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Metabo HPT Tags:

September 23, 2026

New Products

Metabo HPT Just Released a New 5.0Ah Tabless Battery

Metabo HPT Just Released a New 5.0Ah Tabless Battery Metabo HPT guys, lock in. A new battery has just been released. Read More
Klein Tools Tags:

August 5, 2026

New Products

Why the Klein Tools MODbox Clipboard is the Mobile Desk for the Job Site

Why the Klein Tools MODbox Clipboard is the Mobile Desk for the Job Site Nobody gets into the trades because they love paperwork, but it’s a permanent part of the job. The problem is that standard wooden or cheap plastic clipboards barely survive a week in the truck. They snap, your permits get soaked in the rain, and you can never find a pen when the inspector shows up, leaving you with a crumpled mess on your dashboard. Read More
3M Tags:

July 27, 2026

Industry News

In Honor of the 3M Open: 5 Winning 3M Products for Your Next Project

In Honor of the 3M Open: 5 Winning 3M Products for Your Next Project The 2026 3M Open brought the golf world to Minnesota from July 23–26 at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine. As Minnesota’s only PGA TOUR event and one of the Twin Cities’ biggest summer sporting events, it gave us the perfect excuse to highlight another impressive 3M lineup, this time from the Acme Tools shelves. Read More
DEWALT Tags:

July 10, 2026

New Products

Never Run Out of Breath: The DEWALT 20 Gallon Portable Surge Tank

Never Run Out of Breath: The DEWALT 20 Gallon Portable Surge Tank Anyone who relies on pneumatic tools knows the frustration of outrunning their air compressor. You are in the middle of a major framing job, your nail gun starts firing blanks, and you have to stop and wait for the compressor to catch up. Or worse, you have a crew trying to share one small tank, and productivity grinds to a halt. Read More
DEWALT Tags:

April 6, 2026

Product Guides

Power The Whole Crew: DEWALT Multiport Charger & Power Controller Review

Power The Whole Crew: DEWALT Multiport Charger & Power Controller Review We all know the worst part of running a massive jobsite is dealing with the rat's nest of extension cords and the constant fight over who gets to use the charger next. Nothing kills your crew's momentum faster than waiting around for dead batteries to juice back up. You're burning daylight and losing money. It's time to overhaul your setup completely. Enter the new DEWALT charger and power controller lineup. These two are engineered to take that disorganized pile of dead batteries and turn it into a streamlined, high-speed charging station that keeps everyone working. Let's break down exactly why ... Read More
DEWALT Tags:

April 6, 2026

New Products

DEWALT Vinyl Siding Adapter Transforms DCN45RN Roofing Nailer Into Siding Tool

DEWALT Vinyl Siding Adapter Transforms DCN45RN Roofing Nailer Into Siding Tool Let's be completely honest for a second. One of the worst feelings on a jobsite is staring at a truck full of specialized, expensive tools that only do one highly specific thing. You drop serious cash on a premium roofing nailer, use it to crush a roof repair, and then it just sits in its box collecting dust until the next shingle blows off in a storm. That ends today. DEWALT just dropped a massive game-changer that completely rewrites the rules for your exterior loadout. 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

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:

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 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
Acme Tools Tags:

March 25, 2026

Buying Guides

The Modern Plumber Tool Kit Built for Speed & Precision

The Modern Plumber Tool Kit Built for Speed & Precision Nobody calls a plumber because they are having a great day. When you walk through a client's front door, there is usually panic, standing water, and a ticking clock. If you show up to that chaos dragging a rusted-out pipe wrench and a bucket of mismatched gear, you have already lost the room. The game has completely changed. Jobsites are moving faster, mechanical rooms are tighter, and the expectations for a flawless finish are higher than ever. It is time to ditch the dead weight and build a modern plumber's toolkit that delivers relentless speed, surgical precision, and absolute reliability. Read More
Milwaukee Tags:

March 23, 2026

New Products

Milwaukee Expands Leadership In Carbide Reciprocating Saw Blades

Milwaukee Expands Leadership In Carbide Reciprocating Saw Blades Let’s talk about the absolute worst sound on an active job site. It is not the foreman yelling, and it is certainly not the relentless backup beeper on a skid steer. It is the sickening sound of a brand new reciprocating saw blade instantly losing half its teeth because you slammed full-speed into a hidden, hardened screw. 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 20, 2026

New Products

New Milwaukee Bonded Abrasives: Near 100 SKUs to Solve Your Wheel Problems

New Milwaukee Bonded Abrasives: Near 100 SKUs to Solve Your Wheel Problems Milwaukee just dropped an entire abrasives category at World of Concrete 2026, and if you've been burning through grinding wheels or waiting forever for cuts to finish, this matters. We're talking 100 SKUs spanning 4" to 16" wheels across three performance tiers, all launching in April. This isn't Milwaukee dipping a toe into abrasives—it's a full send. Read More
DEWALT Tags:

March 14, 2026

Product Guides

DEWALT Nut Runner Attachment That Solves the Threaded Rod Problem

DEWALT Nut Runner Attachment That Solves the Threaded Rod Problem If you've ever spent an afternoon hand-threading nuts onto all-thread rod while hanging trapeze systems or cable trays, you know exactly how much that job drains the life out of you. Your fingers cramp up, your forearm burns out, and you're still only halfway through the install while the clock keeps ticking. It's the kind of task that makes you question your career choices, and honestly, there had to be a better way. 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 4, 2026

Product Guides

How to Break In New Tools: The Smart Way to Start Strong

How to Break In New Tools: The Smart Way to Start Strong That new tool smell hits different. Fresh out of the box, full battery, zero miles on the motor. The temptation to immediately fire it up on the hardest job you've got is real. But here's the thing: treating a brand-new power tool like it's already battle-tested is a fast track to shortened life and underwhelming performance. Read More
Stealthmounts Tags:

February 28, 2026

New Products

Your Workshop Wall Just Got a Whole Lot Smarter (And Way More Organized)

Your Workshop Wall Just Got a Whole Lot Smarter (And Way More Organized) You know that feeling when you need a Phillips head screwdriver, and you're suddenly playing a game of "where the hell did I put it" while the clock's ticking? Yeah, we all do. Your pegboard's a mess, your toolbox is overflowing, and half your screwdrivers are living in random places around the shop like they're playing hide and seek. Read More
Festool Tags:

February 25, 2026

New Products

New Festool Tools That'll Make Your Wallet Hurt (In The Best Way Possible)

New Festool Tools That'll Make Your Wallet Hurt (In The Best Way Possible) We get it. You've been eyeing that beat-up miter saw in your shop for the third time this week, wondering if today's the day it finally gives up the ghost. Or maybe you're still cutting joints the old-fashioned way because you told yourself that cordless domino joiner was "too expensive" six months ago. Read More
Stealthmounts Tags:

February 21, 2026

Industry News

Looking Back At StealthMounts At World Of Concrete 2025

Looking Back At StealthMounts At World Of Concrete 2025 There is nothing more infuriating than tearing apart a work trailer looking for a fresh battery, only to find three dead ones and a missing tape measure. We have all been there, and it is a massive waste of your time and money. That is exactly why we need to look back at the absolute masterclass of organization that was StealthMounts at World of Concrete 2025. When they rolled into that convention center, they brought a lineup of gear that finally gave hardworking American tradesmen a real solution to the daily chaos of a messy van. If your current storage ... Read More
Diablo Tools Tags:

February 21, 2026

Product Guides

Revisiting The Heavyweight: The Diablo Tools Metal Cutting Blade

Revisiting The Heavyweight: The Diablo Tools Metal Cutting Blade Let’s skip the usual boring tool talk for a second and take a trip down memory lane. It feels like just yesterday when the construction world collectively lost its mind over a red piece of metal that promised to completely change how we rip through steel. Spoiler alert: it delivered. We are throwing it back to the legendary release of the Diablo Tools metal cutting blade, specifically that absolute unit known as the D0748cf. When this thing originally dropped back in May of 2025, standard grinding discs everywhere officially went on life support. If you are an American tradesman, a ... 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
Metabo HPT Tags:

February 16, 2026

New Products

The New Metabo HPT Charger & Adapter Just Made Your Toolbox Way Smarter

The New Metabo HPT Charger & Adapter Just Made Your Toolbox Way Smarter Remember when Metabo HPT dropped the UC18DAQ4 back in the day? Yeah, we're circling back to it because, honestly, this thing deserves more attention than it got. While everyone was losing their minds over the latest impact driver or circular saw, this little charging ninja slipped under the radar, a big mistake. 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
Acme Tools Tags:

February 14, 2026

Buying Guides

The Air Compressor Parts That'll Change Your Workshop Game

The Air Compressor Parts That'll Change Your Workshop Game Look, we need to talk about your air compressor. Right now, it's probably sitting in your garage doing the bare minimum, running a nail gun, maybe filling up a tire when you remember it exists. That's like buying a Swiss Army knife and only using the bottle opener. You're leaving serious capability on the table. Read More
Acme Tools Tags:

February 13, 2026

New Products

New Milwaukee Electrofusion Processor: The MXF545-XC Just Changed The Game For Gas Utility Work

New Milwaukee Electrofusion Processor: The MXF545-XC Just Changed The Game For Gas Utility Work Look, we've all been there. You're hauling a processor that weighs as much as a small refrigerator across a jobsite, dragging extension cords like you're setting up for a rock concert, and praying your generator doesn't crap out mid-fusion. It's 2025, and honestly, that whole setup feels like something out of the Stone Age. Read More
Spectra Precision Tags:

February 13, 2026

New Products

The King is Dead, Long Live The King: Meet The New Spectra GL1425C Laser

The King is Dead, Long Live The King: Meet The New Spectra GL1425C Laser The Spectra GL422 has been a staple on job sites for years. It did its job, took a beating, and kept the lines true. But in this industry, if you aren't innovating, you're dying. The team at Spectra decided it was time to retire the old workhorse and replace it with something smarter, sleeker, and honestly, just better. Read More
Milwaukee Tags:

January 30, 2026

Product Guides

The Day We Officially Retired The Hammer: A Look Back At The M18 Utility Fencing Stapler

The Day We Officially Retired The Hammer: A Look Back At The M18 Utility Fencing Stapler Let’s be honest. Nobody, and I mean nobody, has ever woken up in the morning excited to manually hammer staples into a pressure-treated fence post for ten hours. It’s not "character building." It’s a miserable grind that destroys your rotator cuff and eats up your entire week. Read More
Tormek Tags:

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 26, 2026

Product Guides

How-To Extend Your Power Tool Battery's Lifespan

How-To Extend Your Power Tool Battery's Lifespan Your cordless power tool batteries are a major financial investment. Getting the most from them saves you money, reduces work downtime, and ensures you stay productive whilst on the jobsite. The key to making them last is managing the three main factors that can destroy batteries: heat, vibration, and moisture. Read More

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