When cutting down trees, you will be hard-pressed to find a better tool than a chainsaw. Tried and true over decades of use, they are unbeatable for limbing, pruning, and felling. While the concept of a chainsaw remains the same, today’s modern chainsaws have advanced significantly from the saw your grandfather might have used. They …
April is National Woodworking Month! Acme Tools put together this article dedicated to woodworking craftsmanship such as cabinetry, furniture manufacturing, woodcarving, carpentry, and woodturning to celebrate. Together we can dive into woodworking basics and some resources to find woodworking plans and designs. If you’re reading this post, you’re probably well aware of what woodworking is, …
Buying the Best Leaf Blower A leaf blower is a summer and fall staple for outdoor equipment. What if you don’t have one though? What if you need a new one and don’t know which is best? Acme Tools always wants to help people be able to do their best work, so get ready for …
What is a Mortise and Tenon? The mortise-and-tenon joint has long been the “gold standard” in woodworking joinery because of its ease of construction and incredible strength. It consists of a tenon (also called a tongue) on one workpiece (such as a door rail) that fits into a hollowed-out mortise of a mating workpiece (such …
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Festool is coming in with a big upgrade this spring, introducing new features to their already great selection of products such as the track saw, cordless hammer drill, router, and new products like the TOPROCK speaker. You won’t want to miss out on getting all these new products. TS 55 F Track Saw Festool’s new …
Milwaukee revealed its slate of product releases for the rest of the year at its annual PIPELINE event. The event is part of Milwaukee’s philosophy of transparency of what’s coming from them and providing a constant flow of innovative solutions to make you more productive and safer on the jobsite. Many products were revealed during …
Starter Tools For Woodworkers Considering the number of power tools and hand tools available today, selecting a set of starter woodworking tools can be a challenging task. When equipping your workshop, consider the projects you’ll be taking on, your personal skill level and your available space. The best starter tool set will help you tackle …
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Metabo HPT is looking to revolutionize concrete jobsites with the industry’s first battery-only cordless Duplex Nailer (NR3675DD). The new nailer already has a 2020 Pro Tool Innovation Award from Pro Tool Reviews for best-in-class products ahead of their time. The nailer drives duplex nails up to 60 percent faster than hand driving, making it more …
The Express Folding Workbench (DWST11556) from DeWalt is a portable plastic folding workbench with a large bench size and full clamping coverage, making it a more practical and useful version of a sawhorse. Weighing in at less than 23 pounds, this lightweight workbench that is easy to move around your shop, pack in a vehicle, and take with …
This secret tool that most contractors and deck builders don’t seem to know about. It isn’t elusive and can solve a big problem that they face every time they build a deck, patio, porch, or gazebo. This tool can fix the issue of crown in boards that can save time, money, and effort, on a …