Description
Overview
The General Contour Gauge (837) is designed for shape duplication and profiling across pattern making, mold making, and flooring installation applications. Measuring 6 in. L 3-1/2 in. W with an overall pin travel of 5-1/4 in., this tool transfers complex contours accurately onto workpieces, eliminating the need for freehand tracing or custom templates.
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer Part Number (MPN) | 837 |
|---|---|
| Brand | General |
| Length | 6 in. |
| Width | 3-1/2 in. |
| Overall Pin Travel | 5-1/4 in. |
| Pin Material | Stainless Steel |
| Component Finish | Enamel painted and brass plated |
| Graduation Type | Inch graduations marked on body |
| Quantity | 1 pc |
| Packaging | Carded |
| Country of Manufacture | China |
| UPC | 038728241160 |
Technical Features
- Stainless steel pins: Resist deformation under repeated use, maintaining profile accuracy over time.
- 5-1/4 in. total pin travel: Accommodates deep or irregular profiles such as door casings, baseboards, and pipe cross-sections without repositioning.
- Inch graduations on body: Allow direct measurement of profiled shapes for layout transfer without a separate rule.
- Enamel painted and brass-plated components: Provide a protective surface finish on structural parts, reducing corrosion and wear from jobsite exposure.
- 6 in. 3-1/2 in. gauge face: Provides sufficient span to capture wide profile sections in a single pass.
Applications
- Fitting carpet, linoleum, or tile around door casings, pipes, and irregular obstacles
- Pattern and mold making requiring precise shape replication
- Woodworking joinery where contour matching is required
- Any trade or hobby application involving the duplication of irregular or curved profiles
California Prop 65 Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including Nickel (metallic), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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