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/hot-deals/bosch-ultra-compact-3-8-inch-drill-and-two-l-boxx-cases-under-100-201211231342/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/bosch-ultra-compact-3-8-inch-drill-and-two-l-boxx-cases-under-100-201211231342/ Update 6/4/2013 - This deal is back up for grabs for a third time as an Amazon Gold Box Deal of the day. Even though a lot of time has gone by since this was first posted, this is still a good deal at $93 because of the two included L-Boxx cases. Update 1/8/2013 - Amazon has brought this deal back as a Gold Box for today. Get it while you can, you don't want to miss out. 11/23/2012 - We don't see deals like this very often, but this package deal that... ]]> Fri, 23 Nov 2012 20:07:41 -0600 1342 2012-11-23 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/55/8d/47/1342_bosch-ps31-2al1a-1353701469.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/newest-makita-18v-jobsite-radio-includes-built-in-ipod-dock-201211211341/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/newest-makita-18v-jobsite-radio-includes-built-in-ipod-dock-201211211341/ Just in time to get one before Christmas, Makita came out with the new LXRM03B Cordless AM/FM Jobsite Radio. Unlike previous models that featured only a line-in for mp3 player connection, the new model features an actual iPod dock. The new Makita jobsite radio looks very similar to the older model and still shares many of the same features. It can run on any of the old Makita stick batteries or the current 18V LXT batteries; if you don't have batteries you can use the included AC adaptor. Unfortunately this radio will not charge batteries, but they... ]]> Wed, 21 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0600 1341 2012-11-21 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/c3/2b/ae/1341_makita-lxrm03b-radio-1353481944.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/husky-hand-tool-reviews-201211191340/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/husky-hand-tool-reviews-201211191340/ Husky has recently come out with a whole new line of pliers and wrenches that are designed to be affordable and come with a lifetime guarantee. They sent over a few of their new tools so we could take a look and let you know what we think about them. So lets jump right in. Many of the new Husky hand tools look very similar to the hand tools we have seen growing up as kids, but Husky also has some new changes that you might not notice at first, and they have... ]]> Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600 1340 2012-11-19 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/7a/29/3c/1340_husky-hand-tools-18-1353309407.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/new-bosch-jig-saw-blades-deliver-clean-cuts-in-plastics-201211161339/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/new-bosch-jig-saw-blades-deliver-clean-cuts-in-plastics-201211161339/ Cutting plastics is not really that difficult to do, but making clean cuts on plastics is. If you use the wrong blade you will end up chipping the plastic, melting the plastic along the cut line, or in some cases, you might do both. A new Plastic Range of jig saw blades from Bosch has been designed to take on the problem that come along with cutting plastics. Bosch has come out with a few blades to match different plastics, including Clean for PVC, Clean for Plexiglass, Clean for Polypropylene and Clean for Carbon Fiber. According to... ]]> Fri, 16 Nov 2012 21:31:04 -0600 1339 2012-11-16 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/91/80/d0/1339_bosch-jigsaw-for-plastics-1353101798.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/buyers-guides/2012-christmas-gift-tool-buyers-guide-201211151337/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/buyers-guides/2012-christmas-gift-tool-buyers-guide-201211151337/ I hope you have not finished your Christmas shopping yet. I bet most of you are like me and have not even started; you were probably waiting for the Tool-Rank Christmas Gift Tool Buyers Guide to come out first. Hopefully our guide will make it easier to find great tool related gifts for the tool lovers in your life. If you still need ideas, be sure to check out our Christmas gift guides of years past; they are packed full of gift ideas that never expire. The top link will point you to more... ]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0600 1337 2012-11-15 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/f2/44/4b/1337_bg-christmas-300x250-1352952603.png https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/25-off-100-or-more-select-bosch-tool-purchase-201211151338/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/25-off-100-or-more-select-bosch-tool-purchase-201211151338/ Bosch is really pushing out the deals this holiday season, and as long as they do, I am going to keep on writing about them. In addition to their $50 off Select Cordless Combos Deal that is still running, Bosch is also offering $25 off of select Bosch tool purchases of $100 or more. There are a total of 2,841 tools and accessories that are eligible for this deal, so don’t be fooled by the “select tools” offer labeling. Prices range from under $5 up to $1500. Obviously the tools just at $100 or near there... ]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0600 1338 2012-11-15 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/f2/ff/a5/1338_25off100-1352971090.png https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/new-mini-silicone-glue-brush-from-rockler-201211141336/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/new-mini-silicone-glue-brush-from-rockler-201211141336/ Silicone Glue application tools must be gaining in popularity. Rockler first started out with their basic Silicone Glue Brush early in the year, then just a few months ago they developed a full Silicone Glue Application kit; but the New Silicone Mini Glue Brush is what I was waiting for. I really like the first Silicone Glue Brush that Rockler came out with and it was able to do everything they advertised it could do. It easily spread glue and remained non-stick even after the glue had dried. The one problem I had with it was that... ]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:49:32 -0600 1336 2012-11-14 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/74/25/77/1336_silicone-mini-glue-brush-1352883276.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/worx-sd-semiautomatic-driver-unboxing-and-test-201211131335/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/worx-sd-semiautomatic-driver-unboxing-and-test-201211131335/ I don’t figure Mr. Bond, James Bond as much of a do-it-yourselfer, but I am guessing that if he was, he would feel the most comfortable using a powered driver like the WORX SD SemiAutomatic Driver. As you might have read in my article about it, or as you will soon see, it has a lot in common with the “tools“ of his trade. BUY SD SemiAutomatic Driver - AmazonBUY SD SemiAutomatic Driver - Lowes ]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0600 1335 2012-11-13 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/videos/original/de/8c/3c/MK6yM8gBTnY.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/lowes-veterans-day-sale-201211111334/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/lowes-veterans-day-sale-201211111334/ Lowe’s is in a giving mood this Veterans day, offering some nice discounts on even more power tools and some accessories. It looks like these deals will expire tomorrow so you better act while you can. Don’t forget about the Lowe’s Black Friday and Christmas Days sales we posted last week. Thanks Vets for our Freedom and for giving retailers a reason to have sales. Lowes Veterans Day Tool Sale PORTER-CABLE 1.7-Degree 7-1/4-in Corded Circular Saw ... ]]> Sun, 11 Nov 2012 22:51:00 -0600 1334 2012-11-11 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/ff/85/cd/1334_ddbb180-02-1352676879.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/weekend-links/weekend-links-72-hour-disaster-kit-edition-201211111333/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/weekend-links/weekend-links-72-hour-disaster-kit-edition-201211111333/ As you know, I am building a 72-hour kit using the Bosch Click & Go system. If you plan on building a kit of your own, these links might come in handy for you. The Ultimate Water Storage Guide and Water Storage Calculator - The Ready Store Having an ample supply of water is probably the most important part of a 72-hour kit, but calculating how much water you need can be challenging. This water calculator from The Ready Store takes into account the number of people, number of days, and a... ]]> Sun, 11 Nov 2012 21:57:18 -0600 1333 2012-11-11