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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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