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/review-milwaukee-m12-and-m18-cordless-led-lights-201406091650/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/review-milwaukee-m12-and-m18-cordless-led-lights-201406091650/ A while ago Milwaukee sent me out their M12 LED Stick Light and their M18 LED Flood Light to review, but to be honest, after much testing I couldn't find the words to express how much I love these two light. While I wanted to share a review for these two excellent lights, I just kept putting it off. Well, the wait is finally over; I still might not be able to express my adoration for the Milwaukee cordless LED work lights, but here it goes. Tool-Rank Loves Milwaukee's Cordless LED Work Lights... ]]> Mon, 09 Jun 2014 07:00:00 -0500 1650 2014-06-09 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/9a/56/35/Milwaukee-2361-20-LED-Light-58-1402301639.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/timberland-pro-rip-saw-logger-boots-review-201403261607/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/timberland-pro-rip-saw-logger-boots-review-201403261607/ You can't just review a pair of boots after trying them out for a few days or weeks, so when Timberland PRO sent me a pair of their Rip Saw Logger Boots, I decided I needed to take some extra time. Many things work well new, and the Rip Saw Logger Boots were no exception, but I wanted to see how comfortable they were over time. One of the first things I noticed when I took these boots out of their box was how good they looked. Not only do they look rugged and manly a first... ]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2014 07:46:00 -0500 1607 2014-03-26 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/ce/a5/37/Timberland-Rip-Saw-2-23-1395819983.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/milwaukee-m12-heated-hoodie-review-201403191603/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/milwaukee-m12-heated-hoodie-review-201403191603/ When users told Milwaukee they didn't like putting their nice heated jackets through jobsite abuse, Milwaukee's answer was to come out with a heated hoodie. In this review we take a closer look at the less formal, less costly, but still stylish Milwaukee M12 Heated Hoodie. To me, a hoodie just seems like a more natural fit as jobsite attire. Being light weight, comfortable, and easy to move around in is exactly what I look for in work wear. But I also want it to be warm, and the Milwaukee M12 Heated Hoodie... ]]> Wed, 19 Mar 2014 07:38:00 -0500 1603 2014-03-19 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/8c/be/ab/Milwaukee-Heated-Hoodie-7-18-1395214748.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/studpop-magnetic-stud-finder-review-201403051597/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/studpop-magnetic-stud-finder-review-201403051597/ Studpop is a new stud finder design that uses a magnet to locate the studs in your walls. Using magnets to find studs is nothing new, not only have I been using this method for years, but it is also my method of choice. Typical magnetic stud finders are not perfect though, but Studpop seems to have found the solution. To find wood studs using a magnet, what you are really doing is finding the metal screws or nails that are used to fasten the drywall to the walls or ceilings. While this... ]]> Wed, 05 Mar 2014 09:47:00 -0600 1597 2014-03-05 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/d8/19/32/Studpop-1-61-1394012853.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/blaklader-bantam-kangaroo-vest-review-vest-to-impress-201402261595/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/blaklader-bantam-kangaroo-vest-review-vest-to-impress-201402261595/ I can't imagine that the average tradesman, donning a well worn pair of work pants along with a comfortable tee-shirt, thinks about fashion while putting on a pair of rugged boots. And a GQ kinda guy I am not—even off the job site—but when I tool-up with my Blaklader Bantam Kangaroo vest, invariably someone will notice and ask, "Where'd ya get that work vest?" Framers, cabinet installers, and even electricians seeing the Blaklader vest note its practical use for their trade (in addition to its fashionable appeal). Any tradesman can appreciate the breast pocket array, great for... ]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2014 21:44:00 -0600 1595 2014-02-26 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/1f/d7/b5/Blaklader-Vest-4-61-1393451128.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/makita-impact-gold-impact-ready-bits-review-201401231575/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/makita-impact-gold-impact-ready-bits-review-201401231575/ A while back Makita sent out a sample pack of their new Impact Gold Bits, Sockets, and Nut Drivers, all of which are rated to handle the high torque that today's impact drivers can deliver. They also sent out some fasteners, some fastening materials and some suggestions on how to put their new impact ready bits to the test. Of course I ignored their scenarios and put the Makita Impact Gold Bits to the test while on the job. While reviewing impact bits might sound like an easy task, actually determining if they... ]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2014 22:55:00 -0600 1575 2014-01-23 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/6e/b4/af/Makita-Impact-Gold-6-51-1390517776.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/klein-mm500-multimeter-review-a-meter-that-handles-jobsite-abuse-201312181561/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/klein-mm500-multimeter-review-a-meter-that-handles-jobsite-abuse-201312181561/ If you are tired of having to baby your multimeter with special padded cases, cringing with each step up on your ladder as your precious meter leaves the safety of the ground, worrying that it could slip to its certain death? Then Klein's new MM500 Auto-Ranging tough meter might be just what you need. The MM500 was specifically designed to be able to handle actual jobsite abuse, and that included making it water and dust proof—with an IP67 rating, and giving it a durable shell that could withstand falls from up to 10-feet. When Klein talked... ]]> Wed, 18 Dec 2013 08:00:00 -0600 1561 2013-12-18 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/a7/71/c0/Klein-MM500-Multimeter-69-1387350398.jpg 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/reviews/milwaukee-screwdriver-reviews-201310161532/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/milwaukee-screwdriver-reviews-201310161532/ When you think of Milwaukee you don't really think of hand tools, but Milwaukee has been on a push over the last couple of years to change all that. This year Milwaukee has introduced a number of new hand tools, including the screwdrivers we will be reviewing today. In the review I will be going over their General Purpose Screwdriver Set as well has their 10in1 Ratcheting and 10in1 Non-ratcheting drivers. Milwaukee General Purpose Screwdriver Set While weight is often one of the markers of a quality made tool, I feel the opposite is... ]]> Wed, 16 Oct 2013 07:47:56 -0500 1532 2013-10-16 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/45/c3/56/Milwaukee-screwdrivers-92-1381909842.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/coast-hl27-focusing-309-lumen-led-headlamp-review-201308281503/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/coast-hl27-focusing-309-lumen-led-headlamp-review-201308281503/ When Coast contacted me and said they were sending over their new HL27 LED Headlamp, I couldn't help but remember that I had just done a video of their HL7 LED Headlamp; what could be so different? It turns out the HL27 has a number of improvements that might make it worth an upgrade. The HL27 shares many of the features of the already great HL7, but makes improvements in certain areas to make it even better. The first thing you'll notice about the HL27 is that it comes with a top strap. If... ]]> Wed, 28 Aug 2013 07:34:20 -0500 1503 2013-08-28 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/37/84/61/Coast-HL27-2-39-1377675321.jpg