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/did-rockwell-just-come-out-with-the-best-oscillating-multi-tool-201408041671/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/did-rockwell-just-come-out-with-the-best-oscillating-multi-tool-201408041671/ Rockwell has just announced a pair of new Sonicrafter oscillating multi-tools with specifications that seem to top all the other competing brands. With all of the multi-tools on the market from a number of different manufacturers, could it be Rockwell that knocks Fein off of Oscillation Hill? When I write about oscillating tools I make it a point to mention the total oscillating angle that each particular model provides, because I believe this plays a part in how well the tool functions. The other thing that plays a part is the amount of... ]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2014 17:44:00 -0500 1671 2014-08-04 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/55/a3/2f/Rockwell-P50-14-1407174333.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/contests/toolrank/tool-rank-giveaway-milwaukee-m12-cordless-led-stick-light-kit-201408011670/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/contests/toolrank/tool-rank-giveaway-milwaukee-m12-cordless-led-stick-light-kit-201408011670/ If you have read my Milwaukee M12 LED Stick Light Review you would know that I am a huge fan of the cordless LED light. So when I had an opening for a giveaway I knew I had to try and team up with Milwaukee to give one of them away. Milwaukee Tool happily agreed to my request and also decided to throw in a battery and a charger. Features 3 Powerful LEDs Multi-Position Stainless-Steel Hook 4+ Hours of Run-Time 220 Lumens of Bright, Even light. ... ]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2014 07:05:00 -0500 1670 2014-08-01 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/43/2e/80/Milwaukee-StickLight-giveaway-18-1406876776.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/dremel-8050-micro-8v-max-rotary-tool-201407311669/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/dremel-8050-micro-8v-max-rotary-tool-201407311669/ It looks like a new 8V Max Dremel is on its way onto store shelves.  The Dremel Micro 8050 Rotary Tool appears to be smaller than even the current 8V Max Dremel Rotary Tools, but still packs all the features we have come to expect and maybe even has some new ones. Dremel says the smaller size of the 8050 Micro allows it to be held between your thumb and forefinger like a pencil, which gives the user more control and accuracy. The smaller internal 8V lithium-ion battery—with less weight at the back... ]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2014 09:10:00 -0500 1669 2014-07-31 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/05/6a/b9/51ENqdr626L-SL1500--21-1406797878.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/small-parts-organizers-for-50-caliber-ammo-cans-201407281668/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/small-parts-organizers-for-50-caliber-ammo-cans-201407281668/ .50 ammo cans are readily available at military surplus stores at mostly reasonable prices (from $5-$20), which is why they make good storage cans for various items. However, because of their large size they are not always great organizers for smaller items. But one product aims to change your .50 cal organization problem. MTM, a company that makes their own plastic ammo cans and other ammo holders has come out with a set of stackable plastic trays that have been specifically designed to fit inside metal U.S. military .50 ammo cans. Their design is probably to... ]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2014 07:29:00 -0500 1668 2014-07-28 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/21/eb/87/MTM-ammo-can-organizer-3-1406532642.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/review-tape-ease-tape-measure-accessory-hook-201407251667/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/review-tape-ease-tape-measure-accessory-hook-201407251667/ A few months ago I wrote about a new product that promises to be “The Ultimate Measuring Tape Assistant”. At the time I really liked the idea behind the product—a better hook for your tape measure—but I questioned how accurate it could be. Tape-Ease offered to send me a couple so I could test them out for myself, and I was happy to take them up on their offer. First, there are two different models of the Tape-Ease. The Tape-Ease Rubber Grip is a general purpose model that should handle most of your measuring needs, while the... ]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2014 08:46:00 -0500 1667 2014-07-25 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/f5/ec/2b/Tape-Ease-007-21-1406278035.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/makita-announces-new-brushless-18-volt-string-trimmer-201407221666/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/makita-announces-new-brushless-18-volt-string-trimmer-201407221666/ Makita has announced another cordless solution for landscapers with the addition of their 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless String Trimmer (XRU04Z, tool only). It comes a year after their first cordless string trimmer hit US markets, but because of Brushless technology, it offers a significant increase in runtime. While the previous model looked like it would work well for your average homeowner, the new XRU04Z Brushless String Trimmer has the look of a tool made for professionals. Boasting up to 90-minutes of runtime on a single 3.0Ah battery, it has the stamina to tackle more than just... ]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2014 21:07:00 -0500 1666 2014-07-22 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/23/6e/65/Makita-XRU04Z-String-Trimmer-41-1406063315.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/new-dewalt-pro-organizer-is-just-what-i-need-201407211665/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/new-dewalt-pro-organizer-is-just-what-i-need-201407211665/ How many different types of screws, nuts, bolts, washers, or anchors does a person need for any given task? If you were to look at the current selection of screw organizer boxes, 10 seems to be the magic number. But in reality, most tasks only require a few different fasters, the rest are just extra weight we have to carry around for a completely different task. This why I am happy to see that DeWalt has come out with a new Mid-Size Pro Organizer that is about half the size of other screw organizers. ... ]]> Mon, 21 Jul 2014 20:53:00 -0500 1665 2014-07-21 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/62/07/8c/DEWALT-Midsize-Organizer-DWST14740-31-29-1405976037.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/makita-4-0ah-batteries-set-to-come-out-in-august-201407181664/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/makita-4-0ah-batteries-set-to-come-out-in-august-201407181664/ Users, wanting greater runtimes in their tools, have been impatiently waiting for Makita to introduce their 4.0Ah batteries to the U.S. market. Though they have been available in other countries for months, we just got word that the new 2.0Ah (BL1820) and 4.0Ah (BL1840) batteries are finally starting to come out. In fact, the new 2.0Ah can already be found on sale now in new Makita 18V Compact Lithium-Ion Kits and Combo Kits. The 4.0Ah cordless kits will follow shortly in August, and standalone 4.0Ah batteries will be available in September. But is Makita too late? Now... ]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2014 08:22:00 -0500 1664 2014-07-18 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/32/f7/59/Makita-BL1840-93-1405671787.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/editorial/quick-tip-draw-circles-and-bisect-angles-with-a-reciprocating-saw-blade-201407161663/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/editorial/quick-tip-draw-circles-and-bisect-angles-with-a-reciprocating-saw-blade-201407161663/ Have you ever found the need to draw a perfect circle but you don't have a compass (drafting) or anything round to trace? Well, if you have a reciprocating saw blade laying around, you can use it to make near perfect circles in a wide range of sizes. Using the hole on the blade shank as the pivot point and the gullet between the teeth to guide your drawing point, you can make a circle anywhere from 2" up to almost 12". Your only limit is the size of your saw blade. And because you... ]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2014 07:14:00 -0500 1663 2014-07-16 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/videos/original/d9/83/20/geH9vqmJ7m8-v1405494981.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/kreg-jig-k4-pocket-hole-system-on-sale-at-amazon-201407141662/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/kreg-jig-k4-pocket-hole-system-on-sale-at-amazon-201407141662/ A pocket hole jig is without a doubt the easiest way to join two pieces of wood together, and Amazon has the Kreg Jig K4 Pocket Hole System on sale for just under $88. The kit normally sells for around $100. It doesn’t go on sale very often, so if has been on your wish list, it might be time to buy. I remember my Dad paid much more for a similar Kreg Jig 10+ years ago and it has done a good job of paying for itself. And after all those years it is still... ]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2014 07:40:00 -0500 1662 2014-07-14 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/c5/98/b7/Kreg-K4-Pocket-Hole-Jig-35-1405323720.jpg