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.

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
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.

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
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
Twelve junior hacksaw blades in original packaging, No. JHB-12 by Everest.

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
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One of three rasp files, flat, 21mm, with blue plastic handle.

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
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One of three rasp files, flat, 20mm, with blue plastic handle.

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
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.

Measurements:
overall: 8 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown) , plastic (unidentified) and paint
Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/8
type:
tools
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.

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
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.

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
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.

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
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.

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
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
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.

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
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 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

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
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.

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
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.

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
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.

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
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.

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
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One black spirit level.

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
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
One slip-joint wrench with blue handles.

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
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.

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
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.

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
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.

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)
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.

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
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One of four sanding blocks.

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
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One of four sanding blocks.

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
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One of four sanding blocks.

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
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One of four sanding blocks.

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
Part of:
2000-179 Pt1
One rectangular sharpening stone.

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
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.

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
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.

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 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.

Measurements:
overall (lying flat vertically): 18 mm x 58 mm x 160 mm, .116 kg
Materials:
plaster , paper (fibre product) and metal (unknown)
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.

Measurements:
overall (lying flat & open): 12 mm x 150 mm x 117 mm, .101 kg
Materials:
metal (unknown) and plastic (unidentified)
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.

Measurements:
overall (lying flat vertically): 47 mm x 54 mm x 220 mm, .1079 kg
Materials:
wood (unidentified) and metal (unknown)
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.

Measurements:
overall (lying flat): 14 mm x 150 mm x 42 mm, .026 kg
Materials:
plastic (unidentified) and metal (unknown)
Object Number:
2000-179 Pt1/45
type:
modelling knife
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.

Measurements:
overall: 10 mm x 104 mm x 118 mm, .081 kg
Materials:
metal (unknown)
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.

Measurements:
overall (lying flat): 23 mm x 109 mm x 209 mm, .0649 kg
Materials:
plastic (unidentified) , cardboard and polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
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.

Measurements:
overall (including tissue inside): 300 mm x 590 mm x 250 mm, .6059 kg
Materials:
textile and plastic (unidentified)
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