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/contests/toolrank/boschs-insane-2-000-cordless-tool-giveaway-201808212071/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/contests/toolrank/boschs-insane-2-000-cordless-tool-giveaway-201808212071/ Bosch really want's to get the word out about their new generation of Core batteries and how they pair with their new and existing cordless tools. So much so, they are running a huge giveaway where they will be giving away 2,000 cordless tools with the new Core 6.3Ah battery. Each prize retails for around $300, which puts the total combined retail value of the giveaway at around $600,000. Yeah, it is insane. If you are unfamiliar, the Core 6.3 Ah batteries are a completely new battery design from Bosch, that use larger internal battery cells to... ]]> Tue, 21 Aug 2018 07:41:37 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/new-feature-gives-bosch-laser-distance-measurer-400ft-range-with-1-16in-accuracy-201806152067/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/new-feature-gives-bosch-laser-distance-measurer-400ft-range-with-1-16in-accuracy-201806152067/ Bosch is king when it comes to laser distance measurers, offering a range of models starting with basic distance measuring for under $50 all the way up to models with Bluetooth app connectivity that allows users to make floor layouts. Their newest models take things to the next level by offering a measuring range of 400-feet with pinpoint 1/16-inch accuracy. Measuring to 400-feet is one thing, but at that great a distance, how do you know the laser is hitting precisely where you need it? Bosch's has a couple of solutions that they use in their new... ]]> Fri, 15 Jun 2018 06:32:35 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/the-bosch-reaxx-table-saw-is-still-for-sale-201703232031/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/the-bosch-reaxx-table-saw-is-still-for-sale-201703232031/ On January 27, 2017, the International Trade Commission instituted a ban prohibiting the import of Reaxx table saws into the U.S. Despite what you may have heard regarding the availability of the Bosch Reaxx Table Saw, you are still able to purchase one; at least for a limited time. At the time of the ruling, there was a 60-day window in which it could be overturned. Therefore on March 27, 2017, Bosch will no longer be able to sell the Reaxx Table Saw, unless the ruling is overturned. However, Bosch states that Distributors... ]]> Thu, 23 Mar 2017 22:05:06 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/new-bosch-led-flood-light-with-bluetooth-control-201702232022/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/new-bosch-led-flood-light-with-bluetooth-control-201702232022/ Bosch has announced a pair of new portable jobsite cordless LED floodlights, the Bosch GLI18V-1900N and GLI18V-1900C. One model even features Bluetooth connectivity that can be controlled with just a tap on your phone. Good lighting is essential on any jobsite, which is why I am always happy to see an announcement for new jobsite lighting, especially LED lighting. We have been stuck with hot halogen lights for far too long. What makes this announcement from Bosch unique is that one of their lights (GLI18V-1900C) features Bluetooth connectivity for remote controlled operation. With the... ]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2017 08:09:27 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/bosch-unveils-next-gen-core18v-6-3-ah-battery-201701182016/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/bosch-unveils-next-gen-core18v-6-3-ah-battery-201701182016/ At a time where power tool manufacturers are racing to take every tool that is corded and making cordless versions, the battery technology also has to keep up. In order to power their upcoming "high-power" cordless tools, Bosch has created their new high-efficiency (GBA18V63) CORE18V 6.3Ah Battery. At first glance, we can see that the Bosch CORE18V Battery offers 0.3Ah over their previous 6.0 battery, which doesn't seem like much of an upgrade, but apparently, there is much more going on inside than just a bit more capacity. Bosch says... ]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2017 22:23:09 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/bosch-issues-statement-regarding-ongoing-reaxx-lawsuit-201609141979/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/bosch-issues-statement-regarding-ongoing-reaxx-lawsuit-201609141979/ In a rare move—which even they admit—Bosch has decided to release a statement to clear up misleading information concerning the Bosch REAXX Jobsite Table Saw and the ongoing lawsuit. They don't specify what the misleading information is, but I bet journalists that are uneducated in law, who try to interpret legal documents and proceeding, are to blame. You can read the official Bosch Statement below. Bosch Outlines Its Position in Current Patent Litigation Against Flesh-Detecting REAXX Jobsite Table Saw Patent legal action is far from over Although... ]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2016 23:44:12 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/coming-soon-the-bosch-reaxx-jobsite-tablesaw-gets-a-release-date-201604061955/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/coming-soon-the-bosch-reaxx-jobsite-tablesaw-gets-a-release-date-201604061955/ The wait is finally over, after months of delay due to some legal blocking from SawStop, the originator of the flesh-detecting table saw, Bosch has officially announced the release date of the GTS1041A REAXX Tablesaw to be June 1st, 2016. Originally set to come out in Fall of 2015, the Bosch REAXX Tablesaw was unsurprisingly delayed by SawStop, who claimed for years that they had the flesh-detecting technology secured with patents, and they would sue to protect their intellectual property. Get them while you can? As far as I know,... ]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2016 20:14:52 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/bosch-and-fein-standardized-multi-tool-accessories-with-starlock-201601291942/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/bosch-and-fein-standardized-multi-tool-accessories-with-starlock-201601291942/ Bosch and Fein have jointly developed and patented the new Starlock interface system to be the new standard for connecting Oscillating Multi-Tool Accessories to the next generation of Oscillating Multi-Tools. But wasn't that the same goal of the now 5+ year-old Oscillating Interface System (OIS)? Why is there a need after only 5 years of use, for OIS to be replaced by the new Starlock interface system? Well, if we take a look at the problems of today, and look toward the future of power tools, we can see that OIS was just not going to work... ]]> Fri, 29 Jan 2016 01:13:14 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/bosch-18v-now-with-6-0ah-of-runtime-201505221884/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/bosch-18v-now-with-6-0ah-of-runtime-201505221884/ Just when you think tool manufacturers have packed all the runtime you could expect to get into an 18V battery, Bosch shows that they are not quite ready to call it quits. The new Bosch BAT622 18V FatPack now packs an industry first 6.0Ah into the new battery. Compared to standard 4.0Ah packs, the BAT622 offers up to 45% more runtime. More runtime means more time using your tool before it needs recharging, and this is why a 6.0Ah battery is such a big deal. Only a couple of years ago batteries seemed to be stuck at... ]]> Fri, 22 May 2015 09:28:16 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/the-ultimate-laser-level-setup-201505181878/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/the-ultimate-laser-level-setup-201505181878/ Laser levels are not only common on a jobsite; they are becoming essential. One of the problems with using them, though, is quickly positioning them at an exact height. In search of a better solution, I looked at what I already had, and I think I have found the perfect solution for leveling a laser that is quick, portable, versatile, and precise. When it comes to setting the height of a laser, I typically see contractors using one of two methods: a tripod, or a magnetic mount. While a tripod is good in many situations, it has... ]]> Mon, 18 May 2015 14:03:22 -0500