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-flexible-plywood-oldest-known-swiss-army-knife-201205121196/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/weekend-links/weekend-links-flexible-plywood-oldest-known-swiss-army-knife-201205121196/ 4LTX Shelf Bracket – Inventor's Corner - ToolSkool ToolSkool came across some cool little shelf/furniture brackets while at the National Hardware Show. The 4LTX brackets can turn 3/4-inch wood into shelving, furniture, bookcase, tables, and more in a matter of minutes. Mladen, the inventor is originally from Bosnia and is trying to live the American dream. Flexible & Formaldehyde-Free Plywood – Closets Daily Plywood is not very flexible and even the thinner sheets can be a pain to bend, but a new flexible plywood from Columbia Forrest Products looks like... ]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 20:27:26 -0500 1196 2012-05-12 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/uffy-tools-pneumatic-decorative-upholstery-nailer-with-built-in-tornado-201205111195/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/uffy-tools-pneumatic-decorative-upholstery-nailer-with-built-in-tornado-201205111195/ One way to accent upholstery is to add rows of decorative nails around the edges or on the seams. These decorative nails are a nice way to add a bit of contrast, but it takes a long time to hammer in each nail by hand. Normally I would not be writing about upholstery nailers, but Uffy Tools has come out with a pretty cool new Pneumatic Decorative Upholstery Nailer (TH-T-DECO1 ) that accepts loose decorative nails and uses a mini tornado inside the tool to automatically align each nail into the magazine. Watch the video below... ]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 19:19:57 -0500 1195 2012-05-11 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/videos/original/57/a5/1c/GDofp1KWFKc.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/bosch-announces-titanium-oscillating-tool-blades-and-3max-carbide-blade-201205101194/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/bosch-announces-titanium-oscillating-tool-blades-and-3max-carbide-blade-201205101194/ Since Bosch is the company that introduced us to the OIS (Oscillating Interface System) and has set the standard that most of the other brands are following, it seems fitting that they should be the ones to keep the flow of new blades and accessories coming. Titanium is the logical next step. Bosch has announced new Titanium coated 2-1/2" and 3-1/4" diameter circle and half-moon segmented blades. The coating is said to increase the life of the blade by 30% by reducing the heat that damages the blades. These blades can cut light-gauge metal... ]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 07:00:00 -0500 1194 2012-05-10 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/18v-cordless-oscillating-multi-tool-announced-by-porter-cable-201205091193/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/18v-cordless-oscillating-multi-tool-announced-by-porter-cable-201205091193/ It looks like the battle of 18V cordless oscillating multi-tools has officially begun. Porter-Cable is taking their oscillating tool design, with tool-less accessory change, to their 18-volt lithium-ion cordless line and is going up against Makita. The new PCCK510LA has a little less speed than we are used to at only 7,500 to 15,000 oscillations per minute, but it is said to provide double the run time of their 12V Max oscillation tool when using the 18v compact battery, and triple the runtime with using their high capacity 18V battery. The tool features a... ]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 18:37:47 -0500 1193 2012-05-09 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/one-size-fits-all-truck-cargo-rack-201205081192/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/one-size-fits-all-truck-cargo-rack-201205081192/ One of the problems with cargo racks is that they are designed to fit specific vehicles. So when you want to sell your truck and get a new one, you also have to sell and get a new cargo rack. A new system called TransRACK wants to change all that by giving people the option to by a one size fits all cargo rack that they can move from truck to truck. Not only can the TransRACK be adjusted to fit multiple truck sizes, but installation doesn't even require any tools. So how sturdy... ]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 07:00:00 -0500 1192 2012-05-08 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/videos/original/1a/13/74/DxuZewWQ3Xw.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/tools-explained-201205071191/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/tools-explained-201205071191/ Mon, 07 May 2012 07:00:00 -0500 1191 2012-05-07 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/weekend-links/weekend-links-festool-led-light-dust-cyclone-shootout-201205051190/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/weekend-links/weekend-links-festool-led-light-dust-cyclone-shootout-201205051190/ A Seriously High-Buck LED Worklamp – ToolMonger Festool is known for making high quality and high priced power tools, and ToolMonger also found that they make really high priced portable LED work lights. The Festool SysLite powers a total of six 3-watt LEDs that are said to produce a clear white light capable of brightening an entire room. It has an internal rechargeable battery, but it can also be plugged into the wall for extended use. Makita Brushless Tool Page – Makita It can get confusing trying to figure out... ]]> Sat, 05 May 2012 23:54:35 -0500 1190 2012-05-05 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/videos/original/d7/ca/f8/-CWOebTREVU.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/fein-multimaster-179-at-woodcraft-201205041189/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/fein-multimaster-179-at-woodcraft-201205041189/ The competition surrounding oscillating tools is a view of capitalism as its best. Not only do we have more choices, but we are also getting better features at lower prices. Fein has been reducing their prices ever since, and deals are becoming more common. Now until June 1, 2012 Woodcraft is running a free $20 gift card deal with purchase of the Fein MultiMaster Q. This is the MultiMaster starter kit and also includes the tool-less blade change feature. The MultiMaster Q is currently selling for $199, so the $20 gift card brings... ]]> Fri, 04 May 2012 07:00:00 -0500 1189 2012-05-04 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/contests/around-the-web/your-wilton-vise-story-could-win-you-5000-201205031188/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/contests/around-the-web/your-wilton-vise-story-could-win-you-5000-201205031188/ It doesn't matter if you do woodworking, metalwork, or DIY home repair, one tool that you need to have in your shop is a heavy-duty vise; and when we think vise we think of Wilton. If you have a Wilton vise story, Wilton wants to hear about it. Your story and vise photo could win you $5000; but even of you don't win, Wilton will still give you one of their c-clamps (value $84). Wilton has been around for 71 years now, and there is probably a pretty good chance that you have used one of... ]]> Thu, 03 May 2012 07:00:00 -0500 1188 2012-05-03 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/turn-your-circular-saw-into-a-miter-saw-201205021187/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/turn-your-circular-saw-into-a-miter-saw-201205021187/ We have seen circular saws used as table saw replacements with the Eurekazone tracksaw system, and now there is a new system from PUPS (Portable Universal Power Station) that can turn a circular saw to an accurate miter saw. The PUPS system is a really cool looking setup that has been designed to work with 95% of the circular saw on the market. There is a pair of rails that the circular saw rides on and these rails are completely adjustable to fit different saw widths. The two rails are mounted in a way that allows them... ]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 07:00:00 -0500 1187 2012-05-02 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/85/85/70/PUPS-37-1488181902.jpg