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Sep 10, 2026

Tool of the Week: Is the MalcoEdge TC1010 Tube Cutter Worth Buying?

Tool of the Week: Is the MalcoEdge TC1010 Tube Cutter Worth Buying?

Since HVAC is our Trade of the Month, this week’s tool belongs in the hands of anyone who regularly works with refrigerant lines.The MalcoEdge TC1010 Tube Cutter⁠ is a compact tubing cutter built to make smooth, accurate cuts without constantly stopping to adjust the pressure. ... Read More

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Acme Tools Tags:

Sep 1, 2026

Trade of the Month: HVAC

Trade of the Month: HVAC

Most people do not think about their HVAC technician when the house feels nice and comfortable. They think about one when the air conditioner quits during dinner or the furnace gives up before breakfast.Every service call starts with the same basic problem: something should be heating, cooling or moving air, and it is not. The technician still has to determine why, often while working in an attic, crawlspace, basement or on a hot rooftop.For September’s Trade of the Month, Acme Tools is recognizing the HVAC technicians who keep homes, businesses and public buildings comfortable throughout the year. ... Read More

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Jul 15, 2026

Tool of the Week: DEWALT 20V MAX Plastic Tubing Cutter

Tool of the Week: DEWALT 20V MAX Plastic Tubing Cutter

A manual tubing cutter is perfectly fine for three cuts. By cut number 40, your hand has submitted a formal complaint, the project is moving too slowly, and that pile of conduit has somehow not gotten smaller.That is where this week’s pick earns its spot.The DEWALT 20V MAX Plastic Tubing Cutter cuts plastic materials up to 2 inches and can slice through 2-inch Schedule 80 PVC in as little as three seconds. It is built for electricians, power utility contractors, plumbers, and mechanical installers who need fast, repeatable cuts without dragging out a saw. ... Read More

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Acme Tools Tags:

Mar 8, 2026

The Tools That Separate Fast HVAC Techs from the Ones Still Waiting on Callbacks

The Tools That Separate Fast HVAC Techs from the Ones Still Waiting on Callbacks

HVAC work used to be straightforward. Show up, fix the unit, get paid. Now you're dealing with smart thermostats, variable-speed compressors, app-connected diagnostics, and customers who expect you to diagnose and repair everything in one visit. The difference between clearing four service calls a day versus two often comes down to what's in your bag.The top HVAC tools aren't just about having the right wrench anymore. They're about speed, accuracy, and not having to come back because you missed something the first time. Here's what matters when you're trying to stay competitive and keep your schedule moving. ... Read More

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Feb 12, 2026

July 2025 New Tools: The Releases That Had Everyone Talking (And Why They Still Matter)

July 2025 New Tools: The Releases That Had Everyone Talking (And Why They Still Matter)

Remember July 2025? Yeah, that month when it felt like every major tool manufacturer decided to drop their heavy hitters all at once. We're talking about Milwaukee finally giving people what they've been screaming for, DEWALT solving a problem that plumbers didn't even know could be solved, and Evolution saying, "Why choose between two saws when you can have both?"We dropped a video at the end of that month highlighting what landed on AcmeTools.com, and honestly, the response was exactly what we hoped for. Over 400 views from contractors, tradesmen, and gear heads who care about this stuff. Not ... Read More

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