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/reviews/johnson-40-0918-manual-leveling-rotary-laser-level-review-20110210873/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/johnson-40-0918-manual-leveling-rotary-laser-level-review-20110210873/ Lasers have been one of the most useful and most popular tools in the last 10 years or so. Technology in a whole has been advancing more rapidly then ever before. This allows us to buy more advanced tools from the past at a much lower price today. Case in point is the Johnson Model: 40-0918 manual-leveling rotary laser level that Johnson sent over for review. Just a few years ago it would have been impossible for a DIYer to go out and buy a rotary laser level, but today the 40-0918 can be purchased for... ]]> Thu, 10 Feb 2011 07:00:00 -0600 873 2011-02-10 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/manufacturer-news/more-on-makitas-dustless-rotary-hammer-a-grinder-attachments-20110209872/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/manufacturer-news/more-on-makitas-dustless-rotary-hammer-a-grinder-attachments-20110209872/ Last week we saw a little about the latest dust extraction accessories Makita announced at WOC, and today I have some more information from a new press release to share. New Dustless Hammer Attachment (193472-7) The new dustless hammer attachment works with Makita SDS-PLUS corded and cordless rotary hammers. It features a 17" hose, telescoping spring-loaded barrel, depth stop, bit size adjustment knobs and a built-in ruler. World of Concrete attendees tried out Makita's new attachment and discovered several advantages versus competitive built-on systems, including better tool performance (competitor built-on vacuum motors... ]]> Wed, 09 Feb 2011 08:13:23 -0600 872 2011-02-09 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/manufacturer-news/delta-officially-sold-20110207871/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/manufacturer-news/delta-officially-sold-20110207871/ We knew this was all but finalized, but now we have the official word that the deal has closed. Delta Power Equipment Corporation Closes Deal with Stanley Black & Decker (Anderson, SC, February 7, 2011) – Delta Power Equipment Corporation announced today that its deal to purchase the DELTA® brand of woodworking equipment and machinery from Stanley Black & Decker closed on Friday, February 4, 2011 as expected. A wholly-owned subsidiary of Chang Type Industrial Co. Ltd., a Taiwan-based manufacturing company (Taiwan Stock Exchange symbol: 1541.tw), Delta Power Equipment Corporation... ]]> Mon, 07 Feb 2011 21:06:40 -0600 871 2011-02-07 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/sawstop-pushing-to-become-mandatory-on-table-saws-20110207870/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/sawstop-pushing-to-become-mandatory-on-table-saws-20110207870/ ProTool Reviews and The WoodWhisperer both have some great articles about SawStop, a new rival flesh detecting table saw safety system, and what the Consumer Product Safety Commission can do to help lesson table saw injuries. It turns out that SawStop as a brand was not the first choice for Stephen Gass, the inventor of the table saw braking system. He originally went directly to table saw manufacturers to try and get them to license his SawStop system from them; but his licensing efforts failed. The SawStop technology was too expensive, heavy, and ruined saws blades after... ]]> Mon, 07 Feb 2011 07:00:00 -0600 870 2011-02-07 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/videos/original/e8/ba/78/7ltFuEKCnM4.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/cool-tools/diy-ultrasonic-distance-measure-20110204868/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/cool-tools/diy-ultrasonic-distance-measure-20110204868/ Back in the olden days when a man needed a tool, he made it himself; but now all we have to do is head to the local hardware store. Tech is really growing in the construction world, and this makes making your own tools almost impossible. But for those of you looking to get back to your home-made tool roots, check out this DIY ultrasonic distance measure. To make you own ultrasonic measure, all you need is the open-source Arduino ($35), a ping ultrasonic sensor ($30), a display ($50), and a bit of code (free). Of course the whole... ]]> Fri, 04 Feb 2011 08:27:18 -0600 868 2011-02-04 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/videos/original/01/73/ce/UH21Rn_9XVs.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/woodwerks-debuts-the-festool-test-drive-center-20110203867/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/woodwerks-debuts-the-festool-test-drive-center-20110203867/ Many tool stores have a few of their tools out of the box and on display so you can get a better look and feel, but how much information can you really gather from a tool that is tethered to the display case? It is when you actually get to use the tool that you really begin to understand what it is capable of. The idea behind the Festool Test Drive Center is simple enough; provide access to the tools, and let people use them. WoodWerks wants people to have usable access to the tools so... ]]> Thu, 03 Feb 2011 08:26:47 -0600 867 2011-02-03 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/manufacturer-news/makitas-latest-from-world-of-concrete-20110202866/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/manufacturer-news/makitas-latest-from-world-of-concrete-20110202866/ I usually don't have much coverage on concrete tools because I don't use them much in my line of work, and know very little about them. But for those of you in the concrete industry, or those just interested in tools news, you probably want to check out the official Makita World of Concrete press release that covers a few of their latest demolition and dust collection creations. La Mirada, CA Makita joined nearly 50,000 concrete contractors and dealers under brilliant sunny skies in Las Vegas for four days of hammering, surfacing and drilling... ]]> Wed, 02 Feb 2011 08:00:45 -0600 866 2011-02-02 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/contests/toolrank/toolrank-giveaway-win-a-ratcheting-ready-wrench-20110201865/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/contests/toolrank/toolrank-giveaway-win-a-ratcheting-ready-wrench-20110201865/ Congratulations to Twitter user @Eleuthera1. She is the winner of the Black & Decker Ratcheting Ready Wrench. Up for grabs for this month's giveaway is a brand new Black & Decker Ratcheting ReadyWrench. I reviewed one of these not to long ago and found that it is something that just about any homeowner or DIY'er could use. Check out my review of the Ratcheting ReadyWrench to see just  what I thought about the tool. Features include: Includes 16 of the most popular standard... ]]> Tue, 01 Feb 2011 07:00:00 -0600 865 2011-02-01 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/festool-to-sell-reconditioned-tools-for-a-limited-time-20110131864/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/festool-to-sell-reconditioned-tools-for-a-limited-time-20110131864/ Festool rarely has sales, and never sells reconditioned tools; but that is all about to change next month. Starting in February, and it looks like only in February, Festool will be selling off their supply of reconditioned tools. Reconditioned tools will either have a 10% discount or 20% depending on the condition of the tool; but you should be happy to know that all tools have been inspected by Festool service technicians and meet Festool's standards. All tools will carry a one year limited warranty, and will be covered by a 30-day guarantee. Reconditioned tools include: ... ]]> Mon, 31 Jan 2011 07:00:00 -0600 864 2011-01-31 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/rockwell-announces-new-laser-line-table-saw-20110127863/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/rockwell-announces-new-laser-line-table-saw-20110127863/ We have miter saws with lasers, drills with lasers, and even hand saws with lasers, but up until now I have never seen a table saw with a laser. Rockwell has finally given us the laser line table saw you never knew you needed. The laser is designed to make it easier to see exactly where the saw blade will meet the wood, and should really come in handy for getting accurately sized miter cuts. The laser grabs our attention, but there is more to the saw. This is the first jobsite table saw... ]]> Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:47:28 -0600 863 2011-01-27