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/weekend-links/weekend-links-saw-stop-mandated-modular-power-tools-201207141246/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/weekend-links/weekend-links-saw-stop-mandated-modular-power-tools-201207141246/ New Bosch Workwear – Capris for workers? - Tools In Action Is it fun to laugh at the expense of others? It is when you see people who are supposed to be "construction workers" dancing around like they were on a reality TV show. They got our attention so I guess their plan worked, though maybe not the attention Bosch wanted because the video evidence has been removed from YouTube. Black & Decker is Working on a Modular Power Tool System? - ToolGuyd ToolGuyd seems to have some inside information... ]]> Sat, 14 Jul 2012 22:58:17 -0500 1246 2012-07-14 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/videos/the-art-of-bosch-tools-in-slow-motion-201207131245/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/videos/the-art-of-bosch-tools-in-slow-motion-201207131245/ We all love to see things in slow motion. We get to see how the items we use every day really work and what secrets they hold that are normally hidden by normal speed. Check out the video below to see how your everyday Bosch tools work in slow motion. One thing we can see for sure is that it is always best to wear safety glasses when working with tools; there is a lot of small debris flying around. ]]> Fri, 13 Jul 2012 00:24:39 -0500 1245 2012-07-13 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/36/c8/bc/1245_bosch-theartofpower-1342139246.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/new-dremel-cutting-knife-and-drywall-jab-saw-blade-for-oscillating-tools-201207111244/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/new-dremel-cutting-knife-and-drywall-jab-saw-blade-for-oscillating-tools-201207111244/ Dremel has come out with a couple of new oscillating tool accessories that really expand the versatility of oscillating tools and should give you even more chances to use the Multi-Max on your projects. Both new accessories move away from the standard push blade model and instead cut when you pull the tool. Oscillating tools are already excellent at cutting drywall but they are not really that great at cutting curves in drywall. To address that problem Dremel has come out with the new MM435 Multi-Max Drywall Jab Saw Blade. The MM435 has a pointed blade that... ]]> Wed, 11 Jul 2012 07:00:00 -0500 1244 2012-07-11 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/8e/a0/9e/1244_dremel-mm435-jabsaw-1341995354.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/new-flooring-clamp-line-from-bessey-201207101243/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/new-flooring-clamp-line-from-bessey-201207101243/ Bessey is well known for their clamping tools and it is always exciting to see what they come out with next. What's next for Bessey this time, is flooring tools. More specifically, their new line of flooring tools consists of both flooring clamps and flooring spacers to help with alignment. The Bessey AV2 and PVA take on the job of flooring alignment and act as adjustable spacers that go between the flooring and the wall. You always want to build your flooring off of a straight row and tools like this make the job a bit easier.... ]]> Tue, 10 Jul 2012 07:00:00 -0500 1243 2012-07-10 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/c8/c4/75/1243_bessey-av2-1341907132.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/save-25-on-the-bosch-1677m-worm-drive-saw-201207091242/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/save-25-on-the-bosch-1677m-worm-drive-saw-201207091242/ Many professionals consider the Bosch 1677M Worm Drive 7-1/4" Circular Saw to be a good upgrade from the classic Skil 77 Worm Drive and is comparable to the Skil Mag77. I should note that Skil is owned by Bosch Tools and that Bosch likely took some of the best of the Skill 77 to make the 1677M. You might have even noticed a couple of digits in the model number of the Bosch pay tribute to the classic Skil 77; the M also tells us that the saw features a light-weight magnesium foot plate. ... ]]> Mon, 09 Jul 2012 07:00:00 -0500 1242 2012-07-09 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/editorial/tools-made-in-the-usa-201207061241/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/editorial/tools-made-in-the-usa-201207061241/ July is the perfect month to talk about tools that are made in the USA. I had started a list about tools made in the USA in the TR forums but since I closed them down I thought I would bring the topic up again. I also tag all of the USA made tools I mention in articles with a Made in the USA tag and you can find that link in the sidebar to the right. When do I buy tools that are made in the USA? Whenever I can? The answer to... ]]> Fri, 06 Jul 2012 22:58:55 -0500 1241 2012-07-06 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/bosch-media-event-2012-wrap-up-201207021240/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/bosch-media-event-2012-wrap-up-201207021240/ Bosch, a name synonymous with professional grade tools and accessories, has recently concluded their 2012 press event. There, in addition to seeing their latest products, I got to meet some of the folks responsible for getting these great products into the hands of great professionals--like you. Informing our group, president and CEO of Bosch Power Tools, Terry Horan, mentioned that while other tool companies tout innovation, Bosch has their focus on invention, and that tweaking an existing tool to make it their own is not the way things are done at Bosch. I was reminded that Bosch is... ]]> Mon, 02 Jul 2012 18:46:19 -0500 1240 2012-07-02 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/99/e8/95/1240_bosch23-1341255643.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/manufacturer-news/cst-berger-ll20-self-leveling-360-line-laser-for-exterior-use-201206291234/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/manufacturer-news/cst-berger-ll20-self-leveling-360-line-laser-for-exterior-use-201206291234/ The 360 Laser Line technology that Bosch has developed has always been impressive to me. It offers much of the benefits of a traditional rotary laser but because it has less moving parts, it can be manufactured at a fraction of the cost. Not to mention that it is super handy to see the line all around the room. Bosch is now moving this same 360 technology to their CST/berger brand and have introduced the LL20 Exterior Self Leveling Line Laser. The CST/berger LL20 is not just a laser, but it is a complete... ]]> Fri, 29 Jun 2012 08:26:13 -0500 1234 2012-06-29 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/videos/original/44/73/10/PStRkgGGmqk.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/put-a-coat-on-your-saw-blade-and-it-will-work-better-201206281233/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/put-a-coat-on-your-saw-blade-and-it-will-work-better-201206281233/ The process for making good circular saw blades is not too complex and thus circular saw blades are becoming increasingly better as the years go by. Because the process is simple, manufacturers are looking at every possible way to get an edge on the competition. Lately the quest for blade superiority has led brands to master blade coatings. Making a sharp blade is not enough. A German company named Guhdo has come out with their line of Gmaxx saw blades that they are touting as offering superior blade performance. The Gmaxx line of blades feature an electrostatically... ]]> Thu, 28 Jun 2012 08:38:27 -0500 1233 2012-06-28 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/28/c7/87/1233_guhdo-gmaxx-1340876579.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/editorial/8-tips-on-preventing-tool-theft-and-recovering-stolen-tools-201206271232/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/editorial/8-tips-on-preventing-tool-theft-and-recovering-stolen-tools-201206271232/ All to often I see news reports about tools that are stolen from a jobsite. These tools are required for a person in construction to do his or her job, and a loss of tools can be very damaging. Below I have put together a list of tips – some obvious, some not – on how you can prevent tool theft and how you can recover stolen tools. How To Prevent Tool Theft and Recover Stolen Tools Keep an eye on your tools. It is not easy to watch over your... ]]> Wed, 27 Jun 2012 07:00:00 -0500 1232 2012-06-27 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/4c/c0/7d/tool-theft-96-1474400137.jpg