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/bosch-click-go-72-hour-kit-build-tool-kit-using-the-l-boxx-1-201211101332/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/bosch-click-go-72-hour-kit-build-tool-kit-using-the-l-boxx-1-201211101332/ Let us pretend that you have just survived a natural disaster but you can no longer use your house the way you used it just a few days before. The power is out, you have no running water, and you have no heating. This sounds a lot like what has happened, and is still happening, on the East Coast. For these reasons and more, it is a good idea to have a small tool kit that you can use to help you survive until you can rebuild. As with other parts of my 72-hour kit build, I... ]]> Sat, 10 Nov 2012 01:00:14 -0600 1332 2012-11-10 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/47/50/a3/1332_72-kit-lboxx-coast-1-1352509982.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/new-4-volt-2-speed-screwdriver-from-milwaukee-201211081331/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/new-4-volt-2-speed-screwdriver-from-milwaukee-201211081331/ 12-volt tools are quickly becoming just as powerful as the 18v tools of just a couple of years ago and might soon eliminate the need for the extra voltage. Just as 12v tools are replacing the need for 18v tools, it looks like Milwaukee could be set on making 4v tools the new compact king, and their new M4 screwdriver is just the start. The M4 Screwdriver, though small, uses much of the same technology that is found in its upper class mates, including the RedLink electronic intelligence system, Red Lithium batteries and... ]]> Thu, 08 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0600 1331 2012-11-08 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/lowes-christmas-deals-now-and-upcoming-black-friday-deals-201211071324/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/lowes-christmas-deals-now-and-upcoming-black-friday-deals-201211071324/ It is never too early to start shopping for Christmas or to at least start planning for your Christmas shopping. To help you plan your shopping Lowe’s has pre-announced a few of their Black Friday deals, and if you are ready to start shopping now, Lowe’s has a number of tools already marked down. Some of these are really good deals that are much lower than what Amazon is selling them at, including the tools that are on sale right now. Christmas Deals On Sale Now ... ]]> Wed, 07 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0600 1324 2012-11-07 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/fb/bc/1e/1324_black-friday-1352278562.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/makita-hrh01zx2-36v-rotary-hammer-actually-runs-on-two-18v-batteries-201211061322/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/makita-hrh01zx2-36v-rotary-hammer-actually-runs-on-two-18v-batteries-201211061322/ Back when Makita first announced their 36V rotary hammer 3 years ago I wondered why they just didn't make the tool run on two 18v batteries. I am sure they had their reasons, and maybe they expected to have more 36v tools out by now, but the 18v line is super popular and it just makes sense to have a tool that runs on the most popular battery. Despite the ability to use 18v batteries, the HRH01ZX2 is not a completely new tool. The tool is actually the same HRH01 I wrote about two months ago with... ]]> Tue, 06 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0600 1322 2012-11-06 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/55/90/be/1322_makita-hrh01zx2-1352189298.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/milwaukee-announces-12v-brushless-driver-specs-before-upcoming-release-201211051321/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/milwaukee-announces-12v-brushless-driver-specs-before-upcoming-release-201211051321/ Milwaukee first made their new brushless M12 Fuel line of drills and impacts known during their press event way back in June. They then gave us the clue about the winter release date back in August. Now, with winter just around the corner, they have released the specs, and they have us wondering if you really need 18v tools anymore. I have said before that 18-volt impact drivers are now producing torque that is more than the average user would need, and now it looks like we are seeing the Milwaukee M12 FUEL Brushless line benefit from... ]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0600 1321 2012-11-05 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/a7/70/0b/1321_milwaukee-2453-22-1352099760.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/bosch-50-off-cordless-combo-christmas-deals-201211011320/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/bosch-50-off-cordless-combo-christmas-deals-201211011320/ It looks like Bosch is one of the first tool companies to start gearing up for the Christmas shopping season by offering some nice discounts on tools. Now through December 25, 2012 Bosch has a number of 18-volt & 12-volt cordless combo kits marked down by $50. Not only is this a great way to save on some tools for yourself or a loved one, but by shopping at Amazon you are also supporting ToolRank. Win, win. Note: The $50 discount will be applied at checkout and is clearly labeled. BUY Bosch $50 Off Tools... ]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2012 07:00:00 -0500 1320 2012-11-01 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/74/52/71/1320_50-off-bosch-1351752124.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/gorilla-glue-now-in-single-use-tubes-201210311319/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/gorilla-glue-now-in-single-use-tubes-201210311319/ Gorilla Glue Co. makes a few products that I really like and one of those products is the Original Gorilla Polyurethane Glue. But you can't use their glue if you don't have any with you, and who knows when you might need to repair something on the go. To help solve this, Gorilla Glue is introducing Gorilla Glue Single Use packs. The new Single Use tubes now make it easy to keep Gorilla Glue strategically stashed in different places in case you need to repair something. You can easily keep one in your glove box, tackle box,... ]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 07:00:00 -0500 1319 2012-10-31 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/5b/95/63/1319_gorilla-glue-single-tubes-1351669162.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/bosch-click-go-72-hour-kit-build-food-storage-using-the-l-boxx-3-201210291318/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/bosch-click-go-72-hour-kit-build-food-storage-using-the-l-boxx-3-201210291318/ We all need to eat, so having enough food on hand incase of a natural disaster is key. The East Coast is currently being hit by hurricane Sandy and the days leading up to the storm led to crowded stores full of the unprepared looking to stock up on food. Building a disaster kit ahead of time could have saved these people a lot of stress. For my own food supply I chose to go with a kit that was actually designed to be enough food for four people for 72-hours and just requires water and a... ]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:09:56 -0500 1318 2012-10-29 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/ed/f3/bf/1318_l-boxx-food-3-1351541644.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/weekend-links/weekend-links-contest-giveaway-edition-201210271317/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/weekend-links/weekend-links-contest-giveaway-edition-201210271317/ Take Back Your Day Click & Go Giveaway - Bosch Tools I am in the process of building an emergency 72-hour kit using a set of Bosch Click & Go boxes, however, they are really intended to help you organize your tools. Bosch wants to help you get organized, and you can win a set of Click & Go boxes and Bosch tools ($1000 value) by sharing a photo of your "mess". Outfit the New Guy With An Irwin Tool Giveaway - A Concord Carpenter Everyone needs a good selection... ]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2012 22:55:02 -0500 1317 2012-10-27 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/worx-six-shooter-cordless-driver-with-swappable-bit-cartridges-201210251315/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/worx-six-shooter-cordless-driver-with-swappable-bit-cartridges-201210251315/ Tired of having to fumble around with, and keep track of loose driver bits? Worx took the technology of two handgun types and came up with a way to make changing bits hassle free. It looks pretty cool too. The AD SemiAutomatic Driver is a new cordless tool from Worx that uses a revolver style cartridge to store 6 driver bits onboard the tool. Using an action like a semi-auto pistol, the AD SemiAutomatic Driver changes out the bits the same way a gun would chamber a round. The driver is powered by a 4-volt lithium battery... ]]> Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:02:48 -0500 1315 2012-10-25 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/74/0d/d1/WX254L-worx-sd-beautyshot-cartout-61-1640758800.jpg