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/News/new-12-volt-cordless-caulking-gun-from-milwaukee-201212031347/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/new-12-volt-cordless-caulking-gun-from-milwaukee-201212031347/ We all hate using the standard squeeze-grip style caulking gun - especially if the weather is cold and you can't get your goop to flow - but we don't really want to spend a fortune on getting a powered unit either. Thanks to Milwaukee we now have a third option with their new M12 ultra compact cordless caulk and adhesive. 12-volt technology has come a long way these last few years and Milwaukee has been leading the way with their M12 line of tools, which is now over 40 tools strong. While would would not expect much... ]]> Mon, 03 Dec 2012 08:00:00 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/newest-makita-18v-jobsite-radio-includes-built-in-ipod-dock-201211211341/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/newest-makita-18v-jobsite-radio-includes-built-in-ipod-dock-201211211341/ Just in time to get one before Christmas, Makita came out with the new LXRM03B Cordless AM/FM Jobsite Radio. Unlike previous models that featured only a line-in for mp3 player connection, the new model features an actual iPod dock. The new Makita jobsite radio looks very similar to the older model and still shares many of the same features. It can run on any of the old Makita stick batteries or the current 18V LXT batteries; if you don't have batteries you can use the included AC adaptor. Unfortunately this radio will not charge batteries, but they... ]]> Wed, 21 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/new-4-volt-2-speed-screwdriver-from-milwaukee-201211081331/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/new-4-volt-2-speed-screwdriver-from-milwaukee-201211081331/ 12-volt tools are quickly becoming just as powerful as the 18v tools of just a couple of years ago and might soon eliminate the need for the extra voltage. Just as 12v tools are replacing the need for 18v tools, it looks like Milwaukee could be set on making 4v tools the new compact king, and their new M4 screwdriver is just the start. The M4 Screwdriver, though small, uses much of the same technology that is found in its upper class mates, including the RedLink electronic intelligence system, Red Lithium batteries and... ]]> Thu, 08 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/milwaukee-announces-12v-brushless-driver-specs-before-upcoming-release-201211051321/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/milwaukee-announces-12v-brushless-driver-specs-before-upcoming-release-201211051321/ Milwaukee first made their new brushless M12 Fuel line of drills and impacts known during their press event way back in June. They then gave us the clue about the winter release date back in August. Now, with winter just around the corner, they have released the specs, and they have us wondering if you really need 18v tools anymore. I have said before that 18-volt impact drivers are now producing torque that is more than the average user would need, and now it looks like we are seeing the Milwaukee M12 FUEL Brushless line benefit from... ]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/bosch-50-off-cordless-combo-christmas-deals-201211011320/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/bosch-50-off-cordless-combo-christmas-deals-201211011320/ It looks like Bosch is one of the first tool companies to start gearing up for the Christmas shopping season by offering some nice discounts on tools. Now through December 25, 2012 Bosch has a number of 18-volt & 12-volt cordless combo kits marked down by $50. Not only is this a great way to save on some tools for yourself or a loved one, but by shopping at Amazon you are also supporting ToolRank. Win, win. Note: The $50 discount will be applied at checkout and is clearly labeled. BUY Bosch $50 Off Tools... ]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2012 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/worx-six-shooter-cordless-driver-with-swappable-bit-cartridges-201210251315/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/worx-six-shooter-cordless-driver-with-swappable-bit-cartridges-201210251315/ Tired of having to fumble around with, and keep track of loose driver bits? Worx took the technology of two handgun types and came up with a way to make changing bits hassle free. It looks pretty cool too. The AD SemiAutomatic Driver is a new cordless tool from Worx that uses a revolver style cartridge to store 6 driver bits onboard the tool. Using an action like a semi-auto pistol, the AD SemiAutomatic Driver changes out the bits the same way a gun would chamber a round. The driver is powered by a 4-volt lithium battery... ]]> Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:02:48 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/manufacturer-news/craftsman-tools-save-the-justice-league-201210021298/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/manufacturer-news/craftsman-tools-save-the-justice-league-201210021298/ Who do we turn to when we need saving? Why the Justice League of course. But who does the Justice League turn to when the Hall of Justice needs saving from disrepair? Apparently they turn to the Craftsman Technician and his trusty Craftsman Bolt-On Modular Tool System. Craftsman Tools has teamed up with DC Entertainment to showcase all of the different problems the Craftsman Bolt-On Tool System, with all of its attachments, can solve. Bolt-On is the latest cordless system from Craftsman that features a modular head system. There are a total of 9 changeable head options... ]]> Tue, 02 Oct 2012 07:53:18 -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/patent-suggests-makita-is-building-a-more-advanced-battery-201207161247/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/patent-suggests-makita-is-building-a-more-advanced-battery-201207161247/ Many of the major tool brands next generation tool batteries are beginning to incorporate battery level fuel gauges. We are also starting to see that some brands are coming out with 4.0ah batteries in other countries. A recently published Makita patent suggests that a more advanced Makita battery might also be in the works. Makita was well ahead of the other brands when they were the first to come out with lithium-ion powered cordless tools. This gave them a huge jump start, which is also why they have the largest selection of 18-volt lithium-ion... ]]> Mon, 16 Jul 2012 21:14:01 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/bosch-media-event-2012-wrap-up-201207021240/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/bosch-media-event-2012-wrap-up-201207021240/ Bosch, a name synonymous with professional grade tools and accessories, has recently concluded their 2012 press event. There, in addition to seeing their latest products, I got to meet some of the folks responsible for getting these great products into the hands of great professionals--like you. Informing our group, president and CEO of Bosch Power Tools, Terry Horan, mentioned that while other tool companies tout innovation, Bosch has their focus on invention, and that tweaking an existing tool to make it their own is not the way things are done at Bosch. I was reminded that Bosch is... ]]> Mon, 02 Jul 2012 18:46:19 -0500