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- General Tools® - SAE Economy Precision Flexible Steel RulerSAE Economy Precision Flexible Steel Ruler by General Tools®. Whether you're a keen DIYer or a pro, this practical tool is great to have at hand in your toolbox. Designed with key attention to detail, it will let you carry out...Ultra-fine black graduationsPolished stainless steel finish$2.33 - $4.70
- General Tools® - SAE Industrial Precision Flexible Steel RulerSAE Industrial Precision Flexible Steel Ruler by General Tools®. Whether you're a keen DIYer or a pro, this practical tool is great to have at hand in your toolbox. Designed with key attention to detail, it will let you carry out...Will help you get the job done with more precisionThought-out design for convenience and ease of use$2.80 - $12.14
- General Tools® - SAE Industrial Precision Rigid Steel RulerSAE Industrial Precision Rigid Steel Ruler by General Tools®. Whether you're a keen DIYer or a pro, this practical tool is great to have at hand in your toolbox. Designed with key attention to detail, it will let you carry out...Ultra-fine black graduationsPolished stainless steel finish$7.21 - $16.55
- General Tools® - SAE Inside CaliperSAE Inside Caliper by General Tools®. If you’re looking for a reliable solution to get your job done with the ultimate accuracy, this top-notch measuring tool is right up to your alley. It is designed to help you maintain precision...Legs made of special caliper steel, with hardened measurement pointsHardened and tempered bow springs and fulcrum spools assure uniform tension without side play$13.89 - $14.36
- General Tools® - SAE Outside CaliperSAE Outside Caliper by General Tools®. If you’re looking for a reliable solution to get your job done with the ultimate accuracy, this top-notch measuring tool is right up to your alley. It is designed to help you maintain precision...Legs made of special caliper steel, with hardened measurement pointsHardened and tempered bow springs and fulcrum spools assure uniform tension without side play$14.29 - $27.32
- General Tools® - SAE and Metric Digital CaliperSAE and Metric Digital Caliper by General Tools®. If you’re looking for a reliable solution to get your job done with the ultimate accuracy, this top-notch measuring tool is right up to your alley. It is designed to help you maintain...Designed to help you get your job done rightProvides the ultimate in functionality$47.43 - $78.48
- General Tools® - SAE and Metric Vernier CaliperSAE and Metric Vernier Caliper by General Tools®. If you’re looking for a reliable solution to get your job done with the ultimate accuracy, this top-notch measuring tool is right up to your alley. It is designed to help you maintain...Designed to help you get your job done rightProvides the ultimate in functionality$7.85 - $34.08
- General Tools® - Tungsten Carbide Point Scriber and Etching PenTungsten Carbide Point Scriber and Etching Pen by General Tools®. Marking tools are one of the most helpful tools in your toolbox. This premium tool is designed with meticulous attention to detail to let you mark your measurements with...Screw chuck for reversing point when not in useAluminum handle with knurled finger grip$7.07 - $8.66
- General Tools® - Two Point ScriberTwo Point Scriber by General Tools®. Marking tools are one of the most helpful tools in your toolbox. This premium tool is designed with meticulous attention to detail to let you mark your measurements with unmatched ease and precision....Aluminum body with knurled finger grip and two interchangeable threaded steel pointsShort straight and short 90°$4.19 - $5.01
- General Tools® - Ultratest™ SAE Flexible Steel RulerUltratest™ SAE Flexible Steel Ruler by General Tools®. Whether you're a keen DIYer or a pro, this practical tool is great to have at hand in your toolbox. Designed with key attention to detail, it will let you carry out measurements...Will help you get the job done with more precisionThought-out design for convenience and ease of use$10.15 - $38.64
- General Tools® - Ultratest™ SAE/Metric Flexible Steel RulerUltratest™ SAE/Metric Flexible Steel Ruler by General Tools®. Whether you're a keen DIYer or a pro, this practical tool is great to have at hand in your toolbox. Designed with key attention to detail, it will let you carry out...Ultra-fine black graduationsHard satin chrome finish$10.83 - $16.03
- General Tools® - Wide-Range Infrared ThermometerWide-Range Infrared Thermometer by General Tools®. Get precision data that will help you identify potential issues in your nonelectriclal equipment with this nonelectrical properties testing reliable testing device. Used for testing,...Designed for measuring nonelectrical propertiesExcellent solution to identify nonelectrical equipment issues$56.52 - $140.67
- General Tools® - 1" Arch Punch (1271M)1" Arch Punch (1271M) by General Tools®. Arch Punch is ideal for punching round holes in gasket material, leather, rubber, canvas, cardboard, plastic, sheet metal and other soft materials. This product is made of high-quality materials...Made of heat-treated forged steelInside taper for clearance$15.99
- General Tools® - 3/4" Arch Punch (1271I)3/4" Arch Punch (1271I) by General Tools®. Arch Punch is ideal for punching round holes in gasket material, leather, rubber, canvas, cardboard, plastic, sheet metal and other soft materials. This product is made of high-quality...Made of heat-treated forged steelInside taper for clearance$15.52
- General Tools® - 4-piece 3/8" to 1" Internal Pipe Wrench Set (139/4)4-piece 3/8" to 1" Internal Pipe Wrench Set by General Tools®. If you’re looking for a reliable solution to complete your project, this 1st-grade product is right up your alley. Designed utilizing the finest materials, it delivers...Ideal for removing broken threaded pipe ends, plugs and fittings without marring, scratching or denting pipe surface or threadsThe machined and heat-treated cams easily grab on to broken pipe fragments lodged inside the other pipe$26.27
- General Tools® - 1/2" Drive Punch (1280M)1/2" Drive Punch (1280M) by General Tools®. The #1280M 1/2 In. Hollow Steel Punch is ideal for punching round holes in gasket material, leather, rubber, canvas, cardboard, plastic, sheet metal and other soft materials.Made of forged steelSide hole for removing punched material$9.02
- General Tools® - 3/16" Drive Punch (1280D)3/16" Drive Punch (1280D) by General Tools®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great...Made of forged steelSide hole for removing punched material$5.41
- General Tools® - 3/8" Drive Punch (1280J)3/8" Drive Punch (1280J) by General Tools®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great...Made of forged steelSide hole for removing punched material$7.75
- General Tools® - 6-piece 3/16" to 1/2" Drive Punch Set (1280ST)6-piece 3/16" to 1/2" Drive Punch Set by General Tools®. Hollow Steel Punch Set is ideal for punching round holes in gasket material, leather, rubber, canvas, cardboard, plastic, sheet metal and other soft materials. This product is...Made of forged steelSide hole for removing punched material$31.78
- General Tools® - 7-piece 1/4" to 1" Arch Punch Set (1271ST)7-piece 1/4" to 1" Arch Punch Set by General Tools®. Arch Punch is ideal for punching round holes in gasket material, leather, rubber, canvas, cardboard, plastic, sheet metal and other soft materials. This product is made of...Made of heat-treated forged steelInside taper for clearance$69.19
- General Tools® - Professional™ 10-piece 1/4" to 1" Hollow Punch Set (S1274)Professional™ 10-piece 1/4" to 1" Hollow Punch Set by General Tools®. Professional Gasket Punch Set is ideal for punching holes in gasket material, leather, rubber, canvas, cardboard, plastic, sheet metal and other soft materials....All punches are made of hardened and tempered alloy steelHeavy-duty, spring-loaded, self-centering steel mandrel$64.45
- General Tools® - 3/16" to 5/8" (4.75 mm) 45° Bubble Industrial Manual Flaring Tool (155)3/16" to 5/8" (4.75 mm) 45° Bubble Industrial Manual Flaring Tool by General Tools®. The #155 Industrial Flaring Tool is ideal for flaring copper, aluminum and thin-wall tubing for leak-free connections. This product is made of...Forms 45° flares in seven co mmon NPT pipe sizesSteel screw yoke slips quickly over hardened and plated bars without removing heavy-duty wing nuts$26.31
- General Tools® - L5™ 350 lm LED Rechargeable Portable Cordless Work Light (L5/350)L5™ 350 lm LED Rechargeable Portable Cordless Work Light by General Tools®. L5/350 Lumen Work Light and Flashlight Rechargeable Portable Cordless LED Light is the most versatile flashlight. SWIVEL HOOK/ROTATING MAGNETIC BASE/MAGNETIC...MOST VERSATILE FLASHLIGHT- Light up even the darkest of spaces with this combined flashlight/work light/ phone charger (350 lumen main light / 180 lumen top light)ADJUSTABLE INTENSITY- use the + or – buttons to increase and decrease the amount of light needed. This will preserve battery life and provide comfortable lighting for all of your needs$24.77
- General Tools® - SAE Double Cut Thread Repair File (177-2)SAE Double Cut Thread Repair File (177-2) by General Tools®. Thread Repair File No. 2 is ideal for restoring damaged external threads on studs, bolts, screws, plumbing pipe and pipe fittings. Thread pitches covered: 9, 10, 12, 16, 20,...Contains four files covering eight thread pitchesAlso can be used to restore rusted or corroded fasteners$13.58
- General Tools® - SAE Double Cut Thread Repair File (177-1)SAE Double Cut Thread Repair File (177-1) by General Tools®. The #177-1 Thread Repair File No. 1 is ideal for restoring damaged external threads on studs, bolts, screws, plumbing pipe and pipe fittings.Contains four files covering eight thread pitchesAlso can be used to restore rusted or corroded fasteners$13.58
- General Tools® - 0 to 0.0125" SAE Swivel-Head Pin Vise (92)0 to 0.0125" SAE Swivel-Head Pin Vise by General Tools®. The #92 Swivel-head Pin Vise facilitates precise work on models, instruments and jewelry. If you’re looking for a reliable solution to get your job done with the ultimate...Hardened collet opens to desired sizeDesigned to help you get your job done right$10.82
- General Tools® - 0 to 0.125" SAE 4-in-1 Pin Vise (75801)0 to 0.125" SAE 4-in-1 Pin Vise by General Tools®. The #75801 Pin Vise is preferred by hobbyists, technicians, mechanics, DIYers, jewelers, watchmakers and model makers for holding workpieces and tools.Space under cap to store a spare colletDesigned to help you get your job done right$14.43
- General Tools® - 0.04" to 0.25" SAE Adjustable Pin Vise (93)0.04" to 0.25" SAE Adjustable Pin Vise by General Tools®. The #93 Adjustable Pin Vise can hold small drills, deburrers, wires, files, reamers and other small tools. It's ideal for electronics assembly, toolmaking and model making.Three-jaw hardened steel keyless chuckDesigned to help you get your job done right$13.85
- General Tools® - 1/4" x 4" Pin Punch (75G)1/4" x 4" Pin Punch (75G) by General Tools®. Drive Pin Punch is ideal for removing metal pins from holes in machine shops and motor service bays. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed...Made of hardened, tempered and heat-treated tool steelGround square end$4.56
- General Tools® - 1/8" x 8" Long Pin Punch (76A)1/8" x 8" Long Pin Punch (76A) by General Tools®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver...Long length meets U.S. Government Specification GGG-P-831eMade of hardened, tempered and heat-treated tool steel$6.66
General Tools & Instruments LLC, began as the brainchild of Abe and Lillian Rosenberg in New York City, 1922. Originally dubbed General Hardware Manufacturing Co., the company specialized in the wholesale of "hard goods," offering a full-range of domestic and professional items from clothesline pulleys and screen-door hardware, to specialty hand tools. However it wasn't long before Abe, a former WWI soldier and a vibrant, creative thinker, began to conceptualize his own product ideas. With Lillian running the store, Abe would take the Fall River Line from Greenwich Village to New England in search of machine shops to manufacture his tools.
By 1930 he had outsourced a small line of specialty items, including circle cutters, metal punches and pocket screwdrivers. By 1937, Abe and Lillian were selling their own products exclusively at General Hardware. Abe continued to develop a line of useful products for both consumer and commercial purposes. His thirst for new ideas kept General at the forefront of the industry and, accordingly, the company became one of the first to build die-cast tools. Through Lillian's keen business management, the company was awarded contracts supplying machinist tools to the United States Military and the British Purchasing Commission during WWII. In 1946, General became a charter member of the Sears 100 Club of Craftsman tool suppliers.
Upon Abe's death in 1977, his daughter Dorothy became Chairman of the Board. Along with her husband, Seymour Weinstein, Dorothy expanded General's product line to include precision measuring tools and other specialty hand tools. In 1990, the company's name was officially changed to General Tools to better reflect its product line. General has expanded its product line to include electronic testing and measurement equipment, fueled by the much-heralded acquisition of Mannix Instruments in November of 2006. The company, now General Tools and Instruments LLC, continues to forge a path into the digital marketplace all the while holding true to the entrepreneurial spirit upon which it began.