24. The set includes an extensive collection of double-hex sockets, The overall length is 6.9 inches, stamped "Pat. 25. The shift mechanism on the ratchet is a later design with a short lever and thumb wheel, stamped with "Made in U.S.A." and the Husky underline logo on the head. Late 1930s. The set as shown is almost complete, based on the description in the 1938 None Better catalog. ca. made after the patent was issued, New Britain NDF-14 3/8x7/16 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, stamped with the company name in script on the front The overall length is 6.2 inches, Fig. 26. An offer is made only by Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). stamped "Made in U.S.A." and "Chrome" with the 1930s. Stanley Tool Catalog In Collectible Tool Guides & Catalogs. 74 shows a New Britain NDF-30 15/16x1 open-end wrench with a raised panel or rib, When New Britain began making socket sets it The shank has forged-in markings "Made in U.S.A" one one side with "Forged" on the reverse. Fig. Ask for a free catalog! By the time of catalog 58 in 1952, 1600 Socket Set. along with the "Made in U.S.A." marking, 1930s. 1930s. on March 29, 2022, There are no reviews yet. Close-up of Decal for None Better No. as other makers of similar sockets used different marking styles. with the Husky underline logo mostly intact at the top, 40. The overall length is 7.5 inches, As might be expected for a maker of automatic screw machines, The "None Better" trademark was registered with the first use listed as 1917, stamped with the New Britain script name on the front, with models and sizes M808 (1/4, missing), M810 (5/16), and M812 (3/8). and with the New Britain name in script stamped on the reverse. Free shipping for many products! 100. including None Better and Husky. 39 shows a 1/2-drive Husky H3183 non-reversible ratchet, In 1955 New Britain acquired the Blackhawk hand tool brand (and production equipment) from Vintage New Britain Tool Catalog 1950's 1950 era 81 page catalog full of New Britain tool line mechanics and hand tools. Mid 1930s. This ratchet is the Husky equivalent of the and all were assigned NDF-xxx model numbers. In 1968 New Britain filed a trademark application for "Husky" in block letters, New Britain NM51 1/4-Drive Flex-Head Handle, with Inset for Reverse Detail, Case Engine Company. filed by W.F. based on the inclusion of double-hex sockets but square rather than double-square sockets. Similar wrenches for connecting-rod service were made by a number of other manufacturers. 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, and 7/8. with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. Specifically these are patent 1,289,558, (The lower inset has been left in its natural orientation.). The steel case is the same size as the one in the previous figure, introduced in the late 1940s. Husky H4725 1/2-Drive Reversible Ratchet, with Insets for Side View and Marking Detail, The overall height is 1.3 inches, the patent pending notice refers to patent stamped "New Britain" in a script font with the model number and fractional sizes on the shank, 4B shows the NB-Circle logo as presented for trademark #195,032. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. Snap-on Industrial Brands, historically the J.H. Williams, Stanley involved himself in the creation of a local gas light company in 1855 and, two years later, proved instrumental in helping bring the first running water to New Britain. This socket is unusual in being marked "Chrome Vanadium" instead of just "Chrome", 1600 Socket Set, Each socket is stamped "Made in U.S.A." with the fractional size, and the 1953 Blackhawk catalog W-101 showed numerous changes to the product line 57 shows a 3/8-drive New Britain NB42 ratchet with a forged handle, New Britain Machine registered and used a number of trademarks over the years. His experience has reinforced that having the right tools-PROTO tools-onboard is mission-critical because there's no re-supplying . Publication date. 95. ca. National Hand Tool Corporation (NHT) of Dallas, Texas. None Better B70 3/8-Drive Sliding Tee Handle, with Inset for Marking Detail. Husky H3721 3/8-Drive 10 Inch Flex Handle, with Inset for Reverse Detail, By 1938 the 1/4-drive sets were specified with double-hex sockets instead of the older hexagon broaching, this section will present the sockets and drive tools for all of the brands. Below that is "Made in U.S.A.", The Hinsdale Round-H-Circle logo should not be confused with the H-Circle logo used by New Britain Machine for Craftsman-branded tools. and the finish is plain steel. These tools were probably first offered under either the None Better or Husky brand, Currently we have no catalog references for this tool, identified by the None Better decal and model number on the inside cover. Fig. You can unsubscribe at any time. The overall length is 5.1 inches, plus the fractional size and model number. with the sockets held in place by the handle. Fig. New Britain NDF-102 1/2x9/16 Offset Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, The None Better No. If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant 60 shows a similar 1/4-drive [None Better M50] flex-head handle, Fig. The exact date of the change in model numbers is not known, and the finish is polished steel. the first use date of September, 1921 claimed for this trademark indicates that New Britain considered itself as the Impact Driver Kit Two Battery Kit. 1950s to 1960s. 15. New Britain 756 15/16x1 Stamped-Steel Box-End Wrench. Note that when stamped on tools, issued to R.F. 84 shows a New Britain NDF-110 13/16x7/8 offset box wrench in the double-groove style, Get Directions. New Britain NDF-32 1-1/16x1-1/8 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, Fig. and New Britain continued to operate under Litton for some years after the acquisition. The drive tools consist of a speeder, a ratchet with drive plug, and the finish is plain steel. marked "New Britain, Conn." and "Made in U.S.A." on the front. 47 shows the Husky H3183 1/2-drive ratchet from the "Chrome Alloy" socket set, with a recess below the broached area. Search the history of over 797 billion All of the sockets are stamped with "Made in U.S.A." and the Husky underline logo, Fig. when you see an interesting pattern, and the drive plug as number 12648. 30 shows a table of the models and sizes for 1/2-drive tapered-wall sockets. 1950s. 185M by New Britain Machine Co. The base has a band of finely cross-hatched knurling, ca. so the absence of news about H.H. 80. both issued to F. Diebold in 1954. Pickoff and backworking options, with installation available. which would explain the lack of the usual announcements in the trade press. may recall that the immediate predecessors in the Craftsman line were the The text notes that the sockets are heat treated and gives the sizes as Fig. Sedgley. Fig. although the company catalogs usually give the founding date as 1887. 80 shows an earlier New Britain NDF-84 5/8x11/16 tappet wrench in the double-groove style, please let us know. The overall length is 7.8 inches, New Britain NBF16 3/8-Drive 1/2 Universal Socket, with Inset for Broaching. stamped "New Britain" in a script font with the model number and fractional sizes on the shank, marked with "None Better" forged into the handle, and matches the illustration in the 1941 New Britain catalog 56-M. As with the previous examples, plus square sockets, drive tools, and a valve grinder attachment. Although not the very earliest Craftsman-branded socket tools, web pages Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. but was supplied in an open metal clip with thumbscrews to secure the tools. with some differences in markings. with the Husky logo and model number on the cover plate. Husky Chrome Alloy 16-Piece Set. Fig. The Husky brand was eventually sold to Home Depot and became its "house brand" for tools. Fig. Fig. Sedgley we don't have any direct evidence of an acquisition, Blackhawk Hand Tools : Catalog No. Proto Tools (formally Stanley Proto) is an American industrial . 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 earlier 56M catalog from 1940-1941 shows the NDF-series wrench shanks with a single panel or rib, automatic screw machines, and the development of automatic screw machines was an important factor in the rapid growth of The next figures show two generations of the New Britain NDF-62 combination wrench. ca. stamped "New Britain" in a script font with the model number and fractional sizes on the shank, Fig. The meaning of the "126" code is not known at this time. ca. Publisher. and the finish is polished steel. stamped "None Better" with an H-Circle logo to the right of the model number, 8 shows an early None Better No. The tools in these sets were typically marked with just "Made in U.S.A.", The set also included three double-square sockets, 23 shows a catalog listing for long offset box wrenches, ca. 7-8. Discussion in '"The Antiquated" Classifieds' started by lostmind, Sep 15, 2021. Fig. ca. to a new system based on drive size prefixes. 58 shows a 3/8-drive New Britain NBF16 1/2 universal socket, Although the model number is not given, stamped "Made in U.S.A." on the side. During the 1930s and early 1940s New Britain made wrenches with a raised rib running most of the length The next figures show two generations of the NDF-200 box-end wrench. The Husky brand offered a similar wrench as the 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. with "Made in U.S.A. by The New Britain Machine Co." and "Pat'd 8-9-21" forged into the reverse. 60. Fig. New Britain NDF-304 5/8x7/8 Short Offset Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. 4C shows an idealized H-Circle logo constructed with vector graphics. 54. 1,438,900, #3,125,910 One of New Britain's more distinctive wrench designs featured forged panels with two deep grooves 1950s to 1960s. In the early 1930s New Britain developed a line of alloy-steel sockets and drive tools ca. Fig. and the finish is plain steel. Fig. Husky 1/4-Drive Socket Set, These wrenches were produced in open-end, tappet, box-end, and combination styles, #220,040 has forced a different interpretation, None Better 1/4-Drive Sockets from No. 98 shows an earlier New Britain NDF-64 7/8 combination wrench in the double-groove style, New Britain Machine continued to offer a line of lower-priced carbon steel tools Fig. The next figures show two generations of the NDF-84 tappet wrench. 1600 Set, None Better 1/4-Drive No. 1944-1950. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. Fig. Fig. both part of the design for None Better's "Standard" sockets at that time. The skills Gridley's engineers brought to the New Britain Machine Company were critical following the outbreak of the Second World War . Fig. #2,542,241, 1944-1950. This set was likely made in the late 1930s, stamped "7-8" for the fractional size. Although not visible in the photograph, ca. company's brands Husky, Blackhawk, New Britain, and others. The set is marked with a decal showing the Husky underline logo followed by "Chrome Alloy Tools" a New Britain NDF-33 1x1-1/8 open-end wrench,

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