Klein MAG2 Review: Why I Keep One in My Bag
Look, I’ve dropped enough screws into furnace cabinets and behind condensers to know that a magnetizer isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a sanity saver. The Klein MAG2 has earned its spot in my bag because it actually works when you need it. I’m talking about magnetizing bits strong enough to hold sheet metal screws while you’re working in tight spaces, or demagnetizing when you’re near sensitive components. It’s pocket-sized, doesn’t need batteries, and takes about two seconds to use. I’ve had mine for three years now, and it’s taken the same beating as the rest of my tools. No fancy features, no gimmicks—just rare-earth magnets doing exactly what they’re supposed to. For fifteen bucks, it’s solved a problem I used to deal with daily.