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/cordlatch-review-never-accidently-unplug-a-cord-again-201312121559/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/cordlatch-review-never-accidently-unplug-a-cord-again-201312121559/ It might sound a bit crazy that drilling a hole into your power cord can actually make it better, but that is the idea behind the CordLatch. The CordLatch is a small accessory, that when attached to your cord, solves the problem of unwanted cord to cord unpluggings. To install the CordLatch you use the provided alignment tool on the male end of an electrical cord, and use it to drill a 1/8" hole 1" deep into the area between both prongs. With this hole you will use a plastic pin and sometimes a washer to attach... ]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2013 08:19:21 -0600 1559 2013-12-12 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/87/28/d9/CordLatch-28-1386838575.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/milwaukee-diamond-grit-hole-saws-for-when-you-need-to-drill-through-the-hard-stuff-201312111558/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/milwaukee-diamond-grit-hole-saws-for-when-you-need-to-drill-through-the-hard-stuff-201312111558/ Diamonds might be a girl's best friend, but when you need to drill through hard stone or tiles, Milwaukee's line of professional Diamond Plus holes saws will be your best friend. Featuring a high grade of diamond grit and heat-resistant brazing, they can cut through hard stone and tiles with up to 10X longer life. These days, more often than not, you will find homeowners and businesses turning to harder materials and surfaces because they do a better job standing up to daily abuse. And while the durability is great for the homeowner, it can be a... ]]> Wed, 11 Dec 2013 08:00:00 -0600 1558 2013-12-11 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/66/55/4a/Milwaukee-Diamond-Plus-17-1386744212.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/bosch-rh540-1-9-16-inch-rotary-hammer-with-best-in-class-impact-energy-201312101557/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/bosch-rh540-1-9-16-inch-rotary-hammer-with-best-in-class-impact-energy-201312101557/ Bosch is introducing two variants of the RH540 1-9/16-inch rotary hammer that they say deliver the fastest drilling and the hardest hits in their class. Both SDS-Max(RH540M) and Spline(RH540S) models will hit stores in February 2014 at a suggested price of $419. With 6.1 foot-pounds of impact energy, the RH540 delivers 38% more impact energy than previous Bosch models and up to 20% more impact energy than competitors in the same class. What's more, drilling speed has been improved with up to a 50% increase over previous Bosch models and up to a 10% edge over its... ]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2013 08:00:00 -0600 1557 2013-12-10 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/21/ab/15/Bosch-rh540-24-1386660673.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/new-makita-professional-5-inch-straight-grinder-201312061556/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/new-makita-professional-5-inch-straight-grinder-201312061556/ Makita has come out with a new 5-inch straight grinder that has been specially designed with features to handle the harsh dust conditions that a straight grinder can create while cutting or grinding on metal. Makita's new GS5000 5" Straight Grinder is powered by a Makita-built 7 Amp motor that provides 5,600 RPM of grinding or cutting speed. It features spiral bevel gears that they say provide for smoother more efficient operation. To keep the GS5000 going through harsh job conditions, Makita used labyrinth construction that captures dust and prevents it from entering the tool.... ]]> Fri, 06 Dec 2013 08:13:00 -0600 1556 2013-12-06 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/14/28/0b/Makita-GS5000-62-1386317635.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/gorilla-glue-test-shows-it-might-not-be-good-in-all-applications-201312051555/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/gorilla-glue-test-shows-it-might-not-be-good-in-all-applications-201312051555/ People thinking they can use Gorilla Glue (the original polyurethane glue) for every application might want to think twice. Matthias Wandel from Woodgears.ca put the glue to the test and found out what its strengths and weaknesses are. Having an animal like a Gorilla associated with your glue might give people the impression that it is strong in all applications, but just like any product it has its strengths and weaknesses, and knowing what they are beforehand could save you a lot of trouble. Doing tests on different types of glues on various woodworking joints,... ]]> Thu, 05 Dec 2013 08:00:00 -0600 1555 2013-12-05 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/videos/original/6d/42/35/MUWu-N85oXM-v1386228878.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/new-festool-systainer-with-built-in-mft-workbench-top-201312041554/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/new-festool-systainer-with-built-in-mft-workbench-top-201312041554/ Since many of us already use our toolboxes as make-shift worktables, Festool went ahead and built a miniature worktable right into the top of a SYS-1 sized Systainer. With it, you can be sure to always have a workbench to go along with the rest of your tools. Festool’s new Systainer Worktable features a top that is similar to what they use on their MFT worktables, with holes that work with Festool clamps and hold-downs. In addition, the top has a v-groove that can be used to secure dowels and pipes. A non-skid strip that is built... ]]> Wed, 04 Dec 2013 09:55:28 -0600 1554 2013-12-04 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/be/06/c7/SYS-MFT-97-1386150997.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/milwaukee-radio-charger-with-bluetooth-connectivity-201312021553/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/milwaukee-radio-charger-with-bluetooth-connectivity-201312021553/ Milwaukee has announced what they are calling “the most advanced radio of its kind”, and from the list of features the (2792-20) M18 Jobsite Radio/Charger has, it would be hard to argue with them. So what does the M18 Jobsite Radio/Charger have that the others don’t? Well, it is not just one thing but a combination of a few things. Being able to run your radio off of AC power is great, but sometimes it is nice to go cordless—this radio can do that. After the battery starts to get low it is nice to be able... ]]> Mon, 02 Dec 2013 04:11:07 -0600 1553 2013-12-02 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/25/fc/0f/Milwaukee-2792-20-radio-charger-bluetooth-17-1385957706.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/mafell-flexible-track-saw-system-rolls-up-for-easy-transport-201311251552/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/mafell-flexible-track-saw-system-rolls-up-for-easy-transport-201311251552/ When you need to make long straight cuts on the jobsite one of the best ways to do it is with a track saw (or plunge saw), but transporting and using long tracks on the jobsite is not always easy. So wouldn't it be great if you could roll up your track and store it in your tool case? While this does sound impossible, a company called Mafell makes a track saw system that does just that. I first learned about Mafell a few years ago, but my current work on a jobsite has me and my... ]]> Mon, 25 Nov 2013 08:00:00 -0600 1552 2013-11-25 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/44/6e/85/Mafell-tracksaw-71-1385360680.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/buyers-guides/2013-christmas-gift-tool-buyers-guide-201311211551/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/buyers-guides/2013-christmas-gift-tool-buyers-guide-201311211551/ It is about that time of year where we put out the official Tool-Rank Christmas Gift Tool Buyers Guide. Our gift guide features some of the coolest tools from the year, all of which would make excellent gifts for the tool lover in your life. We have all the price ranges covered, so no matter your budged, you can still find an awesome tool related gift. If you need even more tool ideas be sure to check out our Christmas Gift Guides from the past few years, and the tools that are featured as Tool-Rank Picks. ... ]]> Thu, 21 Nov 2013 08:00:00 -0600 1551 2013-11-21 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/26/e1/1f/13BG-Christmas-300x250-24-1384982881.png 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 1550 2013-11-18 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/db/3b/e1/253a5ad8-dd05-4476-9a4c-070311d41f2f-20-1384762295.jpg