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Aug 21, 2026

The Milwaukee Mechanics Tool Set I’d Build From Scratch

The Milwaukee Mechanics Tool Set I’d Build From Scratch

Milwaukee sells a 366-piece master mechanics set, and it’s a monster. If I were opening a full-time shop, I’d gladly take one.But if I were building a simpler Milwaukee mechanics tool set for my garage, I wouldn’t start by buying everything Milwaukee has ever painted red. I’d focus on the tools I would actually reach for during brake jobs, tire rotations, oil changes and weekend repairs.No filler. No mystery tools that sit untouched for eight years. Here’s my setup. ... Read More

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Aug 1, 2026

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

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Mar 26, 2026

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations & The Tools You'll Need To Install Them

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations & The Tools You'll Need To Install Them

The electric vehicle revolution didn't wait for permission, and now every electrician worth their license is fielding calls about EV charger installations. What started as a niche service for early adopters has turned into standard work, residential driveways, commercial parking structures, fleet depots, you name it. If it's got a parking spot and a nearby power source, someone's asking to plug in a Tesla.But here's the thing about installing EV charging stations: it's not just about knowing your way around a breaker panel. It's about showing up with the right tools so you're not making three trips to the ... Read More

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Jan 22, 2026

Your Toolbox Is Embarrassing & This 24-Hour GEARWRENCH Sale Is Your Only Way Out

Your Toolbox Is Embarrassing & This 24-Hour GEARWRENCH Sale Is Your Only Way Out

Let’s be honest for a second. We’ve all seen that guy on the jobsite, the one struggling with a rounded-off bolt because he’s still using the same rusted-out wrenches he bought during the Bush administration.Don’t be that guy. If your kit looks like it belongs in a museum rather than a pro’s truck, it is time for an intervention. You work too hard to let sub-par gear slow you down, and frankly, your hands deserve better than a tool that slips the second you apply any real torque.Acme Tools is dropping a 24-hour flash sale on GEARWRENCH that is ... Read More

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