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/this-titanium-super-spork-is-not-your-average-spork-20110329925/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/this-titanium-super-spork-is-not-your-average-spork-20110329925/ When is a spork not a spork? When it is a titanium super spork. As you can see, the spork still has the required spoon and fork combination; however, this version puts them on opposite ends instead of the usual hybrid. The titanium part also puts this well above the norm. You might also notice that one side of the fork has been sharpened into a knife. This sounds like the perfect jobsite tool for your lunchbox, but I am sure its titanium strengths can also be put to other uses. Mini prybar? The... ]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:00:00 -0500 925 2011-03-29 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/veto-pro-pac-lc-tool-bag-review-20110328924/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/veto-pro-pac-lc-tool-bag-review-20110328924/ Tool organization is not one of my strong suits, so when Veto Pro Pac said they wanted to send me one of their tools bags to review, I happily accepted. What they sent out was their LC bag, the smallest of their closed top bags. You might be unfamiliar with Veto Pro Pac because they are not something you will find in your local bigbox store, but they have become popular amongst contractors because of their design functionality, and high quality build. I think the problem with most tool bags is they... ]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2011 08:00:00 -0500 924 2011-03-28 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/videos/original/28/7d/37/q0LVRh4Dxvg.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/manufacturer-news/bosch-helping-out-in-japan-20110325923/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/manufacturer-news/bosch-helping-out-in-japan-20110325923/ Bosch makes one million euros of immediate aid available for Japan Initial support for victims of catastrophe; further activities to follow in due course 03.24.2011– FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – The Bosch Group is making one million euros ($1,422,100 USD) available as immediate aid for the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. This will support the relief work being carried out currently in the country by the Japanese Red Cross. Further measures will be taken once there is a clearer picture of the extent of the damage and of the reconstruction... ]]> Fri, 25 Mar 2011 02:17:01 -0500 923 2011-03-25 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/dewalt-18-volt-cordless-fluorescent-area-light-25-20110324922/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/dewalt-18-volt-cordless-fluorescent-area-light-25-20110324922/ Having a portable light source is always handy, whether it be for work or at home use. So for anyone in the market for some light on the go, you might want to check out the DeWalt DC527 that Lowe's has on sale for only $25. The DC527 is a 13-watt fluorescent light that has a built-in telescoping and 360° rotating hook which allows the unit to hang from 2" materials and other locations. Normal retail price for this light is between $40-$45. Of course, battery and charger are not included. Sale ends 3/31/2011. [:cicn:]... ]]> Thu, 24 Mar 2011 19:22:11 -0500 922 2011-03-24 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/festools-gets-into-the-medical-supply-business-20110323921/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/festools-gets-into-the-medical-supply-business-20110323921/ OK not really, but they are offering a limited edition Festool first aid kit. Every contractor should carry a first aid kit and it also happens to be the law, so you might as well be medically prepared in style. The kit contains all of the common supplies required for emergency first aid, and has been certified to be ANSI/OSHA compliant. The important stuff is all housed in a Systainer 1, complete with red and white first aid emblem latches; too bad Festool didn't use the new T-Loc Systainer. Contents listed below. One question... ]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2011 08:00:00 -0500 921 2011-03-23 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/johnson-1805-0025-job-site-power-tape-measure-review-20110322920/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/johnson-1805-0025-job-site-power-tape-measure-review-20110322920/ The simplest tools are often the hardest to review. How much different can any two tape measures be? They are all basically as simple as a thin piece of metal with lines and numbers. So simple, yet, I have the hardest time finding one that I like. I have used tape measures from all of the major brands and have a good understanding of what I like and need, but none of them on the market fit the bill. Design is what makes or brakes a tape measure. It spends a lot of time in our... ]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 08:00:00 -0500 920 2011-03-22 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/staedtler-771-13mm-mechanical-pencil-review-20110321919/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/staedtler-771-13mm-mechanical-pencil-review-20110321919/ Remember a few days ago I went on a rant against carpenters pencils? I also talked about my new favorite carpenter pencil replacement, the Staedtler graphite 771. Well, I put together a little video to show you its cool features. The 771 is now my go-to pencil throughout the day, though I do keep a .7mm on hand when greater accuracy is needed. I don't think this pencil was designed for carpenters, but it has a lot of great features on it that suit our needs. ... ]]> Mon, 21 Mar 2011 08:00:59 -0500 919 2011-03-21 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/15/a5/9c/919_staedtler-8648-1340497564.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/is-this-a-new-20-volt-line-from-dewalt-20110318918/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/is-this-a-new-20-volt-line-from-dewalt-20110318918/ ToolsInAction has the scoop on what is possibly the new 20V Max lithium-ion line from DeWalt. They somehow got a hold of a flyer that pictures what appears to be a new line that will be released later this year. I believe DeWalt announced their 12V line back in June of last year, so if they are following the same timeline, we have a few more months to wait. The flyer shows 3 drills, 2 impacts, a reciprocating saw, and a circular saw. The new line looks a lot like their 12V line, and uses a... ]]> Fri, 18 Mar 2011 08:00:00 -0500 918 2011-03-18 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/buying-quality-doesnt-have-to-cost-you-20110317917/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/buying-quality-doesnt-have-to-cost-you-20110317917/ It is no surprise that many, if not most of the tools sold in stores today are knockoffs that are made in China. But it might surprise you to learn that for just a few dollars more you can get the originals that all of these cheap tools are copying. Original Estwing 16oz Hammer - $20 (made in USA) - Amazon ($27)Name brand Chinese copy - $17 Original Shark Corp. 10-inch Prybar - $17 (made in Japan) - AmazonName brand Chinese copy - $15 Spring Tools Hammer-less Nailsets - $10... ]]> Thu, 17 Mar 2011 08:11:56 -0500 917 2011-03-17 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/92/4f/1c/OG-tools-76-1488358909.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/origin-laser-tools-5000-dollar-level-20110316916/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/origin-laser-tools-5000-dollar-level-20110316916/ Cheap plastic $300 lasers not good enough for you? Yeah, I called $300 cheap; what else would you call it when it is going up against a $5000 laser that is the Cornerstone Classic. The Cornerstone Classic is a three-pane line-laser, similar to the Bosch GLL3-80, but way more advanced. No plastic here; the Cornerstone Classic is machined from 7075 aircraft aluminum, 360 brass, and 440c surgical stainless steel. The CC is self leveling, but does not uses a pendulum design like the others on the market, instead it is leveled electronically via precision brushless DC... ]]> Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:03:04 -0500 916 2011-03-16