--- product_id: 2976983 title: "General Tools Contour Gauge 837 - 6\" Angle Finder Tool for Home Improvement - Gadgets for Men" brand: "general tools" price: "Β₯3427" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "General Tools" url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/2976983-general-tools-contour-gauge-837-6-angle-finder-tool-home store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # 35 leaves/inch precision Measures profiles up to 3" deep Rust-resistant stainless steel pins General Tools Contour Gauge 837 - 6" Angle Finder Tool for Home Improvement - Gadgets for Men **Brand:** general tools **Price:** Β₯3427 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ“ Master every contour like a pro β€” don’t just measure, replicate with precision! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** General Tools Contour Gauge 837 - 6" Angle Finder Tool for Home Improvement - Gadgets for Men by general tools - **How much does it cost?** Β₯3427 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/2976983-general-tools-contour-gauge-837-6-angle-finder-tool-home) ## Best For - general tools enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted general tools brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Compact Yet Mighty:** 6-inch size fits comfortably in your toolkit while handling profiles up to 3 inches deep. - β€’ **Effortless Shape Duplication:** Instantly replicate complex profiles around pipes, moldings, and corners without guesswork. - β€’ **Pinpoint Precision Every Time:** 35 leaves per inch capture even the most intricate shapes flawlessly. - β€’ **Trusted by Pros & DIYers Alike:** From woodworking to tile installation, this tool boosts productivity and craftsmanship. - β€’ **Built to Last, Built for Accuracy:** Rust-resistant stainless steel pins ensure durability and superior measurement fidelity over plastic alternatives. ## Overview The General Tools Contour Gauge 837 is a 6-inch angle finder designed for precise shape duplication with 35 leaves per inch and rust-resistant stainless steel pins. Ideal for woodworking, tile, and flooring projects, it measures profiles up to 3 inches deep, enabling professionals and DIYers to replicate complex shapes quickly and accurately. ## Description Duplicate any shape instantly with the help of our 6" Contour Gauge 837. With our contour tool, you'll never have to transfer profiles to paper or cardboard again. It features a row of long, thin, moveable teeth and a perpendicular housing that holds them in place as they take an impression of the surface. This gadget fits around most pipes and round columns, allowing you to easily copy shapes to tile, laminate, engineered wood, solid wood, and vinyl to precisely cut flooring to match objects. Gift our template gauge to fellow handy contractors and DIY'ers who need valuable equipment to get the job done.General Tools has been a recognized leader in the innovation, design, and development of specialized woodworking tools for many years. We encourage craftspeople, artisans, and DIYers to work smarter, measure better, and increase productivity. Review: Useful for renovating older homes - Yes, this is a niche tool that you may or may not use in your lifetime. But if you are renovating an older home, this tool comes in handy when trying to decipher the profile of an existing moulding in order to determine what to buy at the local lumber yard, or if you are a woodworker, what tooling would be required to replicate the moudling. This particular contour gauge is well-made, with the pins tight enough in the body to not readily fall out but loose enough to quickly and reliably take a measurement. The only trick with this type of gauge is to store them properly in a sturdy case when not in use since they are relatively fragile and kids like to play with them. Review: Awesomely wonderful - This contour gauge is everything I hoped it would be. It creates a near-perfect replica of the shape you need. We recently remodeled several rooms and this tool did a GREAT job of getting the duplicate outline we needed to cut tile "just right." The metal rods are tight but not too tight. In my opinion, that's good, because they hold their shape better when you're tracing your outline. The key to success for me seemed to be to work it slowly. You'll see videos promoting similar products in which the user is pressing it quickly onto the shape needed. I found it worked beautifully if I took it just a tad slower. Side note: Because these metal rods can get bent if the tool is tossed about or thrown in a tool bucket, I strongly recommend storing it safely. (Ours now has its own place in my tool drawers.) Bottom line, the pricepoint is excellent, and so is the tool. Definitely five stars. ## Features - PRECISE SHAPE DUPLICATION: Instantly copy any shape or duplicate a profile for woodworking, tile flooring, and linoleum installation. This ANGLE-IZER tool can replicate the detailed moldings or match cut-outs around door casings and pipes. - PERFECT PROFILE: With 35 leaves-per-inch, our contour gauge duplicator accurately records the cross-sectional shape of any surface. It can measure profiles up to 3" (76mm) deep and eliminate guessing irregular shapes' dimensions. - ULTRA-THIN PINS: Our 6" edge finder has rust-resistant, stainless steel pins for long-lasting performance and greater precision than plastic teeth. This template tool also has ruler markings on the body in 1" increments. - CORNER TRIM: Ideal for measuring moldings for reproduction, duplicating spindles on the lathe, copying curves, and various other contour matching jobs. Just press the tool’s teeth onto an outline and trace. - GENERAL TOOLS: We have been a recognized leader in the innovation, design, and development of specialized DIY tools for many years. We encourage craftspeople, artisans, and DIYers to work smarter, measure better, and increase productivity. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00004T7RA | | Best Sellers Rank | #12,833 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #33 in Construction Marking Tools #288 in Dimensional Measurement #2,757 in Hand Tools (Tools & Home Improvement) | | Brand | General Tools | | Brand Name | General Tools | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 4,776 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00038728241160 | | Included Components | .... | | Item Dimensions L x W | 6"L x 6"W | | Item Type Name | Contour Gauge | | Item Weight | 2.4 ounces | | Manufacturer | General Tools | | Manufacturer Part Number | 837 | | Material | - Select - | | Material Type | - Select - | | Model Number | 837 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 6"L x 6"W | | Set Name | Contour Gauge 837 | | Size | 6-Inch | | UPC | 733353399667 038728241160 640026903482 758710429740 | | Unit Count | 35.27 Ounce | | Warranty Description | No Warranty | ## Product Details - **Brand:** General Tools - **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00038728241160 - **Item Weight:** 2.4 ounces - **Manufacturer:** General Tools - **Material:** - Select - - **Number of Packs:** 1 - **Product Dimensions:** 6"L x 6"W - **Set Name:** Contour Gauge 837 - **UPC:** 733353399667 038728241160 640026903482 758710429740 - **Unit Count:** 35.27 Ounce ## Images ![General Tools Contour Gauge 837 - 6" Angle Finder Tool for Home Improvement - Gadgets for Men - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81j+IdWvRrL.jpg) ![General Tools Contour Gauge 837 - 6" Angle Finder Tool for Home Improvement - Gadgets for Men - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71oJnvDH-WL.jpg) ![General Tools Contour Gauge 837 - 6" Angle Finder Tool for Home Improvement - Gadgets for Men - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81RVK7kyP1L.jpg) ![General Tools Contour Gauge 837 - 6" Angle Finder Tool for Home Improvement - Gadgets for Men - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71gO96N9u+L.jpg) ![General Tools Contour Gauge 837 - 6" Angle Finder Tool for Home Improvement - Gadgets for Men - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71k3Is6bT5L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: When well the product exist ?** A: I'm responding here about 45 minutes after first seeing the question - because I started laughing uncontrollably from Kelly's answer, and it took that long to compose myself enough to type. **Q: Does the contour lock in place when set?** A: Yes it stays locked. As a matter of fact, the tines are so firm that it's actually pretty hard to move them out of place. **Q: What is the actual width able to measure or contour with this gauge? I see product description and tech details don't match up. ANYONE have exact?** A: Looks like somehow the metal and plastic models have been mixed up. The metal one can reproduce a contour six inches long and two inches deep. **Q: When will the 10 inches gauge will be available?** A: This messaging Q & A is about the usage or how it might be used for other applications. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Useful for renovating older homes *by R***K on October 20, 2023* Yes, this is a niche tool that you may or may not use in your lifetime. But if you are renovating an older home, this tool comes in handy when trying to decipher the profile of an existing moulding in order to determine what to buy at the local lumber yard, or if you are a woodworker, what tooling would be required to replicate the moudling. This particular contour gauge is well-made, with the pins tight enough in the body to not readily fall out but loose enough to quickly and reliably take a measurement. The only trick with this type of gauge is to store them properly in a sturdy case when not in use since they are relatively fragile and kids like to play with them. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesomely wonderful *by D***I on February 4, 2019* This contour gauge is everything I hoped it would be. It creates a near-perfect replica of the shape you need. We recently remodeled several rooms and this tool did a GREAT job of getting the duplicate outline we needed to cut tile "just right." The metal rods are tight but not too tight. In my opinion, that's good, because they hold their shape better when you're tracing your outline. The key to success for me seemed to be to work it slowly. You'll see videos promoting similar products in which the user is pressing it quickly onto the shape needed. I found it worked beautifully if I took it just a tad slower. Side note: Because these metal rods can get bent if the tool is tossed about or thrown in a tool bucket, I strongly recommend storing it safely. (Ours now has its own place in my tool drawers.) Bottom line, the pricepoint is excellent, and so is the tool. Definitely five stars. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Only one fault *by A***B on December 20, 2023* I Purchased this gauge to copy the contour on guitar necks. It does a good job and as much better than the cheap plastic models. The one fault I have is that when they design this, they should have made one end of these wires in such a way that it could not be pulled through . The first time I use this I had several of the wires fall out. The good news is I was able to put them back in and restore the device to its normal condition. I will have to be more careful with it in the future. But whoever designed this should’ve figured to keep those wires from just pulling out. ## Frequently Bought Together - General Tools Contour Gauge 837 - 6" Angle Finder Tool for Home Improvement - Gadgets for Men - General Tools Contour Gauge 833 - 10" Angle Finder Tool for Home Improvement - Gadgets for Men - Saker Contour Gauge (10 Inch) Profile Tool with Adjustable Lock,Father's Day Gift for Men Women Dad Him Boyfriend Husband-Irregular Shape Duplicator-Cool Gadgets for Woodworking Tool Tracing --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/2976983-general-tools-contour-gauge-837-6-angle-finder-tool-home](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/2976983-general-tools-contour-gauge-837-6-angle-finder-tool-home) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-09-27*