Changes in Carrying Value of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$ 266,494	$ 257,949
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)	3,103	8,546
Ending Balance	269,597	266,494
Industrial Tools & Services [Member] [Domain]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	255,285	246,740
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)	3,103	8,546
Ending Balance	258,388	255,285
Other Operating Segment [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	11,209	11,209
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)	0	0
Ending Balance	$ 11,209	$ 11,209