General Tools
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- General Tools®BladeBlade 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 quality at an...Designed to help to get your job done rightManufactured utilizing the highest quality materials$20.89 - $21.66
- General Tools®Brass Plumb BobBrass Plumb Bob by General Tools®. Get precise measurements at all times with superior-grade levels and accessories offered on our virtual shelves. Whether for a challenging situation or an everyday job, we have the solution that will...Made of machined, fully polished and lacquered solid brassPreferred by masonry, carpentry and surveying professionals$16.95 - $58.73
- General Tools®Button Type MagnetButton Type Magnet 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...Designed to help to get your job done rightManufactured utilizing the highest quality materials$8.95 - $12.40
- General Tools®Ceramic Shallow Pot MagnetCeramic Shallow Pot Magnet by General Tools®. Pull is ideal for use in confined spaces.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....Clearance hole for fastening with a rod or beltHigh quality at an affordable price$5.62 - $11.89
- General Tools®Cordless 1.5 V Straight Handle Compact ScrewdriverCordless 1.5 V Straight Handle Compact Screwdriver by General Tools®. Whether you enjoy doing DIY projects or need to complete some repair work in your home, you need to have right tools in your garage or workshop. This super functional...High in power, efficient in performance, reliable in serviceUser-friendly design, ergonomic handle, solid construction$22.90 - $25.64
- General Tools®Deburring ToolDeburring Tool 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 unmatched levels of durability...Expertly manufactured from the highest grade materialsMade for maximum safety and convenience$8.85 - $12.20
- General Tools®Hex Steel Plumb BobHex Steel Plumb Bob by General Tools®. Get precise measurements at all times with superior-grade levels and accessories offered on our virtual shelves. Whether for a challenging situation or an everyday job, we have the solution that...Made of hexagonal, rust-resistant nickel-plated steelSelf-centering cap simplifies cord replacement$7.80 - $9.16
- General Tools®Hinge BitHinge Bit by General Tools®. Hinge Bit is ideal for drilling pilot holes in cabinet and door hinges, door butts and all large and small hardware.Expertly manufactured from the highest grade materialsMade for maximum safety and convenience$10.53 - $12.00
- General Tools®Internal Pipe WrenchInternal Pipe Wrench 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 unmatched levels of...Designed to help to get your job done rightManufactured utilizing the highest quality materials$7.55 - $12.86
- General Tools®Magnetic Telescoping Pick-Up ToolMagnetic Telescoping Pick-Up Tool 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...Designed to help to get your job done rightManufactured utilizing the highest quality materials$10.32 - $17.97
- General Tools®Mini Pocket ScriberMini Pocket Scriber 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 your toolbox....Aluminum body with knurled finger grip and hardened and centerless ground steel pointPoint is replaceable and reverses into body for safety$6.06
- General Tools®Mini Pocket ScriberMini Pocket Scriber 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 your toolbox....Aluminum body with knurled finger grip and hardened and centerless ground steel pointPoint is replaceable and reverses into body for safety$6.06
- General Tools®Plug CutterPlug Cutter by General Tools®. Whether you're building cabinets, toys, decks, furniture or railings, wooden plugs are a neat way to cover up the screw heads. Plug cutters are also great for creating a decorative effect in any...DURABLE - Made from hardened alloy steel, these Plug Cutters will cut a plug from any wood stock, from pine to oakVERSATILE - Engineered to start cutting plugs easily, and eject it, using either a hand-held drill or drill press$6.56 - $7.30
- General Tools®Plumb BobPlumb Bob by General Tools®. Get precise measurements at all times with superior-grade levels and accessories offered on our virtual shelves. Whether for a challenging situation or an everyday job, we have the solution that will work...Ideal solution to ensure the accuracy of your job from start to finishMade with the latest technology for exceptional performance$11.43 - $16.22
- General Tools®Pocket ScriberPocket Scriber by General Tools®. The #81 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 your toolbox....Aluminum body with knurled finger grip and hardened and centerless ground steel pointPoint is replaceable and reverses into body for safety$7.23
- General Tools®Pocket ScriberPocket Scriber by General Tools®. The #81 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 your toolbox....Aluminum body with knurled finger grip and hardened and centerless ground steel pointPoint is replaceable and reverses into body for safety$7.23
- General Tools®Replacement PointReplacement Point by General Tools®. Exact replacement. 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...Will help you make clear and accurate markingsExtremely easy and convenient to work with$1.51 - $5.62
- General Tools®SAE Arch PunchSAE Arch Punch 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 quality at...Made of heat-treated forged steelInside taper for clearance$9.76 - $43.15
- General Tools®SAE Divider CaliperSAE Divider 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$14.06 - $27.32
- General Tools®SAE Drive PunchSAE Drive Punch 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 quality...Made of forged steelSide hole for removing punched material$5.69 - $16.93
- 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$2.24 - $4.70
- General Tools®SAE Flexible Stainless Steel RulerSAE Flexible Stainless 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$5.10 - $7.21
- General Tools®SAE Industrial Precision Flexible Stainless Steel RulerSAE Industrial Precision Flexible Stainless 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...Will help you get the job done with more precisionThought-out design for convenience and ease of use$2.85 - $4.00
- 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$2.96 - $12.35
- 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$7.62 - $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$14.20 - $14.68
- General Tools®SAE Thread Repair FileSAE Thread Repair File 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...Contains four files covering eight thread pitchesAlso can be used to restore rusted or corroded fasteners$14.21
- General Tools®SAE/Metric Industrial Precision Flexible Steel RulerSAE/Metric 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...Ultra-fine black graduationsWill help you get the job done with more precision$8.83 - $8.93
- General Tools®Spring Type Tube BenderSpring Type Tube Bender by General Tools®. Tubing Bender can bend copper and other thin-wall tubing without crimping or collapsing it. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using...Made of oil-hardened and tempered spring steelHigh quality at an affordable price$2.27 - $2.53
- General Tools®Standard Pin ViseStandard Pin Vise 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 quality...Meets U.S. Government Specification GGG-V-412aHardened collet at each end$14.12 - $16.39
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.