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/bosch-click-go-72-hour-kit-build-first-aid-using-the-l-boxx1a-201210221307/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/bosch-click-go-72-hour-kit-build-first-aid-using-the-l-boxx1a-201210221307/ One thing you should always have, whether you are prepping for a natural disaster or not, is a good first aid kit. In the first part of my 72-hour emergency kit build I make use of the dividers that are included in the model L-BOXX1A, which is part of the Bosch Click & Go modular storage system. You can buy a pretty good first aid kit at your local store, but I wanted more than they typically offer. So what I did was use a store bought first aid kit as a starting point and added to... ]]> Mon, 22 Oct 2012 07:15:02 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/using-the-bosch-click-go-l-boxx-system-to-make-a-72-hour-disaster-kit-201210151305/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/using-the-bosch-click-go-l-boxx-system-to-make-a-72-hour-disaster-kit-201210151305/ Are you prepared to handle the aftermath of a natural disaster? The Red Cross, FEMA, and a countless number of other groups and agencies say that you should have at least a 3-day (72-hour) supply of food, water, and other supplies you might need to help you get through a disaster. After teaming up with Coast to giveaway one of their LED lanterns to help someone survive a blackout, I thought I better get with the program and do the same for myself. I figured what better way to build the various components... ]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2012 07:53:07 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/bosch-announces-10-inch-jigsaw-blades-for-extra-deep-cuts-201210111304/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/bosch-announces-10-inch-jigsaw-blades-for-extra-deep-cuts-201210111304/ What do you do when your jigsaw blade is not long enough? Until now you might have turned to a reciprocating, if you have one. Now with the introduction of a new line of blades from Bosch, you can turn to one of their new 10-inch Extra-Long Precision jigsaw blades. You might expect a blade this large to really tear up your material, but Bosch says these blades have an aggressive "extra-clean" tooth pattern that offers great cuts in lumber, hardwood, and light metals. The Extra-Long Bosch Precision Jigsaw Blade Line uses the common... ]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2012 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/ppr011-plunge-base-for-bosch-colt-routers-hits-stores-this-month-201210081301/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/ppr011-plunge-base-for-bosch-colt-routers-hits-stores-this-month-201210081301/ More than seven years ago Bosch released their Colt Palm Router; and who knew that all these years later it would be the router of choice by many tradesmen for light duty work. And while the Colt was good for light duty work, people always wanted more out if it. Now with the introduction of the PR011 Plunge Base, Bosch as given its tool all kinds of new possibilities. The PR011 is a true plunge router base that has all of the functionality you would expect in a true plunge router. It can easily... ]]> Mon, 08 Oct 2012 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/contests/toolrank/win-a-bosch-ids181-18-volt-impact-driver-kit-201210011297/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/contests/toolrank/win-a-bosch-ids181-18-volt-impact-driver-kit-201210011297/ If you do not own an impact driver you are missing out on one of the best inventions to become mainstream over the last decade. They are a God send to anyone who drives screws, and many who use an impact driver find it impossible to revert back to driving screws with a traditional powered drill/driver. To learn more, check out: What's the difference between a hammer drill and an impact driver? Bosch Tools was awesome enough to sponsor this month's giveaway and provide one of their NEW model IDS181-02 18-volt Impact Driver Kits, so that... ]]> Mon, 01 Oct 2012 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/mythbusters-adam-savage-shows-off-his-small-parts-organization-201209241292/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/mythbusters-adam-savage-shows-off-his-small-parts-organization-201209241292/ Being on a show like Mythbusters it is pretty obvious that Adam Savage has a passion for making things. A person that makes things ranging from a small knick knack to a large catapult ultimately requires that he has a part for every situation and in every size. So with that many parts, how does he stay organized? One of the ways Adam Savage keeps his small parts organized is by using a crazy amount of Sortimo T-BOXXs (video below). These boxes are made by the same company that makes the L-BOXX system for Bosch. So why... ]]> Mon, 24 Sep 2012 19:11:54 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/new-6-6-gallon-wet-dry-vacuum-dust-extractor-from-bosch-201209221291/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/new-6-6-gallon-wet-dry-vacuum-dust-extractor-from-bosch-201209221291/ One thing I really hate is jobsite dust, especially concrete dust. It gets all over the finished woodwork and always finds a way into my lungs. So the way to combat dust is to use a vacuum or a dust extractor. But we need one small enough to fit in the truck with the rest of the tools, and Bosch has one in the new 3931B-SPB 6.6-gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum. The 3931B-SPB is smaller than its predecessor but it pack a lot of power, offering a water lift capability of 100 inches and a 130 CFM rating. Sucking... ]]> Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:34:11 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/free-25-or-50-amazon-card-with-select-bosch-purchase-201209101285/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/free-25-or-50-amazon-card-with-select-bosch-purchase-201209101285/ I have always been one to wait and buy a tool when I can find it on sale. Why pay full price when you don't have too? If you too like a good sale, now might be the right time for you to buy some Bosch tools. Amazon is running a promotion until September 15th that gives you back either a $25 or $50 Amazon gift card depending on the Bosch tool or combo set that you buy. Just add both to your shopping cart and the gift card will show up as free when you go to check... ]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2012 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/bosch-launches-new-18v-compact-ids181-impact-driver-201209011279/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/bosch-launches-new-18v-compact-ids181-impact-driver-201209011279/ How much power do you really need from an impact driver? Unless you are running lag bolts, you really don't need as much as the top of the line impact drivers offer. The race to be the most powerful will never end, but that doesn't mean that you need to participate in that race. You might just need something like Bosch's new IDS181 Impactor, an Impact Driver for driving screws. Delivering 1,150 of torque, the IDS181 may offer less torque than the top of the line models, but it is far from being under powered. A smaller... ]]> Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:34:29 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/new-bosch-js572el-js572ebl-jigsaws-complete-with-leds-and-vibration-reduction-201207311257/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/new-bosch-js572el-js572ebl-jigsaws-complete-with-leds-and-vibration-reduction-201207311257/ Bosch has always been a class leader in jigsaws and they are the brand that many professionals turn to first, so when they announce new jigsaws, everyone takes notice. At their recent media event, Bosch debuted their new JS572E Top-Handle Jig Saw and JS572EB Barrel-Grip Jig Saw, and Bosch did not leave anything out. The first feature we all notice when looking at this saw is the new LED lighting system. As you can see in the video below, the LED's provide a shadowless view of the front of the blade. Just in case you are cutting... ]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2012 21:30:21 -0500