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-milwaukee-m18-fuel-brushless-drills-available-now-201203131136/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/new-milwaukee-m18-fuel-brushless-drills-available-now-201203131136/ The evolution of tool technology continues to impress, and Milwaukee is leading the charge with their latest line of cordless drills. Their new M18 FUEL line features the latest in drill technology, yet still manages to remain affordable to tradesman. So what makes the M18 FUEL line so special? How about better power, longer run times and long tool life? Brushless motors are making their way into more and more tools, and if your new tool doesn't have them, then you are missing out. Powerstate is what Milwaukee has named their brushless motor technology and it has... ]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 07:00:00 -0500 1136 2012-03-13 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/e7/e5/0e/1136_milwaukee-2603-22-1331595020.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/rockler-silicone-glue-brush-review-201203121135/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/rockler-silicone-glue-brush-review-201203121135/ Rockler must have a great team of product researchers in their employment because every year they come out with a few great products that either fill a void, solve a problem, or improve upon a design. This year one of their products is the silicone glue brush. Some of you guys wanted to know how well it worked, and Rockler was kind enough to send me one, so I put it to the test. Silicone tools are becoming increasingly popular for kitchen use because of their non-stick abilities, and these same non-stick abilities are... ]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 03:00:15 -0500 1135 2012-03-12 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/weekend-links/weekend-links-201203101134/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/weekend-links/weekend-links-201203101134/ Lead Paint Opt-Out Bill May Soften Tough New Lead Law – HCI The new lead laws introduced by the EPA are a pain in the backside, but a new bill might take some of sting away by allowing home owners to opt-out. Why opt -out? Because many contractors will not touch a house with lead paint because of the harsh EPA laws Skinth OG Ultimate Multi-Tool Sheath – ToolGuyd Some guys like to carry around small tools (known as EDC or everyday carry) to help them throughout the day and... ]]> Sat, 10 Mar 2012 01:39:00 -0600 1134 2012-03-10 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/bosch-mx30e-tool-less-multi-x-oscillating-tool-out-now-201203081133/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/bosch-mx30e-tool-less-multi-x-oscillating-tool-out-now-201203081133/ I just received official word from Bosch that their new tool-less accessory change Multi-X oscillating tool is available now in stores. The new tool-less feature is something that we have all been waiting for, but the MX30E has other notable features that make the upgrade that much better. And at $199, the MX30E is still priced to match or beat the Fein MultiMaster. Offering 3.0-amps of the power, the MX30E has the highest rating in its class. The MX25E and other oscillating tools out today come in at around 2.5-amps. The oscillations per minute on the MX30E... ]]> Thu, 08 Mar 2012 20:44:00 -0600 1133 2012-03-08 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/73/2a/a0/_bosch-mx30e-1331239493.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/using-sketchup-to-calculate-concrete-volume-201203081132/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/using-sketchup-to-calculate-concrete-volume-201203081132/ Google SketchUp is a powerful 3D design tool, and builders have taken notice and are using it to help with their daily work. You can design and build a house in 3D from scratch, or you can go into finer details and use SketchUp to calculate those tricky compound miter angles. Another handy trick that can be used by professionals and DIYers alike is calculating the volume of concrete needed for a job. The video below details the simple process needed to calculate even the most complex of concrete slabs and footings.... ]]> Thu, 08 Mar 2012 08:08:48 -0600 1132 2012-03-08 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/videos/original/bb/bb/28/usByhmBKERE.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/porter-cable-3-tool-18v-lithium-combo-kit-only-71-60-201203071131/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/porter-cable-3-tool-18v-lithium-combo-kit-only-71-60-201203071131/ If you are in the market for some entry level power tools that can help with your DIY needs, a discounted Porter-Cable 18V combo kit might be just what you need. The combo kit includes a 1/2-inch drill with a two position gear box, an impact driver for all your fastening needs, a flashlight, two 18V lithium-ion batteries, a 30 minute charger, and a soft carrying bag. In some locations Lowe's is selling the PCL318IDC-2 3-tool combo kit for as low as $71.60. You can order it online and pick it up at your local store,... ]]> Wed, 07 Mar 2012 20:17:00 -0600 1131 2012-03-07 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/fein-launches-a-multimaster-fmm-250q-consumer-package-201203061130/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/fein-launches-a-multimaster-fmm-250q-consumer-package-201203061130/ The Fein Multimaster has been around for years and it was not uncommon to see one on a jobsite every once in a while. They have been a popular tool to those who could afford them, yet seem an unnecessary tool to those of us who had never before used one. Of course that all changed when every brand in the world started making them after Fein's patent exclusivity ended. Now in an effort to keep the cash coming in, Fein has launched a new consumer package for their FMM 250Q. With the introduction... ]]> Tue, 06 Mar 2012 06:54:58 -0600 1130 2012-03-06 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/historic-deltagrams-see-new-life-as-pdf-s-201203051129/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/historic-deltagrams-see-new-life-as-pdf-s-201203051129/ Back in the early 30's Delta came out with a new magazine to help promote Delta woodworking tools and to provide tips and tricks for Delta tools owners; this magazine was called Deltagram. Now these historic magazines will see new life as they are reissued online as free PDF documents The first Deltagram issue came out in January 1932 and the magazine went through a couple of name changes as it made its way to the final publication in November 1972. The Deltagram managed to survive World War II, but instead of trying to sell you new... ]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2012 05:42:08 -0600 1129 2012-03-05 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/53/de/55/1129_the-deltagram-1330935180.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/are-contact-less-screws-the-future-201203011128/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/are-contact-less-screws-the-future-201203011128/ There are all kinds of fasteners available that can solve just about every fastening need. We have screws and nails, and when we don't want to see the fastener, we have glue and a lot of clamps. But if the Invis Mx from Lamello is any indication of what is to come, contact-less screws just might be the future. Yeah, I am talking about a screw that never touches the screwdriver. What invisible force do we know of that can move objects? 5 points if you said magnets. Lamello has developed a new product... ]]> Thu, 01 Mar 2012 09:22:47 -0600 1128 2012-03-01 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/videos/original/d1/a3/7d/cNcIbwxZ_ic.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/mythbusters-adam-savage-reveals-his-two-favorite-tools-201202281127/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/mythbusters-adam-savage-reveals-his-two-favorite-tools-201202281127/ Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:23:59 -0600 1127 2012-02-28