Expanding the 200+ M18 power tool lineup, Milwaukee Tool announced the M18 FUEL Compact Router. The router generates corded performance, delivering fast, accurate cuts, and cuts up to 250 ft of 3/8″ round-overs in red oak per charge. It does all this while taking advantage of cordless technology. M18 FUEL Compact Router Innovation As always,…
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Milwaukee NPS 2019: Product Highlights
Milwaukee NPS 2019 was a huge success—plenty of tools made to make jobs safer and more efficient were presented to a select few. Acme Tools, one of the lucky ones to see the latest and most significant innovation, left us excited for the year. But there are a lot of questions about the devices, accessories,…
How Does The Kreg Adaptive Cutting System Improve Workflow?
Adaptability is what you need when you are creating any woodworking project. It would be best if you had 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…
Top Blog Posts of 2018
Find out which blog posts were made the most viewed and famous 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 improve over the past year. We learned much about what you are looking for and…
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 can use more significant 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 Woodworking Router
You’ve just upped your game! Having this tool often separates a woodworker from the casual DIYer. Now, you can put excellent edge profiles on all your work. And that’s just the start! A router will also enable you to complete an array of woodworking feats, from joinery to duplicating parts. Read on to learn the…
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…