News – CEM Industrial Supply

Power Tool Accessories That Matter (And the Ones That Just Waste Money)

January 21, 2026
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Power tools get all the attention, but accessories determine how well those tools actually perform. The wrong accessory slows work, damages materials, and wears out tools prematurely. The right ones make average tools feel professional-grade. At CEM Industrial Supply, most …

Angle Grinders: How to Choose the Right Size, Power, and Wheel

January 21, 2026
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Angle grinders are one of the most abused—and misunderstood—tools on the job site. Wrong wheel, wrong size, or wrong power level, and you’re dealing with slow cuts, burned material, broken discs, or serious safety risks. At CEM Industrial Supply, grinder …

Impact Driver vs Drill: Which Tool Should You Be Using (And Why It Matters)

January 21, 2026
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Impact drivers and drills look similar, use similar batteries, and often sit side by side in tool kits. That’s why they’re constantly misused. Using the wrong one leads to stripped fasteners, broken bits, and unnecessary tool wear. At CEM Industrial …

Drill Bits Explained: Types, Materials, and When to Use Each One

January 21, 2026
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Most drilling problems don’t come from the drill. They come from the wrong bit. Using the wrong drill bit leads to slow cuts, overheated metal, chipped wood, broken bits, and ugly holes. Once you understand how drill bits actually work, …

Sanding Discs, Belts, and Pads: Which One Works Best for Each Material?

January 20, 2026
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Sanding looks simple, but choosing the wrong abrasive wastes time, clogs discs, overheats material, and leaves inconsistent finishes. Discs, belts, and pads are designed for very different tasks, and understanding those differences makes sanding faster, cleaner, and far less frustrating. …

Cutting Wheels vs Cutoff Wheels: What’s the Difference (And Why It Matters)

January 20, 2026
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Cutting wheels and cutoff wheels are often treated as interchangeable. They’re thin, they spin fast, and they slice through metal. But using them incorrectly is one of the most common grinder mistakes on the job site—and one of the fastest …

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