industrial tools – CEM Industrial Supply

Utility Knives: Blade types + safest way to cut roofing/insulation

January 28, 2026
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Utility knives look simple, but they cause more jobsite injuries than almost any other hand tool. The blade type you use — and how you cut — determines whether the job goes cleanly or ends with a ruined cut, damaged …

Tape Measures: Standout, Blade Width, and Accuracy Classes Explained

January 28, 2026
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Not all tape measures measure the same — at least not in practice. Standout distance, blade width, and accuracy class all affect how usable, accurate, and frustrating a tape measure is on the job. If your tape keeps collapsing, flexing, …

Screwdrivers: Phillips vs JIS — Why You Strip Screws

January 28, 2026
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If you’ve ever had a screw cam out, strip instantly, or refuse to come loose even though you’re using the “right” size Phillips screwdriver, there’s a good chance the problem isn’t your technique — it’s the screw type. Phillips and …

Wrenches: Combination vs Ratcheting vs Flare Nut — Which One Should You Use?

January 28, 2026
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Not all wrenches are interchangeable, even when they’re the same size. Choosing between combination, ratcheting, and flare nut wrenches affects speed, access, grip, and whether you round off a fastener or get the job done cleanly. This guide breaks down …

Impact Wrenches: 3/8 vs 1/2 vs 3/4 + Torque Reality Check

January 26, 2026
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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 …

Battery Platforms: M12 vs M18 vs FlexVolt + How to Choose

January 26, 2026
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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 …

Tool Storage: Packout-Style Systems vs Job Boxes (What Lasts)

January 26, 2026
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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 …

Contractor Grade Levels, Squares, and Lines

May 29, 2025
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Shop contractor-grade levels, squares, and layout lines at CEM Industrial Supply—accuracy, durability, and expert support in Coldwater, MI.

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