Four words that can spark dread for parents, students and teachers: Back to school shopping. Multiple lists, dwindling store supplies, lineups at the cash – what if there was a better way to pick up high-quality, affordable items quickly and easily? Spoiler alert: There is! Check out General’s line of school supplies that get the job done, whether you’re a high schooler, a college student, a teacher or if you’re a DIYer planning to take a woodworking workshop this fall. We have all the back to school tools you might forget about when you’re picking up notebooks, binders and highlighters.

Precision Pencil Compass
Our #842 Precision Pencil Compass creates a perfect circle around a point – a requirement in any math class! Made of durable, die-cast rust-proof metal, this tool is built to last and features adjustable spring tension, a scribe guide for edge marking, plus it includes a pencil.

Precision 6-inch or 12-inch Flexible Steel Rule/Ruler
Low-quality rulers break easily and are hard to read. The #300/1 6" and #1216 12" Flexible Steel Rulers help you get very precise linear measurements. The polished stainless steel finish means they won’t crack at the bottom of a heavy backpack, and its ultrafine black graduations are easy to see.

ANGLE-IZER® Plastic Protractor
Tired of cheap versions that snap in half or have markings that fade? This #29 ANGLE-IZER® Plastic Protractor makes the measurement and marking of inside, outside and sloped angles a cinch, especially in areas where a standard protractor of t-bevel won’t fit. Its sturdy four-piece design has a brass locking nut and allows you to transfer odd angles to your miter saw. Perfect for weekend construction projects and fine carpentry.

3-in-1 Timer for Vision, Hearing Impaired, Loud Environments, Classroom
Our TI150 3-in-1 digital timer is super versatile: Teachers and tutors will find it useful when timing students during tests, for presentations or to customize alerts. Parents can help their children focus on homework or studying for short bursts of time – which studies show is an effective way to stay on task. And for anyone who is visually/hearing impaired, the red flasher, loud beep or vibration options make tasks easier to manage, while the large display and buttons are easy to read. This portable timer has a magnetic back, stand and clip, making it great for office or household use as a kitchen timer or to set alerts for appointments or activities.


Order everything you need for back to school with General!

About General Tools:
Ingenuity is at our core of every tool we make. With General in your tool belt, you can proudly take on the title of “Genius At Work”. Go to generaltools.com for all your precise tool needs. Also, make sure to pick up our line of back to school (PPE) Personal Protective Equipment!