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September 23, 2026

New Products

Klein Just Made the Adjustable Wrench More Useful

Klein Just Made the Adjustable Wrench More Useful Adjustable wrenches are already some of the most practical tools you can carry. Klein decided that wasn’t enough. Read More
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April 30, 2026

Buying Guides

A Breakdown of 9 Knipex Tools Featured by American Electrician

A Breakdown of 9 Knipex Tools Featured by American Electrician Knipex consistently ranks among the most respected hand tool brands in the trades — but the company's massive catalog can make it tough to know which tools are genuinely worth the premium price tag. In a recent YouTube video, the creator behind American Electrician walks through the nine Knipex tools he won't buy from any other brand, drawing on what he says is more than $2,000 in personal spending across the lineup. Read More
Acme Tools Tags:

April 7, 2026

Deal Alerts

Milwaukee Tool vs Wiha Last Brand Standing 2026 Championship Game Results

Milwaukee Tool vs Wiha Last Brand Standing 2026 Championship Game Results Forget the busted brackets and the office pool payouts. You thought the madness was over? The real championship tip-off didn't happen on a polished hardwood floor. It went down in the trenches, in the mud, and inside the toolboxes of hard-working Americans across the country. We just witnessed an absolute bloodbath of a 24-hour title fight, and when the dust settled, we finally got our Milwaukee vs Wiha last brand standing results. Read More
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April 6, 2026

Press

UND Fighting Hawks Local Support: UND Heads To The Frozen Four In 2026

UND Fighting Hawks Local Support: UND Heads To The Frozen Four In 2026 We usually spend our time talking about the raw power of impact drivers, the precision of miter saws, and how to keep your jobsite running like a well-oiled machine. But today, we are talking about ice, grit, and absolute dominance. Right here in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the exact same frozen soil where Acme Tools was born and raised, the UND Fighting Hawks are putting on an absolute clinic. Read More
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April 2, 2026

New Products

Milwaukee 2-In-1 1,000V Insulated Flip Shank Multi-Bit Screwdriver

Milwaukee 2-In-1 1,000V Insulated Flip Shank Multi-Bit Screwdriver Electricians have been dealing with the same annoying choice for decades: carry a dozen screwdrivers or waste time swapping bits while standing on a ladder. Milwaukee just said "enough" and engineered a screwdriver that flips between Phillips and slotted without requiring you to dig through your pouch or drop anything. The new Milwaukee multi-bit screwdriver isn't reinventing the wheel. Still, it's making the wheel a whole lot less frustrating when you're working hot and need insulated protection that meets standards instead of just claiming to. Read More
Acme Tools Tags:

April 2, 2026

Deal Alerts

Last Brand Standing 2026 Round 4 Results: Milwaukee & Wiha Punch Their Tickets To The Finals

Last Brand Standing 2026 Round 4 Results: Milwaukee & Wiha Punch Their Tickets To The Finals The gloves are off, the dust has settled, and we've got ourselves a championship matchup that nobody saw coming. Milwaukee Tool just steamrolled STANLEY in the semifinals. At the same time, Wiha quietly dismantled FEIN to set up what might be the most lopsided David vs. Goliath battle in Last Brand Standing history. Round 4 is in the books, and if you had "precision German hand tools versus the red power tool empire" on your bracket, you're either a savant or a liar. Read More
Acme Tools Tags:

April 1, 2026

Deal Alerts

Own Your Yard: The Ultimate National Gardening Month Equipment Upgrade Guide

Own Your Yard: The Ultimate National Gardening Month Equipment Upgrade Guide Let us get one thing straight right out of the gate. When you hear the word gardening, you probably picture someone in a massive straw hat delicately clipping rose bushes. Scrap that image entirely. For the hardworking Americans, contractors, and serious homeowners who get their hands dirty, April is not about dainty flower beds. It is about moving serious dirt, taming the wild, and dominating your property. Welcome to National Gardening Month, the ultimate excuse to upgrade your outdoor arsenal and gear up for the most productive spring ever. Read More
Acme Tools Tags:

April 1, 2026

Deal Alerts

Upgrade Your Basics: Score Deep Discounts On Must-Have Hand Tools & Drills

Upgrade Your Basics: Score Deep Discounts On Must-Have Hand Tools & Drills There is a universal truth every American knows: realizing you have the wrong tool for the job while you are already elbow-deep in a project is a unique kind of pain. Stop trying to turn a stripped screw with a butter knife or frame a wall with a hammer that looks like it survived the Oregon Trail. It is time to audit your loadout. Right now, we are knocking up to 36% off your everyday tool essentials. From tightening a rogue cabinet hinge to full-blown room remodels, the right gear separates the pros from the amateurs. This online-only event is ... Read More
Acme Tools Tags:

April 1, 2026

Deal Alerts

April Is Landscaping Month At Acme Tools: Shop The Best Promos Now!

April Is Landscaping Month At Acme Tools: Shop The Best Promos Now! The calendar just flipped to April, and whether you are running a massive fleet of trucks or are just a hardworking American trying to dominate your cul-de-sac, it is time to face facts. Mother Nature does not care if your old gear is sputtering out, and your clients do not want to hear excuses about flooded engines. That is exactly why we are dedicating this entire month to making sure your trailer and your shed are absolutely dialed in. Read More
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March 31, 2026

Project Guides

Woodworking With Reclaimed Materials: Tools & Techniques

Woodworking With Reclaimed Materials: Tools & Techniques Forget the standard Pinterest fantasy. Everyone loves the romantic idea of rustic, century-old barn wood right up until a hidden horseshoe nail explodes a brand new, hundred-dollar saw blade. Woodworking with reclaimed wood is an absolute battle. It is dirty, it is warped, and it actively wants to fight back. But when you get it right? You get undeniable character and a bulletproof, old-growth density that you literally cannot buy off a modern lumber rack. If you are ready to stop making basic upcycled wood projects and start building heritage-quality reclaimed wood furniture, you need a serious game plan and ... Read More
Acme Tools Tags:

March 30, 2026

Deal Alerts

The Bracket Carnage: Official Last Brand Standing 2026 Round 3 Results

The Bracket Carnage: Official Last Brand Standing 2026 Round 3 Results You spent all month talking massive trash on the job site, completely guaranteeing your favorite tool brand would sweep the competition. Well, it is time to face the music: the dust has officially settled, and a lot of you definitely owe your foreman a free lunch. We witnessed absolute heartbreakers and massive upsets, but we finally have the official last brand standing 2026 round 3 results locked in. Read More
Milwaukee Tags:

March 27, 2026

New Products

First Look: Why The New Milwaukee Pipe Cutter Is An Absolute Game Changer

First Look: Why The New Milwaukee Pipe Cutter Is An Absolute Game Changer You know exactly how this frustrating story goes. You are wedged into a dark, awkward corner of a basement, trying your hardest to sever a thick piece of stubborn PVC. Your hands are completely cramped, your cheap hand tool is slipping, and when you finally muscle your way through the cut, the pipe loudly crumbles and cracks right at the very edge. Now you get to explain to the homeowner why the water will be shut off for another hour while you fix a completely avoidable mistake. It is a miserable experience that plumbers deal with constantly. But Milwaukee just ... Read More
Acme Tools Tags:

March 27, 2026

Industry News

The Ultimate Playbook For The 2026 JLC LIVE Residential Construction Show Event: STILETTO's Secret Promotion

The Ultimate Playbook For The 2026 JLC LIVE Residential Construction Show Event: STILETTO's Secret Promotion Let’s cut right to the chase. You don’t need another boring corporate brochure telling you how to walk a convention floor. If you swing a hammer, run a crew, or bleed sawdust for a living, you already know the 2026 JLC LIVE Residential Construction Show event is the absolute undisputed heavyweight champion of regional trade shows. It’s where the real players in remodeling and home building go to see exactly what’s going to make them faster, better, and richer this year. But we aren't just here to talk about the live building clinics and classroom sessions. Read More
Acme Tools Tags:

March 26, 2026

Project Guides

Spring Shop Cleaning: The Ultimate Tool & Bench Reset

Spring Shop Cleaning: The Ultimate Tool & Bench Reset Winter projects leave a mark. Dust settles in places you didn't know existed. Benches get cluttered with half-finished ideas and tools that never made it back to their spot. Blades dull. Cords tangle. The shop slowly turns into a place you work around rather than one that works for you. Spring is the reset button. A focused spring shop cleaning brings everything back to zero: clean tools, a clear bench, and a layout that supports the work ahead. This guide walks through a practical, no-nonsense reset that saves time, extends tool life, and sets the shop up for better projects ... Read More
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March 26, 2026

Buying Guides

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations & The Tools You'll Need To Install Them

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations & The Tools You'll Need To Install Them The electric vehicle revolution didn't wait for permission, and now every electrician worth their license is fielding calls about EV charger installations. What started as a niche service for early adopters has turned into standard work, residential driveways, commercial parking structures, fleet depots, you name it. If it's got a parking spot and a nearby power source, someone's asking to plug in a Tesla. Read More
Acme Tools Tags:

March 25, 2026

Buying Guides

Essential Mechanic Tools For The Home Garage: Beyond The Basics

Essential Mechanic Tools For The Home Garage: Beyond The Basics That dusty 100-piece starter socket set you got for Christmas five years ago is cute, but it won't save you when you are elbow-deep in a suspension rebuild on a Sunday afternoon. There comes a time in every red-blooded American’s life when changing the oil and swapping air filters just is not enough anymore. You are ready to tackle the heavy-duty upgrades, but the second you encounter a seized bolt or a complex brake system, your beginner kit leaves you completely stranded. It is time to graduate. If you want to stop guessing and start dominating your driveway, you need ... Read More
Milwaukee Tags:

March 23, 2026

Deal Alerts

Milwaukee Takeover Category Sale

Milwaukee Takeover Category Sale You have exactly until midnight tonight to stop making excuses and finally restock your truck. If you have been bleeding cash by paying full price for the consumables and gear that keep your crew running, it is time to wake up. We are dropping a massive, 24-hour flash sale that puts the control directly in your hands. This is not a drill, and the clock is already ticking loudly. If you want the absolute best Milwaukee tool deals on the internet right now, you need to lock in your cart before 11:59 PM CT tonight. Let's break down exactly where ... Read More
Milwaukee Tags:

March 14, 2026

New Products

New Milwaukee Pliers Wrenches Built To Beat Knipex At Their Own Game

New Milwaukee Pliers Wrenches Built To Beat Knipex At Their Own Game Milwaukee just walked into the pliers wrench market like they own the place, and honestly, they might be onto something. For years, Knipex has been the undisputed king of this category, the brand every tradesman reaches for when they need a parallel-jaw pliers wrench that works. But Milwaukee doesn't do anything halfway, and these new Milwaukee pliers wrenches are designed with one very clear goal: beat the best or go home. Read More
Acme Tools Tags:

March 11, 2026

Project Guides

Stop Working In A Cave: Your Guide To The Perfect Garage Layout

Stop Working In A Cave: Your Guide To The Perfect Garage Layout Most guys treat their garage like a graveyard for half-finished projects and holiday decorations. You walk in to fix a simple lawnmower blade, and suddenly you trip over an extension cord, knock over a tower of old paint cans, and completely lose your 10mm socket in the dark. It is an absolute disaster. If you are serious about your tools, whether you are a weekend warrior or a professional contractor, it is time to stop working in a cave. Nailing the perfect garage layout is the only way to save your sanity, reduce wasted motion, and get things done efficiently. Read More
Acme Tools Tags:

March 11, 2026

Deal Alerts

Jobsite Madness: Official Last Brand Standing Round 1 Results

Jobsite Madness: Official Last Brand Standing Round 1 Results You thought the college hardwood had all the drama this time of year? Forget about it. The real battle is happening right here in the tool world. We pitted thirty-two of the most legendary brands against each other to see who really rules the truck, the shop, and the site, and the opening matchups did not disappoint. Heavyweights threw down, feelings were hurt, and the fans spoke loud and clear. If you are hunting for the official Last Brand Standing round 1 results, buckle up, because your bracket might already be busted. Read More
Acme Tools Tags:

March 8, 2026

Buying Guides

The Tools That Separate Fast HVAC Techs from the Ones Still Waiting on Callbacks

The Tools That Separate Fast HVAC Techs from the Ones Still Waiting on Callbacks HVAC work used to be straightforward. Show up, fix the unit, get paid. Now you're dealing with smart thermostats, variable-speed compressors, app-connected diagnostics, and customers who expect you to diagnose and repair everything in one visit. The difference between clearing four service calls a day versus two often comes down to what's in your bag. Read More
Milwaukee Tags:

March 6, 2026

New Products

Milwaukee Just Made Threaded Rod Work Way Less of a Nightmare

Milwaukee Just Made Threaded Rod Work Way Less of a Nightmare Look, we've all been there. You're three feet deep into a threaded rod installation, your standard nut driver taps out, and you're left doing that awkward socket-and-extension dance that nobody enjoys. Milwaukee clearly got tired of watching pros deal with this nonsense, because they just dropped something that makes sense: the new Milwaukee multi-nut driver with HOLLOWCORE technology. Read More
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March 5, 2026

New Products

Stop Destroying Your Elbows: The New Milwaukee Striking Hand Tools Have Arrived

Stop Destroying Your Elbows: The New Milwaukee Striking Hand Tools Have Arrived There is a very specific, bone-rattling pain that shoots straight up your arm when you miss the sweet spot with a cheap sledgehammer. It is the kind of massive shock that makes you question all of your life choices before breakfast. For decades, guys on the American jobsite just accepted that destroying their shoulders and dealing with dangerously loose hammer heads was simply part of the gig. Well, those days are officially over. We are taking a hard look at the brand-new Milwaukee striking hand tool lineup, and these absolute bruisers are engineered to take the beating so your joints ... Read More
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March 2, 2026

Press

Acme Tools Rochester Packed the House for Rochester Area Builders Networking Night

Acme Tools Rochester Packed the House for Rochester Area Builders Networking Night Sometimes the best way to test if you built something right is to fill it with people who know exactly what they're looking at. That's what happened when Acme Tools hosted the Rochester Area Builders Networking Night at our new Rochester location, drawing one of the strongest turnouts in recent years. Read More
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February 16, 2026

Deal Alerts

Your Tool Savings Just Got Real: Weekly Savings Vault Week 3 Is Here

Your Tool Savings Just Got Real: Weekly Savings Vault Week 3 Is Here Look, we're not going to bore you with some long-winded story about how hard you work or how much you deserve a break. You already know that. What you need to know is this: it's Monday in February, which means we’ve just cracked open the Weekly Savings Vault again, and the tool savings inside are worth your time. Read More
Acme Tools Tags:

February 15, 2026

Press

Looking Back At The New Acme Tools Store In Eagan, Minnesota, Grand Opening

Looking Back At The New Acme Tools Store In Eagan, Minnesota, Grand Opening Let’s take a trip down memory lane to July 2025. The sun was blazing, the humidity was typical for the Midwest, and we were busy making history. If you were anywhere near Town Centre Drive, you know exactly what went down. We finally planted our flag with the new Acme Tools store in Eagan, Minnesota, and looking back at the footage, the energy was electric. Read More
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February 12, 2026

Project Guides

How-To Soundproof A Garage Workshop Using the Right Tools

How-To Soundproof A Garage Workshop Using the Right Tools Turning your garage into a workshop opens endless possibilities, such as woodworking, metalwork, DIY projects, and tinkering with tools. But there's one problem every DIYer faces: noise. Power tools echo through concrete walls, vibrations shake the floor, and the buzz of saws and drills easily reaches the neighbors. The solution? A strategic plan to soundproof your garage workshop using the right tools and materials. Read More
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February 12, 2026

Press

Acme Tools: The Family-Owned Powerhouse That's Been Outfitting America's Tradesmen for Over 75 Years

Acme Tools: The Family-Owned Powerhouse That's Been Outfitting America's Tradesmen for Over 75 Years Look, we get it. You've got a million options when it comes to buying tools these days. Big box stores on every corner, online marketplaces that promise the world, and sketchy websites that may or may not ship what you ordered. But here's the thing: we've been doing this for over 75 years, and we didn't get here by cutting corners or treating our customers like transaction numbers. Read More
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February 11, 2026

Industry News

The Day The Pros Went To War: A Look Back At Professional Tool Kit Builds

The Day The Pros Went To War: A Look Back At Professional Tool Kit Builds There is a specific kind of adrenaline that hits when you walk into a supply house with a pocket full of cash and a job to do. It’s the kid-in-a-candy-store feeling, but for people who know how to build houses. Back in August of 2025, we decided to bottle that feeling, shake it up, and spray it all over the internet. We invited the heavy hitters of the trade world, guys like American Electrician , RR Buildings , VCG Construction , and the Tool Show crew , to our newest Minnesota store location. The mission was simple, but the execution ... Read More
Klein Tools Tags:

February 4, 2026

New Products

Revisit: Why This Klein Tools Video Is Still The Standard For Sparkies

Revisit: Why This Klein Tools Video Is Still The Standard For Sparkies Five months might as well be a lifetime in the content game, but real quality has a shelf life that lasts forever. We dropped this video back in September 2025, and looking back at the footage, the message is arguably more relevant now than it was then. If you are an electrician, a general contractor, or a homeowner who takes pride in their work, you know Klein Tools isn't just a logo on a handle. It is the baseline for professional work in America. Read More
Acme Tools Tags:

January 31, 2026

Project Guides

Shop Layout Mistakes & How to Fix Them Without Starting Over

Shop Layout Mistakes & How to Fix Them Without Starting Over Even a well-equipped shop can become a frustrating place to work if the layout isn't well organized. Tools pile up, projects stall, and what used to be your creative escape becomes a cluttered maze. The good news? You don't have to gut your workspace or start over. A few tweaks can completely change how your shop performs. Read More
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January 28, 2026

Product Guides

Tormek T-8 Setup Guide: Stop Working With Dull Trash And Get Razor Edges

Tormek T-8 Setup Guide: Stop Working With Dull Trash And Get Razor Edges Listen, there is absolutely nothing worse than trying to muscle through a job with a dull blade. It’s embarrassing, it’s dangerous, and quite frankly, it’s a waste of your valuable time. If you call yourself a pro, your tools need to cut like lasers. That is where the Tormek T-8 Water Cooled Sharpening System comes in. We just cracked the box open on this beast, and let me tell you, it is the upgrade your workshop has been begging for. Read More
Acme Tools Tags:

January 27, 2026

Deal Alerts

The "Don’t Be the Guy with Broken Tools" Flash Sale: 15% Off Your New Favorite Gear

The "Don’t Be the Guy with Broken Tools" Flash Sale: 15% Off Your New Favorite Gear Let’s be honest: there is nothing worse than being mid-job, reaching for a pair of pliers or a tape measure, and realizing you’re working with a piece of junk that should’ve been tossed in the bin three years ago. Whether you’re a pro on a commercial site or a homeowner just trying to survive a Saturday DIY project without losing a finger, your tools shouldn’t be the reason you’re swearing. Read More
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January 26, 2026

New Products

Milwaukee Tool Expands Pliers Lineup With Introduction Of Pliers Wrenches & Slip Joint Pliers

Milwaukee Tool Expands Pliers Lineup With Introduction Of Pliers Wrenches & Slip Joint Pliers Look, we’ve all been there. You’re deep in a job, probably on your third lukewarm coffee, and you’re fumbling with a crescent wrench that has more play than a middle school playground. You finally get it set, apply some torque, and, boom, you’ve just rounded off a bolt head and busted your knuckles. Read More

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