{"product_id":"vintage-general-hardware-machinist-tool-lot-depth-angle-gauge-no-444-steel-r","title":"Vintage General Hardware Machinist Tool Lot - Depth\/Angle Gauge No. 444, Steel R","description":" \u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage General Hardware Machinist Tool Lot - Depth\/Angle Gauge No. 444, Steel Rule No. 306, Telescoping Gauges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese 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 \u0026amp; Instruments in 2006.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eItem Inventory Breakdown\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGeneral No. 444 Depth \u0026amp; Angle Gauge:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes the hardened head with 30°, 45°, and 60° protractor layout lines, thumb lock nut, and slotted narrow rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGeneral No. 306 Steel Rule:\u003c\/b\u003e 6-inch tempered steel machinist rule with 8th, 16th, 32nd, and 64th inch graduations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTelescoping Inside Diameter Gauges (4-Piece Set):\u003c\/b\u003e T-handle internal diameter measuring gauges with knurled locking knobs for transferring bore\/hole measurements to a micrometer or caliper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/b\u003e General Hardware \/ General Tools (Made in USA).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Vintage Machinist \u0026amp; Precision Measuring Tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Used vintage condition with minor surface oxidation\/patina, fully readable graduations, and smooth mechanical action on the locks and plunger mechanisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eselling as pictured 090426gp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cmeta name=\"keywords\" content=\"General Hardware tools, vintage machinist tools, General No 444 depth gauge, General No 306 steel rule, telescoping gauge set, internal diameter gauges, vintage precision tools, USA made machinist tools, T handle bore gauges, depth angle gauge, machinist rule 6 inch, vintage measuring tools lot\"\u003e\u003cmeta name=\"description\" content=\"Shop a vintage 6-piece lot of USA-made General Hardware machinist tools. Features a No. 444 depth \u0026amp; angle gauge, a No. 306 6-inch steel rule, and 4 telescoping \"\u003e","brand":"cyclewarehouse.online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47623527792802,"sku":"general measuring tool lot 090426","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0335\/9824\/2861\/files\/9c32d56a-eb3c-4924-b856-903ca9bd0630.jpg?v=1788537402","url":"https:\/\/cyclewarehouse.online\/products\/vintage-general-hardware-machinist-tool-lot-depth-angle-gauge-no-444-steel-r","provider":"cyclewarehouse.online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}