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/dewalt-announces-20v-max-brushless-drywall-screwgun-201502181794/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/dewalt-announces-20v-max-brushless-drywall-screwgun-201502181794/ DeWalt wants drywall carpenters to Get More Done, thanks to their new DCF620 20V Max Brushless Lithium Ion Drywall Screwgun with Extended Runtime battery packs. The combination, they say, is what professionals need to get the job done without the hassle of long extension cords. The cordless screwgun features a DeWalt built brushless motor that matches what is expected from a corded screwgun by delivering 4,400 RPM. At 3.3lbs with a 2.0Ah pack, and measuring only 8-¾” in head length, the DCF620D2 is both shorter and lighter than DeWalts own leading corded screwgun. According to DeWalt, with... ]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2015 08:07:07 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/new-2621-m18-sawzall-recip-saw-from-milwaukee-tool-201501301787/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/new-2621-m18-sawzall-recip-saw-from-milwaukee-tool-201501301787/ Milwaukee has announced that they are releasing a new cordless M18 Sawzall Reciprocating Saw (2621) with updated features and technology that will replace the aging model 2620. It has been a few years since the previous model came out, so the 2621 will bring the M18 Sawzall up to par with the rest of Milwaukee’s cordless tool line. Milwaukee did recently come out with a Brushless M18 Sawzall (2720) that even puts some corded reciprocating saws to shame, and while the new 2621 shares many of the same features of the brushless model, I believe Milwaukee... ]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2015 10:09:00 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/new-cordless-makita-xsf03m-brushless-drywall-screwdriver-201501051772/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/new-cordless-makita-xsf03m-brushless-drywall-screwdriver-201501051772/ Makita has come out with a new 18V cordless, brushless drywall screwdriver (XSF03M) that is powered by their new 18V 4.0Ah batteries, which they say has the power and performance of a corded drywall screwdriver. The benefit, of course, is that there is no cord to get in the way. Brushless technology along with larger 4.0Ah batteries should already give the Makita drywall screwdriver a long runtime, but Makita added a new feature called Push Drive that should extend it even further. From my understanding, users can lock the trigger in the ON... ]]> Mon, 05 Jan 2015 09:43:00 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/review-milwaukee-2731-m18-fuel-7-1-4-cordless-circular-saw-201410171707/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/review-milwaukee-2731-m18-fuel-7-1-4-cordless-circular-saw-201410171707/ When Milwaukee announced that they were coming out with an 18-volt cordless 7-1/4-inch circular saw I was both shocked and impressed. Why? Just months earlier one of their competitors came out with the first cordless 7-1/4-inch circular saw, but it required 2x18V batteries (36V). Could Milwaukee do the same with one less battery? To find out for myself, Milwaukee sent me their 2731-21 M18 FUEL Brushless 7-1/4” Circular Saw Kit to review. First, why is a 7-1/4-inch cordless circular saw such a big deal? The main benefit that jumps to mind for me is not the greater... ]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2014 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/milwaukee-announces-m18-5-0ah-battery-release-date-201410081704/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/milwaukee-announces-m18-5-0ah-battery-release-date-201410081704/ Everyone wants to know when Milwaukee will be releasing their new M18 XC5.0 Extended Capacity Battery Pack and you should be happy to learn that they will be coming out next month (November 2014). This means there will be plenty of time for you to add them to your Christmas list. You might be surprised to learn that the new Milwaukee 5.0 Ah battery got more than just boost in capacity and runtime, but I will get to that later. Milwaukee Tool has been at the forefront of pushing the limits of cordless tools, in part, thanks... ]]> Wed, 08 Oct 2014 07:57:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/bosch-tool-power-ready-wireless-charging-is-here-201410061703/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/bosch-tool-power-ready-wireless-charging-is-here-201410061703/ It was a few years ago that Bosch gave us a first look at their future plans of getting into wireless inductive charging. The first we saw of it was a video demonstrating the technology at CES 2010, and later they gave another preview at one of their press events. Though it has taken some time, Bosch inductive wireless charging will finally be available later this month. What is wireless charging? Some of you may already be familiar with wireless charging because what Bosch is using is similar to what Palm used to wirelessly charge... ]]> Mon, 06 Oct 2014 22:43:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/new-dewalt-20v-max-lithium-ion-reciprocating-saw-dcs387-201409251697/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/new-dewalt-20v-max-lithium-ion-reciprocating-saw-dcs387-201409251697/ DeWalt is coming out with a new 20V Max cordless reciprocating saw that is more compact to allow remodelers, carpenters, plumbers, electricians, and the like to make controlled cuts in tight spaces such as between studs, or in crawl spaces. With reciprocating saws, sometimes smaller is better. “At 2.5’’ shorter than our DCS380 cordless reciprocating saw, the DCS387 not only allows the user to get into tighter areas, it also provides more control than the DCS380,” said Dave Veprek, product manager, DEWALT. Along with its compact design of only 14.5 inches... ]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2014 08:33:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/new-black-decker-40v-max-and-20v-max-cordless-chainsaws-201409221695/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/new-black-decker-40v-max-and-20v-max-cordless-chainsaws-201409221695/ Black+Decker will be coming out with a pair of new 40V MAX (LCS1240) and 20V MAX (LCS1020) Lithium-Ion cordless chainsaws this November that they say provide the “convenience of cordless maneuverability” with “performance for cutting through dry wood and live logs”. Both models feature a tool-free chain tensioning system that do not require manual oiling. The LCS1020 oils using a traditional primer, while the LCS1240 eliminates priming and constantly keep the bar and chain lubricated. The LCS1240 has a 12-inch bar and chain and the LCS1020 has a 10-inch bar and chain, both... ]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2014 06:38:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/makita-dcf300z-18v-cordless-jobsite-oscillating-fan-201409171693/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/makita-dcf300z-18v-cordless-jobsite-oscillating-fan-201409171693/ Makita has announced that they have added a new 13-inch cordless fan to their ever growing LXT 18V line. The fan has three speed settings and it can even oscillate to cover a larger area. A built-in timer can be used to automatically shut the fan down after 1, 2, or 4 hours. Makita says it can run for up to 4 hours on a single 4.0Ah battery, but the included AC adapter can be used for longer run times. Built-in bumpers can handle uneven floors and protect against rough treatment, while the... ]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2014 08:21:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/new-xwt02m-3-speed-brushless-impact-wrench-from-makita-201408291682/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/new-xwt02m-3-speed-brushless-impact-wrench-from-makita-201408291682/ Makita is continuing to expand their Brushless line of cordless tools, this time with a new 3-speed ½-inch Impact Wrench, model XWT02M. The new impact wrench kit will also include the new Makita 4.0Ah batteries, which have a best-in-class charge time of only 40-minutes. Utilizing Makita’s BL Brushless Motor Technology and their Star Protection Computer Control, a system that uses real-time communication between the battery and the tool, the tool is able to monitor conditions during use to protect against overloading, overdischarging and overheating. What this means is that you get longer runtimes and better performance out... ]]> Fri, 29 Aug 2014 19:13:00 -0500