Changes in Carrying Value of Goodwill (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Ending balance	$ 266,494
Impact of changes in foreign currency rates	44
Ending balance	266,538
Industrial Tools & Services [Member] [Domain]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Ending balance	255,285
Impact of changes in foreign currency rates	44
Ending balance	255,329
Other Operating Segment [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Ending balance	11,209
Impact of changes in foreign currency rates	0
Ending balance	$ 11,209