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/blog-cabin-voting-round-5-pick-a-color-20090220390/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/blog-cabin-voting-round-5-pick-a-color-20090220390/ Fri, 20 Feb 2009 19:53:39 -0600 390 2009-02-20 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/gadgets/carpenter-tools-for-your-iphone-20090218389/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/gadgets/carpenter-tools-for-your-iphone-20090218389/ A responsible carpenter never leaves home without his trusty level, right? Well maybe not, but with some cool Apps and an iPhone or iTouch, you can play carpenter anytime/anywhere. The iHandy Carpenter App from iHandySoft Inc includes 5 tools that might just come in handy the next time you forget your real tools. The App is available in the iTunes App Store and includes a Plumb Bob, Surface Level, Level, Ruler, and a Protractor all for just $1.99. If that is too rich for your blood, you can get the iHandy Level App by itself for... ]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:24:10 -0600 389 2009-02-18 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/gadgets/rockler-ez-catch-bar-clamp-quick-release-20090217388/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/gadgets/rockler-ez-catch-bar-clamp-quick-release-20090217388/ Rockler does a good job of making simple solutions to common problems. One of these common problems comes with using bar clamps. It takes time to release these clamps once you have them completely tightened, and Rockler has a way to speed things up. Sure it only takes a few seconds, but those seconds seem like forever when you are in a hurry to move on to the next project. The EZ-Clutch delivers quick, effortless release of tail stock and eliminates sticky clutch plates on your standard 3700 style bar clamps. ... ]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:35:50 -0600 388 2009-02-17 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/bosch-world-of-concrete-2009-sweepstakes-20090214387/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/bosch-world-of-concrete-2009-sweepstakes-20090214387/ Enter now for your chance to win a $1,000 Bosch prize package! Prize Packages include your choice of: The World's Quietest Dishwasher - Integra® 500 Series by Bosch Green, Energy Star Tankless Water Heater - Bosch AquaStar 2700ES Series Best Built 4-Piece 18V LitheonTM Combo Kit 10" Table Saw with Gravity Rise Stand 35lb Breaker Hammer Dustless Combo Kit - featuring the industry's most lightweight rotary hammer ... ]]> Sat, 14 Feb 2009 04:01:10 -0600 387 2009-02-14 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/blog-cabin-voting-round-4-name-that-street-20090213386/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/blog-cabin-voting-round-4-name-that-street-20090213386/ Fri, 13 Feb 2009 22:04:53 -0600 386 2009-02-13 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/editorial/is-fein-feeling-the-heat-20090211385/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/editorial/is-fein-feeling-the-heat-20090211385/ Since Bosch, Dremel, Rockwell, and and few other no name brands started making oscillating tools, do you think it has had an impact on Fein? If so, what should Fein do to stay competitive? If it wasn't bad enough that everybody and their mother is now making an oscillating tool of some kind or another. Now that they have become affordable to the average user, everybody and their mother wants to own one. Not only that, but Rockwell has gone one step further and is trying to win in Fein's own territory, infomercials. {loadposition poll... ]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:02:42 -0600 385 2009-02-11 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/rocklercom-deal-of-the-day-20090210384/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/rocklercom-deal-of-the-day-20090210384/ I was checking out Rockler.com the other day, I cant remember what for, but I noticed they are now offering a Deal Of The Day. With the economy the way it is now, it is always great to get a deal when you can find it. Just the other day they had a Bosch Jig Saw on sale, and today they are offering an Ellipse/Circle cutting jig for $49.99 - Regular $89.99. This is an Internet only deal - not available in stores. ]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:02:44 -0600 384 2009-02-10 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/manufacturer-news/win-a-years-worth-of-riggs-work-wear-20090207383/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/manufacturer-news/win-a-years-worth-of-riggs-work-wear-20090207383/ Sat, 07 Feb 2009 21:18:41 -0600 383 2009-02-07 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/manufacturer-news/run-your-own-backyard-sawmill-20090206381/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/manufacturer-news/run-your-own-backyard-sawmill-20090206381/ Got an extra $3700 lying around the house and a few extra trees. That is all you need to get started in milling your own lumber. The LT10G7 from Wood-Mizer is a compact manual push sawmill that is ideal for the hobby woodworker that wants to cut out the middle man (pun intended). Powered by a 7 HP gas engine, the LT10GT can cut up to 100 board feet an hour at a maximum log diameter of 24" and 11' long. If 11' isn't long enough for you, you can purchase additional 7'... ]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:15:04 -0600 381 2009-02-06 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/blog-cabin-voting-round-3-some-interior-options-20090204379/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/blog-cabin-voting-round-3-some-interior-options-20090204379/ Wed, 04 Feb 2009 21:13:05 -0600 379 2009-02-04