https://www.old.toolrank.com/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/images/stories/toolrankcom_100x358.png https://www.old.toolrank.com/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/black-decker-intros-matrix-multi-head-modular-tool-system-201208211271/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/black-decker-intros-matrix-multi-head-modular-tool-system-201208211271/ Black & Decker has just announced their new Matrix Multi-Head modular tool system which will allow users to build up their tool inventory one head at a time. Users will also be able to select the power of the new system by selecting one of three power base units. Modular tool systems are becoming more popular and they are targeted at the DIY crowd because a system like this allows them to build up their toolbox at a much lower price. What is unique with the Black & Decker Matrix system is the option to choose a... ]]> Tue, 21 Aug 2012 07:00:00 -0500 1271 2012-08-21 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/c7/0f/c0/1271_blackdecker-matrix-1345531085.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/construction-worker-survives-iron-bar-impaling-his-brain-201208201270/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/construction-worker-survives-iron-bar-impaling-his-brain-201208201270/ I don't really like talking about jobsite injuries as they are often painful to read about and see, but it is not everyday we hear about a man surviving getting impaled with an iron bar that passes completely through his head. The 24 year old construction worker had the unfortunate luck of being hit by an iron bar that fell from the fifth floor of a building that is under construction in Brazil. The man was wearing a hard hat, but it was not enough to stop the bar from piercing through. As odd... ]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 07:00:00 -0500 1270 2012-08-20 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/racor-securehold-storage-solution-for-long-handled-tools-201208171269/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/racor-securehold-storage-solution-for-long-handled-tools-201208171269/ I really like to write about products that can help you be more organized, and this has a lot to do with how unorganized I can be. I know I am not the only one out there that has a row of long handled tools leaning up against the garage. Racor has come out with a new tool hook that they say is better and safer than the traditional tool hook. There are a ton of options available that let you hang your tools on a wall, so what sets the Racor SecureHold apart?... ]]> Fri, 17 Aug 2012 21:01:32 -0500 1269 2012-08-17 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/rockler-is-expanding-with-a-full-silicone-glue-application-kit-201208141267/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/rockler-is-expanding-with-a-full-silicone-glue-application-kit-201208141267/ Not too long ago Rockler came out with their silicone glue brush and it received rave reviews. In light of such success, Rockler has just expanded from just the silicone glue brush to a full silicone glue application kit. I really like the Rockler silicone brush, because as promised, it functions well at spreading glue and is super easy to clean. My only gripe was that the head was too large to fit inside a standard glue bottle. Rockler's Silicone Application Kit offers a solution to this issue by providing a small non-stick silicone tray to hold... ]]> Tue, 14 Aug 2012 21:53:28 -0500 1267 2012-08-14 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/ac/85/89/1267_rockler-silicone-application-kit-1344981538.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/porter-cable-finally-develops-an-18-volt-clampsaw-reciprocating-saw-201208131266/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/porter-cable-finally-develops-an-18-volt-clampsaw-reciprocating-saw-201208131266/ Back in January 2011 I reviewed the Porter-Cable 12-volt Clampsaw and really liked the Clampsaw feature. I liked the feature so much that the Clampsaw was chosen as a ToolRank Editors Pick. The tool did have its problems, but I suspect Porter-Cable took their time to address these for the 18-volt version (PCC475B). Nobody likes the kickback that can occur when the blade of a reciprocating saw snags on the material, the Clampsaw eliminates kickback by clamping the material between two jaws on the saw. This is a great safety feature as well as a great time... ]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2012 20:21:04 -0500 1266 2012-08-13 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/ec/de/a1/1266_clampsaw-pcc475b-f1-1344889660.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/4-0ah-batteries-led-l-boxx-10-8v-radio-announced-from-bosch-germany-201208091265/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/4-0ah-batteries-led-l-boxx-10-8v-radio-announced-from-bosch-germany-201208091265/ Sometimes when we want to get a sneak peek at possible future tools, all we have to do is take a look at what is coming out in Europe. We don't always get what is offered, but when Bosch Germany announces new tools we take notice. Over these last couple of days Bosch Germany has made some pretty big announcements. Their first was the announcement of a new 18-volt cordless rotary hammer which now includes a chisel function and also just so happens to include new 4.0Ah Batteries. There is not much info... ]]> Thu, 09 Aug 2012 16:45:29 -0500 1265 2012-08-09 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/08/65/d4/1265_13445300259116-1344531226.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/milwaukee-m12-fuel-brushless-drivers-coming-this-winter-201208081264/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/milwaukee-m12-fuel-brushless-drivers-coming-this-winter-201208081264/ Along with Milwaukee's announcement of new higher capacity batteries comes their announcement of new Brushless M12 cordless drivers. In my opinion Milwaukee has been the leader in 12-volt ultra compact tools, and they have shown this again by leading the pack with Brushless ultra compact drivers. Like their M18 line, Milwaukee's new M12 brushless line will be called Fuel and will feature the same Powerstate brushless motor technology and Redlink Plus intelligence system that is found in the M18 Fuel line of tools, and we have seen what this combination is capable of delivering from our M18... ]]> Wed, 08 Aug 2012 01:39:18 -0500 1264 2012-08-08 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/bc/ae/95/1264_milwaukee-m12-fuel-hammer-drill-driver-1344390228.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/milwaukee-announces-higher-capacity-2-0ah-4-0ah-xc-batteries-for-both-m18-and-m12-tools-201208071263/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/milwaukee-announces-higher-capacity-2-0ah-4-0ah-xc-batteries-for-both-m18-and-m12-tools-201208071263/ All of the signs pointed to the inevitable release of next generation of higher capacity batteries, and Milwaukee has made the announcement official today. Not only is the M18 line of tools getting a boost, but so does the M12 ultra compact class of tools. So what does this mean? In short, it means your tools can run longer with these new batteries. The compact batteries get an upgrade from 1.5 Ah up to 2.0 Ah and the XC4.0Ah batteries are an upgrade from the relatively new 3.0Ah batteries. Best of all, the batteries... ]]> Tue, 07 Aug 2012 23:59:33 -0500 1263 2012-08-07 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/rockler-s-undermount-tray-gets-tools-off-your-bench-top-and-puts-them-down-under-201208071262/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/rockler-s-undermount-tray-gets-tools-off-your-bench-top-and-puts-them-down-under-201208071262/ When you are working with a lot of different tools on your workbench, it can become crowded pretty easily leaving little room for your actual project. Rockler has come up with a solution as simple as a tool tray that mounts under your workbench. Constructed out of 16-gauge galvanized steel, the Rockler Undermount Utility Tray provides a place that is easily within reach and allows you to keep your work surface clear. Not only can the tray be convenient but it can also save you from accidentally scratching your project on some misplaced tools.... ]]> Tue, 07 Aug 2012 07:32:15 -0500 1262 2012-08-07 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/kreg-multi-mark-just-might-replace-your-combination-square-201208061261/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/kreg-multi-mark-just-might-replace-your-combination-square-201208061261/ Kreg has come out with a new layout tool that just might be good enough to replace your combination square for good. Why? Everything I use my combination square for the Kreg Multi-Mark can do, but it can also do so much more. The Multi-Mark is really very simplistic in its design and consists of only a sliding ruler and a clamp, but the combination square is also a very simple tool. What sets the Multi-Mark apart for me is the more compact design and its extra features. Not only can the Multi-Mark be... ]]> Mon, 06 Aug 2012 07:29:20 -0500 1261 2012-08-06 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/videos/original/7d/95/bd/1wivg_ET-Pw.jpg