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- General Tools® - 2" Hose and Pipe Cutter (115)2" Hose and Pipe Cutter (115) by General Tools®. The #115 Hose and Tubing Cutter can handle flexible rubber, PVC, ABS and polyethylene tubing. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using...The long handle provides extra leverageThe curved holder supports the hose or tubing during square cuts$12.77
- General Tools® - 2.5x Folding Pocket Magnifier (532)2.5x Folding Pocket Magnifier (532) by General Tools®. Pocket Magnifier is ideal for toolmakers, jewelers, instrument makers and other craftsmen needing sharp magnification without eyestrain.This product is made of high-quality...Optical-quality (ground and polished) clear glass lensPlastic frame$8.67
- General Tools® - 24" Mechanical Pick-Up Tool (396)24" Mechanical Pick-Up Tool by General Tools®. The #396 Mechanical Pickup is ideal for retrieving small objects from hard-to-reach or hard-to-see places. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come....Strong four-prong steel jawsSmooth actuator for greater control$8.85
- General Tools® - 24" Straps Handle Wire Saw (858)24" Straps Handle Wire Saw by General Tools®. General Tools Pipe Wire Saw is ideal for cutting PVC pipe in a confined area. The Cable Saw is great for pipes that are against walls, between rafters or anywhere else where a normal cutter...Designed to help to get your job done rightManufactured utilizing the highest quality materials$5.64
- General Tools® - 3-piece Metal Handle Ratcheting Offset Multi Bit Screwdriver Kit (807X)3-piece Metal Handle Ratcheting Offset Multi Bit Screwdriver Kit (807X) by General Tools®. The #807X Ratcheting Offset Screwdriver with Two Crosspoint Blades is ideal for use where screws are concealed or obstructed, leverage is...Drive rotation can be reversed instantlyBlades are made of machined, ground and hardened tool steel$12.35
- General Tools® - 3-piece Metal Handle Ratcheting Offset Multi Bit Screwdriver Kit (807SX)3-piece Metal Handle Ratcheting Offset Multi Bit Screwdriver Kit (807SX) by General Tools®. The #807SX Ratcheting Offset Screwdriver with Slotted and Crosspoint Blades is ideal for use where screws are concealed or obstructed, leverage...Drive rotation can be reversed instantlyBlades are made of machined, ground and hardened tool steel$10.98
- General Tools® - 3-piece Metal Handle Ratcheting Offset Multi Bit Screwdriver Kit (807)3-piece Metal Handle Ratcheting Offset Multi Bit Screwdriver Kit (807) by General Tools®. The #807 Ratcheting Offset Screwdriver with Two Slotted Blades is ideal for use where screws are concealed or obstructed, leverage is required, or...Drive rotation can be reversed instantlyBlades are made of machined, ground and hardened tool steel$8.48
- General Tools® - 3/32" 1.5 V Cordless Engraver (505)3/32" 1.5 V Cordless Engraver by General Tools®. The #505 Cordless Precision Engraver enables precision cordless engraving from professional Technicians and Mechanics to Homeowners And Diyers. Users can protect all types of valuables...Protect and Identify- engraving tool enables precision cordless engraving with permanent identifying markings by anyone; from DIYers to the professional technicianEngraving Diamond Tip Bit- using a standard 3/32-inch engraving diamond tip bit and safe fingertip controlled on/off switch$14.95
- General Tools® - 3/4" Closed Frame Nut Cutter (175)3/4" Closed Frame Nut Cutter by General Tools®. The #175 Nut Splitter is ideal for removing rusted nuts. It's a real time-saver. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion...Angled body for accessing hard-to-reach areasStandard 3/4" driving hex head for use with wrenches or sockets$23.97
- General Tools® - 37" Metal Detector-Style Magnetic Fixed Pick-Up Tool (397)37" Metal Detector-Style Magnetic Fixed Pick-Up Tool by General Tools®. Metal Detector-style Magnetic Pickup can retrieve iron, steel and all-ferrous materials in machine shops and at construction sites.This product is made of...Powerful, vinyl-coated magnet provides no-stooping pickupsSteel shaft with plastic handle$20.24
- General Tools® - 4" SAE Inside Caliper (454-4)4" SAE Inside Caliper (454-4) by General Tools®. The #454-4 Inside Caliper can measure outside dimensions. If you’re looking for a reliable solution to get your job done with the ultimate accuracy, this top-notch measuring tool is...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
- General Tools® - 4-1/2" Industrial Tweezers (401XX)4-1/2" Industrial Tweezers 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...Designed to help to get your job done rightManufactured utilizing the highest quality materials$7.10
- General Tools® - 4-15/16" Mini Pocket Scriber (83)4-15/16" Mini Pocket Scriber (83) by General Tools®. The Pocket Scriber is preferred by machinists, engravers, mechanics and craftspeople for use on metal, glass, plastics and ceramics. Marking tools are one of the most helpful tools in...Aluminum body with knurled finger grip and hardened and centerless ground steel pointPoint is replaceable and reverses into body for safety$5.41
- General Tools® - 4-piece Adjustable Pilot Bit Set (34ST)4-piece Adjustable Pilot Bit Set by General Tools®. Each tool in the #34ST Adjustable Pilot Bits, Set of Four can drill, countersink and counterbore a precision screw hole in one step.Made of hardened high-speed steelBlack oxide finish deters rust$13.48
- General Tools® - 4x Glass Round Magnifier (538)4x Glass Round Magnifier (538) by General Tools®. 4X Magnifier is ideal for lab technicians, do-it-yourselfers, mechanics and inspectors needing sharp magnification without eyestrain. This product is made of high-quality materials to...Economical and versatile magnifier for lab oratory and industrial uses, for do-it-yourselfers, mechanics and inspectorsLightweight, durable 1-piece molded plastic frame$7.70
- General Tools® - 5-5/16" Mini Pocket Needlepoint Scriber (84)5-5/16" Mini Pocket Needlepoint 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...This needlepoint scriber makes ultra-fine markings in stainless steel, copper and brassFeaturing replaceable steel points, this scriber allow you to rejuvenate the tool after continuous heavy-duty work$6.79
- General Tools® - 5-piece Metal Handle Jewelers Precision Multi-Bit Screwdriver Kit (S605)5-piece Metal Handle Jewelers Precision Multi-Bit Screwdriver Kit by General Tools®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of...Black oxide-coated blades with slotted or crosspoint headNickel-plated body$8.22
- General Tools® - 5-piece Metal Handle Pass Through Handle Multi Bit Screwdriver Kit (8071)5-piece Metal Handle Pass Through Handle Multi Bit Screwdriver Kit by General Tools®. The #8071 Five-piece Ratcheting Offset Screwdriver Set with Pass-through Handle is ideal for use where screws are concealed or obstructed, leverage is...Rotation of the plated-steel drive can be reversed instantly and adjusted for left- or right-handed useBlades are made of hardened, tempered steel$15.17
- General Tools® - 5-piece Multi Material Handle Color Coded Precision Phillips/Slotted Mixed Screwdriver Set (700)5-piece Multi Material Handle Color Coded Precision Phillips/Slotted Mixed Screwdriver Set by General Tools®. The Precision Screwdriver Set is ideal for close, delicate work. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with...Chrome-plated 8650 Alloy (nickel-chromium-molybdenum) steel bladesDriver tip size shown on rotating cap$18.66
- General Tools® - 5/16" to 1-1/8" Ratcheting Tube Cutter (133)5/16" to 1-1/8" Ratcheting Tube Cutter by General Tools®. The #133 E-Z Ratchet Tubing Cutter can slice through copper, aluminum, brass, thin-wall tubing and stainless steel. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with...Ratcheting action rotates cutter around tube, enabling a standard-size wheel to be used in close quartersLonger handle leverages your hand torque$19.20
- General Tools® - 5/64" to 3/16" x 8-1/2" Leather Lever-Operated Hole Punch Tool (72)5/64" to 3/16" x 8-1/2" Leather Lever-Operated Hole Punch Tool by General Tools®. The Revolving Punch Pliers are ideal for making miniscule punch holes that would not be practical with a single-style punch. The revolving turret offers...Belt hole puncher - ideal for making miniscule punch holes that would not be practical with a single-style punchConvenient - tool is self opening; revolving punch is powerful and easy, giving you the capability to cleaning punch holes every time$11.55
- General Tools® - 6" SAE Economy Precision Flexible Steel Ruler (311ME)6" SAE Economy Precision Flexible Steel Ruler (311ME) by General Tools®. The #311ME Economy Precision Flexible Steel Rule with mm-inch Comparison can make very precise measurements. Whether you're a keen DIYer or a pro, this practical...Ultra-fine black graduationsPolished stainless steel finish$3.68
- General Tools® - 6" SAE Economy Precision Flexible Steel Ruler with Pocket Clip (300ME)6" SAE Economy Precision Flexible Steel Ruler with Pocket Clip (300ME) by General Tools®. The #300ME Economy Precision Flexible Steel Rule with 64th In. Graduations can make very precise measurements. Whether you're a keen DIYer or a...Ultra-fine black graduationsPolished stainless steel finish$3.13
- General Tools® - 6" SAE Industrial Precision Flexible Steel Ruler (616)6" SAE Industrial Precision Flexible Steel Ruler (616) by General Tools®. The #616 Industrial Precision Flexible Steel Rule with 5R Graduations can make very precise linear measurements. Whether you're a keen DIYer or a pro, this...Ultra-fine black graduationsPolished stainless steel finish$6.05
- General Tools® - 6" SAE Industrial Precision Flexible Steel Ruler with Pocket Clip (300/1)6" SAE Industrial Precision Flexible Steel Ruler with Pocket Clip (300/1) by General Tools®. With Plastic sleeve. The #300/1 Industrial Precision Flexible Steel Rule can make very precise measurements.Ultra-fine black graduationsPolished stainless steel finish$2.80
- General Tools® - 6" SAE Industrial Precision Rigid Steel Ruler (676)6" SAE Industrial Precision Rigid Steel Ruler (676) 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
- General Tools® - 6" SAE Inside Caliper (454-6)6" SAE Inside Caliper (454-6) by General Tools®. The #454-6 Inside Caliper can measure outside dimensions. If you’re looking for a reliable solution to get your job done with the ultimate accuracy, this top-notch measuring tool is...Legs made of special caliper steel, with hardened measurement pointsHardened and tempered bow springs and fulcrum spools assure uniform tension without side play$14.36
- General Tools® - 6" SAE Steel Divider Caliper (450-6)6" SAE Steel Divider Caliper (450-6) by General Tools®. The #450-6 6 In. Divider Caliper can measure inside and outside dimensions. If you’re looking for a reliable solution to get your job done with the ultimate accuracy, this...Legs made of special caliper steel, with hardened measurement pointsHardened and tempered bow springs and fulcrum spools assure uniform tension without side play$13.75
- General Tools® - 6" SAE and Metric Depth and Angle Gauge (444)6" SAE and Metric Depth and Angle Gauge by General Tools®. The #444 Depth/Angle Gage precisely measures the depth of small holes and slots. It also works as a protractor to facilitate setting an angle to 30°, 45° or 60° on either...Etched stainless steel rule and hardened steel baseSpring tension nut simplfies operation by securing graduated stainless steel rule in milled slot at 90° angle to base$16.23
- General Tools® - 6" x 12 TPI Hack Saw Frame (864)6" x 12 TPI Hack Saw Frame 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...Heat-treated blade suitable for cutting metalReversible blade for push or pull cutting$5.86
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.