Acme Tools kicked off a new Fright Night flash sale where you can save 20% off select tools.
There are 228 tools eligible for the savings, which quite a few “I’d buy that!!” PRO tools included in this deal.
This deal is valid 10/29/24 only, thru 11:59pm CST. Coupon code is FRIGHTNIGHT, with max savings of $100 per order.
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Here are a bunch of deals that especially caught my attention:
Stabila 3pc Level Set with Case – Save $27.83
This might be a good chance to upgrade your levels to one of the best names in the business. Stabila has more premium options, but this line (Type 80 AS-2) is well regarded.
Dewalt ToughSeries Construction Jack – Save $23.80
Dewalt’s new construction jack can lift up to 340 lbs and has a comfortable crank handle that can be foot-operated if needed. Acme’s sale drops the price to its best-ever, and beats Home Depot’s sale price from last week.
Milwaukee 22pc Ball End Hex Key Set – Save $9.99
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The neat part about these hex key sets, aside from Milwaukee’s typical hand tool quality, is that the lower part of the case rotates for easier access.
Knipex 8 inch TwinGrip Slip Joint Pliers – Save $7.39
What have you been waiting for? These are excellent multi-purpose grabbing, twisting, pulling pliers. Knipex made slip joints relevant again.
Fein VersaMAG Portable Magnetic Vise – Save $89.99
Fein’s relatively new magnetic vise is extremely well-made and as functional as you’d think it would be. I’ve been testing one (thank you, Fein!) and have no complaints so far.
Fisch 29pc Brad Point Drill Bit Set – Save $24
These bits are said to be made in Austria from chrome-vanadium steel. The set comes with 1/16″ to 1/2″ sizes in 1/64″ increments.
I’ll be ordering a set for myself as soon as I’m done with this post.
Bora Portamate Speedhorse 2-Pack – Save $28
I haven’t tried Bora’s Speedhorse sawhorses yet, but they seem to be very popular.
Bora Portamate BORA Workhorse XT Sawhorse – Save $10
The Workhorse XT is one of Bora’s more value-oriented and lower priced sawhorses. It’s not their lowest-tier model – this one still has 2×4 brackets and independently-adjustable legs.
Klein Tools Safety Helmet Type 2 Class E – Save $16
Protect your coconut, if not with this helmet, then with a different safety-rated model.
Bessey 12″ Heavy Duty Bar Clamp – Save $3.80
This looks to be a quite beefy bar clamp with 600 lb clamping strength. Multiple retailers advertise this Bessey clamp as being made in Germany.
Bessey K Body Revo Parallel Clamps – 40″ or 50″
Bessey 40″ and 50″ parallel clamps are included in this sale. The 50″ clamp has an extra handling fee of $5 each, but the price is still better than anywhere else right now.
Kraft Tool Co EZ-Kneeler Kneeboard
This USA-made kneeling board features a USA-made cushion with 1-1/2″ thick foam and a a polypropylene plastic tray.
If you want something simpler, Home Depot has a basic Husky pad for just under $15.
As mentioned, there are over 200 tools on sale. I pulled out the ones that stood out to me, but the full list is worth a quick browse. Maybe you’ll find something I missed. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got some shopping to do.
MM
Speaking of Knipex Twingrips, reminder that those are now available in 6in and 10in sizes, though I don’t know if Acme has them yet. Amazon, KC Tool, and H. J. Epstein do.
MM
An excellent deal in that list is the 12in Forrest Chopmaster. Those are the best miter saw blades I’ve ever used, by far, and they rarely go on sale.
Big Richard
Speaking of 12″, DeWalt 12″ DCCS620 chainsaw is $89 at HD – https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-20V-MAX-12in-Brushless-Cordless-Battery-Powered-Chainsaw-Tool-Only-DCCS620B/303654387
I don’t recall if you said you were wanting to add this to go along with your 8″ DCCS623 or not. But at $89, it is a steal.
Phil H.
Thanks BR! That is a steal, it’s ordered. Will pair well with my Stihl 036. I’ll use the DeWALT for topping trees out. Lighter and more maneuverable for us older folks. I’m a DeWALT guy anyway, so plenty of batteries already on hand.
Big Richard
Glad to help, it is a seriously nice little companion saw.
fred
I’ve tried both the 90T Chopmaster and more expensive 100T Mitermaster blades. The Chopmaster also comes in an 80T variant – which is what’s on sale at Acme.
MM
What are your thoughts on the Mitermaster? I saw them in Forrest’s catalog but I’ve never tried one and I never could figure out the specific difference between it and the Chopmaster.
fred
I put the 100T Mitermaster on the saw for a whole house (17 room) trim job back in 2013. Paid $245 for it back then – versus the $158 that the 90T Chopmaster had cost me previously. The Mitermaster produced very smooth cuts on both hardwood and pine trim – but without some microscopic examination I couldn’t say that it was better than the (then) $90 less expensive Chopmaster blade.
Ken
I’m curious if the Fisch brad point bits are actually made in Austria. The listing says so, but the Amazon reviews indicate that there is no COO on the packaging. I have a smaller set of Fisch brad point bits and there is indeed no COO on the packaging. If they are actually made in Austria, wouldn’t that fact be prominently featured on the packaging?
fred
They seem to be sold out.
I have a 25pc. Fisch brad point bit set in metric sizes (1 to 13mm) – made in Austria. I use them infrequently.
I have a 27pc. fractional set from Lee Valley that I use more often, and they have served me well. I also own a 26pc. set from WL Fuller in letter size – and a 47pc. Fuller set in number sizes – both of these have been used once in a blue-moon.
Kyle Altendorf
I bought the Fisch Forstner set and they were great and marked made in Austria. Based on that I purchased a 29-piece brad point and they were not (I’m pretty confident…) made in Austria. The package was not marked as Austrian. One of the bits was stamped differently than the others and said CHINA. That bit otherwise looked like a match to the set. When grinding the center points on several bits they accidentally ground the spur points flat on one or both sides. I ended up getting a 50% refund and moved on. I’ll get some of the Lee Valley or Fuller or such probably someday.
JR Ramos
If you can spring for the WL Fuller you won’t be disappointed even a little other than the cost. If you order directly from them you can also choose either their softwood or hardwood spur designs…they actually hand grind all of their brads in house and you can ask for alterations to the spur, too.
The Fisch are ok, not stellar. I’m extremely happy with the Viking/Norseman Burr-Out brad points – they are excellent and made of quality HSS with great grinding. They carry the brads to a smaller diameter than almost any other brand, if that matters (can be handy for pins or working with acrylic, etc). Pricing on them is pretty good if you shop around. The Montana/Rocky Mountain Twist brads are also very good but limited sizes and they’re a bit aggressive compared to any others I’ve used or seen…work well, though.
I would buy any of those three over the Fisch, personally, but the Fisch work fine, too. Steer clear of DeWalt and Milwaukee and the cheapie imports.
frobo
The Fisch brad points are showing out of stock at Acme, with delivery in 1-2 months.
Stuart
Argh. I had a couple of things to work on, and saw the same just now when trying to add it to my cart.
I guess I should have taken my own advice about not snoozing on good deals.
Marko
I am not sure what Acme price was, but they are $100 here https://taytools.com/products/29-piece-set-of-fisch-imperial-brad-point-drill-bits-chrome-vanadium-steel-double-flute-sizes-1-16-1-2-in-case-dce
Skylar
Those Bora XT are fantastic for the price. Way easier to open and adjust than the comparable ToughBuilt models, and there’s no plastic handle on top that inevitably always stops folding flat to get out of the way.
I have 2 sets that I topped with some cedar decking scraps and I’ll get more whenever I need additional sets.
Kentucky fan
There are some good knipex deals on woot right now you should check out
Doug N
Acme also has the dewalt 20v plunge router on sale for $299, plus a free 8.0 powerpack tabless battery. Other stores have the battery freebie but most have the router at $350.
fred
Great Lakes Power Tools has put Milwaukee hand tools on sale for 15% off. For some items that seems to beat HD sale prices. Need to order $99+ to get free shipping. You need to add items to the cart to see the discounted price – but there is no coupon needed. The sale is good through 11/1
https://greatlakespowertools.com/hand-tools/