Selection of workman's tools, 1999.

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

Hardpoint saw from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One hardpoint saw with black plastic handle.

Measurements:: overall: 25 mm x 630 mm x 135 mm, .39325 kg

Materials:: plastic (unidentified) and metal (unknown)

Object Number:: 2000-179 Pt1/1

type:: hand saws

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Part of:: 2000-179 Pt1

Hacksaw from a general-purpose handyman's kit

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

Measurements:: overall: 21 mm x 130 mm x 400 mm, .343 kg

Materials:: metal (unknown) and paper (fibre product)

Object Number:: 2000-179 Pt1/2

type:: hacksaws

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Part of:: 2000-179 Pt1

Junior hacksaw from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One junior hacksaw with black blade.

Measurements:: overall: 11 mm x 60 mm x 235 mm, .069 kg

Materials:: plastic (unidentified) and metal (unknown)

Object Number:: 2000-179 Pt1/3

type:: hacksaws

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Part of:: 2000-179 Pt1

Twelve junior hacksaw blades from a general-purpose handyman's kit

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

Measurements:: overall (lying flat): 17 mm x 75 mm x 252 mm, .0584 kg

Materials:: metal (unknown) , plastic (unidentified) and cardboard

Object Number:: 2000-179 Pt1/4

type:: hacksaws

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Part of:: 2000-179 Pt1

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

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

Measurements:: overall (lying flat vertically): 35 mm x 130 mm x 333 mm, .7432 kg

Materials:: wood (unidentified) , metal (unknown) and paper (fibre product)

Object Number:: 2000-179 Pt1/5

type:: claw hammer

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Part of:: 2000-179 Pt1

Rasp file from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One of three rasp files, flat, 21mm, with blue plastic handle.

Measurements:: overall: 15 mm x 23 mm x 278 mm, .099 kg
file: 21 mm

Materials:: metal (unknown) , paint and plastic (unidentified)

Object Number:: 2000-179 Pt1/6

type:: tools

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Part of:: 2000-179 Pt1

Rasp file from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One of three rasp files, flat, 20mm, with blue plastic handle.

Measurements:: overall: 15 mm x 23 mm x 281 mm, .092 kg
file: 20 mm

Materials:: metal (unknown) , plastic (unidentified) and paint

Object Number:: 2000-179 Pt1/7

type:: tools

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Part of:: 2000-179 Pt1

Rasp file from a general-purpose handyman's kit

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

Measurements:: overall: 8 mm,

Materials:: metal (unknown) , plastic (unidentified) and paint

Object Number:: 2000-179 Pt1/8

type:: tools

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Part of:: 2000-179 Pt1

Rubber mallet from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One rubber mallet.

Measurements:: overall (lying flat vertically): 58 mm x 75 mm x 285 mm, .2729 kg

Materials:: wood (unidentified) , rubber (unidentified) and paper (fibre product)

Object Number:: 2000-179 Pt1/9

type:: mallet - tool

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Part of:: 2000-179 Pt1

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.

Measurements:: overall: 25 mm x 240 mm x 34 mm, .1638 kg

Materials:: plastic (unidentified) and metal (unknown)

Object Number:: 2000-179 Pt1/10

type:: bench chisels

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Part of:: 2000-179 Pt1

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.

Measurements:: overall: 21 mm x 32 mm x 240 mm, .137 kg

Materials:: metal (unknown) and plastic (unidentified)

Object Number:: 2000-179 Pt1/11

type:: bench chisels

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Part of:: 2000-179 Pt1

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.

Measurements:: overall: 21 mm x 32 mm x 233 mm, .108 kg

Materials:: metal (unknown) and plastic (unidentified)

Object Number:: 2000-179 Pt1/12

type:: bench chisels

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Part of:: 2000-179 Pt1

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.

Measurements:: overall: 21 mm x 32 mm x 233 mm, .099 kg

Materials:: metal (unknown) and plastic (unidentified)

Object Number:: 2000-179 Pt1/13

type:: bench chisels

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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.

Measurements:: overall: 114 mm x 55 mm x 215 mm, .935 kg

Materials:: paper (fibre product) and metal (unknown)

Object Number:: 2000-179 Pt1/14

type:: planes (tools)

Part of:: 2000-179 Pt1

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.

Measurements:: overall (lying flat): 19 mm x 88 mm x 165 mm, .0558 kg

Materials:: plastic (unidentified) and metal (unknown)

Object Number:: 2000-179 Pt1/15

type:: hand tools

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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.

Measurements:: overall: 10 mm x 81 mm x 30 mm, .063 kg

Materials:: metal (unknown) and plastic (unidentified)

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.

Measurements:: overall: 20 mm x 140 mm x 25 mm, .132 kg

Materials:: metal (unknown) and plastic (unidentified)

Object Number:: 2000-179 Pt1/17

type:: hand tools

Part of:: 2000-179 Pt1

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

Measurements:: overall: 20 mm x 80 mm x 125 mm, .103 kg

Materials:: metal (unknown) , plastic (unidentified) and paper (fibre product)

Object Number:: 2000-179 Pt1/18

type:: screwdrivers

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Part of:: 2000-179 Pt1

Twist gimlet from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One of four metal twist gimlets in varying sizes.

Measurements:: overall (lying flat vertically): 7 mm x 32 mm x 100 mm, .0046 kg

Materials:: metal (unknown)

Object Number:: 2000-179 Pt1/19

type:: gimlets

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Part of:: 2000-179 Pt1

Twist gimlet from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One of four metal twist gimlets in varying sizes.

Measurements:: overall (lying flat vertically): 6 mm x 36 mm x 110 mm, .0099 kg

Materials:: metal (unknown)

Object Number:: 2000-179 Pt1/20

type:: gimlets

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Part of:: 2000-179 Pt1

Twist gimlet from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One of four metal twist gimlets in varying sizes.

Measurements:: overall (lying flat vertically): 10 mm x 46 mm x 125 mm, .0205 kg

Materials:: metal (unknown)

Object Number:: 2000-179 Pt1/21

type:: gimlets

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Part of:: 2000-179 Pt1

Twist gimlet from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One of four metal twist gimlets in varying sizes.

Measurements:: overall (lying flat vertically): 12 mm x 51 mm x 143 mm, .0369 kg

Materials:: metal (unknown)

Object Number:: 2000-179 Pt1/22

type:: gimlets

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Part of:: 2000-179 Pt1

Spirit level from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One black spirit level.

Measurements:: overall (lying flat): 15 mm x 228 mm x 41 mm, .1043 kg

Materials:: plastic (unidentified)

Object Number:: 2000-179 Pt1/23

type:: spirit levels

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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.

Measurements:: overall: 30 mm x 195 mm x 240 mm, .399 kg

Materials:: plastic (unidentified) and metal (unknown)

Object Number:: 2000-179 Pt1/24

type:: screwdrivers

Part of:: 2000-179 Pt1

Pliers from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One pair of pliers with blue handles.

Measurements:: overall: 7 mm x 160 mm x 55 mm, .1997 kg

Materials:: metal (unknown) and plastic (unidentified)

Object Number:: 2000-179 Pt1/25

type:: pliers

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Part of:: 2000-179 Pt1

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

One slip-joint wrench with blue handles.

Measurements:: overall (lying flat): 17 mm x 240 mm x 65 mm, .3504 kg

Materials:: metal (unknown) and plastic (unidentified)

Object Number:: 2000-179 Pt1/26

type:: wrenches

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Part of:: 2000-179 Pt1

Plumb bob from a general-purpose handyman's kit

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

Measurements:: overall: 33 mm x 35 mm x 130 mm, .14 kg

Materials:: metal (unknown) and plastic (unidentified)

Object Number:: 2000-179 Pt1/27

type:: plumb bobs

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Part of:: 2000-179 Pt1

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

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

Measurements:: overall (lying flat on side): 28 mm x 186 mm x 64 mm, .862 kg

Materials:: plastic (unidentified) and metal (unknown)

Object Number:: 2000-179 Pt1/28

type:: tape measures

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Part of:: 2000-179 Pt1

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.

Measurements:: overall (lying on side): 65 mm x 70 mm x 80 mm, .1194 kg

Materials:: metal (unknown) and plastic (unidentified)

Object Number:: 2000-179 Pt1/29

type:: bits (tool components)

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Part of:: 2000-179 Pt1

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

One isolation or wire stripper, red and black.

Measurements:: overall: 20 mm x 83 mm x 160 mm, .128 kg

Materials:: metal (unknown) and plastic (unidentified)

Object Number:: 2000-179 Pt1/30

type:: hand tools

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Part of:: 2000-179 Pt1

Sanding block from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One of four sanding blocks.

Measurements:: overall: 27 mm x 100 mm x 68 mm, .0184 kg

Materials:: paper (fibre product)

Object Number:: 2000-179 Pt1/31

type:: sanding blocks

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Part of:: 2000-179 Pt1

Sanding block from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One of four sanding blocks.

Measurements:: overall: 29 mm x 100 mm x 69 mm, .02042 kg

Materials:: paper (fibre product)

Object Number:: 2000-179 Pt1/32

type:: sanding blocks

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Part of:: 2000-179 Pt1

Sanding block from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One of four sanding blocks.

Measurements:: overall: 27 mm x 100 mm x 68 mm, .019 kg

Materials:: paper (fibre product)

Object Number:: 2000-179 Pt1/33

type:: sanding blocks

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Part of:: 2000-179 Pt1

Sanding block from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One of four sanding blocks.

Measurements:: overall: 26 mm x 100 mm x 69 mm, .01912 kg

Materials:: paper (fibre product)

Object Number:: 2000-179 Pt1/34

type:: sanding blocks

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Part of:: 2000-179 Pt1

Wire brush from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One wire brush with wooden handle.

Measurements:: overall: 40 mm x 38 mm x 295 mm, .123 kg

Materials:: wood (unidentified) , metal (unknown) and paper (fibre product)

Object Number:: 2000-179 Pt1/35

type:: wire brush

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Part of:: 2000-179 Pt1

Sharpening stone from a general-purpose handyman's kit

One rectangular sharpening stone.

Measurements:: overall: 25 mm x 152 mm x 53 mm, .3368 kg

Materials:: stone

Object Number:: 2000-179 Pt1/36

type:: whetstones

Part of:: 2000-179 Pt1

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.

Measurements:: overall: 15 mm x 107 mm x 152 mm, .067 kg

Materials:: metal (unknown) , plastic (unidentified) and cardboard

Object Number:: 2000-179 Pt1/37

type:: wood screws

Part of:: 2000-179 Pt1

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.

Measurements:: overall (lying flat): 22 mm x 116 mm x 205 mm, .0639 kg

Materials:: plastic (unidentified) and cardboard

Object Number:: 2000-179 Pt1/38

type:: rawl plugs

Part of:: 2000-179 Pt1

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.