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Acme Tools Tags:

Oct 1, 2026

Trade of the Month: Woodworking

Trade of the Month: Woodworking

Woodworking. What is it? It’s more than just making birdhouses in the garage. As we shift into October, learn about our next Trade of the Month.Woodworking combines creativity, technical skill and a lot of patience. It’s taking raw lumber and turning it into something useful, dependable and sometimes beautiful. That could be a custom cabinet, a dining-room table, detailed trim or the staircase everyone notices when they enter a home.For October’s Trade of the Month, Acme Tools is recognizing the woodworkers who measure twice, cut once and still occasionally wonder where that eighth of an inch disappeared. ... Read More

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JET Tags:

Aug 28, 2026

7 New JET Tools That Make a Serious Shop More Affordable

7 New JET Tools That Make a Serious Shop More Affordable

If you work with JET tools, you know they’re worth every dime. Expensive? Yes. But they get the job done.Well, JET just dropped some new products, and for once, it might not cost an arm and a leg.JET has built its reputation on dependable woodworking and metalworking equipment. What makes this release interesting is the price. Five of these seven products are listed at $329 or less, giving homeowners and smaller shops a more affordable way into the JET lineup.These are compact shop machines, not replacements for JET’s heavy industrial equipment. However, they cover the jobs most of us ... Read More

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Makita Tags:

Mar 12, 2026

Makita's 36V Innovation: How the 18V X2 LXT System Changed Cordless Power Tools Forever

Makita's 36V Innovation: How the 18V X2 LXT System Changed Cordless Power Tools Forever

Most companies that hit on a winning formula play it safe. Makita didn't. When they launched the 18V LXT Lithium-Ion system in 2005, they created what would become the world's largest cordless tool platform. But instead of just cranking out more 18V tools, they asked a better question: what if we could double the voltage without forcing contractors to abandon their entire battery ecosystem?That's how the 18V X2 LXT system was born, and when Makita history took its boldest turn since the company sold its first portable electric planer back in 1958. This innovation didn't just deliver 36V power: it ... Read More

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Milwaukee Tags:

Mar 11, 2026

Revisiting Milwaukee's Compact 2″ Planer Addition To The M12 System

Revisiting Milwaukee's Compact 2″ Planer Addition To The M12 System

Most guys look at a full-sized planer the same way they look at a blind date: necessary sometimes, but usually awkward, heavy, and guaranteed to make a mess. If you are trying to shave down a stubborn door or scribe a piece of hardwood, dragging out the corded behemoth feels like bringing a sledgehammer to a putting green. The Milwaukee M12 2" planer completely changed the game when it dropped, and it is exactly why we are circling back to it today. This is not some gimmicky toy for weekend warriors. It is a legitimate, job-site-ready problem solver built ... Read More

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Acme Tools Tags:

Feb 18, 2026

Comparing Power Tools: Why The Cordless Vs Corded Debate Matters For Your Next Job

Comparing Power Tools: Why The Cordless Vs Corded Debate Matters For Your Next Job

Here's something nobody tells you when you're staring at a wall of drills at the hardware store: the difference between cordless and corded isn't just about having a battery or not. It's about whether you'll finish that basement before your kid's graduation or still be halfway done when they bring their own kids over to visit.Real talk, comparing power tools comes down to understanding what you need, not what looks cool in the truck or what your buddy swears by. Some jobs demand the raw, uninterrupted beast mode of corded tools. Others require the freedom to move like you've got ... Read More

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CRAFTSMAN Tags:

Feb 13, 2026

New CRAFTSMAN V20 RP Brushless Hand Planer Drops (And It's Got Some Serious Upgrades)

New CRAFTSMAN V20 RP Brushless Hand Planer Drops (And It's Got Some Serious Upgrades)

Hand planers have been around since your grandpa was framing houses in the '70s. They haven't changed much. You grab one, you shave wood, you move on with your life. But occasionally, a tool comes along that makes you rethink what you thought you knew. The new CRAFTSMAN CMCW350B V20 RP Brushless Hand Planer isn't reinventing the wheel here; it's just making that wheel spin a whole lot faster and smoother than before.If you've been running corded planers or dealing with older cordless models that quit on you halfway through a door trim, this one's worth a look. CRAFTSMAN ... Read More

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Acme Tools Tags:

Feb 4, 2026

The Essential Woodworking Tools Everyone Needs

The Essential Woodworking Tools Everyone Needs

Building your first woodworking toolkit is the first step in turning raw lumber into pro-grade results. If you are starting, the sheer number of tools available can be overwhelming. That’s why knowing what to buy first is key to building a functional workshop without wasting money. This guide, more specifically, covers the fundamental woodworking tools you need to form your shop’s foundation. Continue reading and learn more about the must-haves for measuring, cutting, assembling, and finishing your projects the right way. ... Read More

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DEWALT Tags:

Jan 30, 2026

Rewind: Why DeWalt’s Woodworking Lineup Remains the Undisputed Champ of the Shop

Rewind: Why DeWalt’s Woodworking Lineup Remains the Undisputed Champ of the Shop

Let’s be real for a second. We need to take a quick look back at October 2025, when DeWalt dropped a heavy reminder of why they sit at the head of the table. In a world full of cheap plastic and tools that quit before lunch, that release was a rallying cry for the guys out there busting their knuckles. It wasn’t just about saws and drills; it was about the vision.While the amateurs see a pile of lumber, you see the finished product. You see the frame, the drawers, the solid structure that’s going to stand long after ... Read More

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Makita Tags:

Jan 21, 2026

Stop Settling For Junk: The Makita Flash Sale Is Your 24-Hour Ticket To The Big Leagues

Stop Settling For Junk: The Makita Flash Sale Is Your 24-Hour Ticket To The Big Leagues

Look, we need to have a serious conversation about your toolbox. If you’re still dragging around that rattling, underpowered drill you bought during a midlife crisis five years ago, you’re not just hurting your productivity, you’re hurting your reputation. Nobody wants to be the guy on the job site whose battery dies while everyone else is getting stuff done. It’s embarrassing, and frankly, you’re better than that.That’s where we come in. For the next 24 hours, we are unleashing a January 2026 Makita Flash Sale that is a cheat code for your workshop. We’re talking about the legendary Teal ... Read More

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Milwaukee Tags:

Jan 26, 2023

Milwaukee Tool Adds Compact 2″ Planer to M12 System

Milwaukee Tool Adds Compact 2″ Planer to M12 System

Milwaukee Tool launches the M12™ Brushless 2″ Planer (2540-20), an addition to their M12™ System. The M12™ System provides trade-focused solutions fully compatible with M12™ REDLITHIUM™ batteries. The Brushless 2″ Planer delivers the power to plane and scribe soft hardwood in a compact, cordless design. The dual-sided shaving port allows direct shavings on either side… Read More

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