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Best generals - April 2026

Last Updated - April 2, 2026

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General Finishes

General Finishes Oil Base Gel Stain, 1 Quart, Java

General Finishes

$56.50

$59.81
(6% Off)

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- Woodworkers love the lustrous finish that shows up
- This is the stain that has the most "finishing feel" of all General Finishes' products
- Heavy-bodied, and so does not penetrate as deeply into the wood as liquid oil-base stains do
- Easy-to-use stains simply wipe on with a cloth or applied with a foam brush (no spills or splashes)
- Can help you get a more even appearance on difficult woods such as aspen or pine
$56.50
$59.81 (6% Off)
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General Finishes High Performance Water Based Topcoat, 1 Quart, Satin

General Finishes

$49.90

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- The hardest, most durable consumer polyurethane top coat on the market today
- Interior use only
- Dry Time Between Coats is only 1 to 2 Hours
- Do not apply clear topcoats over bright white paint, as yellowing may occur due to a reaction to the substrate. Light color paints may also experience yellowing due to topcoat application, but it will less noticeable.
$49.90
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General Tools
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General Tools Cordless Engraving Pen for Metal - Diamond Tip Etching Tool for Engraving Toys, Sporting Goods, & Glass Gifts

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$13.45

$15.99
(16% Off)

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- SCRIBE TOOL: The electric pen features a 20,000 RPM motor to engrave glass, metal, ceramic, and plastic, only using two included AAA batteries. It can also be used as a practical wood engraver or part of your metal engraving kit.
- METAL ENGRAVER: The cordless tool holds like a pen for convenience and has an ergonomic tri-lobal grip and fingertip control. The compact engraver has a lightweight aluminum body for performing delicate personalization on DIY projects.
- GLASS ETCHING: There are endless possibilities for personalizing, including phone chargers, house keys, keyrings, delicate jewelry, watches, and glassware. Users can protect all types of valuables by identifying markings on their household items.
- GENERAL TOOLS: We're a recognized leader in designing and developing specialized precision tools dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service. We encourage artisans and DIYers to work smarter, measure better, and repair more productively.
- ENGRAVING PEN: Our portable handheld etcher enables precision cordless engraving with permanent identifying markings by anyone from DIYers to professional technicians. It has a 3/32" diamond tip bit and a safe fingertip-controlled on/off switch.
$13.45
$15.99 (16% Off)
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General Finishes

General Finishes High Performance Water Based Topcoat, 1 Quart, Flat

General Finishes

$49.45

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Main highlights
- The hardest, most durable consumer polyurethane top coat on the market today
- Interior use only
- Dry Time Between Coats is only 1 to 2 Hours
- Do not apply clear topcoats over bright white paint, as yellowing may occur due to a reaction to the substrate. Light color paints may also experience yellowing due to topcoat application, but it will less noticeable.
$49.45
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General Tools
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General Tools MMD4E Digital Moisture Meter, Water Leak Detector, Moisture Tester, Pin Type, Backlit LCD Display With Audible and Visual High-Medium-Low Moisture Content Alerts, Grays

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$38.78

$49.95
(22% Off)

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- WATER LEAK DETECTOR: Finding the moisture content in your wood or drywall is the first step in early prevention. Continuously check and test suspicious water stains around the house so you can determine whether the area is wet or has already dried. Low, medium and high moisture tones and on-screen icons, Reading HOLD button
- MOLD TESTER: For an accurate test read, stick the stainless steel pins into the surface of what you're measuring. The gauge has a broad range of 5 - 50% for wood and 1.5 - 33% for building materials such as concrete and drywall.
- MOISTURE READER: The mold test features large 0.3" high digits in a backlit LCD for quick and easy detecting. Our mildew scanner includes extra 8mm stainless steel pins, a protective cap that doubles as a calibration checker, and a “9V” battery.
- HUMIDITY SENSOR: Our handy meter tool can quickly determine what level of remediation is needed to keep your family safe from black mold. High levels of dampness that go untreated are the leading cause of harmful fungus growth in the home.
- GENERAL TOOLS: We're a recognized leader in designing and developing specialized precision tools dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service. We encourage artisans and DIYers to work smarter, measure better, and repair more productively.
$38.78
$49.95 (22% Off)

Best generals - April 2026

General Finishes Oil Base Gel Stain, 1 Quart, Java

General Finishes High Performance Water Based Topcoat, 1 Quart, Satin

General Tools Cordless Engraving Pen for Metal - Diamond Tip Etching Tool for Engraving Toys, Sporting Goods, & Glass Gifts

General Finishes High Performance Water Based Topcoat, 1 Quart, Flat

General Tools MMD4E Digital Moisture Meter, Water Leak Detector, Moisture Tester, Pin Type, Backlit LCD Display With Audible and Visual High-Medium-Low Moisture Content Alerts, Grays

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