Adaptability is what you need when you are creating any woodworking project. You need straight lines, precise angles, and a place to do a variety of cuts. The Kreg Adaptive Cutting System offers all that while also giving you the ability for mobility and safety. For any woodworker this is a must have set-up to…
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Top Blog Posts of 2018
Find out which blog posts were made the most viewed and most popular blog posts by you our users. It has been a fantastic year for the Acme Tools Blog, and we really can’t appreciate how much you have helped us grow and improved over the past year. We learned what a lot of what…
You Just Bought Your First Drill Press. Now What?
Sure, a hand-operated drill is very efficient at making holes. But now, with your new drill press, you have really stepped up your game! Your drilling will be more precise, and due to the drill presses larger motor, you’re able to use larger bits to make bigger holes. The following tips will help you get…
How To Make a Table Saw Cabinet
Do you need more space in your workshop? We will show you how to utilize an overlooked area in your shop, the space underneath your table saw. You can transform an unused area into your custom table saw cabinet step-by-step. I have been making an awful lot of storage cabinets and drawers lately. They are…
How To Make Floating Wall Shelves
DIY Floating Shelves With LED’s I have a few leftover cherry boards from my Barstools episode that would be perfect for this project. The final thickness of the shelves is just over an inch thick, so the rough 8/4 cherry will work simply fine. Since the only part of the shelves you will see…
How to Build Modern Barstools
Steps to Make Modern Barstools Since moving into my home seven years ago, I have meant to build a set of barstools for my kitchen island. I have waited long enough, so let us make a set! The modern barstools were designed to fit my forty-three” island. So, if you will reference this build…
How to Use Your New Router
You’ve just upped your game! Having this tool often separates a woodworker from the casual DIYer. Now, you can be putting wonderful edge profiles on all your work. And, that’s just the start! A router will enable you to also complete an array of woodworking feats from joinery to duplicating parts. Read on to learn…
How To Make A Table Saw Miter Sled With Precise Corners
Making a Table Saw Miter Sled With Gunflint Designs I made a crosscut sled a little while back and shared my thoughts on using the right materials to make stable runners for shop-built jigs. I knew I would also be making a miter sled at that time, so I cut an extra runner for…
Building a Van Bed With Crafted Workshop
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The Multi-Volt for Multiple Tools by Metabo HPT
Metabo HPT, formerly Hitachi Power Tools, is releasing a new battery line for their tools. Does Metabo HPT sound unfamiliar to you? What happened to Hitachi Power Tools? Why did they change the name?! Don’t worry, Metabo HPT is a different name but the same company. The decision to change the name was to separate from the limits…