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/new-makita-cordless-combo-kits-include-their-oscillating-multi-tool-201302251397/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/new-makita-cordless-combo-kits-include-their-oscillating-multi-tool-201302251397/ If are ready to start building up a set of Makita 18V cordless tools, and one of their LXT cordless oscillating multi-tools is on your list, you might be interested to know that Makita is now selling them in combo kits. I like to check out the manufacturers pages every once in a while to see if they have come out with something new but never sent out a press release for. When I checked Makita's page a few days ago I was surprised to see that they have added two 18-volt oscillating multi-tool combo kits... ]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 09:49:05 -0600 1397 2013-02-25 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/9a/2f/0e/LXT246-l-11-1361786023.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/lowe-s-starts-selling-the-raven-hybrid-riding-mower-201302221396/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/lowe-s-starts-selling-the-raven-hybrid-riding-mower-201302221396/ If you ever need to mow your yard one day and travel to a remote location to repair a fence the next, I think you might be interested to see what the Raven has to offer. This unique mower turns into an ATV, is powered by hybrid technology, and can be used as a portable electric generator. I feel the term "game changer" is overused, but when looking at the Raven it is hard not to think this is the future of riding mowers. The mower, as well as the drive train, are driven by brushless... ]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 08:00:00 -0600 1396 2013-02-22 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/7b/0d/a0/855722004009-46-1361517997.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/gadgets/woodworker-s-journal-releases-power-tool-maintenance-app-201302211395/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/gadgets/woodworker-s-journal-releases-power-tool-maintenance-app-201302211395/ How often do you give your power tools a tune up? I know it is not always easy or convenient, but hopefully you don't wait until something goes terribly wrong before you give your tools the attention they need. To make power tool maintenance a bit easier, there is now an app for that. The Woodworker's Journal has come out a with a new app for the iPad that shows you how to properly tune up and maintain the most common power tools found in a woodworking shop. Step by step instructions with over 150 photos... ]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:00:44 -0600 1395 2013-02-21 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/40/a3/a0/mzlqbroumir480x480-75-62-1361437356.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/bosch-diamond-blades-from-4-to-14-inches-201302191394/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/bosch-diamond-blades-from-4-to-14-inches-201302191394/ The Bosch engineers have been hard at work developing a complete line of diamond blades that they say deliver "great performance and speed" in applications such as cutting hard concrete, green concrete, tile and general purpose masonry. The lineup covers diamond blades from 4-inches all the up to 14-inches with rim options including segmented, turbo, and continuous. Mt. Prospect, Ill., February 5, 2013 - Power tools users know what they want - particularly construction professionals who demand quality and performance in the cutting blades they use on the jobsite every day. And that's why Bosch talked to... ]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 22:42:16 -0600 1394 2013-02-19 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/0f/00/bc/91-53-1361313772.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/save-15-this-presidents-day-at-tyler-tool-201302181393/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/save-15-this-presidents-day-at-tyler-tool-201302181393/ If a full day of partying like it's 1879 isn't good enough for you on this Presidents' Day, stores across the country have found an excuse to offer SALES. One of those stores is TylerTool.com, and how can we pass up a good deal? Until the end of today Tyler Tool is having a 15% Off sale in honor of our dear and sometimes jeered Presidents. Coupon code pres15 will grant you the sale price for New tools priced over $100 from select brands. Sale brands include Bosch, Bostitch, DeWALT, Hitachi, Senco, Makita, Milwaukee and more. Tyler... ]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:02:27 -0600 1393 2013-02-18 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/aa/73/16/tt15-85-1361182412.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/jet-s-1221vs-midi-lathe-delivers-more-speed-control-201302151392/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/jet-s-1221vs-midi-lathe-delivers-more-speed-control-201302151392/ Faster is not always better, and in the case of intricate wood turnings, a lower speed is often more desirable. Jet's new 1221VS is a mid-size woodworking lathe that they have developed to offer greater speed control from as slow as 60 RPM all the way up to 3,00 RPM. The tricky thing about slow turning speeds is also maintaining a good amount of torque. Jet says that with their 1 HP, 6 amp, single phase motor they have both. The 1221VS actually has three speed ranges that can be adjusted with a quick change ratchet-style... ]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:18:35 -0600 1392 2013-02-15 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/81/eb/b6/1221VS-DramaticBeauty-72-1360887824.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/two-new-billet-magnetic-torpedo-levels-from-johnson-201302131391/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/two-new-billet-magnetic-torpedo-levels-from-johnson-201302131391/ Johnson has come out with a couple of new torpedo levels designed to meet the specific needs of tradesmen. These 6-inch and 9-inch levels are not your typical plastic torpedo levels but instead are machined out of solid aluminum and offer other professional features. They might be called levels, but with four vials set a 0°, 30°, 45° and 90° angles, you can also set things precisely out of level. A built in v-groove and magnetic edge should make it simple to pitch your plumbing in the right direction. The 6-inch (no. 1411-0600) and the 9-inch... ]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2013 08:00:00 -0600 1391 2013-02-13 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/74/88/d7/Billet-Levels-PR-17-1360745825.png https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/gadgets/when-a-robot-picks-up-a-chainsaw-we-get-furniture-201302121390/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/gadgets/when-a-robot-picks-up-a-chainsaw-we-get-furniture-201302121390/ Think that just because you use a chainsaw to hand carve sculptures out of logs that your job is safe and irreplaceable? Think again. One robotic articulating arm with chainsaw attachment is gunning for your job. What is the most expensive way to cut rustic log stools? I don't know, but a CNC controlled articulating arm that is wielding a chainsaw is probably high on the list. You heard right, out of all the things a CNC powered chainsaw could be sculpting, it has the task of cutting out rather simple looking stools. I guess in... ]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 08:00:00 -0600 1390 2013-02-12 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/67/67/70/7xstool02-63-1360646448.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/no-4-0-ah-batteries-for-makita-is-6-0-ah-better-201302081387/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/no-4-0-ah-batteries-for-makita-is-6-0-ah-better-201302081387/ The World of Concrete trade show is going on right now in Vegas and all of the major brands are there showing off their new 4.0Ah 18-volt batteries. Well, not all of the brands. Makita seems to be taking a pass on 4.0Ah and thinks 6.0Ah is the answer. ToolStop, our friends over in the UK, had a chance to ask Makita UK why they have not released a 4.0Ah battery pack. So what was Makita's response? "Two 3Ah li-ion batteries equals 6Ah." What Makita is not saying here is that they will be coming out with... ]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2013 08:21:15 -0600 1387 2013-02-08 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/be/ba/59/1231-milwaukee2604-makitalxph05-boschhdh181-review-22-1340597404-30-1446004923.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/milwaukee-m12-hammervac-is-colorblind-attaches-to-other-brand-s-roto-hammers-201302071386/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/milwaukee-m12-hammervac-is-colorblind-attaches-to-other-brand-s-roto-hammers-201302071386/ The Milwaukee M12 HammerVac is a dust extractor that collects the dust that your rotary hammer makes while drilling, but unlike other cordless rotary hammer vacuums, the HammerVac works on other brand's drills too. Milwaukee is not the only company that makes a cordless rotary hammer dust extractor attachment, but as far as I know the Milwaukee HammerVac is the only cordless option that will work with your existing rotary hammer, no matter the brand. Meaning that you don't have to go buy a whole new rotary hammer to be able to enjoy cleaner air while drilling.... ]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2013 09:12:11 -0600 1386 2013-02-07 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/b2/e7/6a/Milwaukee-HamerVac-2306-22-46-1360228477.jpg