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/rockler-is-expanding-with-a-full-silicone-glue-application-kit-201208141267/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/rockler-is-expanding-with-a-full-silicone-glue-application-kit-201208141267/ Not too long ago Rockler came out with their silicone glue brush and it received rave reviews. In light of such success, Rockler has just expanded from just the silicone glue brush to a full silicone glue application kit. I really like the Rockler silicone brush, because as promised, it functions well at spreading glue and is super easy to clean. My only gripe was that the head was too large to fit inside a standard glue bottle. Rockler's Silicone Application Kit offers a solution to this issue by providing a small non-stick silicone tray to hold... ]]> Tue, 14 Aug 2012 21:53:28 -0500 1267 2012-08-14 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/ac/85/89/1267_rockler-silicone-application-kit-1344981538.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/porter-cable-finally-develops-an-18-volt-clampsaw-reciprocating-saw-201208131266/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/porter-cable-finally-develops-an-18-volt-clampsaw-reciprocating-saw-201208131266/ Back in January 2011 I reviewed the Porter-Cable 12-volt Clampsaw and really liked the Clampsaw feature. I liked the feature so much that the Clampsaw was chosen as a ToolRank Editors Pick. The tool did have its problems, but I suspect Porter-Cable took their time to address these for the 18-volt version (PCC475B). Nobody likes the kickback that can occur when the blade of a reciprocating saw snags on the material, the Clampsaw eliminates kickback by clamping the material between two jaws on the saw. This is a great safety feature as well as a great time... ]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2012 20:21:04 -0500 1266 2012-08-13 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/ec/de/a1/1266_clampsaw-pcc475b-f1-1344889660.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/4-0ah-batteries-led-l-boxx-10-8v-radio-announced-from-bosch-germany-201208091265/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/4-0ah-batteries-led-l-boxx-10-8v-radio-announced-from-bosch-germany-201208091265/ Sometimes when we want to get a sneak peek at possible future tools, all we have to do is take a look at what is coming out in Europe. We don't always get what is offered, but when Bosch Germany announces new tools we take notice. Over these last couple of days Bosch Germany has made some pretty big announcements. Their first was the announcement of a new 18-volt cordless rotary hammer which now includes a chisel function and also just so happens to include new 4.0Ah Batteries. There is not much info... ]]> Thu, 09 Aug 2012 16:45:29 -0500 1265 2012-08-09 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/08/65/d4/1265_13445300259116-1344531226.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/milwaukee-m12-fuel-brushless-drivers-coming-this-winter-201208081264/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/milwaukee-m12-fuel-brushless-drivers-coming-this-winter-201208081264/ Along with Milwaukee's announcement of new higher capacity batteries comes their announcement of new Brushless M12 cordless drivers. In my opinion Milwaukee has been the leader in 12-volt ultra compact tools, and they have shown this again by leading the pack with Brushless ultra compact drivers. Like their M18 line, Milwaukee's new M12 brushless line will be called Fuel and will feature the same Powerstate brushless motor technology and Redlink Plus intelligence system that is found in the M18 Fuel line of tools, and we have seen what this combination is capable of delivering from our M18... ]]> Wed, 08 Aug 2012 01:39:18 -0500 1264 2012-08-08 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/bc/ae/95/1264_milwaukee-m12-fuel-hammer-drill-driver-1344390228.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/milwaukee-announces-higher-capacity-2-0ah-4-0ah-xc-batteries-for-both-m18-and-m12-tools-201208071263/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/milwaukee-announces-higher-capacity-2-0ah-4-0ah-xc-batteries-for-both-m18-and-m12-tools-201208071263/ All of the signs pointed to the inevitable release of next generation of higher capacity batteries, and Milwaukee has made the announcement official today. Not only is the M18 line of tools getting a boost, but so does the M12 ultra compact class of tools. So what does this mean? In short, it means your tools can run longer with these new batteries. The compact batteries get an upgrade from 1.5 Ah up to 2.0 Ah and the XC4.0Ah batteries are an upgrade from the relatively new 3.0Ah batteries. Best of all, the batteries... ]]> Tue, 07 Aug 2012 23:59:33 -0500 1263 2012-08-07 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/rockler-s-undermount-tray-gets-tools-off-your-bench-top-and-puts-them-down-under-201208071262/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/rockler-s-undermount-tray-gets-tools-off-your-bench-top-and-puts-them-down-under-201208071262/ When you are working with a lot of different tools on your workbench, it can become crowded pretty easily leaving little room for your actual project. Rockler has come up with a solution as simple as a tool tray that mounts under your workbench. Constructed out of 16-gauge galvanized steel, the Rockler Undermount Utility Tray provides a place that is easily within reach and allows you to keep your work surface clear. Not only can the tray be convenient but it can also save you from accidentally scratching your project on some misplaced tools.... ]]> Tue, 07 Aug 2012 07:32:15 -0500 1262 2012-08-07 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/kreg-multi-mark-just-might-replace-your-combination-square-201208061261/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/kreg-multi-mark-just-might-replace-your-combination-square-201208061261/ Kreg has come out with a new layout tool that just might be good enough to replace your combination square for good. Why? Everything I use my combination square for the Kreg Multi-Mark can do, but it can also do so much more. The Multi-Mark is really very simplistic in its design and consists of only a sliding ruler and a clamp, but the combination square is also a very simple tool. What sets the Multi-Mark apart for me is the more compact design and its extra features. Not only can the Multi-Mark be... ]]> Mon, 06 Aug 2012 07:29:20 -0500 1261 2012-08-06 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/videos/original/7d/95/bd/1wivg_ET-Pw.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/weekend-links/weekend-links-what-makes-a-good-flash-light-olympic-rings-201208041260/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/weekend-links/weekend-links-what-makes-a-good-flash-light-olympic-rings-201208041260/ What Makes a Good LED Flashlight [Infographic] - Coast You might have noticed that Tool-Rank has teamed up with Coast Portland to giveaway one of their LED Lanterns. Coast also makes LED flashlights (one of which I reviewed here) and they also make knives and multi-tools. What makes up a good LED flashlight is more than just build quality and lumens, and in this LED Flashlight Infographic Coast explains how important the optics are to a flshlight. Peachtree Woodworking Drill Press Dust Collector Review – ToolBoxBuzz Ever wonder how... ]]> Sat, 04 Aug 2012 21:07:23 -0500 1260 2012-08-04 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/little-giant-alta-one-model-22-219-from-woot-201208021259/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/little-giant-alta-one-model-22-219-from-woot-201208021259/ Little Giant Ladder commercials have been on TV for what seems like forever and have featured some of the big names in home improvement TV. There have been a number of different models that have come out over the years and they are all pretty well received buy users. If you have ever shopped around for a Little Giant Ladder you might have noticed that the prices are all pretty even from store to store, so finding a good deal can be hard. When we do find a sale we take notice. Woot.com has the Little Giant... ]]> Thu, 02 Aug 2012 19:12:35 -0500 1259 2012-08-02 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/bc/7d/61/1259_little-giant-alta-one-22-1343935194.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/contests/toolrank/toolrank-giveaway-win-a-coast-eal20-led-lantern-201208011258/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/contests/toolrank/toolrank-giveaway-win-a-coast-eal20-led-lantern-201208011258/ When the power unexpectedly goes out due to the weather or a natural disaster, you realize pretty quickly if you are prepared or not. If you are not prepared and the power goes out at night, you are left scrambling for a flashlight, candles and a match, or any other source of light. Not only can your search for light in pitch black be difficult, but it can also be very dangerous. This month Tool-Rank has teamed up with Coast Portland to help you become more prepared for a power outage by giving away one of their... ]]> Wed, 01 Aug 2012 04:25:37 -0500 1258 2012-08-01 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/4c/df/d2/1258_coast-eal20-lantern-giveaway-1344026033.jpg