Carpenter Tools
Framing and layout tools that earn a spot in the truck, from a speed square to a saw that holds up daily.
Screwdrivers

Klein Tools 32500 11-in-1 Screwdriver/Nut Driver Set
One handle covers Phillips, slotted, Torx, square bits, and three nut driver sizes, cutting down what you carry.
$15.97
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Work Gloves

Mechanix Wear Original Work Gloves
Synthetic-leather palm and touchscreen-compatible fingertips protect hands from sharp edges and hot parts without losing dexterity.
$23.59
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Drills

DEWALT DCD771C2 20V Max Cordless Drill Driver Kit
Compact drill/driver with two batteries and a charger, a solid do-everything drill for a maintenance cart.
$119.00
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Safety Glasses

3M Virtua AP Safety Glasses
Anti-fog, anti-scratch coating and side shields for basic eye protection cheap enough to keep several pairs around.
$9.88
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Bucket Organizers

Bucket Boss The Bucketeer Bucket Tool Organizer
Turns a standard 5-gallon bucket into 30 pockets of tool storage while leaving the center open for parts, cheaper and more mobile than a rolling case.
$16.48
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Hacksaws

Milwaukee 48-22-0050 12" High-Tension Hacksaw
Cuts pipe, threaded rod, and bolts cleanly on rough-in and repair jobs, a basic cutting tool the catalog was missing entirely.
$24.97
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Circular Saws

DEWALT DWE575SB 7-1/4" Circular Saw
Lightweight corded circular saw with an electric brake and bevel up to 57 degrees, a framing and sheet-goods staple.
$127.05
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Squares

SWANSON S0101 7-Inch Speed Square
Marks square cuts and common roof/stair angles in one tool, cheap enough to keep two in the truck.
$9.99
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Tape Measures

Stanley FMHT74038A FatMax 25-Foot Tape Measure (2-Pack)
Wide, rigid blade holds a straight line further out than a standard tape, and the 2-pack means a spare when one walks off.
$40.95
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Hammers

ESTWING E3-22S 22oz Framing Hammer
Solid steel construction and a long handle for extra swing power on framing nails.
$35.98
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Levels

Stabila 96-2-120 48" Box Level
Precision box-frame level that holds calibration under daily jobsite abuse, the level a lead carpenter actually trusts.
$192.96
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Stabila Type 196 24-Inch Level
A shorter, more pocket/bag-friendly level for cabinet and door work where a 48" box level is too long to swing.
$104.00
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Chalk Lines

IRWIN STRAIT-LINE 63950 Aluminum Chalk Reel, 50-Foot
Snaps a straight reference line across a sheet or a slab faster than measuring and marking points by hand.
$12.99
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Tool Belts

CLC 1429 12-Pocket Tool Belt Apron
A no-frills apron that holds nails, a hammer, and a tape without the cost of a full leather rig.
$29.09
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Pry Bars

VAUGHAN SuperBar 15-Inch Flat Pry Bar
Shepherd's-crook head pulls nails and separates trim/molding without splitting it the way a claw hammer would.
$16.99
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Stud Finders

Zircon StudSensor Pro SL Stud Finder
Deep-scanning edge detection with a laser pointer so you mark the actual stud location instead of guessing from the beep.
$25.24
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Clamps

IRWIN QUICK-GRIP 6-Inch Clamps, 8-Piece Set
One-handed trigger clamps for holding work while you drill or fasten, eight at once instead of buying them one at a time.
$32.99
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BESSEY GSCC4PK-C F-Style Clamp Set (2x6", 2x12")
Wood-handled glue-up clamps with replaceable pads for panel and frame glue-ups, a different job than the one-handed trigger clamps already in this catalog.
$34.97
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Miter Saws

DEWALT DWS715 12-Inch Single-Bevel Compound Miter Saw
A 15-amp 12" miter saw for crosscuts and angle cuts on trim and framing stock, the saw most carpenters build a cut station around.
$369.00
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Nail Guns

DEWALT DWFP12231 18GA Pneumatic Brad Nailer Kit
Drives 5/8" to 2" brads for trim, molding, and cabinet work without the split risk of hand-nailing.
$102.35
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Framing Nailers

Metabo HPT NR83A5(S1) Pneumatic Framing Nailer
A 21-degree plastic-collated framing nailer that drives 2" to 3-1/4" nails, the workhorse for wall framing and sheathing over hand-nailing every stud.
$269.99
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Sawhorses

WORKPRO Folding Saw Horses, 2-Pack
Steel folding sawhorses rated 1,800 lbs per pair, fold flat for the truck instead of the wood-and-nails horses guys build on-site.
$69.99
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Laser Levels

DEWALT DW088K Self-Leveling Cross-Line Laser
Self-leveling cross-line laser for cabinet runs, shelving, and layout work a box level can't cover across a whole room.
$127.00
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Block Planes

JORGENSEN NO.60-1/2 Low Angle Block Plane
A ductile-iron low-angle block plane with an adjustable mouth for trimming doors, shims, and end grain, most of what a pricier plane does at a fraction of the cost.
$42.98
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Rockler Bench Dog No. 60-1/2 Low Angle Block Plane
A heavier, tighter-tolerance block plane for finish carpenters who lean on hand-plane work daily and want the extra fit and finish.
$119.99
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Chisels

DEWALT DWHT16862 Wood Chisel Set (3-Piece)
Chrome carbon-steel chisels with strike caps for hinge mortises and general trim work, a basic set that survives a mallet.
$17.49
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Routers

Bosch PR20EVS Colt 1 HP Variable-Speed Palm Router
A compact palm router for edge profiles, hinge mortises, and trim work, small and light enough to run one-handed all day.
$89.98
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Orbital Sanders

DEWALT DWE6423 5" Variable-Speed Random Orbit Sander
Swirl-free finish sanding on trim, cabinets, and paint prep with a counterweighted motor that keeps vibration down over a long day.
$79.00
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Coping Saws

IRWIN ProTouch Coping Saw
Cuts inside corners on baseboard and crown molding for a tight coped joint, the trim-carpentry alternative to caulking a bad miter.
$8.99
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Combination Squares

Johnson Level & Tool 400EM Professional Combination Square, 12"
A sliding-blade square for marking 90/45-degree lines, checking depth, and scribing a line, a different everyday layout tool than a fixed speed square.
$15.15
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Jigsaws

DEWALT DCS334B 20V MAX XR Cordless Jigsaw
Brushless cordless jigsaw with variable orbital action for curved cuts and cutouts a circular saw or miter saw can't make.
$127.56
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Respirators

3M Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6200
A reusable half-mask respirator that takes swappable cartridges for fine dust from sanding and cutting, real protection past what a paper dust mask offers.
$17.29
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Nail Sets

Stanley 58-230 Nail Punch Set, 3-Piece
Sets finish nail heads below the wood surface so they can be puttied over, three tip sizes cover trim, casing, and baseboard nails.
$8.33
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Wood Glue

Titebond Titebond III Ultimate Wood Glue, 16oz
Waterproof, one-part wood glue for joinery and glue-ups that holds up outdoors, the standard adhesive on a carpenter's bench.
$9.58
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Utility Knives

Stanley 10-778 FatMax Retractable Utility Knife
Tool-free blade changes and a pop-up dispenser for opening material, scoring drywall, and general cutting, a daily-carry item on every job site.
$14.54
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Framing Squares

IRWIN 1794447 Hi-Contrast Aluminum Framing Square, 16"x24"
A full-size steel-framing square with rafter and octagon tables stamped in, for roof and stair layout a speed square is too small to do alone.
$33.99
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Nail Pullers

VAUGHAN Bear Claw 14" Cat's Paw Nail Puller
A flat, tempered-steel claw that slips under a nail head to pull deeply set or bent nails without tearing up the surrounding wood the way a pry bar would.
$26.99
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Drill/Driver Combos

DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit
One battery platform covers boring holes and driving lags or deck screws all day, the two most-reached-for cordless tools on a framing job.
$169.00
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Track Saws

Makita SP6000J1 6-1/2" Plunge Circular Saw Kit with 55" Guide Rail
Splinter-free, dead-straight rip and crosscuts on sheet goods without hauling a table saw on site, at a real price break from premium European track saws.
$589.00
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Sharpening Stones

Norton Combination Grit Sharpening Stone, 8" x 2" x 1"
Coarse and fine grit in one stone keeps chisel and block-plane iron edges keen without buying two separate stones.
$39.99
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Miter Saw Stands

DEWALT DWX723 Heavy-Duty Miter Saw Stand
Folding stand with extendable material supports turns a miter saw into a real cut station on any job, and folds flat to move.
$199.00
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Marking Pencils

Dixon Ticonderoga 14100 Carpenter's Pencil, 12-Pack
Flat pencil that won't roll off a stud or rafter and marks visibly on rough lumber, a basic item the catalog was missing.
$11.89
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Headlamps

Streamlight 61051 Trident 80-Lumen LED Headlamp
Hands-free light for working inside an engine bay or under a truck where a flashlight means one hand is never free.
$46.22
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