This September, Professional Builder released it's annual list of the year's 100 Best New Products.  For this edition, General's new assembly of Moisture Meters got the nod. Check out the review below.  

"Branching out into home inspections? You'll need one of these. General's Moisture Meters provide an efficient method for detecting hidden leaks and excess moisture. The highly sensitive contact probes sniff out moisture in wood, concrete, plaster carpet and grain. Easy-to-use LED or LCD displays indicate both relative and percentage moisture readings. It's good for checking the moisture content of your lumber, too."

Check out the full list here.

Scarfing down a gut-busting 17 cannolis in 6 minutes, General's Product Engineer Kevin Basso took 3rd place at the World Cannoli Eating Contest, held yesterday at the Feast of San Gennaro in Little Italy. Upping his intake by 7 pastries in his second connective year, Kevin finished just 3.5 cannolis out of first place. Check out the videos below to see Kevin in action! (He is the second eater from the left.)

As posted on News Blaze:

General Tools & Instruments, the leading supplier of precision specialty hand tools and electronic test instruments for the Hardware, Woodworking, Machining, Plumbing, Electrical and HVAC/R industries announces a new Power Precision Screwdriver Model #500.

The world didn't know how much it needed, and would come to depend on, cordless drill/drivers -- until the industry invented and perfected them. But even these go-to tools are not much help when it comes to the tiny screws used in computers, electronics, hobby work and various types of close-fit, miniature assemblies.

Now there's the all-new UltraTECH(TM) Power Precision Screwdriver from General Tools & Instruments that can handle those difficult, repetitive screw-fastening jobs in extremely tight spaces. It's the world's first battery operated screwdriver of its size and capability, and a perfect tool for on-the-go technicians, hobbyists and anyone who works with electronics, small parts and micro assemblies.

Motorized, miniaturized, powerful and portable, this pen-size tool is superbly functional in design with an ABS housing, ergonomic rubber grip, a quick change chuck and an exclusive super micro-torque(TM) drive powered by two AAA batteries that will generate 100+ RPM. At just 7 3/4" in length, it fits neatly in hand or conveniently tucked into a jacket or lab coat.

The UltraTECH Power Precision Screwdriver comes complete with six interchangeable driver tips (slotted 1/8, 1/16", Phillips 0, 00 and star T6, T5). This tool makes a great gift or promotional item and is affordably list priced at $29.96.

About General Tools & Instruments Company

Headquartered in New York City for more than 87 years, General is the leader in precision specialty tools and instruments. Their vast array of over 2000 products is widely used by contractors and other professionals in Industrial Maintenance, HVAC/R installation and inspection, Occupational Health & Safety and Home Inspection.

For additional product information and photography, contact Peter Harper, VP Strategic Marketing, or Ron Gumucio at Kellen Communications, at the below addresses.

To learn more about General Tools & Instruments and its products, visit www.generaltools.com, or call Customer Support at 1-800-697-8665.

Ken Clark of Home Channel News has begun an innovative video series where he discussed new products and then juggles them. Seriously. In this edition, one of the products reviewed was General's 3" Carbon Fiber Digital Fractional Caliper.  Known as "Fraction Plus", we offer these digital fractional calipers in both carbon fiber and stainless steel models, in lengths of 3", 6" and 12".  

Check out General's Digital Calipers here.

The 2009 AWFS Fair (Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers) in Las Vegas was brimming over with exciting new woodworking concepts and innovations. Once again, General Tools drew loads of attention for its ever-growing Woodworking Tools lineup. In this video, Woodworker's Journal takes an in-depth look at General's new EZ-Pro Dovetail Jig.