Selection of workman's tools, 1999.

Made:
1999
Selection of workman's tools, 1999.

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114-piece tool kit sold as a general-purpose handyman's kit. With packaging and canvas tool bag in box, 1999.

Details

Category:
Hand and Machine Tools
Object Number:
2000-179
Materials:
metal, plastic. cardboard, canvas
Measurements:
overall (estimate): 26.378 x 9.4488 x 6.6929 in.; 670 x 240 x 170 mm
type:
d. i. y. tool kits
credit:
Argos

Parts

114-piece tool kit sold as a general-purpose handyman's kit. box, 1999. The kit comprises of: a hardpoint saw, hacksaw, junior hacksaw, hacksaw blades, claw hammer, rubber mallet, 3 rasp files, 4 chisels, plane, t-bar with bits and sockets, 6 precision screwdrivers, 4 twist gimlets, spirit level, 6 screwdrivers, pliers, slip-joint wrench, plumb line, measuring tape, hole saw set, insulation stripper, 4 sanding blocks, wire brush, sharpening stone, wood screws and plugs, 18 twist drills, triangular shave hook, 3 pencils, snap-off blade knife, 2 clamps, set of hexagon keys, PVC tape, and a canvas bag.

114-piece tool kit sold as a general-purpose handyman's kit. box

114-piece tool kit sold as a general-purpose handyman's kit. box, 1999. The kit comprises of: a hardpoint saw, hacksaw, junior hacksaw, hacksaw blades, claw hammer, rubber mallet, 3 rasp files, 4 chisels, plane, t-bar with bits and sockets, 6 precision screwdrivers, 4 twist gimlets, spirit level, 6 screwdrivers, pliers, slip-joint wrench, plumb line, measuring tape, hole saw set, insulation stripper, 4 sanding blocks, wire brush, sharpening stone, wood screws and plugs, 18 twist drills, triangular shave hook, 3 pencils, snap-off blade knife, 2 clamps, set of hexagon keys, PVC tape, and a canvas bag.

Measurements:
overall (estimate): 26.378 x 9.4488 x 6.6929 in.
670 x 240 x 170 mm
Materials:
metal (unknown) , plastic (unidentified) , cardboard and canvas (textile)
Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1
type:
d. i. y. tool kit
One hardpoint saw with black plastic handle.

Hardpoint saw from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One hardpoint saw with black plastic handle.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/1
type:
hand saws
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One hacksaw with blue metal handle and blade, by Lotus Brand.

Hacksaw from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One hacksaw with blue metal handle and blade, by Lotus Brand.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/2
type:
hacksaws
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One junior hacksaw with black blade.

Junior hacksaw from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One junior hacksaw with black blade.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/3
type:
hacksaws
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
Twelve junior hacksaw blades in original packaging, No. JHB-12 by Everest.

Junior hacksaw blades from a general-purpose handyman's kit

Twelve junior hacksaw blades in original packaging, No. JHB-12 by Everest.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/4
type:
hacksaws
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One sixteen ounce claw hammer, No. CH-16W by Everest.

Claw hammer, 16oz, from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One sixteen ounce claw hammer, No. CH-16W by Everest.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/5
type:
claw hammer
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One of three rasp files, flat, with blue plastic handle.

Rasp file from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One of three rasp files, flat, with blue plastic handle.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/6
type:
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One of three rasp files, flat, with blue plastic handle.

Rasp file from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One of three rasp files, flat, with blue plastic handle.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/7
type:
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One of three rasp files, thin with a pointed end and a blue plastic handle.

Rasp file from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One of three rasp files, thin with a pointed end and a blue plastic handle.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/8
type:
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One rubber mallet.

Rubber mallet from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One rubber mallet.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/9
type:
mallet - tool
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One of four bevel-edge chisels, 24mm with a blue handle and a red safety cap on the end.

Bevel-edge chisel, 24mm, from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One of four bevel-edge chisels, 24mm with a blue handle and a red safety cap on the end.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/10
type:
bench chisels
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One of four bevel-edge chisels, 18mm with a blue handle and a red safety cap on the end.

Bevel-edge chisel, 18mm, from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One of four bevel-edge chisels, 18mm with a blue handle and a red safety cap on the end.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/11
type:
bench chisels
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One of four bevel-edge chisels, 12mm with a blue handle and a red safety cap on the end.

Bevel-edge chisel, 12mm, from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One of four bevel-edge chisels, 12mm with a blue handle and a red safety cap on the end.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/12
type:
bench chisels
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One of four bevel-edge chisels, 6mm with a blue handle and a red safety cap on the end.

Bevel-edge chisel, 6mm, from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One of four bevel-edge chisels, 6mm with a blue handle and a red safety cap on the end.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/13
type:
bench chisels
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One hand plane by Anant Industries, Jalandhar, Punjab, India.

Hand plane from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One hand plane by Anant Industries, Jalandhar, Punjab, India.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/14
type:
planes (tools)
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One t-handle with a black and red plastic handle from a t-handle bit and socket set.

T-handle from a t-handle bit and socket set from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One t-handle with a black and red plastic handle from a t-handle bit and socket set.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/15
type:
hand tools
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
Set of eleven bits for the t-handle, housed in a red rubber case.

T-handle bits from a general-purpose handyman's kit

Set of eleven bits for the t-handle, housed in a red rubber case.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/16
type:
hand tools
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
Set of nine sockets for the t-bar, housed in a red rubber case.

T-handle sockets from a general-purpose handyman's kit

Set of nine sockets for the t-bar, housed in a red rubber case.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/17
type:
hand tools
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
Set of six precision screwdrivers in assorted sizes in a blue and transparent case. Sizes comprise of: 0.9mm, 1.2mm, 1.8mm, 2.4mm, 3.0mm, and 3.5mm

Set of precision screwdrivers from a general-purpose handyman's kit

Set of six precision screwdrivers in assorted sizes in a blue and transparent case. Sizes comprise of: 0.9mm, 1.2mm, 1.8mm, 2.4mm, 3.0mm, and 3.5mm

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/18
type:
screwdrivers
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One of four metal twist gimlets in varying sizes.

Twist gimlet from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One of four metal twist gimlets in varying sizes.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/19
type:
gimlets
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One of four metal twist gimlets in varying sizes.

Twist gimlet from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One of four metal twist gimlets in varying sizes.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/20
type:
gimlets
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One of four metal twist gimlets in varying sizes.

Twist gimlet from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One of four metal twist gimlets in varying sizes.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/21
type:
gimlets
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One of four metal twist gimlets in varying sizes.

Twist gimlet from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One of four metal twist gimlets in varying sizes.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/22
type:
gimlets
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One black spirit level.

Spirit level from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One black spirit level.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/23
type:
spirit levels
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
Set of six screwdrivers with black and yellow handles in assorted sizes, housed in a black plastic holder.

Screwdrivers from a general-purpose handyman's kit

Set of six screwdrivers with black and yellow handles in assorted sizes, housed in a black plastic holder.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/24
type:
screwdrivers
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One pair of pliers with blue handles.

Pliers from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One pair of pliers with blue handles.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/25
type:
pliers
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One slip-joint wrench with blue handles.

Slip-joint wrench from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One slip-joint wrench with blue handles.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/26
type:
wrenches
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One plumb bob with a metal plumb and white textile line, by Diamond Brand, China.

Plumb bob from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One plumb bob with a metal plumb and white textile line, by Diamond Brand, China.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/27
type:
plumb bobs
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One yellow measuring tape, 13mmx3m (10ft), No. MT-3N by Everest.

Measuring tape, 10ft, from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One yellow measuring tape, 13mmx3m (10ft), No. MT-3N by Everest.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/28
type:
tape measures
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One round hole saw set drill bit with two attached cutting blades.

Round hole saw set drill bit from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One round hole saw set drill bit with two attached cutting blades.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/29
type:
bits (tool components)
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One isolation or wire stripper, red and black.

Isolation or wire stripper from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One isolation or wire stripper, red and black.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/30
type:
hand tools
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One of four sanding blocks.

Sanding block from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One of four sanding blocks.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/31
type:
sanding blocks
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One of four sanding blocks.

Sanding block from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One of four sanding blocks.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/32
type:
sanding blocks
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One of four sanding blocks.

Sanding block from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One of four sanding blocks.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/33
type:
sanding blocks
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One of four sanding blocks.

Sanding block from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One of four sanding blocks.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/34
type:
sanding blocks
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One wire brush with wooden handle.

Wire brush from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One wire brush with wooden handle.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/35
type:
wire brush
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One rectangular sharpening stone.

Sharpening stone from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One rectangular sharpening stone.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/36
type:
whetstones
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One ninety-five piece packet of assorted wood screws, No. WB-95 by Everest.

Packet of assorted wood screws from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One ninety-five piece packet of assorted wood screws, No. WB-95 by Everest.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/37
type:
wood screws
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One one-hundred piece packet of assorted wall plugs, No. ASW-100 by Everest.

Packet of assorted wall plugs from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One one-hundred piece packet of assorted wall plugs, No. ASW-100 by Everest.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/38
type:
rawl plugs
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
Set of five masonry drill bits in assorted sizes with red tips, in a yellow plastic case with a transparent front. Drill bit sizes comprise of: 5/32, 3/16, 1/4, 5/16, and 3/8.

Set of masonry drill bits from a general-purpose handyman's kit

Set of five masonry drill bits in assorted sizes with red tips, in a yellow plastic case with a transparent front. Drill bit sizes comprise of: 5/32, 3/16, 1/4, 5/16, and 3/8.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/39
type:
bits (tool components)
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
Set of thirteen drill bits in assorted sizes, in a foldable yellow plastic case.

Set of drill bits from a general-purpose handyman's kit

Set of thirteen drill bits in assorted sizes, in a foldable yellow plastic case.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/40
type:
bits (tool components)
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One triangular shave hook with wooden handle, No. SH-T by Everest.

Triangular shave hook from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One triangular shave hook with wooden handle, No. SH-T by Everest.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/41
type:
shavehooks
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One retractable blade knife with snap-off blades, and a yellow and black plastic handle.

Retractable blade knife from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One retractable blade knife with snap-off blades, and a yellow and black plastic handle.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/45
type:
modelling knife
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One of two F-clamps, with a red handle and a 150 x 50mm capacity.

F-clamp, 150x50mm, from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One of two F-clamps, with a red handle and a 150 x 50mm capacity.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/46
type:
bar clamps
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One of two F-clamps, with a red handle.

F-clamp from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One of two F-clamps, with a red handle.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/47
type:
bar clamps
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
Set of eight hexagon or Allen keys in assorted sizes, on a keyring.

Hexagon or Allen keys from a general-purpose handyman's kit

Set of eight hexagon or Allen keys in assorted sizes, on a keyring.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/48
type:
allen wrenches
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One four-piece packet of 12ft x 3/4 inch PVC tape rolls, with black, yellow, blue, red rolls, No. IT-4P by Everest.

PVC tape rolls from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One four-piece packet of 12ft x 3/4 inch PVC tape rolls, with black, yellow, blue, red rolls, No. IT-4P by Everest.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/49
type:
polyvinyl chloride
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One canvas bag with two handles, a zip down the middle of the body, and a orange Everest label sewn on the end, by Everest.

Canvas bag from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One canvas bag with two handles, a zip down the middle of the body, and a orange Everest label sewn on the end, by Everest.

Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/50
type:
bag - container
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
Box and packaging for the 114 piece tool kit and 'point of sale' packaging for the individual tools.

Box and packaging for the 114 piece tool kit and 'point of sale' packaging for the individual tools

Box and packaging for the 114 piece tool kit and 'point of sale' packaging for the individual tools.

Measurements:
overall (estimate): 26.378 x 9.4488 x 6.6929 in.
670 x 240 x 170 mm
Materials:
paper and canvas
Object Number:
2000-179 Pt2
type:
d. i. y. tool kit