Toolbox and tools used during AEI apprenticeship

Made:
1960-1969 in Trafford Park
Toolbox and set of tools used and, in some cases Toolbox and set of tools used and, in some cases

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Toolbox and set of tools used and, in some cases
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Toolbox and set of tools used and, in some cases
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© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Toolbox and set of tools used and, in some cases, made by Alan Pedder when serving his engineering apprenticeship at AEI (Associated Electrical Industries, formerly Metropolitan Vickers) in Trafford Park, Manchester, 1963-1969.

This toolbox provides a snapshot of an interesting transition point in Manchester’s technical education landscape.

The Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Engineering Company (later to become AEI) apprenticeship and technical education system was developed in the first half of the 20th century by its Director of Research and Education, Sir Arthur Percy Morris Fleming.

After 12 months in the Training School the apprentice's trade or skill was determined. They could continue in the field of tool maker, pattern maker, welder, mechanical fitter, electrical fitter, sheet metal worker, turner, instrument maker, wireman, armature winder, draughtsman or foundry worker.

Apprenticeships and attending Technical College made it possible to enter a successful engineering career. This form of education and training was not open to women.

Details

Category:
Hand and Machine Tools
Object Number:
2021-1694
Materials:
metal (unknown)
type:
toolbox
credit:
Gift of Alan Pedder

Parts

Toolbox used during AEI apprenticeship

Toolbox used during AEI apprenticeship

Sheet metal toolbox, fabricated from sheet mild steel and spot welded together, 1963. Made and used by Alan Pedder when serving his engineering apprenticeship at AEI (Associated Electrical Industries) in Trafford Park, Manchester, 1963-1969. Alan made this toolbox while on the sheet metal section of the AEI Training School, and it features a small brass plate with his name.

Measurements:
overall: 152 mm x 406 mm x 254 mm,
Materials:
steel (metal) and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Object Number:
2021-1694/1
type:
toolbox
AEI apprentice school pin badge

AEI apprentice school pin badge

Pin badge, with AA Apprentice Association TS Training School and AEI logo, 1963.

Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
2021-1694/2
type:
badge
Tap wrench, made during AEI apprenticeship

Tap wrench, made during AEI apprenticeship

Large tap wrench, made on a centre lathe, 1963-1969.

Materials:
steel (metal)
Object Number:
2021-1694/3
type:
wrench
Small tap wrench made during AEI apprenticeship

Small tap wrench made during AEI apprenticeship

Mini/small tap wrench made on a centre lathe, 1963-1969.

Materials:
steel (metal)
Object Number:
2021-1694/4
type:
wrench
Tap wrench made during AEI apprenticeship

Tap wrench made during AEI apprenticeship

Small handmade tap wrench, made by AEI apprentice Alan Pedder, 1963-1969.

Materials:
steel (metal)
Object Number:
2021-1694/5
type:
wrench
Depth gauge made during AEI apprenticeship

Depth gauge made during AEI apprenticeship

Depth gauge (missing centre rod), made by AEI apprentice Alan Pedder, 1963-1969.

Materials:
steel (metal)
Object Number:
2021-1694/6
type:
gauge
Calipers used during AEI apprenticeship

Calipers used during AEI apprenticeship

Pair of outside calipers, made by AEI apprentice Alan Pedder, 1963-1969.

Materials:
steel (metal)
Object Number:
2021-1694/7
type:
calipers
Thread cutting taps used during AEI apprenticeship

Thread cutting taps used during AEI apprenticeship

16 x thread cutting taps, used by AEI apprentice Alan Pedder, 1963-1969.

Materials:
steel (metal)
Object Number:
2021-1694/8
type:
taps
Die handle used during AEI apprenticeship

Die handle used during AEI apprenticeship

Die handle and 7 dies, used by AEI apprentice Alan Pedder, 1963-1969.

Materials:
steel (metal)
Object Number:
2021-1694/9
type:
die
Micrometer, used during AEI apprenticeship

Micrometer, used during AEI apprenticeship

Micrometer, 0-2inch, used by AEI apprentice Alan Pedder, 1963-1969.

Materials:
steel (metal)
Object Number:
2021-1694/10
type:
micrometer
Drill bit, used during AEI apprenticeship

Drill bit, used during AEI apprenticeship

Large steel drill bit, used by AEI apprentice Alan Pedder, 1963-1969.

Materials:
steel (metal)
Object Number:
2021-1694/11
type:
drill bit
Set of chromium-vanadium spanners, used during AEI apprenticeship

Set of chromium-vanadium spanners, used during AEI apprenticeship

Set of 5 chromium-vanadium steel spanners, used by AEI apprentice Alan Pedder, 1963-1969.

Materials:
steel (metal)
Object Number:
2021-1694/12
type:
spanner
Three steel ring spanners, used during AEI apprenticeship

Three steel ring spanners, used during AEI apprenticeship

Three steel ring spanners, used by AEI apprentice Alan Pedder, 1963-1969.

Materials:
steel (metal)
Object Number:
2021-1694/13
type:
spanner
Two steel open spanners, used during AEI apprenticeship

Two steel open spanners, used during AEI apprenticeship

Two steel open spanners, used by AEI apprentice Alan Pedder, 1963-1969.

Materials:
steel (metal)
Object Number:
2021-1694/14
type:
spanner