You just bought your first cordless drill. Now what? A whole new world awaits you! The cordless drill is one of the most versatile power tools around. It can drill holes, drive screws, sand, stir paint, and on and on and on. Moreover, it is a cinch to use if you understand the basics well….
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A How-To Guide to Finding the Best Chainsaw
When cutting down trees, you will be hard-pressed to find a better tool than a chainsaw. Tried and trustworthy 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…
How To Choose a Truck Tool Box
Investing in a toolbox makes sense for the professional continually working from site to site. It is also an excellent investment for truck owners needing safe and secure storage. Weather Guard truck boxes are known for their durability and security, making them a prime candidate for your first truck toolbox or an upgrade from the…
You Just Bought Your First Miter Saw…Now What?
You now own one of the most innovative power tools around…the compound miter saw. This excellent tool can quickly and accurately cut two angled surfaces simultaneously (a compound angle). This means a miter can be cut across the face of the board, and at the same time, a bevel can be cut on the end….
The Ultimate Leaf Blower Buying Guide
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 do their best work, so get ready for the ultimate leaf…
How to Make a Table Saw Crosscut Sled – Simple and Precise
If you are looking to purchase a new table or saw and want a first project or are looking for a significant upgrade to your existing table or saw, take a look at how Mark Chryst with Gunflint Designs created this crosscut sled to gain efficiency, accuracy, and increase safety all at the same time….
You Just Bought Your First Table Saw…Now What?
Congratulations! You’ve decided to purchase your first Table Saw, which has just arrived at your home. What comes next? You’re probably all geared up to start cutting some wood. But hold your horses! Here are a few quick and simple things you’ll want to address first that will make life much easier. Set up in…
How To Choose a Table Saw
Do you need a table saw? Let us help you find one! With so many tables and choices, buying one can be daunting. Let us admit it: from rip capacity to prices and blade size to proper use, knowing how to choose the best table saw can be confusing. Trust us, we have all been…
How to build a DIY Mid-Century Modern Bedside Nightstand
I had some leftover White Oak from some Arts and Crafts Dining Chairs I built a little while back, and it was precisely the amount I needed for a pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands. Because most of the stock I purchased for that project was 8/4, I had a lot of dimensioning and resawing to…
How To Select the Right Pump For Your Task-At-Hand
Types Of Pumps The power source for pumps vary, but they all perform the same function; that is, to move liquid from one place to another. There are solar powered pumps available, and many use electrical motors. Hand operated pumps are useful in many situations as well. If you do not get water from municipal…