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Gaugemaster GM492

Skips 2pcs (Pre-Built)

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Manufacturer description

Skips have been an easy way of disposing of large quantities of rubbish for years. This style of skip can be traced back as far as the early 1930’s with this design becoming most prevalent in the domestic sector from the 1960’s. This era called for quick and easy disposal of waste during the housing boom where construction and renovation waste production was high. This style of skip is now commonplace in our society, with the possibility of renting one just a phone call away.

Catalogue listing

Model details

Gaugemaster Skips 2pcs (Pre‑Built) is a set of two small skips with a pristine finish. Each skip measures 48 mm in length, 23 mm in depth and 15 mm in height. The manufacturer part number is GM492.

The design of these skips dates back to the early 1930s and became widely used in the domestic sector from the 1960s, when rapid construction and renovation created a demand for simple waste disposal. Today the style is commonplace and skips of this type can be hired with a telephone call.