Woodworking Tools

  • Klein 53710: The Hole Saw That Changed My Game (47 characters)

    BySteve

    After two decades running ductwork and cutting vents, I’ve burned through more hole saws than I care to count. Most end up in my “why did I buy this” drawer after the first tough job. The Klein 53710 is different. Dead simple to adjust from 2 to 7 inches without swapping blades, which saves me at least ten trips back to the truck every job. But here’s what sold me: that integrated dustbowl actually works. I’m not eating drywall dust or explaining white footprints to homeowners anymore. The vacuum port seals tight with my shop vac, and the cuts are clean enough that I’m done in one pass. It’s not the cheapest option out there, but it’s the last adjustable cutter I’ll need to buy.

  • Klein 935DGGP: My Go-To Digital Angle Gauge

    BySteve

    After two years of daily use, the Klein 935DGGP has earned its permanent spot in my truck. I’ve tried cheaper angle finders that either lost calibration or couldn’t hold position on ductwork, and I’ve used the pricey options that offer features I’ll never need. This one hits the sweet spot. The magnetic base actually grips—even on painted surfaces—which matters when you’re balancing on a ladder trying to set register angles. What sold me is the quick conversion between degrees and pitch ratios. No more mental math or fumbling with my phone when a customer asks about their roof pitch for condenser placement. It’s accurate, reads clearly in dim attics, and the auto-shutoff saves batteries. Not the cheapest tool out there, but it’s one I actually reach for instead of leaving in the bottom of my bag.

  • Klein 31737 Folding Saw: My Go-To for Tight Spots

    ByMike Izzo

    After twenty years of cutting through drywall in cramped attics and behind water heaters, I can tell you the Klein 31737 has earned its spot in my daily kit. This isn’t some flimsy homeowner saw—it locks solid at both 180 and 125 degrees, which means I can actually get blade-on-board in those impossible angles behind ductwork without destroying my knuckles. The folding design keeps it from shredding my other tools, and that tether hole? Lifesaver when you’re balanced on a ladder. I’ve put mine through hell—cutting access panels, notching studs for linesets, emergency repairs in dusty crawlspaces—and it keeps biting clean. Sure, there are cheaper jab saws out there, but this one actually makes it home at the end of the day. That’s what matters.