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/stanley-introduces-tlm99s-laser-distance-measurer-with-bluetooth-and-floor-plan-app-201504081852/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/stanley-introduces-tlm99s-laser-distance-measurer-with-bluetooth-and-floor-plan-app-201504081852/ Stanley announced the introduction of their newest LDM (laser distance measurer), model STHT77343 aka TLM99s, with Bluetooth connectivity. It is a powerful LDM in its own right, but combined with the App, it can quickly turn measurements into a customizable floor plan. With a range of 100’ (30m) and an accuracy of +/-3/32” (2mm), the TLM99s has the accuracy to handle the needs of most professionals. With automatic addition and subtraction of distance calculations, along with the ability to calculate square footage, cubic footage, and volume, it is also a very capable device. The TLM99s is small... ]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2015 20:38:27 -0500 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/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/News/two-new-simple-to-use-laser-distance-measurers-from-milwaukee-201402071586/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/two-new-simple-to-use-laser-distance-measurers-from-milwaukee-201402071586/ Let's face it, not all contractors are technology wizards, which might prevent them from using tools that could be beneficial their business. In an effort to bring useful technology to everyone, Milwaukee has come out with new laser distance measurers that they say are the easiest to use in their class. What good are extra features on your tools if you don't know how to use them? And since most people don't read the instructions that come with their tools, Milwaukee has designed their new 2281-20 and 2282-20 lasers with easy to understand icons. The... ]]> Fri, 07 Feb 2014 01:47:00 -0600 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/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/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/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