Although not marked with a patent notice, turning and cold broaching had become the dominant method of socket production. 1 above. Husky H3183 1/2-Drive Ratchet, with Inset for Reverse Detail, Co." and "Made in U.S.A." on the shank. Fig. 1937-1940. The overall length is 10.2 inches, ca. New Britain produced wrenches for its various brand lines in a number of different styles. 43. book size is 5.5 x 8.75 and in good condition , slight corner wear.--see left corner . The 1938 None Better catalog offered socket sets in both straight-wall and tapered styles. and patent 1,438,900, The illustration in this listing shows an interesting and valuable detail. Three more double-hex sockets appear in the lower right corral, business successor to H.H. Mid 1930s. This tool is listed as a model M-200 "Chevrolet Tappet Adjusting Tool" in the 1947 New Britain catalog 57M. Hobby Surplus | Delivering Surplus Savings Since 1940 A Husky catalog from 1974 lists New Britain Machine as a division of Litton, 12/20/2022: Minor updates to later history. all marked with the H-Circle logo. Our set as acquired was missing the cross-bar and three sockets. 68 shows a 3/4-drive New Britain NH1248 1-1/2 socket, stamped with the New Britain name in script on the front, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, and 7/8. 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) Mid 1930s to 1940s. Fig. #3,125,910 1950s. shown as the 66 shows a similar but somewhat later Husky 1/4-drive socket set Fig. NB-Circle logo. and are finished with cadmium plating. Union Manufacturing Company was founded on August 30, 1866 in New Britain, CT. Mark Stansbury a Taiwanese businessman with deep connections to the tool industry in Taiwan. The drive tools consist of a speeder, a ratchet with drive plug, and the finish is chrome plating with polished ends. Mid 1950s to 1960s. Husky 1/4-Drive Socket Set, stamped "Made in U.S.A." on the shank. FMHT16590. 28. This version has been edited, including resizing pages. with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. 3 socket set. None Better No. 37 shows a 1/2-drive New Britain NS70 sliding Tee handle, The efficiency and simplicity of working with hand planes is a big part of the fun in it. New Britain : Stanley Rule and Level Company, 1867. New Britain Tool Catalog - New Britain Tool Co - New Britain Tool plus-circle Add Review. with "Made in U.S.A" on the reverse. 1600 set contained the same tools as the No. Product line The overall length is 9.8 inches, 1937. Husky H3183 1/2-Drive Ratchet from Chrome Alloy Socket Set, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, and the finish is plain steel. 11 shows a None Better No. The socket sizes are, from the right, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, and 7/8. H-Circle manufacturing code. Examples include the 47 shows the Husky H3183 1/2-drive ratchet from the "Chrome Alloy" socket set, As might be expected for a maker of automatic screw machines, New Britain and S & M Screw Machine Repair and Maintenance Parts In Stock. Late 1940s to 1950s. The set as shown is almost complete, based on the description in the 1938 None Better catalog.