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/the-one-size-fits-all-go-2-socket-201305291451/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/the-one-size-fits-all-go-2-socket-201305291451/ Ideally you would want to have a separate socket for every size of nut or bolt, but with so many sizes, sometimes this is just not possible. The Go-2 Socket is a new product that is adjustable to fit a wide range of nuts and bolts and aims to be your one-stop solution. The Go-2 Socket features a unique design that uses a screw to wedge your fastener into a triangle—like a vise. Usually you would want to have all six points make contact, but you have to make sacrifices when buying one-size-fits-all tools. Even with... ]]> Wed, 29 May 2013 18:29:53 -0500 1451 2013-05-29 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/12/33/dc/go-2-socket-9-1369852221.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/klein-comes-out-with-limited-edition-camo-pliers-201305241450/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/klein-comes-out-with-limited-edition-camo-pliers-201305241450/ Klein has announced that in addition to donating $25,000 in 2013 to Operation Homefront, an organization that helps our Military and their families, they are also coming out with a new limited edition Camouflaged 2000 Series High-Leverage Side-Cutting Pliers. "Klein Tools is thrilled to partner with a great organization like Operation Homefront," said Mat Klein III, Chairman of Klein Tools. "So many of our customers and their loved ones are current or retired military members, and it is an honor to give them our support." "Our mission is to support service members... ]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 07:00:00 -0500 1450 2013-05-24 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/e5/6c/37/KleinTools-Camouflage2000SeriesHighLeverage-28-1369379411.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/trimble-announces-sketchup-2013-release-201305231449/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/trimble-announces-sketchup-2013-release-201305231449/ Less than a year ago SketchUp left the Google family and joined the Trimble family. I am sure like most of you, I expected some improvements to come from this deal. After all, why buy something like SketchUp, if you are just going to keep it the same? With SketchUp 2013 we get to see what Trimble has done with their baby. First we need to remember that there are two versions of SketchUp—the paid version, and the free version, which was newly named SketchUp Maker. While both versions do see some updates, most of them... ]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 07:00:00 -0500 1449 2013-05-23 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/42/a1/c6/EW-Banner-15-1369291673.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/free-18-volt-battery-with-makita-purchase-201305211448/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/free-18-volt-battery-with-makita-purchase-201305211448/ Father's Day is coming up shortly and if tools are on your Dad's wish list, you might want to check out the Free Battery Promotion that Makita is running. If you buy a select Makita Combo kit you will get an additional 18-volt LXT Lithium-Ion Battery Free. With cordless tools extra batteries are always beneficial, which is why I am fond of deals like this. The promotion is good on smaller 2-piece impact & drill combo kits as well as larger 4-piece combo kits. Unfortunately this is a mail-in rebate, so the battery probably won't arrive in... ]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 07:00:00 -0500 1448 2013-05-21 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/3e/ab/b5/freebattery-20130501-feature-4-1369123064.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/rockler-introduces-bench-cookie-bridges-201305201447/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/rockler-introduces-bench-cookie-bridges-201305201447/ You think Rockler has done all they can do with their Bench Cookies? Think again. Rockler has come out with yet another accessory for their Bench Cookie, this one called Bench Cookie Bridges. Bridges offer another way to turn the Bench Cookie into a raised finishing platform. Bench Cookie Bridges are similar to their Bench Cookie Cones and offer similar minimal surface contact, but these have been designed to provide more stability for narrow work pieces. With these you can now finish small pieces of trim or other small projects with just two Bench Cookies and a... ]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 07:00:00 -0500 1447 2013-05-20 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/48/be/bc/46554-01-500-57-1369035381.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/manufacturer-news/dickies-announces-tool-bag-and-accessory-line-201305171446/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/manufacturer-news/dickies-announces-tool-bag-and-accessory-line-201305171446/ Dickies, who is known for their affordable work wear, has announced that they have teamed up with JS Products to come out with a complete line of tool bags and accessories. From the look of it, the line is extensive and even includes bags specifically for painters and their tools. "Tool bags and accessories are a new and exciting category for us and a natural extension of the Dickies work wear collection," said Michael Penn, head of licensing for Dickies. "JS Products brings a high level of expertise in this area and we couldn't... ]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 21:01:36 -0500 1446 2013-05-17 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/a0/cd/78/Dickies-tote-84-1368824605.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/bosch-click-go-l-boxx-configuration-tool-201305151445/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/bosch-click-go-l-boxx-configuration-tool-201305151445/ So, you have a bunch of tools you want to organize using Bosch's Click & Go L-BOXX system but you are not sure what you need. Bosch has a new online configuration tool that might help you out. Whether you are looking for Bosch tool kits that include an L-BOXX, 12-volt tools with inserts that fit into an L-BOXX, or just an empty L-BOXX, the configurator has you covered. The 12-volt tools are small enough to fit two into one L-BOXX, and the config tool can help you out there too. Once you have all your... ]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 07:00:00 -0500 1445 2013-05-15 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/80/31/10/clickgo-config-58-1368609230.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/3d-printed-vacuum-powered-rotary-tool-201305141444/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/3d-printed-vacuum-powered-rotary-tool-201305141444/ Often times the homemade tools we find are more interesting than the actual tools they are meant to mimic. Such is the case with a rotary tool design that is powered by the suction of a vacuum and has the secondary effect of cleaning up after itself. The homemade tool uses a few 3D printed parts to form a two-stage axial turbine that transfers rotation to a center shaft that holds the rotary bits. Most of the tool is 3D printed, except for the bearings and the shaft. The shaft actually seems to be the hard part... ]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 07:00:00 -0500 1444 2013-05-14 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/videos/original/b5/60/6a/SuztgGhTRg0.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/bosch-teases-the-new-18-volt-oscillating-multi-tool-on-facebook-201305101442/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/bosch-teases-the-new-18-volt-oscillating-multi-tool-on-facebook-201305101442/ It looks like Bosch US will be coming out with an 18-volt version of their oscillating multi-tool. They gave us a sneak peek at what is to come on their Facebook page. From the photo all we can really see is that it runs on 18-volts and has the tool-less blade change feature that is found on their corded models, but I suspect it is pretty much the same as the cordless model that is already available in Europe. No word on pricing or availability. ]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 07:11:58 -0500 1442 2013-05-10 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/35/36/10/Bosch-cordless-oscillating-tool-59-1368170042.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/milwaukee-announces-a-sequel-to-their-fastback-utility-knife-fastback-ii-201305091441/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/milwaukee-announces-a-sequel-to-their-fastback-utility-knife-fastback-ii-201305091441/ Milwaukee has seen so much success with their Fastback utility knife that they have decided to do it again. Meaning, they came out with a Fastback II utility knife. The Fastback II doesn't have any major changes over the previous model, but it does have the one thing everyone was asking for—on-board blade storage. One thing that the lack of major changes proves is that Milwaukee got it right the first time. If you are new to the Milwaukee Fastback utility knife, let me go over some of the features. The Fastback's name comes from the fact... ]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 07:00:00 -0500 1441 2013-05-09 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/cf/03/da/Milwaukee-FAstback-II-48-22-1902-98-1368086961.jpg