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/measure-it-self-adhesive-measuring-tape-201412091758/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/measure-it-self-adhesive-measuring-tape-201412091758/ Doing complex layouts and measuring on walls or ceilings can be a real pain, especially since you have gravity working against you every step of the way. Measure-It is like tape that fights against gravity thanks to its adhesive back, and you can use it just like a measurer thanks to its markings on the front. I guess you could call it a tape measure. Measure-It features standard inch and foot markings so you can use it just as if you were using a tape measure on a wall, only it won’t fall down on you. It... ]]> Tue, 09 Dec 2014 09:02:00 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/bosch-glm-15-laser-measure-aims-to-replace-your-tape-measure-201408261680/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/bosch-glm-15-laser-measure-aims-to-replace-your-tape-measure-201408261680/ Some people have already turned to laser measurers to be replacements for their tape measurers, but for others the high cost might be preventing them from making the switch. To get you to finally make the switch Bosch has come out with the Bosch GLM 15 Laser Measurer - a simple, accurate, low cost laser measurer. We all know that tape measurers are not accurate over long distances and they are not really easy to use over long distances either, but they are cheap, so that is what many people use. With an MSRP of $49, the... ]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2014 20:27:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/editorial/quick-tip-draw-circles-and-bisect-angles-with-a-reciprocating-saw-blade-201407161663/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/editorial/quick-tip-draw-circles-and-bisect-angles-with-a-reciprocating-saw-blade-201407161663/ Have you ever found the need to draw a perfect circle but you don't have a compass (drafting) or anything round to trace? Well, if you have a reciprocating saw blade laying around, you can use it to make near perfect circles in a wide range of sizes. Using the hole on the blade shank as the pivot point and the gullet between the teeth to guide your drawing point, you can make a circle anywhere from 2" up to almost 12". Your only limit is the size of your saw blade. And because you... ]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2014 07:14:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/ridgid-announces-lm-400-advanced-laser-measurer-with-bluetooth-201401131566/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/ridgid-announces-lm-400-advanced-laser-measurer-with-bluetooth-201401131566/ Ridgid has announced that they are coming out with a new LM-400 Advanced Laser Measurer that uses Bluetooth technology to transmit measurements directly your smartphone or tablet. Using their free app you can add the measurements directly to a photo or create a floor plan. The Ridgid LM-400 has a measuring range of up to 229 feet (70m) ± 1/16-inch and can display the measurements as inches, feet, or meters. It features a four-line backlit display that is easy to read on poorly lit jobsites. In addition to being able to see the last... ]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2014 08:50:00 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/milwaukee-inkzall-jobsite-optimized-permanent-marker-and-stylus-201401101565/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/milwaukee-inkzall-jobsite-optimized-permanent-marker-and-stylus-201401101565/ If you have ever used a traditional permanent marker on the jobsite you probably already know that the marker tips don't last very long. Milwaukee has introduced a line of Inkzall Permanent Markers that have been optimized to work where others markers have failed. Taking the usability of the Inkzall a step further, Milwaukee also included a Stylus that can be used with touch devices such as iPad, iPhones, and other smartphones. The markers in the Milwaukee Inkzall line feature clog resistant tips that have the ability to write through dusty, wet, and even oily surfaces and... ]]> Fri, 10 Jan 2014 10:12:00 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/bosch-introduces-their-gll-3-50-3-line-plus-plumb-laser-level-201311081545/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/bosch-introduces-their-gll-3-50-3-line-plus-plumb-laser-level-201311081545/ Bosch has announced that they have come out with the new GLL 3-50 three line laser, plus plumb dot. This laser looks to be a smaller cheaper alternative to the GLL 3-80, which uses a more complex optics system to produce three 360-degree planes. Unlike typical 2-line lasers, the GLL 3-50 features an extra vertical line that sits adjacent and allows the tool to project squaring lines. In addition, Bosch has included a plumb down point that can also assist in plumbing and squaring tasks. As with previous Bosch line lasers, the GLL 3-50 uses... ]]> Fri, 08 Nov 2013 23:20:20 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/contests/toolrank/toolrank-giveaway-enter-to-win-a-johnson-3-piece-layout-square-tool-set-201304011416/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/contests/toolrank/toolrank-giveaway-enter-to-win-a-johnson-3-piece-layout-square-tool-set-201304011416/ There is something common we all need when working on any type of project, and that is good layout and marking tools. But one tool is not good enough for every task. This month Tool-Rank has teamed up with Johnson Level to give away three of their newest layout squares so that you are ready to tackle your projects. One grand prize winner will receive a new Johnson Level (1941-0700) Johnny Square, a (1940-0800) 8-inch Bamboo Try-Square, and a (1926-1000) 10-inch T-Bevel. Most rafter squares can be hard to read with their small numbers and... ]]> Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:16:26 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/woodpeckers-paolini-pocket-rules-201303131403/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/woodpeckers-paolini-pocket-rules-201303131403/ As Gary pointed out the other day in his Quick Tip, a simple ruler can come in really handy on the jobsite and you probably have an old one from a combination square lying around somewhere. But is the Paolini Pocket Rule from Woodpeckers better solution? The Paolini Pocket Rule is more than a ruler but still less than a combination square, and this might make it a better option for people that just want one tool to do the job of both. You see, the Paolini features an adjustable stop like you find on a... ]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 08:07:38 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/editorial/quick-tip-a-new-purpose-for-a-worn-out-combination-square-201303071400/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/editorial/quick-tip-a-new-purpose-for-a-worn-out-combination-square-201303071400/ As a finish carpenter, I have an apron pocket assigned for a small combination square. (In addition to whatever else finds its way in that pocket) But I notice that after tightening the ruler in the base over and over again, inevitably the day comes when the ruler no longer tightens in the base and it's time for a new combo square. So it was that as I was digging around in my tool box, I found a couple of loose steel rulers. Now I'm not one to throw something out if it has a purpose, but what can... ]]> Thu, 07 Mar 2013 08:44:04 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/two-new-billet-magnetic-torpedo-levels-from-johnson-201302131391/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/two-new-billet-magnetic-torpedo-levels-from-johnson-201302131391/ Johnson has come out with a couple of new torpedo levels designed to meet the specific needs of tradesmen. These 6-inch and 9-inch levels are not your typical plastic torpedo levels but instead are machined out of solid aluminum and offer other professional features. They might be called levels, but with four vials set a 0°, 30°, 45° and 90° angles, you can also set things precisely out of level. A built in v-groove and magnetic edge should make it simple to pitch your plumbing in the right direction. The 6-inch (no. 1411-0600) and the 9-inch... ]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2013 08:00:00 -0600