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/master-mechanic-swift-driver-review-a-faster-screwdriver-201205241204/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/master-mechanic-swift-driver-review-a-faster-screwdriver-201205241204/ People are always on the lookout for tools that allow themselves to work faster, heck, this is the whole reason electric drill/drivers were created. But there is such a thing as having too much power, and you end up putting precision at risk. The Swift Driver aims to provide people with a faster way to drive screws, yet still allow the user the control required for certain tasks. Working with door hardware and brass screws is the first bad thing that comes to my mind when thinking about trying to drive screws with "more... ]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 07:00:00 -0500 1204 2012-05-24 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/ad/1c/30/1204_swiftdriver-1-1337843039.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/petzl-pixa-3-headlamp-review-201204271183/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/petzl-pixa-3-headlamp-review-201204271183/ All headlamps are not created equal and to get a headlamp that can handle the demands of a jobsite, and last, you need something more than your average hikers light. I have used a few headlamps in the past that cost around $20, but none of them could handle the jobsite abuse I threw at them. Today I review the Pixa 3 headlamp that Petzl sent me, a light that has been built for contractors. Will it hold up? So what does it take to be a good contractor grade headlamp? It has to be tough. I... ]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:00:00 -0500 1183 2012-04-27 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/97/36/ba/1183_petzl-pixa3-6-1335497173.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/craftsman-long-handle-digging-shovel-review-201204171169/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/craftsman-long-handle-digging-shovel-review-201204171169/ My wife loves her garden; so when she happened to suggest that this year she would like to try raised garden beds, and Craftsman happened to request a review of their new digging shovel, I said; "let's get started." A serious digging project requires a serious digging tool, and the Craftsman Long Handle Digging shovel is as serious as they come. Though its long red handle with striking black grips is impressive, the Craftsman digging shovel is not made just for show; the steel-reinforced fiberglass handle is made for gripping, and in my hands I was ready... ]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 07:00:00 -0500 1169 2012-04-17 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/8c/ed/9d/1169_craftsman-shovel-1334633352.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/dewalt-toughsystem-review-201204021159/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/dewalt-toughsystem-review-201204021159/ I think I have said this before, but when I saw the DeWalt ToughSystem and the features it offered, it was love at first sight. I was already in the market for a modular type storage system/tool box and had been scoping the offerings from the other brands, but the ToughSystem had a complete solution that best suited my needs. The ToughSystem L-Cart (DWST08210) It was really the DWST08210 L-Cart that made the whole system worth it for me. All of the different modular systems on the market are very similar in function, but they... ]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2012 07:00:00 -0500 1159 2012-04-02 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/96/24/e2/1159_toughsystem-25-1333342065.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/reviews/crawford-storehorse-30-inch-sawhorse-review-201202241125/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/crawford-storehorse-30-inch-sawhorse-review-201202241125/ This might be hard for some of you to believe, but one of my most used tools on the jobsite is actually a pair of sawhorses. Whenever I need to cut a counter top, a wall panel or the occasional door I need a pair of sawhorses. Since I move around a lot on the jobsite, the lighter the horse the better, so plastic horses are a must. I have used a bunch of different saw horse brands over the years, but I have never been happy with any of them, that is, until I purchased a pair by... ]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:30:50 -0600 1125 2012-02-24 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/37/dc/7e/1125_P1030994untitledFebruary_1330115807.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/review-bosch-hdh181-cordless-18v-hammer-drill-201202151117/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/review-bosch-hdh181-cordless-18v-hammer-drill-201202151117/ When it comes to drills and other popular power tools, it can be hard to rank one higher than another because they are all so similar these days. The race to offer the most power has plateaued, and now manufactures have to win over our hearts with other features. Does the new Bosch HDH181 Cordless Hammer Drill have what it takes to win you over? We put it to the test. One of the most popular features as of late is size. People are not looking to brag to their friends that they have the biggest drill.... ]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:00:00 -0600 1117 2012-02-15 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/5c/1d/ef/1117_P1030254x800July_1329267319.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/review-coast-a15-led-aaa-flashlight-201109301037/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/review-coast-a15-led-aaa-flashlight-201109301037/ The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting longer, and we are entering what I like to call "flashlight season". Soon you will be arriving at work, or leaving, in the dark. Because of the dangers of the jobsite, one thing you don't want to do is navigate in the dark. The reasons to keep a flashlight handy far outweigh the excuses to not have one, so it would seem to be perfect timing for a flashlight review, and I have one for you thanks Coast. What Coast sent over was their A15 Professional LED... ]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:46:45 -0500 1037 2011-09-30 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/review-bosch-corded-a-cordless-multi-x-oscillating-tools-201109081023/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/review-bosch-corded-a-cordless-multi-x-oscillating-tools-201109081023/ Bosch sent me out their Cordless PS50 Multi-X a few months back, as well as their Corded MX25E Multi-X. Since I got them both around the same time, and have used them both on the jobsite, I figured it would be best to do a single article that reviews and compares both models together. Oddly, Bosch's introduction into the oscillation tool market was done with the 10.8/12-volt cordless PS50, while other manufacturers and even their own tool subsidiary, Dremel, all introduced corded models. But even though the PS50 is a few years old, it is still... ]]> Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:06:41 -0500 1023 2011-09-08 https://www.old.toolrank.com/media/listing/photos/original/86/2c/99/bosch-multi-x-5-1527544009.jpg https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/review-dewalt-dwht10035-folding-retractable-utility-knife-201109011020/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/review-dewalt-dwht10035-folding-retractable-utility-knife-201109011020/ I have never been a fan of folding utility knives. They always felts cheap, the mechanism that holds the blade in place seemed dangerous, and they were darn right uncomfortable to use. Their handiness was far outweighed by their design flaws. With all of the flaws in the Utility Folder class, could DeWalt's introduction of the DWHT10035 Folding Retractable Utility Knife do any better than the folders on the market today? DeWalt sent over the knife so I could find. The answer is an unquestionable YES, though I think we really have the pre-merger... ]]> Thu, 01 Sep 2011 08:00:00 -0500 1020 2011-09-01