Preventing and protecting your workers from silica dust is getting easier. Prevention from respirable silica dust exposure is gaining momentum, and OSHA has laid out direct actions for employers in their Table 1 directory. The combination of dust extractor, dust attachment, power tool, and personal protection equipment is at the heart of protection. Bosch Power…
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Etch Glass with a Dremel
Did you know that your Dremel rotary tool can etch glass? Pretty cool, huh? If you need a personalized gift or want to give your glassware a unique flare but are unsure how you have come to the right place! Here are all the steps you’ll need to customize glassware. Dremel provides you with easy…
Why Choose a Tool Bag Instead of a Tool Box
The Advantages of a Tool Bag over a Tool Box There are many different options available to you for storing your tools. You can choose from a tool chest, a rolling toolbox, a cabinet, a metal or plastic toolbox, or a tool bag. They are all beautiful options, but many contractors and tradesmen use a…
Uses for A Leaf Blower Throughout the Year
Your leaf blower is not just for the fall. Your leaf blower is handy for cleaning up the yard in the autumn, but did you know you don’t have to keep it in the garage for the rest of the year? From finishing household tasks to making fun toys (yes, really), there are several uses for leaf…
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…
Decibel Graph
Noise Level: Specific tools emit loud noises, and extensive exposure can cause hearing problems. Acme Tools has created a simple graph to help combat this issue. This graph will show the dB (Decibel) level and a common equivalent to better relate to the sound. Conclusion: Did this help at all? Let us know…
A DIY Guide: How-To Remove a Popcorn Ceiling
Popcorn is not harmful unless it is on your ceiling. If you are ready to say goodbye to a dated popcorn ceiling, there are three ways to get the job done. You can scrape the popcorn away, cover the ceiling with a new layer of drywall, or use a skim coat with plaster to create…
Tool Torture: The Milwaukee REDSTICK Level Gets Put to the Test
Milwaukee REDSTICK levels come in many sizes, from 16 to 96. In long, the vials are rated for an accuracy of 0.029° when read from either direction, but we will not be testing that. We will let you be the voice of reason. We wanted to see how challenging this level is and if it…
About Fein
What is the History of Fein? In 1867, Wilhelm Emil Fein founded a company to manufacture physical and electrical apparatus. His son, Emil Fein, invented the first electric hand drill in 1895, barely 30 years later. With this invention, he laid the foundation for the reliable power tools they continue to manufacture in Germany, for…
How-To Guide to Choosing the Best Table Saw
With so many table saw choices, buying one can be daunting. Let us break this decision down into four steps to simplify the process. Step #1: Consider Where and How It Will Be Used? Before shopping for a table saw, please take a moment to ponder two essential things: 1) how you will use the…