Vintage General Hardware Machinist Tool Lot - Depth/Angle Gauge No. 444, Steel Rule No. 306, Telescoping Gauges
These vintage tools were manufactured by the General Hardware Manufacturing Company, a legendary American toolmaker founded in 1922 in New York City by Abe and Lillian Rosenberg. Originally starting as a wholesale supplier, the New York-based business began designing and producing its own line of specialized hand tools and precision measuring equipment by the 1930s. Based on the "GENERAL HDW. MFG. CO. NEW YORK, U.S.A." stamping featured on the No. 444 depth gauge head, this specific 6-piece lot dates back to the mid-20th century--likely produced between the late 1940s and 1960s--before the brand officially rebranded to General Tools & Instruments in 2006.
Item Inventory Breakdown
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General No. 444 Depth & Angle Gauge: Includes the hardened head with 30°, 45°, and 60° protractor layout lines, thumb lock nut, and slotted narrow rule.
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General No. 306 Steel Rule: 6-inch tempered steel machinist rule with 8th, 16th, 32nd, and 64th inch graduations.
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Telescoping Inside Diameter Gauges (4-Piece Set): T-handle internal diameter measuring gauges with knurled locking knobs for transferring bore/hole measurements to a micrometer or caliper.
Key Features & Details
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Brand: General Hardware / General Tools (Made in USA).
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Type: Vintage Machinist & Precision Measuring Tools.
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Condition: Used vintage condition with minor surface oxidation/patina, fully readable graduations, and smooth mechanical action on the locks and plunger mechanisms.
selling as pictured 090426gp