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Tool Storage - Packout Style Systems vs Job Boxes

Tool Storage: Packout-Style Systems vs Job Boxes (What Lasts)
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Tool storage isn’t just about organization—it’s about durability, efficiency, and protecting the tools that make you money. The wrong storage system slows work, damages tools, and creates daily frustration. The right system saves time, reduces wear, and actually lasts on …
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Oscillating multi-tool with wood, metal, grout, and scraper blades on a workbench

Oscillating Multi-Tool: What It’s Best For + Blade Types
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The oscillating multi-tool is one of the most versatile tools on a job site or in a workshop—but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. When people say an oscillating tool “doesn’t cut very well,” the problem is almost never …
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Circular Saw vs Miter Saw vs Table Saw

Circular Saw vs Miter Saw vs Table Saw: Which One You Need
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Choosing between a circular saw, miter saw, and table saw isn’t about brand loyalty or horsepower. It’s about understanding what each saw is actually designed to do. Most frustration, wasted money, and unsafe cuts happen when the wrong saw is …
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SDS Plus vs SDS Max

SDS Plus vs SDS Max: What Fits What
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If you’ve ever tried to force the wrong bit into a rotary hammer, you already know this lesson the hard way: SDS Plus and SDS Max are not interchangeable. They’re built for different tools, different workloads, and very different levels …
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Nail Guns - Brad vs Finish vs Framing and Compressor Requirements

Nail Guns: Brad vs Finish vs Framing + Compressor Requirements
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Choosing the right nail gun isn’t about brand—it’s about matching the fastener, tool, and air supply to the job. Using the wrong nailer leads to split trim, weak joints, overdriven fasteners, or wasted time fixing mistakes. At CEM Industrial Supply …
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Impact Wrenches

Impact Wrenches: 3/8 vs 1/2 vs 3/4 + Torque Reality Check
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Impact wrenches are one of the most misunderstood tools on the job site. Bigger doesn’t always mean better, higher torque numbers don’t always mean more usable power, and the wrong drive size can actually make work harder—not easier. At CEM …
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Battery Platforms - M12 - M18 - FlexVolt

Battery Platforms: M12 vs M18 vs FlexVolt + How to Choose
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Battery platforms matter more than individual tools. Once you buy into a system, you’re committing to batteries, chargers, and long-term compatibility. Choosing the wrong platform leads to underpowered tools, unnecessary weight, or owning multiple systems that don’t work together. At …
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