The Best Contour Gauges of 2023

This stainless steel contour gauge from General Tools offers durability and a high level of resolution with 35 metal pins per inch and greater pin depth than most contour gauges. This metal contour gauge allows the pins to be finer than plastic pins, helping it replicate contours with a high degree of accuracy. In addition to offering a precise contour, these stainless steel pins provide added durability as they won’t break as easily as plastic.

Although it lacks the locking mechanism and tension adjustment of other models, its gauge is wide enough to measure up to 3.5 inches deep, making it usable for duplicating deeper shapes such as pipes and thicker baseboards and trim. An integrated ruler includes standard measurement markings.

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Get the General Tools metal contour gauge at Amazon, Lowe’s, or Acme Tools.