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October 16, 2026

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Klein Tools Tags:

September 23, 2026

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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Metabo HPT Tags:

September 23, 2026

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

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Acme Tools Tags:

September 23, 2026

Tool of the Week: MalcoEdge ProFind Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector

Tool of the Week: MalcoEdge ProFind Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector

As we wrap up the month of September, it’s time to look at our final Tool of the Week. Staying with the theme of HVAC, we’re finishing with a tool that can save you time, eliminate guesswork and potentially prevent a second service call. Read More

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Klein Tools Tags:

September 23, 2026

Why the Klein Tools 30-Foot Compact Tape Measure Belongs on Your Belt

Why the Klein Tools 30-Foot Compact Tape Measure Belongs on Your Belt

Tape measures are the best. They’re super useful and can last a lifetime if you take care of them. Read More

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Klein Tools Tags:

September 22, 2026

Upgrade Your Screwdriver Set With Klein Tools

Upgrade Your Screwdriver Set With Klein Tools

It’s time to upgrade your screwdriver set. Read More

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CRAFTSMAN Tags:

September 21, 2026

Affordable Finishing Power From CRAFTSMAN

Affordable Finishing Power From CRAFTSMAN

Sheet sanders are awesome. Especially if you’re a commercial woodworker or just love doing DIY projects. Read More

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Acme Tools Tags:

September 18, 2026

National Tradesmen Day: Recognizing the People Behind the Work

National Tradesmen Day: Recognizing the People Behind the Work

Tradesmen are the foundation of this country. They deserve to be celebrated. Read More

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Kreg Tags:

September 17, 2026

Why the Kreg 20V Ionic Drive Plunge Router Is Worth Adding to Your Shop

Why the Kreg 20V Ionic Drive Plunge Router Is Worth Adding to Your Shop

When taking a look at buying a new router, power matters, but so is how much extra work it creates. If additional accessories like a separate router lift and an extension cord just to get started, that purchase becomes harder to justify. Read More

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DEWALT Tags:

September 17, 2026

Is the DEWALT 20V MAX XR 1/2-Inch Hammer Drill Right for You?

Is the DEWALT 20V MAX XR 1/2-Inch Hammer Drill Right for You?

DEWALT has never shied away from making a great drill. It has plenty of options to choose from, and most of them will get the job done without disappointing you. Read More

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RR Buildings Tags:

September 17, 2026

Built by a Builder: Why the RR Buildings Tool Belt Stands Out

Built by a Builder: Why the RR Buildings Tool Belt Stands Out

A tool belt may feel fine when it is empty. Load it with fasteners, a hammer, tape measure and other everyday tools, and the problems start. Pouches sag, the belt shifts and your back feels it by lunchtime. Read More

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Kreg Tags:

September 16, 2026

Kreg 20V Ionic Drive Reciprocating Saw: Built for Fast, Tough Cuts

Kreg 20V Ionic Drive Reciprocating Saw: Built for Fast, Tough Cuts

Reciprocating saws are awesome. Read More

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RR Buildings Tags:

September 16, 2026

Inside RR Buildings: How Kyle Stumpenhorst Built Rural Renovators and a 1.85M-Subscriber YouTube Channel

Inside RR Buildings: How Kyle Stumpenhorst Built Rural Renovators and a 1.85M-Subscriber YouTube Channel

Kyle Stumpenhorst studied computer science in college. It wasn’t his passion. Read More

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Acme Tools Tags:

September 15, 2026

What Your Favorite Tool Says About You

What Your Favorite Tool Says About You

Everybody has a favorite tool. Read More

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Milwaukee Tags:

September 15, 2026

Milwaukee MX FUEL CP4.0 Battery Delivers More Runtime Without More Bulk

Milwaukee MX FUEL CP4.0 Battery Delivers More Runtime Without More Bulk

Milwaukee MX users… this one's for you. Read More

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Milwaukee Tags:

September 14, 2026

Milwaukee NITRUS Carbide Circular Saw Blade: Fast, Straight Cuts from Demo to Frame

Milwaukee NITRUS Carbide Circular Saw Blade: Fast, Straight Cuts from Demo to Frame

A circular saw blade can cut quickly when it is new. The bigger test is whether it can maintain that performance after running into nails, screws, shingles, and other materials during demolition. Read More

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Milwaukee Tags:

September 14, 2026

Milwaukee’s New M18 FUEL 3/4-Inch High Torque Impact Wrench Is Here

Milwaukee’s New M18 FUEL 3/4-Inch High Torque Impact Wrench Is Here

The best of Milwaukee Pipeline keeps coming. Read More

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Acme Tools Tags:

September 14, 2026

If College Football Conferences Were Tools: Part 1

If College Football Conferences Were Tools: Part 1

If you can’t tell already, over here at Acme Tools, we love college football. So we decided, why not compare tools to each conference? Read More

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Malco Products Tags:

September 10, 2026

Tool of the Week: Is the MalcoEdge TC1010 Tube Cutter Worth Buying?

Tool of the Week: Is the MalcoEdge TC1010 Tube Cutter Worth Buying?

Since HVAC is our Trade of the Month, this week’s tool belongs in the hands of anyone who regularly works with refrigerant lines. Read More

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CMT Tags:

September 10, 2026

Why CMT’s New 24-Tooth LOCKED Dado Set Is Worth the Upgrade

Why CMT’s New 24-Tooth LOCKED Dado Set Is Worth the Upgrade

A dado set is one of those accessories you might not think you need until you start building cabinets, shelves or furniture. Then you realize how much time you have wasted making repeated passes with a regular saw blade. Read More

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Milwaukee Tags:

September 9, 2026

What Does It Do? Milwaukee M18 FUEL Blower (Bare Tool)

What Does It Do? Milwaukee M18 FUEL Blower (Bare Tool)

If you are still yanking a pull cord and inhaling exhaust fumes just to clear off a driveway, it’s time for an upgrade. The Milwaukee M18 FUEL Blower delivers the raw clearing power of a gas blower without the noise, the engine maintenance, or the messy fuel mixing. Read More

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Stanley Tags:

September 8, 2026

4 New Stanley Knives Worth Adding to Your Tool Collection

4 New Stanley Knives Worth Adding to Your Tool Collection

I can never find a utility knife when I need one. Somehow, they always end up in a truck door, tool bag or junk drawer. Read More

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Metabo HPT Tags:

September 5, 2026

New Metabo HPT 18V Cordless Pneumatic 20° Plastic Strip Framing Nailer

New Metabo HPT 18V Cordless Pneumatic 20° Plastic Strip Framing Nailer

Metabo HPT already dropped a cordless framing nailer for the 30° paper-collated crowd. Now they’re giving the 20° plastic-strip crew their shot at cordless glory. Read More

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Metabo HPT Tags:

September 5, 2026

Metabo HPT 18V 30° Paper Strip Framing Nailer: Cordless Framing Without the Compressor

Metabo HPT 18V 30° Paper Strip Framing Nailer: Cordless Framing Without the Compressor

Metabo HPT has been adding several new tools to its cordless pneumatic nailer lineup, and this one is built for one of the most common jobs on a construction site. Read More

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Metabo HPT Tags:

September 4, 2026

Metabo HPT Takes the Air Hose Out of Duplex Forming

Metabo HPT Takes the Air Hose Out of Duplex Forming

Duplex nails are made for work that eventually needs to come apart. The second head remains exposed, making the nail easier to pull when concrete forms or other temporary structures are ready to be removed. Read More

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Metabo HPT Tags:

September 4, 2026

Metabo HPT Metal Connector Nailer: No Compressor Needed

Metabo HPT Metal Connector Nailer: No Compressor Needed

Metabo HPT has always been known for its nailers. It didn’t disappoint with this new release either. Read More

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Metabo HPT Tags:

September 4, 2026

Meet the Metabo HPT Cordless Coil Framing Nailer

Meet the Metabo HPT Cordless Coil Framing Nailer

Metabo HPT did not make several versions of the same nailer and give them different names. Each new model has a specific job. Read More

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Makita Tags:

September 3, 2026

Makita’s New 40V max XGT 1-Inch Impact Wrench Delivers 2,950 Ft-Lbs of Torque

Makita’s New 40V max XGT 1-Inch Impact Wrench Delivers 2,950 Ft-Lbs of Torque

You will not be grabbing this impact wrench for your sedan. Read More

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Acme Tools Tags:

September 1, 2026

6 Must-Have Tailgating Essentials for College Football Season

6 Must-Have Tailgating Essentials for College Football Season

We are officially in week one of the college football season. So if you’re reading this, you’re already behind. Read More

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Acme Tools Tags:

September 1, 2026

Trade of the Month: HVAC

Trade of the Month: HVAC

Most people do not think about their HVAC technician when the house feels nice and comfortable. They think about one when the air conditioner quits during dinner or the furnace gives up before breakfast. Read More

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Acme Tools Tags:

August 27, 2026

5 Beach Items from Acme Tools to Celebrate National Beach Day

5 Beach Items from Acme Tools to Celebrate National Beach Day

August 30 is National Beach Day. If you’re lucky enough to live near a beach (I’m not), lake or somewhere with sand and water, you might as well celebrate it properly. Read More

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Acme Tools Tags:

August 25, 2026

Makita HQ, Tour de Acme, and Milwaukee Pipeline Predictions

Makita HQ, Tour de Acme, and Milwaukee Pipeline Predictions

Two weeks. Two guys. One truck. An unknown number of gas station snacks. Read More

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Acme Tools Tags:

August 21, 2026

If NFL Coaches Were Power Tools: The 2026 Starting Lineup

If NFL Coaches Were Power Tools: The 2026 Starting Lineup

You could say every NFL head coach is like a power tool with a headset. Read More

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Klein Tools Tags:

August 20, 2026

Klein Tools’ New Voltage Tester Shows More Than a Simple Yes or No

Klein Tools’ New Voltage Tester Shows More Than a Simple Yes or No

Most voltage testers are the same: stick the tip near a wire, wait for the light, and listen for the beep. It’s like playing Simon Says, but with electricity. Read More

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Milwaukee Tags:

August 19, 2026

Tool of the Week: Milwaukee M18 FUEL STRIKER Hammer Chisel Kit

Tool of the Week: Milwaukee M18 FUEL STRIKER Hammer Chisel Kit

In the spirit of our Trade of the Month (mechanics) and with Milwaukee Pipeline still fresh, what better tool is there to highlight than the Milwaukee M18 FUEL STRIKER Hammer Chisel? Read More

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Acme Tools Tags:

August 17, 2026

Milwaukee PIPELINE 2026 Recap: Acme Tools Goes Hands-On With the New Releases

Milwaukee PIPELINE 2026 Recap: Acme Tools Goes Hands-On With the New Releases

MILWAUKEE --- Acme Tools took over Milwaukee Pipeline for the day, and it didn’t disappoint. Read More

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Milwaukee Tags:

August 13, 2026

How to follow Milwaukee Pipeline 2026

How to follow Milwaukee Pipeline 2026

Milwaukee Pipeline 2026 is underway. From new product launches and upcoming tool announcements to firsthand event coverage, Acme Tools is keeping you updated throughout the day. Read More

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Milwaukee Tags:

August 13, 2026

Milwaukee Pipeline 2026 Giveaway: Nine Winners, Four Big Prizes

Milwaukee Pipeline 2026 Giveaway: Nine Winners, Four Big Prizes

Milwaukee Pipeline is already bringing new tools to the spotlight. Now, Milwaukee and Acme Tools are giving fans a chance to bring some serious prizes home. Read More

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Milwaukee Tags:

August 13, 2026

Milwaukee Pipeline 2026 Bucket 2: New M18, M12, PACKOUT and BOLT Products Announced

Milwaukee Pipeline 2026 Bucket 2: New M18, M12, PACKOUT and BOLT Products Announced

Milwaukee did not play it safe with Bucket 2. Read More

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Milwaukee Tags:

August 13, 2026

Milwaukee Pipeline - 2026 New Products so far

Milwaukee Pipeline - 2026 New Products so far

An air hose disappeared. Four batteries began charging at once. A 10-1/4-inch saw went through 4x material in one pass. Lunch warmed itself. Read More

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Milwaukee Tags:

August 13, 2026

Milwaukee Pipeline New Products Launch

Milwaukee Pipeline New Products Launch

Milwaukee PIPELINE has always been about what comes next. Today, “next” becomes right now. Read More

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Milwaukee Tags:

August 12, 2026

Milwaukee Pipeline 2026 Preview: This Week?

Milwaukee Pipeline 2026 Preview: This Week?

Milwaukee Tool does not save its biggest announcements for a quiet product-page update. Read More

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DEWALT Tags:

August 11, 2026

Tool of the Week: DEWALT 192-Piece Mechanics Tool Set

Tool of the Week: DEWALT 192-Piece Mechanics Tool Set

A repair rarely stops because the problem is too complicated. More often, work comes to a halt because the correct socket is nowhere to be found. Read More

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FLEX Tags:

August 11, 2026

FLEX 24V 3-Inch Mini Grinder Kit: Big Cutting Power for Tight Spaces

FLEX 24V 3-Inch Mini Grinder Kit: Big Cutting Power for Tight Spaces

A full-size grinder is great until the cut is behind a pipe, against a wall or wedged somewhere your hands barely fit. At that point, more tool is not necessarily better. It is just more tool to wrestle with. Read More

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DEWALT Tags:

August 10, 2026

DEWALT Black & Yellow 2026: New Tools, Big Reveals and What’s Coming Next

DEWALT Black & Yellow 2026: New Tools, Big Reveals and What’s Coming Next

DEWALT pulled out the red carpet for its Black & Yellow Creator Event to Baltimore, August 4–6, giving attendees a close look at new tools, upcoming products and the engineering happening behind the familiar yellow housings. Read More

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Klein Tools Tags:

August 10, 2026

Find the Stud, Skip the Guesswork: Klein Tools Edge-to-Edge Stud Finder

Find the Stud, Skip the Guesswork: Klein Tools Edge-to-Edge Stud Finder

As a new homeowner, you will quickly discover that almost every wall project begins with the same question: Where is the stud? Read More

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Acme Tools Tags:

August 10, 2026

8 Left-Handed Tools for International Left-Handers Day

8 Left-Handed Tools for International Left-Handers Day

Left-handed people spend plenty of time adapting to a world that was apparently designed without consulting them. Spiral notebooks dig into their wrists, scissors refuse to cooperate and controls regularly appear beneath the wrong thumb. Read More

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Bosch Tags:

August 7, 2026

Bosch L-BOXX Contractor Rack and Standard Tool Box: Build a Smarter Mobile Workshop

Bosch L-BOXX Contractor Rack and Standard Tool Box: Build a Smarter Mobile Workshop

Tool storage has a way of becoming a stacking contest. Read More

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Husqvarna Construction Tags:

August 6, 2026

Charge Four Batteries at Once With the Husqvarna 40-C1000X4

Charge Four Batteries at Once With the Husqvarna 40-C1000X4

A crew can own plenty of batteries and still spend part of the day waiting for one to charge. Read More

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Acme Tools Tags:

August 5, 2026

Get Your Mind Out of the Gutter: A Homeowner's Guide to Maintenance

Get Your Mind Out of the Gutter: A Homeowner's Guide to Maintenance

Your gutters are your home's first line of defense against the elements, channeling thousands of gallons of water safely away from your roof and foundation. Neglecting them might seem harmless, but clogged gutters quickly turn into thousands of dollars in water damage, rotted siding, and cracked foundations. Read More

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