Pressing pipes is pretty routine work for plumbers and other tradesmen. Over a billion press fittings are installed in the United States annually. Various tools are used to modify and form pipes into multiple shapes to accommodate each project’s needs. Why Use a Press Tool for Copper and Black Pipe? At AcmeTools.com, we always look…
How to Size Your Occidental Leather Tool Belt
If you are considering buying your first Occidental Leather tool belt or replacing an old friend who has been with you for years, you may need to resize the tool belt. Here is how it can quickly be done. Place your existing tool belt in a straight line and measure from the end of the…
Electricians Benefit Using Cordless Tools
Cordless power tools are significant in every contractor and tradesman’s tool bag. We all love cordless tools because it is so much more convenient to use a cordless screwdriver instead of a standard screwdriver that requires us to twist our hands and wrist fifty times to deal with one screw or a heavy and clumsy…
Single-Stage vs Two-Stage Air Compressors
There are many different ways to categorize reciprocating (piston-type) air compressors: horsepower, CFM output, frame type, tank size, and so on. All of those are pretty self-explanatory. However, an often overlooked and misunderstood category is the number of compression stages. Your options here are either single-stage or two-stage, and knowing the difference between them can…
Makita ImpactX Bits Review
Trust Makita® ImpactX™ bits for reliable performance. These accessories are made from high-strength S2 steel to absorb the force of repeated blows. Makita ImpactX power bits can handle job after job. Made To Last The pieces in these sets are precisely machined to fit snugly into fastener heads to reduce cam out, which keeps heads from…
Hitachi C10RJ 10-Inch Jobsite Table Saw Review
Bring it With You Hitachi C10RJ 10-inch jobsite table saw is a shop on the go. Its 15-Amp motor spins at a rate of 4,500 rpm to make the Hitachi job site table saw powerful enough to work on hardwoods. The Hitachi portable jobsite table saw lets you take the shop with you right to…
Bosch PS42 12V Impact Driver and PS82 12V Impact Wrench
For the trade professional working on a ceiling at a difficult angle, it matters that the 1/4″ hex impact driver or 3/8″ impact wrench in their hand is the most compact 12V tool in its class. In fact, it matters a lot. The Bosch PS42 12V impact driver delivers a maximum torque rating of 975…
Types of Circular Saws?
Sidewinders? Worm Drives? Hypoids? Oh my! No, this is not a zoology lesson! It examines circular saw types to decide what’s best for you. What is a Sidewinder or In-Line Circular Saw. It’s the most common type, especially in the eastern part of the United States. The sidewinder’s motor is mounted on the side of…
Milwaukee M12 TRAPSNAKE Product Review: On The Job Site
Acme Tools proudly presented Brad Near, @KnarlyCarl, a licensed plumber, with a Milwaukee M12 TRAPSNAKE Toilet Auger and Urinal Auger, for his professional opinion. Initial Thoughts Milwaukee Tool recently launched its new toilet and urinal auger system, which they named “Trapsnake.” It is interchangeable, powered by a motor pack or a hand crank. I received…
A Complete Drill Tap Chart
Predrilling is a must when your job requires tapping a hole in metal. Once you determine what size tap is needed, you must know what size hole to pre-drill. Our drill tap chart below will assist you in finding the correct size drill bit for fractional, taper pipe, and metric taps. Fractional Drill Tap Chart Fractional…