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…
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How To Choose a Truck Tool Box
Investing in a truck tool box makes sense for the professional who is continually working from site to site. It also is an excellent investment for any truck owner who needs safe and secure storage for their items. Weather Guard truck boxes are known for their durability and security, which it makes it a prime…
You Just Bought Your First Miter Saw…Now What?
You’re now the owner of one of the most innovative power tools around…the compound miter saw. This amazing tool can easily and accurately cut two angled surfaces at the same time (a compound angle). This means a miter can be cut across the face of the board, and at the same time, a bevel can…
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 be able to do their best work, so get ready for…
How to make a Table Saw Crosscut Sled – Simple and Precise
If you are looking to purchase a new table saw and want a first project or looking for a great upgrade to your existing table 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. Getting Started…
You Just Bought Your First Table Saw…Now What?
Congratulations! You’ve decided on purchasing your first Table Saw and it 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 few quick and simple things you’ll want to address first, that will make life a whole lot easier down the…
How To Choose a Table Saw
You Need a Table Saw? Let Us Help You! With so many choices in table saws, buying one can be a daunting task. Let’s admit it: from rip capacity to prices and blade size to proper use, knowing how to choose the best table saw can be down right confusing. Trust us, we’ve all been…
How to Build a DIY Mid-Century Modern Bedside/Night Stand
I had some leftover White Oak from some Arts and Crafts Dining Chairs I built a little while back, and it was almost exactly 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, it meant that I had a lot of…
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…
How To Identify Woodworking Joints And How To Cut Them
Successful woodworking depends greatly on understanding how certain woodworking joints work and how to cut them. Each joint is also likely to have a couple of different variations depending on the strength required and the appearance preferred. Let’s take a look at some of the tools you will need, a variety of woodworking joints, and…