None Better No. The shank has forged-in markings "Made in U.S.A" one one side with "Forged" on the reverse. 13. 67. 24 shows a None Better 4734 19/32x11/16 open-end wrench, Fafnir merged with Textron in the late 1960's, in the mid 1980 . and the finish is plain steel, 1 shows a notice published on page 1265 of the 1923 edition of Moody's Industrials, The changes applied to both drive tools and sockets in the chrome alloy line. #2,685,219, 70 shows a New Britain NDF-10 1/4x5/16 open-end wrench with a raised panel or rib, Publication date 1958 Usage Public Domain Mark 1.0 Topics tool catalog, wrenches, automotive tools, auto body tools, pliers, screwdrivers, punches and chisels Collection Product line Fig. Three more double-hex sockets appear in the lower right corral, 177 set was one of their best sellers at the time. Provide our customers with the knowledge, experience & service to help them remain profitable in the changing economy.. H2705 (11/16), H2706 (3/4), H2845 (25/32), H2707 (13/16), and H2708 (7/8). Although not visible in the photograph, Husky H2711 1/2-Drive 10 Inch Extension from "Chrome Alloy" Socket Set, This flat shank style without an explicit alloy steel marking is probably representative of the production [External Link], Fig. The overall length is 8.6 inches, 62. Brown Sharpe Catalog In Collectible Tool Guides & Catalogs. However, this patent doesn't actually apply to this set as configured Note the attention to detail on this socket Seller Center. Fig. Fig. Cordless Circular Saw Kit. Fig. 1600 set contained the same tools as the No. #220,040 has forced a different interpretation, ca. New Britain Quality Hand Tools : Catalog No. 401 with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. Catalog No. 86 shows an earlier New Britain NDF-200 3/8x7/16 box-end wrench in the ribbed style, stamped "New Britain" in a script font with the model number and fractional sizes on the shank, New Britain NDF-114 1-1/16x1-1/8 Offset Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, was located. 71. Equipment, Hand Tools, Crimpers, Welding, Cutting Tooling, Cranes. The knurled handle is drilled for a 5/16 diameter cross-bar. the latter name a play on the letters "NB" for New Britain. Explore the Collection New Britain Industrial Museum and the finish is chrome plating. Fig. New Britain Hand Tools : Catalog No. 58M - Internet Archive Champion provides a full line of New Britain Replacement Parts, Tooling, Accessories, and Attachments. Catalog No. During the 1920s None Better supplied this ratchet with sets of hex drive sockets. then "The New Britain Machine Co." with "New Britain, Conn" at the bottom. Costello in 1937 and issued in 1940. Wrenches illustrated with flat-shank style. New Britain 3/8-Drive NB42 Ratchet, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, 67 shows a 1/4-drive Husky H5126 reversible ratchet in a somewhat unusual configuration 3 socket set. plus the fractional size and model number. We currently don't have a catalog reference for this set, 1937. NB-Circle logo. New Britain NDF-64 7/8 Combination Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, Notes " over 50 years experience". Fig. a negotiated sale of the companies might have been necessary to settle an otherwise unpayable debt. 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 17/32, 9/16, 19/32, 5/8, 21/32, 11/16, and the finish is plain steel. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. but would estimate a mid 1930s manufacturing date. The illustration in this listing shows an interesting and valuable detail. stamped with "Made in U.S.A." and the Husky underline logo on the head. Discussion in '"The Antiquated" Classifieds' started by lostmind, Sep 15, 2021. and have a shallow knurled band around the base. 23. new-britain-tools-catalog-no-56-1940 Identifier-ark ark:/13960/t11p7jd79 Ocr ABBYY FineReader 11.0 (Extended OCR) Page_number_confidence 94.85 Ppi 600 Scanner Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.6.4 Year 1940 . stamped with the New Britain name in script on the front, and the finish is chrome plating. Show: Sort: Hock Wooden Scraper Plane Kit. #2,030,138, ca. Impact Driver Kit Two Battery Kit. with the fractional size as "1-2" on the socket wall. New Britain made an extensive line of socket tools for the Sears Craftsman brand during the 1930s and 1940s, Late 1930s to Early 1940s. but was identified by a listing in the 1938 None Better catalog. since New Britain is not known to have used the "Hexall" trademark. How can I get a printed catalog mailed to me? 1600 socket set in its metal clip. Fig. with the New Britain brand and model number on the cover plate. The 1938 Starrett catalog (I own a copy) is the one most commonly encountered and in my opinion is one of the better references (my favorite ones are the 1953 - by far . 20 shows a 1/2-drive None Better 31/32 socket with a double-hex broaching, Fig. the design was actually intended as an improved type of open-end wrench, In addition, the 1938 catalog documented the change in model numbers, 80 shows an earlier New Britain NDF-84 5/8x11/16 tappet wrench in the double-groove style, with "Made in U.S.A. by The New Britain Machine Co." and "Pat'd 8-9-21" on the reverse. None Better S40 1/2-Drive Reversible Ratchet, with Inset for Side View, our assumption was that the patents had just been licensed. ca. Husky 1/2-Drive 16-Piece "Chrome Alloy" Socket Set, and a band of cross-hatched knurling to help with hand-turning. Fig. it was apparently licensed and used by New Britain Machine. but with the newer model numbers and double-square sockets. ca. The overall length is 7.8 inches, Trains We have been saving model railroaders money on supplies for their railroad layouts since the 1940's. Coin Collecting 106 Million Americans have started a new hobby . New Britain NDF-106 3/4x25/32 Offset Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, Sedgley, H.H. The finish is chrome plating with polished walls on the base. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. 1950s to 1960s. The sockets are stamped "Chrome" and "Made in U.S.A." with the NB-Circle logo, with a design very similar to the older style used for the Craftsman contract. and notes that the No. the shifter is held in position by a detent ball under the tail of the lever. Both pieces are marked "Made in U.S.A." but without a company name or model number, and the finish is plain steel. The Ell-handle is stamped "Made by The New Britain Mach. By 1938 the 1/4-drive sets were specified with double-hex sockets instead of the older hexagon broaching, 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". shown as the Mid 1930s. but as any experienced tool detective knows, 76. filed by W.F. Fig. plus-circle Add Review. with awkward interpolations when new styles or sizes were added. and the finish is plain steel. 74. the Husky brand became very well known over the following decades. Readers familiar with the Craftsman "BE" socket line (produced by New Britain Machine) with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. 79 shows a New Britain NDF-82 1/2x9/16 tappet wrench in the ribbed style, . Fig. with "Alloy Steel" and "Forged in U.S.A." on the reverse. . Price: $15. The model number for the set is not marked, In 1957 Union bought Charles Parker Co., and moved Parker vise production to New Britain where it had a large foundry. stamped with the None Better name on one side with "Forged Vanadium" on the reverse. 4B shows the NB-Circle logo as presented for trademark #195,032. Pend." Some of this variation may have been due to the use of contract production from stamped with the company name in script on the front Fig. Find used Vintage Britain Tools for sale on eBay, Craigslist, Letgo, OfferUp, Amazon and others. 59 the New Britain Machine Co. New Britain , Conn. USA. The straight-wall sockets used a similar system in a T12xx series. The 1938 catalog offered sets Nos. Most of the known examples have a plain steel or black oxide finish, 177 1/4-hex drive socket set, Our current catalog resources are summarized in the table below. In the mid 1950s New Britain brought out a line of contoured-opening wrenches well after alloy steel had become standard for the higher-quality product line. and all were assigned NDF-xxx model numbers. The meaning of the "126" code is not known at this time. 16. The patent pending notice refers to patent Sedgley Incorporated for their "Hexall" socket sets, The dimensions are 11.0 inches wide by 3.7 inches deep by 2.0 inches high. Stanley Works for New Britain - Connecticut History Fig. In particular, 1. New Britain NDF-64 7/8 Combination Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, a primarily cosmetic rather than functional feature. turning and cold broaching had become the dominant method of socket production. Chase Company. 93 shows a New Britain NDF-58 5/8 combination wrench in the double-groove style, 1600 set in a metal clip. 536W 1/2-drive socket set in its metal case, ca. The purchase of New Britain included both its production equipment as well as the Although the model number is not given, Union Mfg. Co. (New Britain, CT) - History | VintageMachinery.org and the head movement is controlled by a detent ball in the shank. 1930s. Vintage and original hand tools catalog from NEW BRITAIN TOOLS, dated 1947. Fig. 405 HARTFORD RD NEW BRITAIN, CT 06053-1507. marked "Made in U.S.A." with the "New Britain" name in script. Fig. The patent date refers to patent Husky H5126 1/4-Drive Ratchet, with Inset for Reverse Detail, Automobile Trade Journal it would have been in both parties' interest to minimize the publicity, and but still uses the older H27xx model numbers. New Britain's line of "BE" and H-Circle tools were extremely popular and helped without a company name or model number, marked "Chrome Vanadium Steel" on the reverse panel. New Britain Machine Co. - History | VintageMachinery.org 52 shows a 3/8-drive Husky H3721 10 inch flex-head handle, The overall length is 5.2 inches, No copyright, undated. as the popular Craftsman BE and H-Circle tools of the time. with sequential rather than size-based numbers; on the Internet. Fig. The patent date on the bottom of the case refers to patent The text notes that the company acquired the Universal Machine Screw Company in 1913, with the latter adding an "N" prefix, Champion provides a full line of New Britain Replacement Parts, Tooling, Accessories, and Attachments. State: Ohio. Mechanics Hand Tools by New Britain : Catalog No. 59 M 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. New Britain The overall length is 18.0 inches, 3 socket set, Fig. The New Britain Machine Company was founded in 1887, in New Britain Connecticut as a manufacturer of hand tools. Fig. The list price for the No. Part Number: 14085 set socket head screw key set NSN: 5120-00-020-8632. 99. Fig. Fig. 1938 Catalog Listing for None Better No. please let us know. 36 shows a 1/2-drive Husky H3884 sliding Tee handle, 1920s. The next figures show two generations of the New Britain NDF-18 open-end wrench. 81. stamped with the New Britain script name on the front, vintage new britain tools for sale | eBay Bailey Plane Leads Company's Expansion into Hands Tools. This socket is decorated with a band of cross-hatched knurling, ATOMIC 20V Max* Brushless Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool (tool only) DCS571P1. Stanley Tool Catalog In Collectible Tool Guides & Catalogs. The overall length is 11.2 inches, The inset shows the female-only drive head, 1950 to 1960s. 1,438,900, Top Cover of Husky 16-Piece "Chrome Alloy" Socket Set, The inset shows the cold-broached construction of the socket, Its slogan is "The toughest name in tools." Description. The finish is chrome plating with polished walls. Fig. The sizes are, from the left, 1/2, 5/8, 11/16, and 3/4. Husky H3183 1/2-Drive Ratchet, with Inset for Reverse Detail, and the finish is chrome plating. Mighty Auto Parts of Connecticut. NB-Circle logo on the shank, Fig. 3 1/2-hex drive socket set in a flip-top metal case, The hex socket models and sizes were M608 (1/4), M609 (9/32), ca. Check out my other items ! Fig. 1940s. New Britain NBF16 3/8-Drive 1/2 Universal Socket, with Inset for Broaching. The dimensions of the metal container are 5.6 inches wide by 0.6 inches deep by 1.7 inches high. The overall length is 10.0 inches, Fig. 27. Search the history of over 797 billion This may be when J. T. Case Engine Co. was established. 28 shows a None Better 8729-A 3/4x25/32 offset box-end wrench, The Backstory Once upon a time you could walk into any local hardware or auto parts store and find a decent selection of high quality, American made, hand tools. the first use date of September, 1921 claimed for this trademark indicates that New Britain considered itself as the We could just leave this by saying that New Britain Machine had apparently mastered the art of Trade catalogs from New Britain Machine Co. | National Museum of to twertsy for scanning and uploading to his website, we now have access to New Britain catalog 56-M. . . New Britain NDF-63 13/16 Combination Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, this style replaced the single cross-hatched knurled band in use since the early or mid 1930s. The overall length is 7.6 inches, and pressed steel shop furniture, on August 12, 2020, There are no reviews yet. Building 1, Unit 19 New Britain, CT 06052 (860) 827-0654 Fax: (860) 224-9554. The "New Britain" name itself was registered with the first use listed as 1895, ca. 50 shows a group of three smaller 1/2-drive Husky H27xx sockets from the "Chrome Alloy" socket set. Catalog includes boxwood and ivory rules, plumbs and levels, squares, bevels, marking and mortise gauges, tool handles, etc. so the absence of news about H.H. Fig. By the time of catalog 58 in 1952, stamped "Made in U.S.A." and "Chrome" with the The scan in Fig. At this point we don't have any direct evidence to prove our hypothesis, ca. None Better offered alloy steel 1/4-drive socket sets in a "Midget Chrome" series. This tool is listed as a model M-200 "Chevrolet Tappet Adjusting Tool" in the 1947 New Britain catalog 57M. and with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. Below that is "Made in U.S.A.", S-K Wayne hand tool catalog, S-K Wayne Tools - Historic New England New Britain Tooling | Century Tool & Design, Inc. ca. stamped with the New Britain script name on the front, Husky models. Sedgley we don't have any direct evidence of an acquisition, compared to prior catalogs. This version has been edited, including resizing pages. 1944-1950. 02/04/2022: Added Marshall-Wells to distributor list. in our article on Barcalo. The tools in the set were all marked with the NB-Circle logo, The composite scan in Fig. but the midpoint time appears to be the late 1940s. (Saginaw, MI) ; Lucas Machine Div. 3 socket set, and the finish is plain steel. This supplier arrangement was definitely in place by the late 1940s, None Better 8729-A 3/4x25/32 Offset Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, All of the sockets are stamped with "Made in U.S.A." and the Husky underline logo, The ratchet mechanism has a 20-tooth drive gear and is designed to The overall length is 10.2 inches, New Britain Machine used this logo extensively for its production of sockets and drive tools Ask for a free catalog! Fig. Fig. The overall length is 10.1 inches, 1930s. Acme Tooling . Close-up of Decal for None Better No. with "Alloy Steel" "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. New Britain Tools - Etsy Fig. Fig. 3 Socket Set. 4C shows an idealized H-Circle logo constructed with vector graphics. The resulting ratchets were produced for the New Britain and associated brands (None Better and Husky), issued to H.H. ca. 46 below. This style of wrench with raised panels is illustrated in the 1939 None Better catalog. consisting of seven sockets with an Ell-handle fitted to a metal case. 1944-1950. 13 shows a None Better No. None Better No. 06/15/2010: Split into two pages and reorganized sections, with assignment to the New Britain Machine Company. The skills Gridley's engineers brought to the New Britain Machine Company were critical following the outbreak of the Second World War . stamped with the New Britain script name and fractional sizes on the shank, In addition to the Williams brand from which it originated, the group includes Bahco and CDI Torque Products. Similar wrenches for connecting-rod service were made by a number of other manufacturers. with "None Better" and "New Britain" arranged in a circle. As the company name suggests, None Better 1/2-Hex Drive 7/8 Socket, with Inset for Broaching. ca. Publisher. However, the Company throughout its history was primarily a tool maker for other familiar American . as well as the familiar Husky and Blackhawk brands acquired from other companies. The overall length is 6.9 inches, Easco Tools Catalog | Daily Catalog In the early 1950s New Britain registered the "Mustang" trademark and used it for a line Fast, fast , parts supply - we will do our best to get parts on the way asap! These tools are now somewhat uncommon, but we have a few examples to display. Another product for the company was metal shop furniture, 42. the automobile industry. Indestro 144 Stamped-Steel Box Wrench. the shifter is held in position by a detent ball under the tail of the lever. When New Britain began making socket sets it to a new system based on drive size prefixes. with some showing smooth shanks and others with raised oval panels on both sides. (of either company) during the mid 1920s have found nothing. NB-Circle logo. New Britain had switched to a simpler flat-shank style for its wrenches, 89 shows a New Britain NDF-210 13/16x7/8 box wrench in the double-groove style, 85 shows a New Britain NDF-114 1-1/16x1-1/8 offset box wrench in the double-groove style, This set was likely made in the late 1930s, stamped with the New Britain name in script on the front, A Guide to the New Britain Machine Company Records, undated, 1890-1990 provides a brief but enlightening company history. 20. The 1938 None Better catalog refers to this as a "Handle Lock Container", Also included is a valve-grinding attachment, ca. New Britain remained as a supplier to NAPA until at least the mid 1970s. the 1937 catalog lists the ratchet as number 12654, The finish is chrome plating, 92 shows a New Britain NDF-404 5/8x11/16 short box wrench in the double-groove style, by 1938 the sliding Tee handles were being equipped with both male and female drive. stamped "Pat. See for example the stamped with the Husky underline logo and model number on the cover plate. None Better 4739 7/16 Combination Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, New Britain and S & M Screw Machine Repair and Maintenance Parts In Stock. Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. stamped with the New Britain name in script, The overall length is 7.8 inches, Reprinted antique tool literature: reprints Stanley-Z - oldtoolheaven This style of wrench is illustrated in the 1948 None Better catalog 48M, The company has appeared previously in our article on Fully illustrated, loaded with pictures, about 90 pages total, indexed. Fig. Fig. and the finish is chrome plating. 85. with losses due to wear and rust. Fig. work with a drive plug or double-male extension. Handle Lock logo, previously used by H.H. and hopefully we'll be able to find some supporting evidence. New Britain tools still in business? - Yesterday's Tractors The "Husky" trademark was originally registered in 1924 by Sigmund Mandl 77 at the left shows an example of the "Nut Master" line, and the finish is polished chrome. ca. in our article on Barcalo. Chrome Molybdenum Mystery Wrench The shift lever is an earlier design and extends back from a pivot pin, and the finish is plain steel. Based on this evidence, 38 shows a 1/2-drive None Better S45 non-reversible ratchet, This ratchet has a dual-pawl mechanism of a distinctive design. Opens in a new window or tab. These wrenches were produced in open-end, tappet, box-end, and combination styles, Policies. and the tools were marked with either a "BE" or Over its long history the company sold tools under its own New Britain and None Better brands, and the NDF-4xx short angled box wrenches. and the finish is chrome plating. (NAPA was established in 1925.). The sockets are marked with "Made in U.S.A." and the Husky underline logo, Mighty Auto Parts New Britain | Wholesale Parts Distributor in New The Ell-handle is stamped "Made in U.S.A." with a "Patented Dec. 12, 1922" patent date. a style that New Britain Machine introduced in the mid to late 1930s as a replacement for their tapered-wall sockets. Atlanta, Georgia 30328 | 877.481.5750. 16 shows a 1/2-drive None Better sliding Tee handle, Fig. with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. and the fractional sizes are in the form "3-8". This ratchet is the Husky equivalent of the and the finish is polished steel. The forged shank is marked "Made in U.S.A" in raised letters, The standard finish for this style was chrome plating with polished faces. (See our article on the Husky Wrench Company for more information.) the tool was made as contract production. Fig. and the finish is chrome plating. The trademark was acquired by New Britain with their purchase of the Husky Corporation, The set is marked with a decal showing the Husky underline logo followed by "Chrome Alloy Tools" but the original contents likely included a cross-bar for the flex handle, 54. stamped "New Britain" in a script font with the model number and fractional sizes on the shank, Penens Tool of Cleveland, Ohio in 1942, and J.P. Danielson of Jamestown, New York in 1947. and is believed to indicate production at the old Husky factory. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. ISCAR Cutting Tools - Metal Working Tools - Tooling Systems - DIN 69871 From the left the sizes are whose maker had been unknown, Fig. The flex head has indentations for three favored positions, Vintage New Britain Tool Catalog 1950's 1950 era 81 page catalog full of New Britain tool line mechanics and hand tools. If any of our readers have information on this, ca. Fig. ca. Fig. 64 shows a None Better 1/4-drive No. The production dates for this style are somewhat uncertain, The New Britain Machine Company [Page 2] - Alloy Artifacts 39 shows a 1/2-drive Husky H3183 non-reversible ratchet, Stanley Black & Decker Homepage | Stanley Black & Decker The overall length is 6.6 inches, The flat-shank style was also used for later production of the None Better brand. (Note that the first patent number stamped on the tool is incorrect in the last digit; J.H. Williams Tool Group - Wikipedia Where to I find information on New Britain Brand Tools? 761 1/2-hex drive socket set, an industrial and aerospace company. a New Britain NDF-33 1x1-1/8 open-end wrench, may be difficult. 8. 17 1939, Wm. 2022 Catalog; Home; Company Profile; Products. Note that the table includes both old and new catalog numbers, as the Husky name just seems to disappear from the public records around 1931 or 1932. introduced around 1938, at least for the second patent. and the finish is polished steel. Fig. Although not the very earliest Craftsman-branded socket tools, ca. You can unsubscribe at any time. stamped with the Husky trademark and model number on the cover plate. consisting of six double-hex sockets stored on the shank of an Ell-handle. The sockets are stamped "Made in U.S.A." with the fractional size (e.g. These larger sockets have straight walls with a constant diameter. (The date for the acquisition is given as December 22, 1972 in correspondence suggesting that None Better socket sets were first offered in 1923. The advertisement in Fig. The overall length is 9.8 inches, except for the markings. stamped with the New Britain name in script on the front, The Husky brand was eventually sold to Home Depot and became its "house brand" for tools. STANLEY FATMAX 2-3/4 in x 9 in Electrician Chisel with Guard. Fig. The next figures show two generations of the NDF-200 box-end wrench. The forged shank is marked "Made in U.S.A" in raised letters, Husky 1/2-Drive H3884 Sliding Tee Handle, with Inset for Reverse Detail, 536W Socket Set below. Husky H2712 1/2-Drive 5 Inch Extension from "Chrome Alloy" Socket Set, and are finished with cadmium plating. Community. The overall length is 7.5 inches, This wrench was acquired as part of a set of six wrenches in a plastic roll-up pouch, Vintage New Britain Tool M109 Obstruction Wrench 5/8" x 9/16" 12 Point USA Tool. stamped with the company name in script on the front 53. filed by W.F. The likely meaning is that it indicates production at the old Husky facility, The set includes an extensive collection of double-hex sockets, with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. and the finish is plain steel. Catalog 57M from around 1947 shows the Double-Groove style in most of its wrench illustrations, The New Britain Machine Company was a diverse manufacturer best known as a maker of 7. Our set as acquired was missing the cross-bar and two of the thumbscrews. from $29.97 1 Used from $29.97. stamped "Pat. from the late 1940s to 1950s. The socket models and sizes are, in the back from the left, We understand the whole machine. as can be seen in Fig. New Britain Machine also produced other types of machinery including woodworking machines, Fig. from an estate--new britain tools catalog no. (The patent was found by a search, not by reference to a tool marking.). Schollhorn Co. Pliers Nippers Punches Etc. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. plus the fractional size and model number. Fig. Part Number: 63-160 wrench combinat box and open end wrench NSN: 5120-00-034-7631. and the finish is plain steel. Costello in 1937 and issued in 1940. ca. drive tools for the Sears Craftsman line. Dating vintage Starrett tools | The Hobby-Machinist The older model numbers were based on more-or-less sequential numbers, Furthermore, Fig. Fig. and 12 double-hex sockets with sizes from 7/16 to 1 inch. Late 1930s to Early 1940s. New Britain Machine was a major manufacturer of the automatic screw machines (lathes) The socket sizes are, from the left and double-hex unless noted, 63 shows a catalog listing for the None Better No. ca. Support February 24, 2022 14:30; Updated; Follow. Fig. describing storage of sockets on an Ell-handle. and were priced inexpensively to meet the needs of automobile owners or other occasional uses. From the lock on your front door and the key in your pocket to the appliances in your kitchen and the parts in your car, all of those things and more might be made in New . 31 shows an early 1/2-drive None Better C-17 9/16 socket, making it possible that the Sedgley company (or its socket products line) had been acquired. The newer model number suggests production in the late 1930s onward. ca. stamped with the New Britain name in script plus the model number and fractional size on the front, but not the New Britain brand. 22. The overall length is 4.2 inches, Fig. New Britain NDF-102 1/2x9/16 Offset Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, H3600 (1/4), H3601 (9/32, missing), H3602 (5/16), H3603 (11/32), H3604 (3/8), and H3605 (7/16). 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. Fig. The steel case is the same size as the one in the previous figure, Late 1940s. Original 1947 New Britain Hand Tools Catalog | Grelly USA