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-milwaukee-m12-fuel-hackzall-coming-this-may-201403211604/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/new-milwaukee-m12-fuel-hackzall-coming-this-may-201403211604/ Yesterday on their social media pages Milwaukee teased us with news that a new M12 Fuel tool would be announced today. If you were one of those that guessed it would be a new Hackzall, you were right. Milwaukee's portable 12-volt saw will now be part of the brushless family. So what can you expect from the new brushless Hackzall variant? According to Milwaukee it delivers 4x more run time, 70% faster cutting and 6x longer tool life. They even say it can best some 18V competitors. Whether these numbers are accurate is yet to be seen,... ]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2014 00:19:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/milwaukee-m12-heated-hoodie-review-201403191603/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/milwaukee-m12-heated-hoodie-review-201403191603/ When users told Milwaukee they didn't like putting their nice heated jackets through jobsite abuse, Milwaukee's answer was to come out with a heated hoodie. In this review we take a closer look at the less formal, less costly, but still stylish Milwaukee M12 Heated Hoodie. To me, a hoodie just seems like a more natural fit as jobsite attire. Being light weight, comfortable, and easy to move around in is exactly what I look for in work wear. But I also want it to be warm, and the Milwaukee M12 Heated Hoodie... ]]> Wed, 19 Mar 2014 07:38:00 -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/dewalt-launches-compact-20v-max-cordless-bandsaw-201402041585/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/dewalt-launches-compact-20v-max-cordless-bandsaw-201402041585/ DeWalt has announced the launch of their new (DCS371) 20V Max Cordless Compact Bandsaw, which should be on sale now. Weighing in at only 9.4-pounds, and only 15-inches long, it truly is a compact saw for tradesmen with compact cutting needs. The DCS371 has a maximum cutting capacity of 2-1/2-inches, which is probably large enough to handle the majority of the cutting needs for electricians, HVAC technicians, and other contractors who are looking for portability. It can easily cut through conduit, rigid pipe, Uni-Strut, threaded rod, and more. Other features include: an LED work light... ]]> Tue, 04 Feb 2014 08:24:00 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/makita-xsh01z-36-volt-7-1-4-inch-circular-saw-an-ac-replacement-201401241576/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/makita-xsh01z-36-volt-7-1-4-inch-circular-saw-an-ac-replacement-201401241576/ We all know how handy cordless circular saws can be, but we also know that they are usually lacking when it comes to overall power and battery run-time. Makita, continuing to expand their new 2x 18-volt (36V) system, showcased their new 2x Cordless 7-1/4" Circular Saw (XSH01Z) that I am sure addresses some of the cordless circular saw shortcomings that we have all come to know and dislike. There doesn't seem to be a whole lot of information on the new saw, which Makita says will be available Winter 2014. Makita is touting the XSH01Z as a... ]]> Fri, 24 Jan 2014 22:31:00 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/milwaukee-m18-blower-delivers-portable-cleanup-201401171571/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/milwaukee-m18-blower-delivers-portable-cleanup-201401171571/ Milwaukee Tool is expanding their M18 Lithium-ion system even further with the introduction of their new M18 Cordless Compact Blower. Delivering 100 CFM and 160 RPM with a variable speed trigger and three speeds, Milwaukee says the 0884-20 is the most powerful compact cordless blower in its class. Though that shouldn't be too difficult because the class is pretty small. "This is an extremely versatile tool that can improve productivity for users across all trades," says Tom Simeone, Group Product Manager for Milwaukee Tool Corporation. "It has the power and run time to clean up... ]]> Fri, 17 Jan 2014 20:46:00 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/contests/toolrank/tool-rank-giveaway-win-a-milwaukee-m18-jobsite-radio-charger-2792-20-201401021562/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/contests/toolrank/tool-rank-giveaway-win-a-milwaukee-m18-jobsite-radio-charger-2792-20-201401021562/ I am happy to announce that Tool-Rank has teamed up with Milwaukee Tool to kick off the New Year with giveaway of their soon-to-be-released M18 Jobsite Radio/Charger (2792-20). That's right folks; you can win this radio before it is even available in stores. As far as jobsite radios are concerned, the 2792-20 seems to have everything a contractor would want. In addition to being able to pick up your local stations over the airwaves, you can also stream music directly from your mobile device with Bluetooth technology or AUX and know that your... ]]> Thu, 02 Jan 2014 07:45:00 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/today-only-20v-max-porter-cable-drill-inch-drill-driver-only-79-99-201311181550/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/today-only-20v-max-porter-cable-drill-inch-drill-driver-only-79-99-201311181550/ Woot is running a special on the Porter-Cable PCC606LA 20V Max ½-Inch Cordless Drill-Driver Kit for the low price of $79.99 + shipping. The next lowest price I can find for it online is $99, but most stores are selling it for $109 or higher. The kit does include one 20V Max lithium-ion compact battery, a charger, and a double ended bit-tip. Features: 2-speed gear box. High and Low (0-400/0-1,600) ½-inch all metal ratcheting chuck Onboard battery fuel gauge Integrated LED work light ... ]]> Mon, 18 Nov 2013 08:08:07 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/manufacturer-news/dewalt-to-build-more-than-600-tools-and-accessories-in-the-usa-201311121547/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/manufacturer-news/dewalt-to-build-more-than-600-tools-and-accessories-in-the-usa-201311121547/ Today DeWalt announced that they will begin to build more than 600 different hand tools, cordless tools and accessories in the USA using global materials. Included will be some of their most popular products, such as the 20V Max Lithium-ion Compact Drill/Driver Kit and the 20V Max Lithium-ion ¼-inch Impact Driver Kit. The new tools will be marked with a "Built In USA" logo. The big question everyone wants to know is, will the prices of these products go up? The answer to that is no. While the products will be assembled in the USA, many of... ]]> Tue, 12 Nov 2013 00:32:25 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/free-bonus-tool-with-combo-kit-purchase-at-homedepot-201311071544/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/free-bonus-tool-with-combo-kit-purchase-at-homedepot-201311071544/ A reader sent in a tip about some sweet Free Bonus Tool promotions (with purchase of select Cordless Combo Kits) going on at HomeDepot. Initially we thought the promotion only applied to Makita and Milwaukee Tools, but it turns out there are DeWalt, Ridgid, Ryobi and Bosch deals as well. Prices for these combo kit deals range from as low as $70 all the way up to $2,500, but the majority of combo kits are priced right around $300. You might be thinking that HomeDepot is trying to clear out some older stock, but even the latest... ]]> Thu, 07 Nov 2013 09:55:39 -0600