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/manufacturer-news/stanley-black-and-decker-buys-craftsman-here-s-what-you-need-to-know-201703092025/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/manufacturer-news/stanley-black-and-decker-buys-craftsman-here-s-what-you-need-to-know-201703092025/ Craftsman has been in trouble for a number of years, I think mostly due to the fact that Sears itself has been having problems. Today, though, Stanley Black & Decker completed their purchase of the Craftsman brand from Sears Holdings Corporation, and Craftsman will have a second chance as a maker of American tools. There are a number of reasons why the once king of American-made hand tools fell from its throne, like the decline of brick and mortar shopping or the fact that they were making tools in china, but hopefully, that is all behind us... ]]> Thu, 09 Mar 2017 21:13:11 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/get-a-free-craftsman-9-16-wrench-and-help-military-families-at-the-same-time-201408081673/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/get-a-free-craftsman-9-16-wrench-and-help-military-families-at-the-same-time-201408081673/ How would you like to get a free Craftsman 9/16-inch wrench and help out Military Families at the same time? You see, Craftsman wants to donate up to $25,000 to Rebuilding Together to allow them to make critical repairs to military families’ homes, but they need your help. Your reward is a shiny new Craftsman 9/16” wrench. To take part, all Craftsman Club members have to do is bring in any competitor wrench to their local Sears store (excludes specialty stores) and they will receive a brand new Craftsman 9/16” Combination Wrench on... ]]> Fri, 08 Aug 2014 06:18:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/hot-deal-craftsman-12v-drill-and-impact-kit-40-at-sears-201308131496/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/hot-deal-craftsman-12v-drill-and-impact-kit-40-at-sears-201308131496/ Sears has a hot deal up right now on a 12V Drill and Impact kit for the low low price of $39.99, Regular $109.99. The kit also includes a single 12V lithium-ion battery. The kit would be considered light-duty by today's standards, but at only $40 it is well worth the price. Buy it as a tool to use around the house and it will pay for itself after just a few uses. Heck, the impact has more torque than the impact I used every day on the job a few years ago. If I didn't have... ]]> Tue, 13 Aug 2013 09:14:07 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/smokin-hot-deal-craftsman-nextec-multi-tool-only-9-50-201305011434/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/smokin-hot-deal-craftsman-nextec-multi-tool-only-9-50-201305011434/ We don't see deals like this very often, but Sears has their Craftsman Nextec line 12-volt Multi-Tool (tool only) for sale for less than ten bucks. This is just the bare tool and doesn't come with any accessories, but what would you expect for only pocket change. The regular price for this tool is $59.99, and kit sells for just under $80. This deal is probably only worthwhile to people that already own Craftsman Nextec 12-volt tools, as a separate purchase of a battery and a charger will cost you nearly $50. You would be better off... ]]> Wed, 01 May 2013 05:00:35 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/buy-what-you-didn-t-get-with-after-christmas-sales-201212261362/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/buy-what-you-didn-t-get-with-after-christmas-sales-201212261362/ Didn't find that tool you wanted under the Christmas tree or in your stocking? Don't worry because there are still plenty of deals to be found. A number of sites are offering After Christmas Sales that are just as good as the before Christmas sales. First off, if you have coupons from before Christmas, they might still be good. Many coupons do not expire until December 31 and can still get you a great deal. Amazon Deals SHOP $10 off $50 select Black & Decker tool purchaseSHOP $25 off $100 Bosch tool purchaseSHOP... ]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 23:45:21 -0600 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/reviews/craftsman-long-handle-digging-shovel-review-201204171169/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/craftsman-long-handle-digging-shovel-review-201204171169/ My wife loves her garden; so when she happened to suggest that this year she would like to try raised garden beds, and Craftsman happened to request a review of their new digging shovel, I said; "let's get started." A serious digging project requires a serious digging tool, and the Craftsman Long Handle Digging shovel is as serious as they come. Though its long red handle with striking black grips is impressive, the Craftsman digging shovel is not made just for show; the steel-reinforced fiberglass handle is made for gripping, and in my hands I was ready... ]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/weekend-links/weekend-links-12v-recip-showdown-medical-double-drive-201203311157/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/weekend-links/weekend-links-12v-recip-showdown-medical-double-drive-201203311157/ 12V Recip Saw Showdown, Milwaukee v Bosch v DeWalt v Makita – Coptool Which ultra-compact reciprocating saw is best? Coptool puts the 12V recip saws from the major brands in a head to head battle. They test cutting speed, power, battery life, comfort and more. Check out the review to see who Coptool chooses as the winner. Custom Woodworker Takes on OSHA and Wins – Woodworking Network The big bad OSHA is out there and they just might find you and fine you, even if you did nothing wrong. How?... ]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2012 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/craftsman-announces-lighted-pliers-at-ces-201201111094/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/craftsman-announces-lighted-pliers-at-ces-201201111094/ Just last week I had to go inside the door panel on my Ford Explorer to try and figure out why the lock mechanism was no longer working and boy is it tight in there. Even though I could see where I needed to work with a flashlight, when it came to doing the actual work, my hand always seemed to cast a shadow. What I needed was hand tools with built in lights. Craftsman introduced a full line of lighted pliers at the Consumer Electronic Show, and though they come too late to... ]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:00:00 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/sears-announces-plans-to-close-down-some-stores-201112271087/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/sears-announces-plans-to-close-down-some-stores-201112271087/ Is my prediction of the end of Sears already starting to come true? I made this prediction when it was announced that Craftsman tools would be sold at Ace Hardware stores, then just two weeks ago a Wall St. analysis made the prediction that Sears would disappear in 2012. Today it was announced that upwards of 120 Sears and Kmart stores would be closing their doors due to lackluster Holiday sales. The exact locations of said stores have not been determined just yet, but a list will be available at www.searsmedia.com once the decision... ]]> Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:51:06 -0600