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JET Tags:

August 28, 2026

Buying Guides

7 New JET Tools That Make a Serious Shop More Affordable

7 New JET Tools That Make a Serious Shop More Affordable If you work with JET tools, you know they’re worth every dime. Expensive? Yes. But they get the job done. Read More
Bosch Tags:

July 30, 2026

Product Guides

Bosch 18V EXPERT Angle Grinder and Random Orbit Sander: Cordless Power for Tough Jobs and Clean Finishes

Bosch 18V EXPERT Angle Grinder and Random Orbit Sander: Cordless Power for Tough Jobs and Clean Finishes Cordless tools have come a long way, and Bosch’s 18V lineup is built to give users more power, more control, and fewer cords to work around. Two strong options for anyone working with metal, concrete, wood, or painted surfaces are the Bosch 18V 5-6 Inch EXPERT Angle Grinder Kit and the Bosch 18V 6 Inch Random Orbit Sander. Read More
Acme Tools Tags:

March 26, 2026

Deal Alerts

Wiha vs Bosch Last Brand Standing Deals: Round 3 Game 3 Showdown

Wiha vs Bosch Last Brand Standing Deals: Round 3 Game 3 Showdown March 26th isn't just another Wednesday; it's the day two absolute heavy hitters go head-to-head in a deal battle that only lasts 24 hours. Wiha's bringing precision German engineering. Bosch is rolling out power tool royalty. Both brands are slashing prices by up to 57%, but here's the twist: only one advances to the next round. The clock's ticking, the deals are live, and if you're still comparison shopping by midnight Central, you're already too late. Read More
DEWALT Tags:

March 22, 2026

New Products

DEWALT ATOMIC Grinding & Cutting Tools: Cordless Power Built for Tight Spaces

DEWALT ATOMIC Grinding & Cutting Tools: Cordless Power Built for Tight Spaces DEWALT just dropped five new ATOMIC grinders and cut-off tools that actually make sense for metalworking in confined spaces. The ATOMIC lineup has always been about delivering professional power in compact packages, and this grinding-and-cutting collection follows the same philosophy. Whether you're running conduit in mechanical rooms, grinding welds in tight corners, or cutting steel in overhead installations, these tools are designed to fit where pneumatic grinders can't and where full-size cordless grinders feel like overkill. Read More
Acme Tools Tags:

March 20, 2026

Deal Alerts

FEIN vs Makita Last Brand Standing Deals: Game 7 Showdown Ends Tonight

FEIN vs Makita Last Brand Standing Deals: Game 7 Showdown Ends Tonight Listen, if you thought March Madness was the only bracket worth watching this month, you clearly haven't been paying attention to what's happening at AcmeTools.com right now. We're down to the final hours of Round 2 in our Last Brand Standing tournament, and it's getting ugly out there. FEIN and Makita are both throwing haymakers with up to 70% off their best gear, and only one brand walks away alive. The other? Gets bounced from the bracket like a first-round exit nobody remembers. Read More
Acme Tools Tags:

March 14, 2026

Deal Alerts

Today's Tool Deals Just Got Irrational: Save 14% on Power Tools

Today's Tool Deals Just Got Irrational: Save 14% on Power Tools March 14th. Pi Day. The day math nerds celebrate 3.14 with actual pie, and the rest of us nod along, pretending we remember high school geometry. But here's the thing: while everyone else is arguing about whether pumpkin or apple is superior, we decided to do something way more useful with the date. We're running one of the sharpest power tool discounts we've seen all month, and it's only available to the people smart enough to be plugged into our SMS deals. Read More
Makita Tags:

March 12, 2026

Industry News

Makita's 36V Innovation: How the 18V X2 LXT System Changed Cordless Power Tools Forever

Makita's 36V Innovation: How the 18V X2 LXT System Changed Cordless Power Tools Forever Most companies that hit on a winning formula play it safe. Makita didn't. When they launched the 18V LXT Lithium-Ion system in 2005, they created what would become the world's largest cordless tool platform. But instead of just cranking out more 18V tools, they asked a better question: what if we could double the voltage without forcing contractors to abandon their entire battery ecosystem? Read More
Milwaukee Tags:

March 11, 2026

Product Guides

The Cordless Milwaukee M12 Die Grinder That Finally Kills the Air Hose

The Cordless Milwaukee M12 Die Grinder That Finally Kills the Air Hose Let's face facts. Dragging a stiff air hose around a cramped engine bay or a tight crawlspace is an absolute nightmare. It snags on everything, knocks over your coffee, and half the time, you do not even have room to maneuver the actual tool. For years, we all put up with it because battery-powered options lacked the guts to keep up with the pneumatic heavyweights. Well, Milwaukee just called game over on that era. Read More
Makita Tags:

March 7, 2026

New Products

Stop Stalling Out: Why the New Makita XGT Die Grinders Are Absolute Beasts

Stop Stalling Out: Why the New Makita XGT Die Grinders Are Absolute Beasts Look, there are two types of guys in the shop. There are the guys who spend half their day waiting on their weak, corded grinders to catch up, and then there are the guys who get the job done and clock out on time. We are talking to the latter group today. If you make your living cutting, grinding, or polishing metal, you already know that time spent waiting on a bogged-down tool is money directly out of your pocket. If you are tired of tripping over extension cords and stalling out in the middle of a heavy weld cleanup, ... Read More
DEWALT Tags:

February 26, 2026

Product Guides

The DEWALT 60V MAX Grinder That Won't Let You Be Stupid

The DEWALT 60V MAX Grinder That Won't Let You Be Stupid Here's a question nobody asked but DEWALT answered anyway: what if your angle grinder refused to run unless you used both hands like you're supposed to? Sounds annoying until you realize how many guys are running grinders one-handed while holding material with the other, which is exactly how you end up with a trip to the ER and an awkward story to tell your crew. Read More
Acme Tools Tags:

February 18, 2026

Product Guides

Comparing Power Tools: Why The Cordless Vs Corded Debate Matters For Your Next Job

Comparing Power Tools: Why The Cordless Vs Corded Debate Matters For Your Next Job Here's something nobody tells you when you're staring at a wall of drills at the hardware store: the difference between cordless and corded isn't just about having a battery or not. It's about whether you'll finish that basement before your kid's graduation or still be halfway done when they bring their own kids over to visit. Read More
Bosch Tags:

February 17, 2026

Buying Guides

Spotlight On Bosch: Cutting-Edge Tools For Renovators

Spotlight On Bosch: Cutting-Edge Tools For Renovators With renovation, the tools you choose can make or break a project. Precision, durability, and innovation aren't optional; they're essential. That's why so many professionals and serious DIYers rely on Bosch tools. With a reputation built on German engineering and decades of innovation, Bosch delivers solutions designed to power through tough jobs while keeping accuracy and efficiency at the forefront. Read More
DEWALT Tags:

February 16, 2026

Industry News

New DEWALT Concrete Tools From 2025 That'll Make Your Job Site Fun (Yeah, We Said It)

New DEWALT Concrete Tools From 2025 That'll Make Your Job Site Fun (Yeah, We Said It) Look, we've all been there. Standing in the middle of a job site, staring at concrete that needs tamping, rebar that needs cutting, and forms that need drilling, wondering if there's a better way to do literally any of this. Turns out, DEWALT showed up to World of Concrete 2025 and decided to answer that question with a resounding "hold my battery pack." Read More
CRAFTSMAN Tags:

February 5, 2026

New Products

Just Launched: Craftsman V20 Brushless Polishers & Grinder For Cordless Detailing

Just Launched: Craftsman V20 Brushless Polishers & Grinder For Cordless Detailing Nobody likes cords. They’re a trip hazard on the job site, and they are an absolute nightmare when you’re trying to detail a car. There is nothing, and I mean nothing, worse than spending three hours paint-correcting a ‘69 Mustang, only to have a dirty orange extension cord drag across the fender you just polished. Read More
DEWALT Tags:

January 29, 2026

New Products

The DeWalt Atomic Grinder: That Time We Finally Stopped Dragging Hoses Around the Job Site

The DeWalt Atomic Grinder: That Time We Finally Stopped Dragging Hoses Around the Job Site If you’ve ever been buried in a crawl space or jammed inside a cabinet frame trying to wrestle a pneumatic grinder, you know the struggle. We’re looking back at when DeWalt decided to drop the Atomic Grinder lineup, the day the game changed for every tradesman who was tired of being tethered to a loud-as-hell compressor or a tangled cord. This wasn’t just another tool launch; it was the moment "compact" stopped meaning "weak." Read More
Acme Tools Tags:

January 27, 2026

New Products

Blast From The Past: Revisiting The November Tool Drops That Changed The Game

Blast From The Past: Revisiting The November Tool Drops That Changed The Game In the world of power tools, some months just hit different. Looking back at this past November, it wasn't just the start of winter; it was a massive turning point for the heavy hitters in the industry. While most people were focused on holiday shopping, the real pros were eyeing the specs on a few specific releases that have since become staples on the job site. Let’s take a walk down memory lane and see why these drops still matter. Read More
Metabo Tags:

January 26, 2026

Deal Alerts

Tick Tock: Save 10% On Metabo & Metabo HPT Before This Deal Vanishes At Midnight

Tick Tock: Save 10% On Metabo & Metabo HPT Before This Deal Vanishes At Midnight Listen up, because we don’t have time for a long-winded speech. If you’ve been staring at that worn-out impact driver or dreaming of a fresh miter saw, the universe just gave you a sign, and a deadline. Right now, at AcmeTools.com, you can snag 10% off select Metabo and Metabo HPT gear. Read More
DEWALT Tags:

January 22, 2026

Industry News

OSHA Isn't Playing Anymore: Stop Blaming the Operator

OSHA Isn't Playing Anymore: Stop Blaming the Operator Listen up: if you’ve been on a job site for more than a week, you know the drill. We take pride in the grit, the sawdust, and the long hours. But we’re also entering a new era where "toughing it out" is being replaced by "working smarter." We’re about to break down a shift in the industry that is going to make your site safer, your workflow more efficient, and—most importantly—ensure you’re still in the game for the long haul. Read More
Metabo HPT Tags:

February 10, 2023

New Products

Metabo HPT Announces Launch of New 36V Angle Grinders

Metabo HPT Announces Launch of New 36V Angle Grinders Metabo HPT releases two new 4.5 inch 36V Angle Grinders: 36V MultiVolt™ 4-1/2” Variable Speed Slide Switch Angle Grinder (G3612DVEQ6) and 36V MultiVolt™ 4-1/2” Variable Speed Paddle Switch Angle Grinder (G3612DVFQ6) . Metabo HPT also introduces the 36V MultiVolt™ 6” Variable Speed Paddle Switch Angle Grinder (G3615DVFQ6), which has the same great features of the 4.5 inch version. They’re currently available for preorder at Acme Tools . Read More
Acme Tools Tags:

May 21, 2022

Product Guides

Angle Grinder Safety Guide

Angle Grinder Safety Guide Angle grinders can be a very dangerous power tool. You have a blade spinning up to 11,000 RPM that may seem relatively harmless but could lead to serious injury. There are several safety technologies that have been introduced over the years that have made angle grinders safer, but if not used correctly, they aren’t helpful. Whether you’re new to the tool or have been using it for years, it’s always a good idea to read up on proper safety while using your angle grinder. Read More
DEWALT Tags:

July 24, 2018

New Products

New DeWalt Grinder: First Corded Angle Grinder

New DeWalt Grinder: First Corded Angle Grinder DeWalt Grinders, especially electric angle grinders, are brutally efficient tools, but their basic design hasn’t changed a whole lot since their invention. While cordless grinders have seen vast improvements over the past decade, with the introduction of Lithium-Ion batteries and brushless motors, they have not shared any of their new tech with their corded cousins. Until now, that is. Read More
Baldor-Reliance Tags:

April 17, 2018

Buying Guides

Baldor Bench Grinder Size Buying Guide

Baldor Bench Grinder Size Buying Guide Bench grinders are powerful and practical but are often misused. They can sharpen a lawnmower blade, restore a chisel, polish wood, or shape gemstones. Also, they are versatile and can do precise finishing or quickly remove material. These grinders work on wood, gemstones, or metals. Moreover, they come in many sizes, from minor to heavy-duty for shops. Read More
Makita Tags:

June 2, 2016

Buying Guides

How To Choose A Makita Cordless Grinder

How To Choose A Makita Cordless Grinder Cut through sheet metal and pipe, quickly clean up welds, or carve your way into stone during a home construction with flexibility and freedom when you use a Makita cordless grinder. This tool offers multiple uses, including grinding, cutting, and polishing. The cordless variety lets you work in tight spaces and allows you to continue working even when an extension cord or source of power is unavailable. While every grinder from Makita will boast the same quality, they aren’t all alike. Find one that suits your particular needs, whether you want to use it on the job or at home. Read More

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