GENERAL TOOLS

About GENERAL TOOLS

General Tools is a manufacturer of precision hand tools and measuring instruments, with a product history dating back to 1922. The brand's catalog includes needle file sets, automatic center punches, digital angle finders, and steel rulers, among other specialized tools. These products are used in metalworking, woodworking, machining, fabrication, and maintenance operations where accurate measurement and material preparation are required. General Tools products are distributed globally, and 3G Electric supplies the line to industrial buyers, including plant engineers, maintenance managers, and procurement specialists.

The needle file sets from General Tools are available in six-piece and nine-piece configurations. The six-piece set (SKU 23N601, MPN 707476) includes equaling, half round, rectangular, round, square, and triangular files, each measuring 5-1/2 inches in length and 15/64 inches in width. The nine-piece set (SKU 23N602, MPN 707475) adds Barrette, Crossing, and Knife shapes, and features a 5-1/2 inch Equaling (Mill) file. These files are suited for precision filing, deburring, and shaping of metal, plastic, and wood workpieces.

Automatic center punches are another product family. The General Tools automatic center punch (SKU 6C492, MPN 79) has a round body, 1/2 inch shank diameter, 5 inch overall length, and 1/16 inch tip size. It creates dimples on metal or plastic to guide drill bits. A second model (SKU 3G835, MPN 78) features a knurled grip, 5/64 inch tip size, 5/8 inch shank diameter, and 5-1/2 inch overall length. Both are spring-loaded and require no hammer.

Digital angle finders include the General Tools 824 (SKU 54GX59), which measures angles from 0° to 180° with an accuracy of ±0.1°. It has a plastic body, LCD display, and includes a Li-Ion battery. This tool is used for setting miter saws, checking bevels, and transferring angles.

Steel rulers are offered in several configurations. The 300/1 (SKU 3VZR3) is a 6-inch flexible steel rule with etched graduation marks in 1/64-inch increments and decimal markings, a polished black finish, and a clip. The CF649MD (SKU 3VZN5) is a 6-inch/150 mm rule with decimal graduations of 1/100 inch and 0.5 mm, an etched chrome finish, satin face, and a pouch. The 305ME (SKU 3VZR7) is a 6-inch/150 mm flexible black steel ruler with 1/16-inch and 1 mm scales plus decimal markings, and includes a storage case.

3G Electric supports the General Tools line by interpreting demand and delivering these tools to industrial customers worldwide. The product range covers measurement, marking, and material preparation tasks common in maintenance and fabrication. 3G Electric provides access to these tools with the same focus on specification and availability that applies to its other industrial equipment lines.

Common Applications

• Metal fabrication — General Tools needle file sets (MPN 707476, 707475) for deburring and shaping metal parts.
• Machining — General Tools automatic center punches (MPN 79, 78) for marking drill points on metal workpieces.
• Woodworking — General Tools digital angle finder 824 for setting miter saws and checking bevel angles.
• Quality inspection — General Tools steel rulers (300/1, CF649MD, 305ME) for linear measurement and verification.
• Maintenance and repair — General Tools needle files and center punches for on-site tooling adjustments.
• Fabrication — General Tools steel rules with decimal graduations for precise layout and marking.