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Makita Tags:

Nov 3, 2026

New Products

The Makita MAKTRAK Sub-Compact Box Keeps the Small Stuff in Check

The Makita MAKTRAK Sub-Compact Box Keeps the Small Stuff in Check If you’re already an avid MAKTRAK user, or you’re just getting into the system, you probably saw our blogs on Makita’s two new rolling toolboxes. No, Makita didn’t sneak out a third one. But it did release the next best thing: a compact storage box for all the little stuff that normally disappears at the bottom of your toolbox.The Makita MAKTRAK Low-Profile Sub-Compact Box (T-90283) is built for small hand tools, accessories, PPE and loose parts. Think drill bits, fasteners, electrical connectors, blades, safety glasses or anything else you want to keep organized and easy to grab. ... Read More
Makita Tags:

Nov 2, 2026

New Products

Makita’s New MAKTRAK Rolling Tool Box Is Built Differently

Makita’s New MAKTRAK Rolling Tool Box Is Built Differently Makita is adding something new to the modular storage game, and this rolling toolbox deserves some attention.Built to carry plenty of gear, the Makita MAKTRAK Rolling Tool Box brings you storage and practicality with its slick design and wheels. Its open-base design provides access without the telescoping handle getting in the way or forcing you to unstack your entire setup.The dual-hinged lid can be opened from either side or removed completely. That might sound like a small detail, but it can make a big difference when the box is loaded into a truck or parked against a wall. ... Read More
Klein Tools Tags:

Oct 20, 2026

Product Guides

Start Your Modular Storage Collection with Klein MODbox

Start Your Modular Storage Collection with Klein MODbox There has never been a better time to start your modular storage collection. Klein Tools rolled out MODbox in 2023 and hasn’t looked back since.If you’re finally ready to stop carrying tools in five different bags, or digging through one giant toolbox for a single socket, this bundle gives you a great place to start without being too much. It includes four boxes that connect into one mobile storage system:MODbox Rolling ToolboxMODbox Medium ToolboxMODbox Small ToolboxMODbox Full-Width Component BoxThat combination gives you storage for everything from larger power tools to small fasteners and accessories. ... Read More
Sunex Tags:

Oct 10, 2026

New Products

The Sunex Speed Demon Service Cart Brings Hot-Rod Style to the Shop

The Sunex Speed Demon Service Cart Brings Hot-Rod Style to the Shop If you have been following our blog recently, you have probably seen the last two Sunex service carts that dropped. Both look amazing and bring plenty of useful storage to the shop.That being said, maybe neither design does it for you. Well, don’t worry, because there is a third.The Sunex 39-Inch 6-Drawer Service Cart with the Tony Squindo Speed Demon Design brings an old-school hot-rod look to a cart built for actual work. ... Read More
Sunex Tags:

Oct 3, 2026

New Products

The Sunex Ctoolu Service Cart Brings Personality to the Shop

The Sunex Ctoolu Service Cart Brings Personality to the Shop If you’ve been following Sunex recently, you probably saw our last blog on the Sunex Grand Prix Powered Cart. That thing is great, but if it’s not your style, or it’s a little outside your price range, look no further. We have another option.The Sunex 39-Inch 6-Drawer Tony Squindo Ctoolu Service Cart trades the race-day look for something completely different. Its lime-green finish is covered with bold purple Ctoolu artwork, giving it a loud design that refuses to blend in with every plain toolbox in the shop.I’m a fan. If I’m spending this much time in my garage, I ... Read More
Sunex Tags:

Sep 30, 2026

New Products

The Sunex Grand Prix Powered Cart Looks Fast Standing Still

The Sunex Grand Prix Powered Cart Looks Fast Standing Still Something just came across my desk, and we’re not talking about a memo.The Sunex 50-Inch 7-Drawer Powered Cart with the Grand Prix Juic’d BOX design might be one of the coolest pieces of tool storage I’ve seen in a while. It brings serious race-day energy to the shop without forgetting what a tool cart is supposed to do.The design pops. The black cabinet features a high-speed Grand Prix graphic with red, blue and white light streaks running across the drawers. Open the lid, and the racing theme continues with another bold graphic underneath. This cart looks fast while sitting ... Read More
DEWALT Tags:

Sep 18, 2026

New Products

Keep Your Workspace Clean with the DEWALT Silicone Workbench Protection Mat

Keep Your Workspace Clean with the DEWALT Silicone Workbench Protection Mat Think of your workbench like your kitchen counter: spotless, organized, and ready for action. The DEWALT 18 x 48-Inch Silicone Workbench Protection Mat makes that easier by protecting your work surface while keeping tools, parts and projects organized. It is a simple addition that can make a noticeable difference in a professional shop, home garage or DIY workspace. ... Read More
Acme Tools Tags:

Sep 11, 2026

New Products

Acme Tools Mini Bucket Collection

Acme Tools Mini Bucket Collection Who doesn’t love mini buckets? They make great decorations and can hold all the little things that are taking up way too much space on your desk.Acme Tools released seven different bucket colors and seven different brands. Generac, GEARWRENCH, STIHL, DEWALT, Bosch, Milwaukee and Klein Tools.You can buy them individually, in a 6-pack, or get the 7-piece set that includes all the different brands.Click here to view all the Mini Buckets! ... Read More
Acme Tools Tags:

Sep 1, 2026

Industry News

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
Wiha Tags:

Aug 17, 2026

New Products

Stop Losing Your Tools: Meet the Wiha 3-Pack Zipper Pouches

Stop Losing Your Tools: Meet the Wiha 3-Pack Zipper Pouches Here’s the thing about tools: you lose them easily. They get lost, disorganized and suddenly you’re pissed off, yelling at your kid, or even worse, your boss is yelling at you for losing a pair of pliers.It’s 2026 now, and you don’t have any excuses.The Wiha 3-Pack Zipper Pouches give all those loose tools, bits and parts a place to live. There is no app, Bluetooth tracker or complicated storage system involved. You put your stuff in the pouch, close the zipper and remember where you left it.That should be manageable. ... Read More
Milwaukee Tags:

Aug 12, 2026

Industry News

Milwaukee Pipeline 2026 Preview: This Week?

Milwaukee Pipeline 2026 Preview: This Week? Milwaukee Tool does not save its biggest announcements for a quiet product-page update.It puts the tools in front of contractors, lets people see what they can do and calls the whole thing Pipeline.Milwaukee Pipeline 2026 is approaching, bringing another round of power tools, hand tools, storage solutions, accessories and jobsite equipment. Several products have already been announced, but Milwaukee has indicated that more releases are coming.For contractors, mechanics, electricians, plumbers and dedicated tool fans, it is one of the most important events on the calendar. ... Read More
Klein Tools Tags:

Aug 10, 2026

New Products

Eight Rolls, Zero Digging: Meet the Klein Tools MODbox Electrical Tape Holder

Eight Rolls, Zero Digging: Meet the Klein Tools MODbox Electrical Tape Holder Electrical tape has a remarkable ability to disappear exactly when you need it. It falls to the bottom of a tool bag, rolls underneath the workbench or ends up three rooms away with the person who borrowed it five minutes ago.The new Klein Tools MODbox Electrical Tape Holder Rail Attachment gives those rolls a permanent address. It holds up to eight rolls of electrical tape and connects directly to compatible MODbox wall panels, rolling systems and side rails.It is a small addition, but anyone who regularly digs through a toolbox looking for the right color will immediately understand its ... Read More
Bosch Tags:

Aug 7, 2026

New Products

Stop Unstacking: Meet the Bosch L-BOXX Contractor 3 Drawer Tool Box

Stop Unstacking: Meet the Bosch L-BOXX Contractor 3 Drawer Tool Box A toolbox can hold everything you need and still waste your time. When sockets, bits and hand tools disappear into one deep compartment, finding the right item becomes a project of its own.The Bosch L-BOXX Contractor 3 Drawer Tool Box fixes that problem with three front-access drawers that keep essential tools organized and within reach, even when the unit is locked in the middle of a stack.Measuring 22 inches wide, 17 inches deep and 18.7 inches high, the DRAWER-3 adds substantial organization while maintaining the standard L-BOXX Contractor footprint. It connects with other components in the modular system and ... Read More
Bosch Tags:

Aug 7, 2026

New Products

Bosch L-BOXX Contractor Rack and Standard Tool Box: Build a Smarter Mobile Workshop

Bosch L-BOXX Contractor Rack and Standard Tool Box: Build a Smarter Mobile Workshop Tool storage has a way of becoming a stacking contest.The box you need is usually at the bottom. The lid cannot open until everything above it moves. Then one case slides across the truck bed during the first sharp turn.The Bosch L-BOXX Contractor Tool Box Rack offers a cleaner approach. It holds two compatible L-BOXX tool cases in one secure unit, making them easier to organize, transport and remove individually.Pair the rack with the Bosch L-BOXX Contractor 170 Standard Tool Box, and the system starts to feel less like a pile of cases and more like a mobile workshop. ... Read More
Acme Tools Tags:

Aug 1, 2026

Industry News

Trade of the Month: Mechanics

Trade of the Month: Mechanics Most people do not think about their mechanic when the car starts every morning. They think about their mechanic when it does not.But when your car starts making sounds not even music can cover up, a dashboard light starts ruining the commute, or a “quick brake job” uncovers three other problems. Mechanics are the people expected to find the issue, explain it clearly and get everything moving again, often while working around rust, tight spaces and parts that refuse to cooperate.For August’s Trade of the Month, Acme Tools is recognizing automotive mechanics, diesel technicians, fleet mechanics and the dedicated ... Read More
Milwaukee Tags:

Jul 20, 2026

New Products

Stop Digging for Tools: Why the Milwaukee PACKOUT™ Single Drawer Tool Box is a Storage Must-Have

Stop Digging for Tools: Why the Milwaukee PACKOUT™ Single Drawer Tool Box is a Storage Must-Have Let’s keep it a buck: nothing kills your momentum on a job quite like having to play hide-and-seek with your own tools. When you are elbow-deep in a project, the last thing you want to do is waste ten minutes digging through the bottomless pit of a chaotic tool bag just to find a specific pair of pliers or a specialty bit.Disorganization costs time, and time is money.Milwaukee understands this frustration perfectly. Enter the MILWAUKEE® PACKOUT™ Single Drawer Tool Box. This isn’t just another plastic bin; it is a heavy-duty, highly customizable storage solution designed to give you instant, ... Read More
Acme Tools Tags:

Jul 3, 2026

Buying Guides

Gear Up for Glory: Celebrate 250 Years of American Grit with Sunex

Gear Up for Glory: Celebrate 250 Years of American Grit with Sunex There’s a reason American tradespeople are known as the backbone of this country. From the early days of independence to the booming industrial age, this nation was built on hard work, sweat, and tools that simply don’t quit. As we gear up to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States, it’s time to upgrade your shop with equipment that honors that legacy.If you want to bring some serious horsepower, unapologetic patriotism, and top-tier organization to your garage, Sunex has just unleashed a lineup that will get your red, white, and blue blood pumping. Let’s take a look at ... Read More
Acme Tools Tags:

Jul 2, 2026

Industry News

TRADE OF THE MONTH: POWER UTILITY

TRADE OF THE MONTH: POWER UTILITY Power utility work keeps homes, businesses, job sites and communities running. From overhead line maintenance to underground utility work, storm restoration, pole work, cable prep and vegetation clearing, utility crews rely on equipment that can handle demanding conditions.This month, Acme Tools is highlighting gear for power utility professionals, lineworkers, utility contractors and support crews who need reliable safety equipment, hand tools, cutting tools and jobsite support products.Power utility work involves serious hazards, including energized equipment, falls, confined spaces, traffic, weather and falling limbs. OSHA notes that only qualified employees may work on or near exposed energized lines or parts, ... Read More
Klein Tools Tags:

Jul 2, 2026

New Products

Stop Unstacking Your Gear: Klein Tools MODbox™ Three-Drawer Rolling Toolbox

Stop Unstacking Your Gear: Klein Tools MODbox™ Three-Drawer Rolling Toolbox Constant unstacking kills your productivity. You wheel your gear in, but the tool you need is in the bottom box, forcing you to scatter your top boxes across the dirt. The Klein Tools MODbox™ Three-Drawer Rolling Toolbox fixes this by combining the rugged mobility of a heavy-duty cart with stay-stacked front drawers, ensuring all your gear is instantly accessible. ... Read More
Acme Tools Tags:

Jun 18, 2026

Press

World’s Strongest Man Puts KNAACK Products to the Ultimate Test

World’s Strongest Man Puts KNAACK Products to the Ultimate Test Strongman events happen every year around the world, but few carry the history, intensity, and reputation of the SBD World’s Strongest Man Competition.This year, the competition took place in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, from April 23–26, bringing together 25 of the world’s top strongmen for four days of events built to test strength, endurance, speed, and grit. The event lineup included challenges like the Truck Pull, Titan’s Toss, Atlas Stones, and one especially unique Finals event: the KNAACK® MONSTER BOX® Flip & Carry. (The World’s Strongest Man) ... Read More
Acme Tools Tags:

Sep 2, 2026

Buying Guides

The Blueprint Registry (Part 2)

The Blueprint Registry (Part 2) Welcome back to Part Two of The Blueprint Registry, where we're ditching delicate crystal stemware for practical, “buy-it-for-life” investments that new homeowners will actually use. From high-performance yard tools to heavy-duty storage, here is our next round of unexpected gifts designed to work as hard as they do on day one. ... Read More
Acme Tools Tags:

Aug 31, 2026

Project Guides

Reclaim Your Shed: Simple Tips to Maximize Your Storage Space

Reclaim Your Shed: Simple Tips to Maximize Your Storage Space We’ve all been there. You open the shed door to grab a shovel, and suddenly you’re playing a high-stakes game of Jenga with garden hoses, power tools, and half-empty bags of potting soil.Over time, the backyard shed can easily transform from a handy workspace into a catch-all dumping ground. But it doesn’t have to stay that way! With a little planning and the right storage solutions, you can maximize your shed’s footprint. Here are a few simple tips to get your space back in order. ... Read More
Makita Tags:

Aug 20, 2026

Product Guides

Soundtrack Your Shift: The Makita Job Site Audio Guide

Soundtrack Your Shift: The Makita Job Site Audio Guide A quiet job site is a boring job site. But bringing your fragile indoor Bluetooth speaker to work is a guaranteed way to fill it with sawdust, knock it off a tailgate, and have your annoying coworker ruin it by Friday.If you want to drown out the roar of air compressors and keep the crew’s energy up, you need audio gear that actually works for a living. Makita’s lineup of jobsite speakers delivers massive, distortion-free sound while running off the exact same batteries currently sitting in your tool bag. They are loud, completely unapologetic, and built to take a ... Read More
Milwaukee Tags:

Jun 3, 2026

New Products

Milwaukee M18 & M12 Four-Bay Simultaneous Super Charger with PACKOUT Compatibility

Milwaukee M18 & M12 Four-Bay Simultaneous Super Charger with PACKOUT Compatibility High-Speed Compatible BatteriesMinimizes Downtime: Charges batteries to 80% in 15 to 35 minutes, keeping crews working with fewer total batteries.Matches Corded Power: Low internal resistance allows batteries to deliver massive current, pushing cordless tools to corded performance levels.Runs Cooler: Advanced cell architecture generates less heat under heavy loads, preventing tools from shutting down mid-task.Extends Lifespan: Superior thermal management reduces cell degradation, meaning batteries survive more total charge cycles.Optimizes Smart Chargers: Communicates real-time temperature and status to chargers for the fastest, safest possible power delivery.Prevents Bogging Down: Maintains consistent voltage under heavy loads, avoiding power drops when tools hit tough ... Read More

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