Hex Socket Set found

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Hex Socket Set found

Post by Tim52 » Mon Apr 02, 2018 7:13 pm

I recently found this set in an old shop I inherited.

No manufacturing marks, just Made in U.S.A. on each socket and the wrench.

Looks like it had a patent date on the wrench.

Any guess on the manufacturer?
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Re: Hex Socket Set found

Post by d42jeep » Tue Apr 03, 2018 1:44 am

Those look like None Better (New Britain). Check this link.
http://alloy-artifacts.org/Photos/tools ... _inset.jpg
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