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/new-bosch-drills-feature-active-response-technology-to-save-your-wrists-from-injury-201404031614/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/new-bosch-drills-feature-active-response-technology-to-save-your-wrists-from-injury-201404031614/ If you have ever used a large hole-saw in a drill you know the dangers that can happen if the saw binds into the wood. The drill will either twist right out of your hand, or your wrist will end up twisting right along with it. To prevent this from happening, Bosch's new DDH181X Drill and HDH181X Hammer Drill use something called Active Response Technology. Using an integrated acceleration sensor, Active Response Technology is able to detect sudden movements caused by binding and is able to cut off the power to the motor before it gets out... ]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2014 07:42:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/bosch-introduces-new-12v-max-brushless-drill-drivers-201402181591/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/bosch-introduces-new-12v-max-brushless-drill-drivers-201402181591/ Let's face it, we all like the idea of smaller, lighter tools, but we also don't want to sacrifice on power. Bosch's new line of 12V Max Brushless drill/Drivers promise to deliver on both. With brushless technology the tool can offer more and weigh less. In fact, Bosch claims their PS221/4-inch hex drill/driver, and PS32 3/8-inch drill/driver are the lightest, most compact tools in their class. Both models offer two speed operation: 0-400 RPM and 0-1,300 RPM, and feature on-board lighting and extra bit tip storage. Besides the drill chucks, both models are... ]]> Tue, 18 Feb 2014 10:54:00 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/bosch-sds-plus-mortar-knife-attachment-201401291580/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/bosch-sds-plus-mortar-knife-attachment-201401291580/ Bosch is introducing a new SDS-Plus Mortar Knife Attachment that they say provides faster and easier mortar removal from between bricks, block and, stone. Either that, or it is the fastest butter knife attachment on the market. "The mortar knife works like a conventional knife so the precision is great. That's important when the project involves expensive stone or brick, or a historic facade that cannot be replaced," said Matt Van, product manager, concrete accessories, Bosch. "No company has ever adapted this centuries-old knife design to tuckpointing in renovation and construction. The combination of accuracy... ]]> Wed, 29 Jan 2014 21:16:00 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/new-lightweight-magnesium-worm-drive-saw-from-bosch-201401211573/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/new-lightweight-magnesium-worm-drive-saw-from-bosch-201401211573/ Not too long ago Skil came out with a new Magnesium Worm Drive Saw, and people on the internet quickly noticed that it looked less like previous Skil saw designs and more like the worm drive saws by Bosch. Well that news wasn't that surprising considering both brands are part of the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation. Now Bosch has announced that they too have come out with a new Magnesium Worm Drive Saw (CSW41), and except for the colors and some branding it looks just like the Skil MAG77LT. So did Bosch copy Skil who copied Bosch, or did... ]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2014 08:59:00 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/hot-deal-free-battery-and-charger-with-bosch-heated-jacket-purchase-201401171572/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/hot-deal-free-battery-and-charger-with-bosch-heated-jacket-purchase-201401171572/ I just spotted a new deal on Amazon where if you purchase a Bosch Heated Jacket, they will include a 12V Battery and Charger Free of charge. As far as I know Bosch doesn't sell their heated jackets as a kit that includes a battery and charger, so this is a great way for non-Bosch owners to get in on the warmth. Follow the instructions on the Amazon promotion page (link below) to claim the Free Battery and Charger. As a side note, the Large and X-Large have reduced prices that can save you an extra $30+.... ]]> Fri, 17 Jan 2014 22:26:00 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/new-bosch-gll-2-15-compact-cross-line-laser-level-201401161569/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/new-bosch-gll-2-15-compact-cross-line-laser-level-201401161569/ Bosch does a pretty good job at updating their laser levels, bringing us models with better specifications to replace previous models. This time around Bosch has announced the GLL 2-15 Self-Leveling Cross-Line Laser Level that looks to be replacing the older GLL2-40 with improvements to laser range. I believe the GLL 2-15 is the smallest cross-line laser that Bosch offers, and as such, its visibility range pretty much limits it to indoor use. But while the GLL2-40 had a range of only 30-feet with an accuracy of 1/8-inch, the GLL 2-15 has been improved extend the range... ]]> Thu, 16 Jan 2014 21:38:00 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/new-9-and-14-gallon-dust-extractors-from-bosch-201401141567/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/new-9-and-14-gallon-dust-extractors-from-bosch-201401141567/ As more people are concerned about dust levels on the jobsite or maybe just interested in keeping their customers' homes clean, Bosch has announced new 9-gallon (VAC090S and VAC090A) and 14-gallon (VAC140S and VAC140A) dust extractors with semi-automatic or automatic filter cleaning options. Each vac is also compatible with Bosch's Click & Go System, making it easy to keep your tools, accessories and vac together. Every 15 seconds the VAC080A and VAC140A self-clean by reversing the airflow over the pleated filter. Applications that produce constant amounts of dust can really benefit from the... ]]> Tue, 14 Jan 2014 21:55:00 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/bosch-announces-new-portable-8-inch-sliding-compound-miter-saw-201401081564/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/bosch-announces-new-portable-8-inch-sliding-compound-miter-saw-201401081564/ Just a few months after announcing their new 10-inch Axial-Glide Miter Saw, Bosch is continuing to expand their miter saw line with the addition of the new CM8S 8-Inch Single Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw. Bosch says they are answering user demands by coming out with a lightweight compact saw for greater jobsite convenience and portability. The CM8S shares many of the design features that are found on other Bosch Miters saws, such as: large easy-to-read miter and bevel scales, miter detents with easy override, and expanding side bases (wings) that increase the size of the table... ]]> Wed, 08 Jan 2014 09:04:00 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/bosch-rh540-1-9-16-inch-rotary-hammer-with-best-in-class-impact-energy-201312101557/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/bosch-rh540-1-9-16-inch-rotary-hammer-with-best-in-class-impact-energy-201312101557/ Bosch is introducing two variants of the RH540 1-9/16-inch rotary hammer that they say deliver the fastest drilling and the hardest hits in their class. Both SDS-Max(RH540M) and Spline(RH540S) models will hit stores in February 2014 at a suggested price of $419. With 6.1 foot-pounds of impact energy, the RH540 delivers 38% more impact energy than previous Bosch models and up to 20% more impact energy than competitors in the same class. What's more, drilling speed has been improved with up to a 50% increase over previous Bosch models and up to a 10% edge over its... ]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2013 08:00:00 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/bosch-introduces-their-gll-3-50-3-line-plus-plumb-laser-level-201311081545/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/bosch-introduces-their-gll-3-50-3-line-plus-plumb-laser-level-201311081545/ Bosch has announced that they have come out with the new GLL 3-50 three line laser, plus plumb dot. This laser looks to be a smaller cheaper alternative to the GLL 3-80, which uses a more complex optics system to produce three 360-degree planes. Unlike typical 2-line lasers, the GLL 3-50 features an extra vertical line that sits adjacent and allows the tool to project squaring lines. In addition, Bosch has included a plumb down point that can also assist in plumbing and squaring tasks. As with previous Bosch line lasers, the GLL 3-50 uses... ]]> Fri, 08 Nov 2013 23:20:20 -0600