The History of Occidental Leather Occidental Leather, a trailblazer in professional carpenter’s tool belts and pouches, was established by the visionary Darryl Thurner in the village of Occidental, Ca. in 1979. At that time, tool bag manufacturers were yet to fully comprehend the unique requirements of professional carpenters. Darryl’s innovative approach to quality and design…
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Milwaukee Laser Distance Measure Review
Measure Distance on the job site quickly and easily with a Milwaukee® Laser Range Finder. Calculate distance from afar with durable and accurate Milwaukee laser measures featuring backlit and color screens, side-shot buttons, and intuitive user interfaces. Overview Milwaukee, laser distance measures are available in various distance options and are ideal for any user, including…
Bosch CORE18V Battery Performance
The Bosch CORE18V Battery provides unleashed power and performance without compromising size or weight. How does it stack up against common building materials? We will let you be the judge of that.
Top DeWalt Tools By Trade
The Best DeWalt Tools By Trade As old man winter loosens the grasp on most of the country, March is a great time to evaluate your tool needs for the upcoming building season. DeWalt is making this a little easier this year by offering a record number of deals and promotions, so we have scoured…
Milwaukee® Tools Rolling Storage Bags Review
Store and transport all your gear, including Milwaukee M18 power tools, with rugged Milwaukee tool storage products. Milwaukee rolling storage bags combine all-terrain wheels and an extensible handle with an organized tool compartment that has space for hand and power tools. Job site conditions can make it challenging to transport your equipment to where you’re…
Bosch Power Box Jobsite Radio/Charger Gets Put To the Test
The Bosch Power Box has been filling job sites across the country with great sound. We wanted to see if this AM/FM Radio, Charger, Digital Media Stereo with 360° Sound could meet the rigorous demands of Acme Tools. Bowling to Boom Lifts, let us see how it holds up. Bowling With Bosch The PBA is…
Boost Your Performance With DeWalt’s FLEXVOLT Tools
DeWaltT FLEXVOLT technology delivers a cord’s cutting and grinding power with the flexibility and lightweight convenience of cordless maneuvering. The unique battery for these tools offers plenty of run time while supporting top-of-the-line speeds and material conservation. Tools with power and portability run best with accessories that can handle their unique system. When it’s time…
Learn About Southwire
The History of Southwire Roy Richards, Sr. founded a small construction company in 1937 to erect power poles. Only two and half years later, the company had strung 3,500 miles of cable. In 1950, Mr. Richards started a small, family-owned operation to manufacture wire. Southwire Company opened with only twelve employees, and within the first…
DeWalt 20V MAX* Green Rotary Tough Laser Tool Torture
We were very interested when DeWalt announced their new green beam cordless laser. When we saw that they named it a “Tough” laser, we had to look for ourselves. To be labeled a rugged laser, it must be able to take what a regular construction crew would do to their laser and more. That’s where…
How To Choose The Right Sander
Sanding wood or metal surfaces is a common workshop task, and power sanders speed up this time-consuming job. You can remove excess material from a rough board, shape a delicate curve, or prepare a wood surface for paint or stain with the right sander. Discover the features and capabilities of these useful tools, and learn…