Ratings & Reviews for General Tools & Instruments 6.0-in Stainless steel Contour Gauge

works wonders

what a unique invention, this makes thing much simpler and easier to get right the first time.

Fell Apart Quickly

It was good while it lasted; slthough it was rather narrow. Also the pins on the far edges of a round surface wouldn’t push back properly, but bent to the sides. But after just a few uses, about a dozen pins near the center just fell out. I’ll replace itcwith another type.

Gauge needles bend and take lots of pushing

It takes far too much force to push the needles against a contour. This may be fine for harder materials, but definitely not for softer materials---you'll wind up stabbing instead of hugging the contour. And even for the harder materials, there is another issue: the needles bend easy, and where the grade is very steep (meaning close to parallel to the needles), the needles will simply bend around that part of the grade, leaving a small gap where a stiffer needle would have settled. I just got ...

Garbage quality

Cutting deck boards around mounding and needed contour cuts. This item had decent reviews so tried it out. Prongs designed time go around things bend immediately. Not good quality at all

Not a stronge gauge

We bought this but it was flimsy and didn’t last but a few times of using it.

Oh what fun

Sliped out of my hand and when it hit the floor the pins got out of adjustment. While trying to straighten them one came out and then it was a mess from there. So dont drop it or mess with the pins.

Steel Contour-gauge

If this metal contour-gauge is the only one that is available at the store you are buy one at then it does the job depending on what you're doing. But the thin metal needles make tracing the contour difficult sometimes and inaccurate. But if you have the choice, buy the plastic type that does the same thing but way better! This is one tool where the plastic version, by far surpasses the metal version. Overall the plastic one works like a charm, and so much better and faster.

Not easy to use. The pins get wonky and do not stay aligned with one another

Grading On The Curves

Like most of the other posts, the pins will easily bend if pressed off-angle. Friction drag on the pins is very heavy! Have to push hard and straight but it gives a very accurate profile and holds it. Suggest manufacturer upgrade to a switchable friction lock.

Must Have Tool

Prefect tool for trim work, a must have if you are concerned about details and getting a clean look to your work

great gift

I gave this to my dad and Father-in-law. They both loved it. It holds the shape well and allows for easy tracing

Neat tool for scribing shapes.

Nice tool for copying mounding on to tile or wood for clean fit. Easy to use.

Contour gage

This tool was exactly what I needed for the corners while laying flooring. The time it saved me was unbelievable. It took the guesswork out of the angels.

Contour guide

Works but if pins move crooked it’s hard to get the tool back straight.