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/reviews/milwaukee-2604-22-vs-makita-lxph05-brushless-hammer-drill-head-to-head-review-201206261231/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/milwaukee-2604-22-vs-makita-lxph05-brushless-hammer-drill-head-to-head-review-201206261231/ Brushless motors are the latest innovation to hit cordless power tools. In fact it is so new that there are few cordless tools that take advantage of the technology. In this article I am going to review two brushless drills that are available now, the 2604-22 Milwaukee Brushless Hammer Drill and the LXPH05 Makita Brushless Hammer Drill. Just for a stat comparison, I also threw in last years HDH181 Bosch Hammer Drill which is not brushless. There are a few advantages in going with brushless tools, including, longer tool life and longer battery life, additionally, the tools... ]]> Tue, 26 Jun 2012 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/milwaukee-heated-jackets-on-sale-at-cpo-outlets-201206211228/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/milwaukee-heated-jackets-on-sale-at-cpo-outlets-201206211228/ Milwaukee just recently announced some new updated versions of their popular M12 cordless heated jackets and it looks like with the new model's release being just around the corner, CPO Outlets has marked down much of their current stock to just $139.99. This price includes the jacket, the battery and the charger. If you already have a M12 battery and charger, CPO also has select Jacket Only sizes and styles for only $99.99. The regular price of the Milwaukee Heated Jacket kits are still in the $170 range and I believe when the jackets... ]]> Thu, 21 Jun 2012 08:21:51 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/manufacturer-news/a-look-at-makita-s-new-12-led-18v-work-light-201205311208/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/manufacturer-news/a-look-at-makita-s-new-12-led-18v-work-light-201205311208/ Oh great another cordless LED work light. And when I say oh great, I mean it in the good way. Oh Great!!! Having enough light while working is a must, so I am always happy to see new and better lights coming out. The New 18-volt Makita LXLM03 12 LED work light (flashlight) is looking like a nice step in the right direction. Jobs that require portability require portable work lights, but having a cordless light is not enough. It has to be able to put the light where you want it. The LXLM03... ]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/brushless-motors-explained-201205291206/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/brushless-motors-explained-201205291206/ Every couple of years a new round of power tool innovations come around, and this season it is all about brushless motors. A lot of people are wondering just what makes brushless motors so special, and how they are different. In short, a brushless motor is more efficient than a brushed motor. So what does this mean to the end user? In general it means more power, longer run times, and smaller and lighter tools. To get a full understanding about how brushless motors work, check out the video below from our friends at ToolStopUK. ]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 07:20:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/18-volt-bosch-compact-drill-with-4-batteries-only-99-add-impact-for-only-183-42-total-201205161199/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/18-volt-bosch-compact-drill-with-4-batteries-only-99-add-impact-for-only-183-42-total-201205161199/ There are a few great deals on Bosch tools leading up to Fathers Day, but this one from Home Depot is a real sweet one. HomeDepot.com has the Bosch 18V Compact Lithium-ion Drill (DDB180-02) marked down from $148 down to $99 + F/S. And this is not just the tool, this is a complete kit with two batteries and a charger. If that was not good enough for you, this drill also qualifies for a Bosch mail-in rebate that will get you two additional 18V slim-pack batteries. So in total you get a Bosch 18V Compact... ]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 04:31:07 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/18v-cordless-oscillating-multi-tool-announced-by-porter-cable-201205091193/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/18v-cordless-oscillating-multi-tool-announced-by-porter-cable-201205091193/ It looks like the battle of 18V cordless oscillating multi-tools has officially begun. Porter-Cable is taking their oscillating tool design, with tool-less accessory change, to their 18-volt lithium-ion cordless line and is going up against Makita. The new PCCK510LA has a little less speed than we are used to at only 7,500 to 15,000 oscillations per minute, but it is said to provide double the run time of their 12V Max oscillation tool when using the 18v compact battery, and triple the runtime with using their high capacity 18V battery. The tool features a... ]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 18:37:47 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/milwaukee-m18-fuel-brushless-impact-driver-specifications-release-date-announced-201204241179/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/milwaukee-m18-fuel-brushless-impact-driver-specifications-release-date-announced-201204241179/ If you have already purchased one of the new Milwaukee 18V Brushless Drills, or you are just looking for an upgrade, you won't have to wait very long until you can get your hand on the new Milwaukee M18 Fuel Brushless 1/4" Impact Driver. The Impacts are expected to hit store shelves in June, and specifications look very promising. The number we are most interested in when purchasing an impact driver is the amount of torque the tool can provide. We might not always need the max rating, but it is nice to it is there. The... ]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/dewalt-announces-their-12v-affordable-thermo-imaging-camera-201204191175/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/dewalt-announces-their-12v-affordable-thermo-imaging-camera-201204191175/ We rarely think of $999 as being affordable, but DeWalt's latest 12V Max tool - an ultra compact thermo imager - is going up against products that are more than double its price. So what has DeWalt come up with to compete against the likes of Fluke and FLIR? The big advantage DeWalt has here is price, but along with a lower price usually comes a loss of features. Surprisingly the new DCT416S1 seems to be feature rich. The DCT416S1 has a temperature range of 14-degrees up to 480-degrees F and should be more than enough to... ]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/makita-corded-18v-cordless-oscillation-tool-rumors-are-true-201204161166/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/makita-corded-18v-cordless-oscillation-tool-rumors-are-true-201204161166/ Remember back in December I posted an article about rumors floating around the internet that Makita was coming out with an oscillation tool and that an 18-volt cordless model was also in the works? Well it turns out that the rumors were correct. Last week – while I was out sick – Makita posted a couple of videos on their Youtube channel that outed their new upcoming products. The videos (below) introduce to us the Makita TMC3000CX5 corded oscillation tool and the LXMT025 18-volt cordless oscillation tool. The TMC3000CX5 features a 3.0-amp soft-start motor... ]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/bosch-12-volt-3-8-ultra-compact-cordless-drill-on-sale-for-99-201204051163/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/bosch-12-volt-3-8-ultra-compact-cordless-drill-on-sale-for-99-201204051163/ Lowe's seems to be clearing out a lot of Bosch tools lately. Every couple of weeks I am back with a new deal they are offering. Up for grabs this time is the Bosch PS31-2A 12V Max Ultra Compact 3/8" Cordless Drill. This is the ultra-compact drill version that features a real drill chuck, so there is no need to buy those special hex drill bits. Other features include a two-speed transmission, a 20 + 1 clutch, and an LED light. The PS31-2A has been marked down to $99 from $149 and there is no need... ]]> Thu, 05 Apr 2012 07:00:00 -0500