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/klein-introduces-new-storage-bags-for-tech-devices-201310231536/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/klein-introduces-new-storage-bags-for-tech-devices-201310231536/ Klein has launched a new line of storage and laptop bags for professional tradesmen and technicians. In addition to a backpack and a shoulder bag capable of holding a laptop or tablet, they have also introduced a trio of meter carrying cases and a pair of smartphone cases. Whether you like to carry a laptop with one shoulder or two, Klein has a Tradesman Pro Tech bag for you. The Tech Backpack is a little roomier with 25 pockets versus 22 in the shoulder Tech Bag, but both have padded pockets that can house a laptop and... ]]> Wed, 23 Oct 2013 08:58:53 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/milwaukee-screwdriver-reviews-201310161532/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/milwaukee-screwdriver-reviews-201310161532/ When you think of Milwaukee you don't really think of hand tools, but Milwaukee has been on a push over the last couple of years to change all that. This year Milwaukee has introduced a number of new hand tools, including the screwdrivers we will be reviewing today. In the review I will be going over their General Purpose Screwdriver Set as well has their 10in1 Ratcheting and 10in1 Non-ratcheting drivers. Milwaukee General Purpose Screwdriver Set While weight is often one of the markers of a quality made tool, I feel the opposite is... ]]> Wed, 16 Oct 2013 07:47:56 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/new-tool-pouches-and-aprons-from-rockler-201309231517/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/new-tool-pouches-and-aprons-from-rockler-201309231517/ For the most part Rockler caters their stores and their tools to people who work in shop environments, and their own products are no different. Rockler has come out with a new line of tool pouches and aprons that have been designed to meet the different needs of those working in a shop, including the ability to use them off the belt. Rockler Woodworking and Hardware has introduced a line of pouches and aprons that deliver extraordinary convenience by keeping tools visible, organized, and easily accessible. Belt pouches specifically designed to house various... ]]> Mon, 23 Sep 2013 20:27:32 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/ch-hanson-to-bring-insulated-hand-tools-to-the-united-states-from-great-britain-201306031454/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/ch-hanson-to-bring-insulated-hand-tools-to-the-united-states-from-great-britain-201306031454/ CH Hanson has announced that they are teaming up with ITL (Insulated Tools Limited) of Great Britain, to bring a full line of their 1,000-volt rated fully insulated hand tools to North America. The range of professional tools will include: screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, cutters, nippers, sockets and more. What makes ITL's insulated tools unique is their injection molding formula, which uses nylon-11, an engineered plastic resin that doesn't coat the tool, but actually bonds to the tool. Because of this, they say they can withstand impacts even after being subjected to extreme temperatures from as low... ]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2013 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/klein-comes-out-with-limited-edition-camo-pliers-201305241450/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/klein-comes-out-with-limited-edition-camo-pliers-201305241450/ Klein has announced that in addition to donating $25,000 in 2013 to Operation Homefront, an organization that helps our Military and their families, they are also coming out with a new limited edition Camouflaged 2000 Series High-Leverage Side-Cutting Pliers. "Klein Tools is thrilled to partner with a great organization like Operation Homefront," said Mat Klein III, Chairman of Klein Tools. "So many of our customers and their loved ones are current or retired military members, and it is an honor to give them our support." "Our mission is to support service members... ]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/manufacturer-news/dickies-announces-tool-bag-and-accessory-line-201305171446/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/manufacturer-news/dickies-announces-tool-bag-and-accessory-line-201305171446/ Dickies, who is known for their affordable work wear, has announced that they have teamed up with JS Products to come out with a complete line of tool bags and accessories. From the look of it, the line is extensive and even includes bags specifically for painters and their tools. "Tool bags and accessories are a new and exciting category for us and a natural extension of the Dickies work wear collection," said Michael Penn, head of licensing for Dickies. "JS Products brings a high level of expertise in this area and we couldn't... ]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 21:01:36 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/manufacturer-news/milwaukee-tool-expanding-hand-tool-line-this-may-201304031418/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/manufacturer-news/milwaukee-tool-expanding-hand-tool-line-this-may-201304031418/ When you hear the name Milwaukee Tool, I bet the first tools that come to mind are not hand tools; but maybe that should change. Milwaukee has been getting into the hand tool business over these last few years, and we've got word that even more tools are coming this May. Looking at Milwaukee's cordless M12 line of tools, it is pretty clear that part of the crowd they are targeting are Technicians. When we look at their past hand tools and again what will be launched this May, we are seeing a strong line of hand... ]]> Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:56:18 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/klein-rolls-out-new-tradesman-pro-tool-bags-201303291415/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/klein-rolls-out-new-tradesman-pro-tool-bags-201303291415/ Klein Tools announced some new additions to their Tradesman Pro line of tool organizers that have been designed to meet the needs of professionals. While Klein Tools are typically marketed towards electrical contractors, anyone can benefit from their organizers. The new Tradesman Pro Rolling Tools bag aims to make it easier to transport your tools around by letting the 6-inch wheels take all the weight. How much weight? The bag is rated to handle 100-pounds of tools inside, plus another 100-pounds stacked on top. The top opening features a reinforced metal frame that stays open for... ]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 21:29:50 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/stanley-s-popular-powerlock-tape-measure-celebrates-50-years-with-limited-edition-models-201303081401/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/stanley-s-popular-powerlock-tape-measure-celebrates-50-years-with-limited-edition-models-201303081401/ Stanley Tools is celebrating the 50th anniversary of what is probably the most popular tape measure in the US, the Stanley PowerLock. To commemorate the anniversary, Stanley will be releasing a series of five limited edition tape measurers. Pulling from their history, the limited edition designs pay tribute to the original "Life Guard Yellow" PowerLock design, a celebration of being made in the USA, being included in the Apollo 11 lunar landing gear, and more. The classic D-shaped PowerLock® design was introduced in 1963 with the world's first coilable spring and sliding lock, which... ]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2013 22:54:28 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/the-toolhanger-organization-system-seeks-funding-on-kickstarter-201302051384/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/the-toolhanger-organization-system-seeks-funding-on-kickstarter-201302051384/ Can't find the tool that you need because it is lost somewhere inside of a tangled mess, inside of a drawer? That is where Francis Wall was before he designed the ToolHanger, his hanging tool organization system. Wall designed The ToolHanger in his garage because of a need to be more organized, but when he received request after request by his friends to build more, he decided to take his design into production. As you might expect from the name, The ToolHanger provides a place for you to hang your tools, and it does so in... ]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 09:34:13 -0600