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’ll show you how to utilize an overlooked area in your shop, the space underneath your table saw. Going step-by-step transform an otherwise unused area into your custom table saw cabinet. I’ve been making an awful lot of storage cabinets and drawers lately. They are always a…
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 is going to work just fine. Since the only part of the shelves, you…
How to Build Modern Barstools
Making Modern Barstools Since moving into my home seven years ago, I’ve been meaning to build a set of barstools for my kitchen island. I’ve waited long enough, so let’s build a set! The modern barstools were designed to fit my 43” island. So if you are going to reference this build for your…
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 A little while back I made a crosscut sled and shared some of my thoughts on using the right materials to make very stable runners for shop-built jigs. At that time, I knew that I would be making a miter sled as well, so I…
Building a Van Bed With Crafted Workshop
Have you ever wanted to go out and take a road trip without having to get a hotel? How about camping without having to bring a tent? What if you’re just tired of being tied down to leases and not being able to move when you want? In collaboration with Johnny Brooke from Crafted…
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…