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/not-a-pipe-clamp-but-a-pipe-bench-vise-201205221202/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/not-a-pipe-clamp-but-a-pipe-bench-vise-201205221202/ Pipe clamp kits are a great way for people to make pipe clamps that they can customize to fit their own specific needs. The user just buys the size pipe they need, and they can put together a clamp in no time. Lee Valley has a new product that takes the same idea and applies it to a workbench vise. The Pipe Vise comes in a similar kit and consists of a vise head and a base that can be attached to the underside of your workbench or table. All the user has to... ]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 07:00:00 -0500 1202 2012-05-22 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/occidental-leather-wants-you-to-get-to-work-with-their-get-to-work-vest-201205171200/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/occidental-leather-wants-you-to-get-to-work-with-their-get-to-work-vest-201205171200/ Is it strange to see people moving away from the use of toolbelts on the jobsite? I know some older workers that would not even think of such a thing. But why stick with the same thing, when now, there are so many more options to choose from. The new Occidental Leather 2650 Get To Work Vest is just one more example. The Oxy 2650 is not for those guys that need to carry around pockets of screws or nails, but I think it would make a great alternative for workers that just need to carry around... ]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 18:22:07 -0500 1200 2012-05-17 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/41/e4/0a/1200_2650-1337279088.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/i-found-aluminum-air-compressors-from-california-air-tools-201205151198/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/i-found-aluminum-air-compressors-from-california-air-tools-201205151198/ Two years ago I asked, Where Are The Aluminum Air Compressors? I wrote the article after draining my air compressor, seeing the rusty water come out, and wondering why they didn't make tanks out of aluminum. An aluminum tank would solve the rust issue and make the tool a bit lighter as well. In the article I mention that after a search I found Maxus aluminum air compressors, but as of now it looks like they are no longer made. Jump to today and I have found a new maker of aluminum air compressors. ... ]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 07:00:00 -0500 1198 2012-05-15 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/videos/original/c6/ff/2b/NfWyZkzjIPI.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/uffy-tools-pneumatic-decorative-upholstery-nailer-with-built-in-tornado-201205111195/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/uffy-tools-pneumatic-decorative-upholstery-nailer-with-built-in-tornado-201205111195/ One way to accent upholstery is to add rows of decorative nails around the edges or on the seams. These decorative nails are a nice way to add a bit of contrast, but it takes a long time to hammer in each nail by hand. Normally I would not be writing about upholstery nailers, but Uffy Tools has come out with a pretty cool new Pneumatic Decorative Upholstery Nailer (TH-T-DECO1 ) that accepts loose decorative nails and uses a mini tornado inside the tool to automatically align each nail into the magazine. Watch the video below... ]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 19:19:57 -0500 1195 2012-05-11 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/videos/original/57/a5/1c/GDofp1KWFKc.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/bosch-announces-titanium-oscillating-tool-blades-and-3max-carbide-blade-201205101194/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/bosch-announces-titanium-oscillating-tool-blades-and-3max-carbide-blade-201205101194/ Since Bosch is the company that introduced us to the OIS (Oscillating Interface System) and has set the standard that most of the other brands are following, it seems fitting that they should be the ones to keep the flow of new blades and accessories coming. Titanium is the logical next step. Bosch has announced new Titanium coated 2-1/2" and 3-1/4" diameter circle and half-moon segmented blades. The coating is said to increase the life of the blade by 30% by reducing the heat that damages the blades. These blades can cut light-gauge metal... ]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 07:00:00 -0500 1194 2012-05-10 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/18v-cordless-oscillating-multi-tool-announced-by-porter-cable-201205091193/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/18v-cordless-oscillating-multi-tool-announced-by-porter-cable-201205091193/ It looks like the battle of 18V cordless oscillating multi-tools has officially begun. Porter-Cable is taking their oscillating tool design, with tool-less accessory change, to their 18-volt lithium-ion cordless line and is going up against Makita. The new PCCK510LA has a little less speed than we are used to at only 7,500 to 15,000 oscillations per minute, but it is said to provide double the run time of their 12V Max oscillation tool when using the 18v compact battery, and triple the runtime with using their high capacity 18V battery. The tool features a... ]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 18:37:47 -0500 1193 2012-05-09 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/one-size-fits-all-truck-cargo-rack-201205081192/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/one-size-fits-all-truck-cargo-rack-201205081192/ One of the problems with cargo racks is that they are designed to fit specific vehicles. So when you want to sell your truck and get a new one, you also have to sell and get a new cargo rack. A new system called TransRACK wants to change all that by giving people the option to by a one size fits all cargo rack that they can move from truck to truck. Not only can the TransRACK be adjusted to fit multiple truck sizes, but installation doesn't even require any tools. So how sturdy... ]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 07:00:00 -0500 1192 2012-05-08 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/videos/original/1a/13/74/DxuZewWQ3Xw.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/tools-explained-201205071191/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/tools-explained-201205071191/ Mon, 07 May 2012 07:00:00 -0500 1191 2012-05-07 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/turn-your-circular-saw-into-a-miter-saw-201205021187/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/turn-your-circular-saw-into-a-miter-saw-201205021187/ We have seen circular saws used as table saw replacements with the Eurekazone tracksaw system, and now there is a new system from PUPS (Portable Universal Power Station) that can turn a circular saw to an accurate miter saw. The PUPS system is a really cool looking setup that has been designed to work with 95% of the circular saw on the market. There is a pair of rails that the circular saw rides on and these rails are completely adjustable to fit different saw widths. The two rails are mounted in a way that allows them... ]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 07:00:00 -0500 1187 2012-05-02 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/85/85/70/PUPS-37-1488181902.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/blokkz-universal-clamping-block-201205011186/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/blokkz-universal-clamping-block-201205011186/ Do you ever have tricky angled joints that you need to clamp together? One of the ways we do this is by saving the cutoff piece and using it to provide a square surface to clamp off of. Well what if you didn't save the cutoffs or you are working in the field with finished materials? The Blokkz UCB Universal Clamping Block is another way to help you with those tricky angles and a lot more. The Blokkz UCB looks simple enough, but its long surface area combined with the ring on one end... ]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 07:00:00 -0500 1186 2012-05-01 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/videos/original/67/f1/54/LOa1FFeZycU.jpg