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GENERAL TOOLS & INSTRUMENTS LLC
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Measuring and Layout ToolsView all
Dial Calipers Inch / Metric dial callipers of 0 - 6 inch measuring range; ideal for making inside, outside, depth and step measurements. Made of high-strength plastic or stainless-steel and feature easy-to-read dial with glare-free lens
Digital Angle Finders 
Digital Calipers Designed for measuring internal, external, depth, and step dimensions. The extra large, easy to read digital screen displays measurement in decimal and fractional inches and millimetres. Integrated with auto power off functionality to conserve battery power
Drafting Compasses For use with pencils to allow users to scribe and draw accurate circles or arcs; ideal for drafting and navigation applications. Integrated with spring tension adjustment to allow marking up to 8 inches diameter and scribe guides to offer precision edge marking.
Hole Drill Bore and Wire Gauges Conform to government specifications GG-G-86b to quickly and conveniently identify the sizes of fractional drill bits. Feature heat-treated, heavy gauge steel construction that is further machined and ground to close tolerances for ultimate precision. Come in a measuring range of 1/16 - 1/2 inch
Pin Vises Feature hardened steel collet with unique jaw capacity for use with varying tool sizes; allow small tools to be held in place. Selected models having hollow, nickel-plated body allows pin vise to be used with long rods or wire
Precision Measuring Tool Kits Comprises a #300/1 industrial precision 6 In flexible steel rule, #383NX telescoping magnetic pickup, #87 pocket automatic centre punch and #88 tungsten carbide point scriber. All tools are equipped with a pocket clip, allowing individual pocket storage
Protractors Designed for setting bevels and measuring and transferring angles. Feature 6 inch stainless steel pivoting protractor arm further integrated with a knurled locking nut that locks the tool into the desired position. Selected models come with a large, easy-to-read display
Rules and Straight Edges Used to maintain accurate measurements to ensure engineering and construction integrity; meet or exceed U.S. Government Specification GGG-R-791f for accuracy. Ultra-fine black graduations allow easy reading
Scribers and Probes Designed for marking and positioning metal and wood workpieces; Feature centreless ground steel point that reverses into knurled body to offer additional safety. Integrated with a hex cap that prevents the scriber from rolling
Trammels and Trammel Point Sets Designed for transferring measurements, scribing arcs and drawing large circles; used for accurately measuring and marking distances. Feature fine adjusting screws that enables fine pointing. Clamp opening fits 5/8 to 1-1/2 inches a beam
Vernier Calipers Feature fixed jaws paired with sliding jaws that moves along a graduated scale to make quick and accurate inside and outside diameter measurements. Come with extendable depth gauges for use in slots and small holes. Available in metric & imperial measurements
Punches Chisels and Hand DrillsView all
Center Punches Heavy-duty automatic center punches with one-handed spring impact operation; widely used by carpenters and machinists to make a mark on a metal surface or material where a hole is to be drilled. Feature a light aluminium body with hardened steel tip and knurled finger grip
Hand Held Punches Punch and Chisel Sets Revolving Punch Pliers Scratch Awls
Inspection and Retrieving ToolsView all
Hooks and Picks Feature unique pigtail hook shape that enables easy and safe removal of cotter pins in confined work areas. Have compound bend design that allows extraction with a pull or twist motion. Integrated with a heavy-duty plastic screwdriver handle to provide comfortable grip
Inspection Mirrors Designed for automotive repairs and machinery maintenance work; Feature fully polished, shatter-resistant glass mirrors on 360 deg swivels, double ball joints to enable accurate positioning and infinite angle adjustments. Available in circular, rectangular, round & square shapes
Inspection Retrieving Tool Kits Inspect equipment and retrieve small objects from hard-to-reach places. Feature polished-glass mirror, attached to a handle by a ball and socket joint that enables angle adjustment. Integrated with a non-slip cushioned grip, offering maximum user comfort
Retrieving Tools Feature push-on, white LED light bulbs for retrieving items from dark or hard-to-reach places and four-prong spring steel retrieval claws for easy access. Telescoping alligator clips also available in chrome-plated body with pocket clips
Tweezers Help users to pick up tiny parts, gems & fasteners that are too small for fingers to grasp easily. Available in sharp, curved, smooth, serrated blunt or bevelled point variants, allow tranfering sterile items from place to place. Selected models come with cushion grips for user comfort
Plumbing ToolsView all
Hand Reamer Create accurate size holes, enlarge countersink holes & remove burrs from cut pipes, tubing and conduits. Feature hardened, tempered tool steel blades for precision holes in sheet metals, plastics & other material. Available in fluted & T shape handle variants
Pipe and Tubing Cutters Allow users to cut through plastic tubing, used by electricians and plumbers. Feature eight-click ratcheting mechanism to offer maximum grip pressure on the pipes for smooth, clean-cuts. Available in overall lengths of 5 to 8.5 inches
Plumbing Specialty Tools Include heavy duty tube cutters and internal pipe wrench sets for plumbing installations, maintenance and repair projects. Tubing cutters featuring full-size, fold-out reamers with two cutting edges for deburring pipes and large fluted knobs for increased applied torque
Tubing Benders Feature durable, die-cast alloy construction for bending copper, brass, aluminium, thin-wall tubing & soft wires and rods in a range of 90 - 180 degrees in a single action. Integrated with extra-long handles to offer greater leverage
About General Tools & Instruments Llc
General Tools & Instruments LLC is a global leader in manufacturing high-quality hand tools, digital tools and instruments for various precision measuring, facility maintenance, plumbing, inspection and mechanical work. The General Tools catalogue meets ETL, FSC and SAE standards and includes over 1000 plumbing, woodworking, inspection, precision measuring and inspection tools used by tradesmen, craftsmen, DIYers and mechanics. The Measuring Tools category by General Tools comprises of calipers, micrometers, squares, protractors, gauges, thermometers, moisture-meters, psychrometers, measuring tapes and compasses. Calipers are used to make inside, outside, depth and step measurements in inches or millimeters. They are available in vernier, dial, digital and spring caliper variants with different measuring ranges and accuracies. General Tools thermometers are used to measure ambient and surface temperatures, and are available in contact and non-contact models with options in dial and digital readouts. Raptor Supplies offers a variety of these General Tools in different ranges and accuracies.
