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/the-hat-grabber-keeps-your-hard-hat-on-your-head-20110512959/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/the-hat-grabber-keeps-your-hard-hat-on-your-head-20110512959/ Hard hats never seem to stay where they belong (on your head, not on the floor), and there has never really been a good way to help hold them on. The Japanese use chin straps with their hats, but we Americans are far too cool to allow ourselves to wear such a useful yet funny looking safety device. Thankfully the Hat Grabber is a solution Americans can use without compromising their fashion dignity. Best of all, the Hat Grabber is made in the USA. Go U.S.A. I just got my review sample in yesterday... ]]> Thu, 12 May 2011 08:00:00 -0500 959 2011-05-12 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/videos/original/4f/99/d0/FkMkg8m3x4w.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/lenox-speed-slot-hole-saw-snap-back-arbor-review-20110511958/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/lenox-speed-slot-hole-saw-snap-back-arbor-review-20110511958/ Do the new Lenox Speed Slot Hole Saws Work? Yes. This is the easiest review yet. OK you might want a little more information on the subject, but in the end, the Speed Slot Hole Saws work as advertised. The stepped slot in the side of the hole saw made it super easy to eject out the piece of wood by simply working your prying device (screwdriver) up the steps. The Lenox hole saw may be named after the stepped slot, but there is a little more at work that ensures successful puck removal.... ]]> Wed, 11 May 2011 08:00:00 -0500 958 2011-05-11 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/rockler-announces-sure-foot-f-style-clamps-20110510957/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/rockler-announces-sure-foot-f-style-clamps-20110510957/ The F-style clamp has been a tool in my arsenal for as long as I can remember; for quick clamping needs I also turn to my Vise-Grip or Lock-Jaw clamps, but whenever I need greater clamping capacity, the F-style is the clamp I turn to. The F clamp is great in a lot of ways, but they also have their shortcomings. Thankfully, Rockler has come out their own version that seems to fix some of my dislikes. From a side view the clamp looks just like any other, but when you look at it... ]]> Tue, 10 May 2011 08:00:00 -0500 957 2011-05-10 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/duo-fast-framing-fuel-cells-now-available-in-bulk-20110506956/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/duo-fast-framing-fuel-cells-now-available-in-bulk-20110506956/ Why buy individually when you need bulk supplies? Duo-Fast agrees, and is now selling their cordless framing fuel cells in convenient 12-cell bulk packs. Now it is easy to head to the store and make just a single purchase instead of twelve. "The DUO-FAST fuel cells are based on proven ITW technology that has been around for 25 years," said Jacek Romanski, National Marketing Manager for DUO-FAST Construction. "We are providing contractors with the convenience of buying in bulk or one at a time if that's all they need." Even if... ]]> Fri, 06 May 2011 08:00:00 -0500 956 2011-05-06 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/the-one-man-loadable-jobsite-box-20110504953/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/the-one-man-loadable-jobsite-box-20110504953/ Being a good construction worker often requires a lot of tools, but taking all of those tools to the jobsite everyday then bringing them home again can be a pain. The other option is to leave your tools on the job in a lockable jobsite box. The second method is what many of us use, but if you are a one-man-band, moving, loading, and unloading a large jobsite box can be darn near impossible. Though thanks to the Vault by Rescue 42, any one person can enjoy the safety of a jobsite box. The... ]]> Wed, 04 May 2011 08:00:00 -0500 953 2011-05-04 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/videos/original/36/96/1c/HyQP-xF-Xdc.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/bosch-gcm12sd-axial-glide-miter-saw-video-review-20110504954/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/bosch-gcm12sd-axial-glide-miter-saw-video-review-20110504954/ I have wanted to write a review for the Bosch Axial Glide miter saw for a while now, but the saw has so many features, that I thought It would be best to just do a video review. It looks like Bosch really took their time to make sure everything was done right, this not only includes the things you would expect, like bevel and miter controls, but even the smallest of things are done right. The Bosch GCM12SD miter saw is great, and is probably the best 12" saw on the market. I do a lot... ]]> Wed, 04 May 2011 08:00:00 -0500 954 2011-05-04 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/09/4c/40/Bosch-GCM12SD-1-82-1354528904.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/stanleys-new-utility-blades-feature-carbide-goodness-20110504955/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/stanleys-new-utility-blades-feature-carbide-goodness-20110504955/ Utility blades never seem to last long enough, and now finally somebody is doing something about it. Stanley has launched a new utility blade that uses carbide to help strengthen the edge of the blade. They use some cool new laser technology that deposits tungsten carbide powder onto the edge of every blade, then use diamond wheels to grind on a razor sharp finished angle. This new procedure is said provide the blades with an edge that outlasts the competition by more the five times, but still remains flexible. "The introduction of the new... ]]> Wed, 04 May 2011 08:00:00 -0500 955 2011-05-04 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/bosch-stop-collar-bits-for-concrete-drilling-20110503952/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/bosch-stop-collar-bits-for-concrete-drilling-20110503952/ Drilling into concrete is no major ordeal, that is, unless you drill too far and hit a post-tension cable. If you do that, you might as well just quit your job on the spot. Of course a simple preventative measure is to use the depth stop that came with your rotary hammer, but those often get lost, then all you have is a piece of tape on the bit to mark your depth. Bosch has a better way; their new precision stop bits take all of the guess work out of drilling, and feature... ]]> Tue, 03 May 2011 08:00:00 -0500 952 2011-05-03 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/videos/original/77/37/98/s5LFrcrDrF4.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/step-through-hand-rails-for-extension-ladders-20110502951/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/step-through-hand-rails-for-extension-ladders-20110502951/ Extension ladders are great for reaching high places or granting access to roof tops, but I have never been a fan of having to swing around the side of the ladder to step off. One thing that eases my mind is knowing that the ladder is properly tied off according to Cal-OSHA regulations, but that is just part of the solution. The Safe-T hand rail system has a new method that allows users to step through the ladder instead of swinging around it. The Safe-T extension system simply attaches to both sides of the... ]]> Mon, 02 May 2011 08:00:00 -0500 951 2011-05-02 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/contests/around-the-web/win-the-site-commander-ultimate-work-truck-v15-950-20110429950/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/contests/around-the-web/win-the-site-commander-ultimate-work-truck-v15-950-20110429950/ Tools Of The Trade, Lenox, and a number of other sponsors have teamed up to create the Site Commander Ultimate Work Truck. The Site Commander is built around a 2008 Dodge Ram 5500 HD 4x4 Quad Cab, and has everything one would need to run a small business from a truck. Not only is the Site Commander big enough to haul around all of your tools, but it also comes equipped with things you typically would not find in a truck. Does your truck have a 20" monitor, dvd player, and computer? Does your truck... ]]> Fri, 29 Apr 2011 08:00:00 -0500 950 2011-04-29