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/contests/around-the-web/win-a-duo-fast-cordless-roofing-nailer-201112221084/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/contests/around-the-web/win-a-duo-fast-cordless-roofing-nailer-201112221084/ Running cords and air hoses all over a roof is not only a pain, but they also create a bunch of potential tripping hazards. So when Duo-Fast announced the first ever cordless fuel roofing nailer back in 2010, you could see that is was going to be a popular tool. In the price range of $500, the Duo-Fast cordless roofing nailer is not in everyone’s budget, but if you fill out a short survey, you will be entered for a chance to win one. The giveaway ends on January 1st, so if you are... ]]> Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:00:00 -0600 1084 2011-12-22 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/customize-your-extension-cords-201112191083/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/customize-your-extension-cords-201112191083/ Walking onto a commercial jobsite you might find 50 or more extension cords being used throughout the site with many of them looking the same as the others. At the end of the day, when these cords are covered in a layer of dust, it can be tricky figuring out which cords are yours. One solution is to show up to the job with a completely unique cord that has been customized to your specifications. Kustom Kords is a new custom cord service that is being offered by Ohio Power Tool and it might... ]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:00:00 -0600 1083 2011-12-19 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/origin-laser-tools-lasercube-only-costs-1-grand-201112151082/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/origin-laser-tools-lasercube-only-costs-1-grand-201112151082/ We first learned about Origin Laser Tools when they introduced the world to their $5000 3-axis self-leveling 360-degree line laser. Not only is it the coolest looking 3-axis laser on the market, but it has an incredible accuracy of ±1/32" @ 100 feet. Origin Laser Tools is at it again, this time with the LaserCube ML-3. While their previous laser used brushless DC motors to provide the self leveling and the accuracy, the Origin Laser Tools LaserCube ML-3 ditches all of that and leaves the leveling, or non-leveling up to the user. The ML-3 was designed with... ]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:00:00 -0600 1082 2011-12-15 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/65/cf/27/1082_ML31plain_1323939966.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/lee-valley-switchable-magnet-buy-one-get-one-free-offer-201112131081/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/lee-valley-switchable-magnet-buy-one-get-one-free-offer-201112131081/ MagSwitch is the name we first associate switchable magnets and their use in jigs and fixtures, but it looks like Chestnut Tools want to give them a bit of competition. And what better way to kick things off then with a buy one get one free deal from Lee Valley? While we have seen some re-branding of the MagSwitch magnets, the Chestnut variety is a completely new take on the magnetic switch that will have you choosing which design you prefer. While the most basic MagSwitch brand magnet requires you to drill through your... ]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:37:50 -0600 1081 2011-12-13 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/manufacturer-news/sears-predicted-to-be-closing-down-in-2012-201112121080/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/manufacturer-news/sears-predicted-to-be-closing-down-in-2012-201112121080/ Could this be the end of Sears as we know it? Every year 24/4 Wall St. puts together a list of 10 brands that they predict will not survive the next year. Unfortunately, number 5 on their list to go bye bye in 2012, is Sears. But don't start crying just yet, there might be some hope for Craftsman. When 24/7 Wall St. makes their predictions each year, they are not just making wild guesses; they look at the financials of the company, stock prices, etc, to come to their conclusions. According to them,... ]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:00:00 -0600 1080 2011-12-12 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/manufacturer-news/power-tool-company-now-sponsoring-womans-tennis-201112091079/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/manufacturer-news/power-tool-company-now-sponsoring-womans-tennis-201112091079/ Power tools and tennis do not seem like they would go well with each other, but as we found out way back in January, a cordless drill saved tennis when it was used to pop an air bubble that formed on the surface of the court at the Australian Open. The latest tool/tennis match-up has tennis being used to sell power tools. Russian woman's tennis player Vera Zvonareva has recently completed a photoshoot where she can be seen sporting typical tennis attire as well as a host of atypical power tools. The tools seen in the photos... ]]> Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:00:00 -0600 1079 2011-12-09 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/23/2b/28/1079_VeraZvonareva1_1323418151.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/two-senco-metal-connector-nailers-coming-in-2012-201112081078/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/two-senco-metal-connector-nailers-coming-in-2012-201112081078/ Senco hasn't been on the radar much lately, though they made a pretty big splash with the introduction of their cordless Fusion line of nail guns a while back. However, it looks like Senco has several products they will be introducing in 2012, and they are starting with a couple of metal connector nailers. Coming in February 2012, Senco has two new JoistPro nailers that drive .131" to .162" diameter 34-degree paper tape collated nails. The JoistPro 150 takes only 1-1/2" single strip nails, but the tool's nose exposes the nail tip to make nail placement a... ]]> Thu, 08 Dec 2011 08:00:00 -0600 1078 2011-12-08 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/89/93/a7/1078_SencoJoisePro150_1323333170.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/help-shape-the-future-of-building-products-201112071077/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/help-shape-the-future-of-building-products-201112071077/ One of the reasons I started Tool-Rank was so that everyday average DIY'ers or construction workers would have their voices heard by the manufacturers. This is done through user reviews, user comments, polls, and today, a survey that pays you $$$. One of the top brands (a personal favorite of mine) has come to the Tool-Rank community in search for a few people to take product surveys (that pay you) and do product testing throughout the year. To see if you are a match you will have to take a quick 2 minute survey;... ]]> Wed, 07 Dec 2011 08:00:00 -0600 1077 2011-12-07 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/make-your-voice-heard-on-the-cpsc-table-saw-rules-201112061076/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/make-your-voice-heard-on-the-cpsc-table-saw-rules-201112061076/ Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:00:00 -0600 1076 2011-12-06 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/blackhawks-hawkhook-rescue-knife-wants-to-be-your-everyday-carry-201112051075/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/blackhawks-hawkhook-rescue-knife-wants-to-be-your-everyday-carry-201112051075/ I do not cover many knives here on Tool-Rank, though I used to try and find any excuse to use them as a child in the Scouts, but after seeing the Blackhawk HawkHook on a TV show the other day, I knew I had to share this compact rescue knife/tool with you. There are a ton of rescue knives and tools on the market these days that can do everything from cut away seat belts, to break cars windows to help you escape from danger, or assist in a rescue. What sets the HawkHook apart from all... ]]> Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:00:00 -0600 1075 2011-12-05 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/2d/39/18/1075_blackhawkhawkhook_1323120676.jpg