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/new-bosch-gll2-40-compact-cross-line-laser-level-20110311912/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/new-bosch-gll2-40-compact-cross-line-laser-level-20110311912/ Bosch is bringing us a smaller more compact cross-line laser with their new GLL2-40. I have the older GLL2-50 laser that I purchased when it first came out, and judging by the photos, the GLL2-40 appears to be quite a bit smaller. After a quick look at the specs I can see that the GLL2-40 is smaller in length, width, and height. The smaller size does come in handy in many cases, but the small size of the laser does indeed come at a cost to the laser's accuracy. The GLL2-40 has an accuracy of ±1/8-in... ]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:00:00 -0600 912 2011-03-11 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/torchmate-dual-cnc-machine-20110310911/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/torchmate-dual-cnc-machine-20110310911/ We have seen a few small CNC routers in the past, the CNC Shark that Rockler sells, and the DIY build kits, but the Torchmate 2x2 CNC machine has a unique feature that sets it apart. The Torchmate 2x2 is the first CNC that I have seen that can do both CNC routing and CNC plasma cutting on the same machine. Torchmate likes to call it a prototyping machine, and because of its small size and its multiple functions, I would have to agree. Hobbyists, woodworkers, fabricators and small shop owners can now build intricate... ]]> Thu, 10 Mar 2011 08:15:42 -0600 911 2011-03-10 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/videos/original/2a/30/4d/yf0CJuK1UkE.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/a-mechanical-alternative-to-the-carpenters-pencil-20110308910/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/a-mechanical-alternative-to-the-carpenters-pencil-20110308910/ Tue, 08 Mar 2011 09:47:10 -0600 910 2011-03-08 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/dewalt-recip-saw-with-4-position-blade-clamp-20110307909/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/dewalt-recip-saw-with-4-position-blade-clamp-20110307909/ Are you tired of being told you can only cut up or down with your reciprocating saw? Most reciprocating saws use a blade clamping system that allows the blade to be inserted facing up, or more commonly, facing down. This simple feature lets users better position the saw so that the handle is out of the way when cutting up to a wall or to the floor. DeWalt doesn't seem to think 2 positions is enough for some users and has a saw with four blade clamping positions. These additional positions really come in handy when... ]]> Mon, 07 Mar 2011 08:00:00 -0600 909 2011-03-07 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/tactical-holsters-for-12v-drivers-20110303908/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/tactical-holsters-for-12v-drivers-20110303908/ Have you ever dreamed of being just like Jack Bauer but the closest thing you have to a real gun is a 12V cordless driver? Yeah me too. But now thanks to the Pro-Fit Carry Systems Holsters, we can dream a little more accurately. The Pro-Fit holsters are custom designed to fit each of the drill/driver models from all of the major brands, and they seriously look like something a navy seal would use. This custom fit allows the drivers to fit more securely so you don't have to worry about them falling out. The holsters can... ]]> Thu, 03 Mar 2011 08:09:49 -0600 908 2011-03-03 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/88/bf/ca/pro-fit-sys-61-1606255589.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/porter-cable-launches-a-new-4-12-grinder-20110228905/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/porter-cable-launches-a-new-4-12-grinder-20110228905/ Porter-Cable has announced a 4-1/2" new angle grinder that they have designed to meet the needs of contractors and offer performance, ergonomics, durability, and ease of use. "We spent a significant amount of time talking to contractors about their needs in a small angle grinder. As a result of this research, we learned that contractors want a number of things, including the ability to grind and cut metal and make adjustments without needing separate tools," said Wil Granger, group product manager, PORTER-CABLE. "Having an understanding of the frustrations our users face has enabled us to... ]]> Mon, 28 Feb 2011 07:00:00 -0600 905 2011-02-28 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/bosch-corded-oscillating-tool-is-finally-here-20110224904/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/bosch-corded-oscillating-tool-is-finally-here-20110224904/ We knew a corded version of Bosch oscillating multi-tool would be coming eventually, then we saw it a few months back when it hit the European store shelves. We had our hopes high thinking it would be coming soon to the US, then we found out from CopTool back in December that Home Depot had an online exclusive to sell the tool. That is right, you could only get the MX25E if you ordered it from HD online. But now finally the wait is over. Next month the MX25E will be available for everyone at tool dealers and home... ]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 22:34:10 -0600 904 2011-02-24 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/9f/61/64/bosch-MX25EHero-31-1529791287.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/are-vests-the-new-tool-belts-20110223903/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/are-vests-the-new-tool-belts-20110223903/ There are a few different tool vests on the market today that I know of, a couple from Occidental Leather and one from Blaklader, but the vest from Vest-Tech appears to be the most thought out. The Vest-Tech goes with a different design versus the other two and has mostly smaller pockets along the chest that can handle your hand tools. At the top is a pocket for your notepad and a protected safety glasses pocket. Moving to the back of the vest along the bottom is a hammer loop, a few screwdriver loops,... ]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:00:00 -0600 903 2011-02-23 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/a-work-light-that-wont-cause-an-explosion-20110222902/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/a-work-light-that-wont-cause-an-explosion-20110222902/ Most of us can get away with using a cheap $5 halogen light to illuminate a room on the jobsite. But the light options for people working in areas that might be explosive, like near a gas leak, are a little harder to come by. The Magnalight Explosion Proof Metal Halide Light is what you need if you find yourself in an explosive situation. The metal halide light only draws 70 watts at .58 amps, but provides a 400 watt equivalent of light. It runs off of standard 120 VAC and comes with 100 feet of 16/3 SOOW cord... ]]> Tue, 22 Feb 2011 10:00:00 -0600 902 2011-02-22 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/legacy-flexzilla-air-hose-goes-pro-20110217881/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/legacy-flexzilla-air-hose-goes-pro-20110217881/ I just happened to notice on the Legacy website that they are now selling a Pro version of their Flexzilla hose. Legacy likes to use the line, "If it's not ZillaGreen, it's not Flexzilla", and you might have seen these green air hoses in catalogs or online; but what makes these hoses so special? Well according to Legacy, these hoses will remain flexible at -40 degrees to 150 degrees, and have zero memory which allows them to lay flat right where they fall. These hoses sound to good to be true, so what could... ]]> Thu, 17 Feb 2011 07:00:00 -0600 881 2011-02-17