Acme Tools Store and Company History
Can you trust the Acme Tools store and do you know their history? Do they offer the best prices? We […]
How To Make Straight Cuts With A Circular Saw and Speed Square
Learn How to Make Straight Cuts with a Circular Saw and Speed Square for Quick Accuracy Looking for more accurate […]
How Do Tankless Water Heaters Work?
Many different types of water heaters currently exist for consumers looking to either replace or install one. Nothing, however, has […]
What is Orbital Action on a Reciprocating Saw and Do You Need It?
What is orbital action in a reciprocating saw and do you need it? That’s the question we’re looking at today […]
Should I Buy a Drill or an Impact Driver?
Several of our readers have posed this common question to our staff: “Should I buy a drill or an impact […]
How to Use a Reciprocating Saw Like a Pro
There’s probably no more useful saw for remodelers, plumbers, and electricians than the reciprocating saw. It’s hard to imagine a […]
How to Use a Tap and Die to Create or Repair Threads
When using a tap and die set, it’s important to understand the terms. “Tapping” occurs when you cut, or recut threads into […]
What is a WAGS Valve? Water and Gas Safety
The WAGS Valve is a brand-name product designed to eliminate the risk of and damage caused by flooding when a […]
Why Men Love Tools – Not What You Think
This love of tools most men have is an unusual thing. Or is it. To be honest I haven’t met many guys who aren’t absolutely thrilled to come over and check out the latest power tool I’m testing or lend an opinion to how something might be made better through the addition of more power, better blades, greater torque… you get the idea. Now, this phenomenon varies in level, but it’s fairly universal. Unless, of course, you fancy yourself a more “metro” kind of guy. In which case you’ll be trading recipes and gardening techniques with your circle of friends… not that there’s anything wrong with that.
Speed vs Torque in Drills and Impact Drivers
Pros and apprentices just starting out can misunderstand how the speed vs torque differs between drills and impact drivers. It’s […]