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/turn-your-circular-saw-into-a-miter-saw-201205021187/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/turn-your-circular-saw-into-a-miter-saw-201205021187/ We have seen circular saws used as table saw replacements with the Eurekazone tracksaw system, and now there is a new system from PUPS (Portable Universal Power Station) that can turn a circular saw to an accurate miter saw. The PUPS system is a really cool looking setup that has been designed to work with 95% of the circular saw on the market. There is a pair of rails that the circular saw rides on and these rails are completely adjustable to fit different saw widths. The two rails are mounted in a way that allows them... ]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/manufacturer-news/stanley-black-and-decker-buys-craftsman-here-s-what-you-need-to-know-201703092025/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/manufacturer-news/stanley-black-and-decker-buys-craftsman-here-s-what-you-need-to-know-201703092025/ Craftsman has been in trouble for a number of years, I think mostly due to the fact that Sears itself has been having problems. Today, though, Stanley Black & Decker completed their purchase of the Craftsman brand from Sears Holdings Corporation, and Craftsman will have a second chance as a maker of American tools. There are a number of reasons why the once king of American-made hand tools fell from its throne, like the decline of brick and mortar shopping or the fact that they were making tools in china, but hopefully, that is all behind us... ]]> Thu, 09 Mar 2017 21:13:11 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/review-surecan-gas-can-the-new-paradigm-201510021926/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/review-surecan-gas-can-the-new-paradigm-201510021926/ Let me tell you a little bit about the SureCan, the best gas can I have ever used. It is a gas can that doesn't leak and doesn’t spill, even when you are trying to use a full, heavy, gas can to fill a small chainsaw tank. But before I can get to the SureCan review, I need to give you a little back history on how the EPA outlawed the common gas can to cut down on lost gas through spilling and venting, only to create a different lost gas problem, which then leads to the invention of... ]]> Fri, 02 Oct 2015 07:18:29 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/the-mosely-infinity-modular-level-could-be-the-best-tool-ever-201504231862/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/the-mosely-infinity-modular-level-could-be-the-best-tool-ever-201504231862/ The problem with levels is that if you want to do the job right, you really need to have a level that fits the size of your project. For door installers this might be a 78” and a 32” level, and for cabinet installers this might be a 24” and a 48”. The Mosely Infinity Level wants to solve this problem with their modular system, where level sections can connect to form a level from 12” up to infinity. Using 12” and 24” sized level sections that lock together with a cam mechanism,... ]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2015 08:14:14 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/channellock-announces-new-made-in-the-usa-screwdrivers-201410291713/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/channellock-announces-new-made-in-the-usa-screwdrivers-201410291713/ Known for their high quality pliers, which have been made in America since 1886, Channellock has announced that they are coming out with a new line of high quality screwdrivers that meet the needs of professionals. Best of all, they too will be made in the USA and assembled in their Meadville, PA factory. “With the introduction of our new Professional Screwdrivers, we are able to deliver a better-designed, higher quality tool to our customers, while bringing screwdriver production back to the United States,” said Ryan DeArment, vice president of sales and marketing at Channellock... ]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2014 07:45:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/minuteman-zero-tolerance-mm01k-pocket-knife-gives-25-to-veterans-201405151641/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/minuteman-zero-tolerance-mm01k-pocket-knife-gives-25-to-veterans-201405151641/ I don't write about knives a whole lot, but I can't pass up on an opportunity to write about a USA made knife, where 25% of the profits go directly to charities that assist veterans and their families. The fact that it looks cool also helps. What you are looking at is the Minuteman MM01K pocket knife, designed by Todd Rexford and manufactured by Zero Tolerance Knives. It is a folder with a 3.5 inch Elmax Steel blade that features an all titanium handle. To get the cool stone washed look, the knife was coated in DLC... ]]> Thu, 15 May 2014 10:11:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/carbonlite-tools-carbon-fiber-wrenches-201405081638/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/carbonlite-tools-carbon-fiber-wrenches-201405081638/ When regular metal wrenches are too heavy for you, CarbonLite wrenches might be the answer. Made with 25+ individual layers of resin impregnated carbon fiber cloth, a set of 5 CarbonLite wrenches weighs in at only 6.7 oz. There is a reason they use carbon fiber in everything from F1 race cars to spacecraft, the stuff is incredibly strong and lightweight. But as strong as it is, it is not the best material for every application. So while the main body of the wrench is made out of carbon fiber, the teeth are made out of hardened... ]]> Thu, 08 May 2014 21:22:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/klein-tools-expands-its-insulated-tool-line-201404171620/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/klein-tools-expands-its-insulated-tool-line-201404171620/ Klein Tools is expanding their insulated hand tools line with new electrician’s tools with “slimmer, sleeker profiles”, which have been certified by VDE in Germany. These “made in the USA” tools feature a three-part insulation and have been tested to 10,000V and rated at 1,000V. The new grips utilize a three part injection-molded insulation that not only better protects the tool, but also acts as a color warning system in case the insulation gets cut or warn through. Thumb guards aid in handling and prevent you from grabbing into the metal portion of the tool. Speaking... ]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2014 08:03:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/measure-easier-with-the-tape-ease-rubber-grip-201404101617/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/measure-easier-with-the-tape-ease-rubber-grip-201404101617/ Tape-Ease is a new product that wants to eliminate the problem of your tape measure coming unhooked when you are trying to measure the lengths of jobsite materials. It is a rubber grip that slips onto your existing tape measure and gives it more hooking power. The tape measure is one of the most invaluable tools on a jobsite, but sometimes it can be a pain in the butt to try and measure the lengths of jobsite materials when your hook is not cooperating. Manufacturers have tried to solve this problem by making... ]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2014 20:40:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/studpop-magnetic-stud-finder-review-201403051597/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/studpop-magnetic-stud-finder-review-201403051597/ Studpop is a new stud finder design that uses a magnet to locate the studs in your walls. Using magnets to find studs is nothing new, not only have I been using this method for years, but it is also my method of choice. Typical magnetic stud finders are not perfect though, but Studpop seems to have found the solution. To find wood studs using a magnet, what you are really doing is finding the metal screws or nails that are used to fasten the drywall to the walls or ceilings. While this... ]]> Wed, 05 Mar 2014 09:47:00 -0600