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/new-milwaukee-m12-fuel-hackzall-coming-this-may-201403211604/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/new-milwaukee-m12-fuel-hackzall-coming-this-may-201403211604/ Yesterday on their social media pages Milwaukee teased us with news that a new M12 Fuel tool would be announced today. If you were one of those that guessed it would be a new Hackzall, you were right. Milwaukee's portable 12-volt saw will now be part of the brushless family. So what can you expect from the new brushless Hackzall variant? According to Milwaukee it delivers 4x more run time, 70% faster cutting and 6x longer tool life. They even say it can best some 18V competitors. Whether these numbers are accurate is yet to be seen,... ]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2014 00:19:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/milwaukee-m12-heated-hoodie-review-201403191603/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/milwaukee-m12-heated-hoodie-review-201403191603/ When users told Milwaukee they didn't like putting their nice heated jackets through jobsite abuse, Milwaukee's answer was to come out with a heated hoodie. In this review we take a closer look at the less formal, less costly, but still stylish Milwaukee M12 Heated Hoodie. To me, a hoodie just seems like a more natural fit as jobsite attire. Being light weight, comfortable, and easy to move around in is exactly what I look for in work wear. But I also want it to be warm, and the Milwaukee M12 Heated Hoodie... ]]> Wed, 19 Mar 2014 07:38:00 -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/milwaukee-m18-blower-delivers-portable-cleanup-201401171571/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/milwaukee-m18-blower-delivers-portable-cleanup-201401171571/ Milwaukee Tool is expanding their M18 Lithium-ion system even further with the introduction of their new M18 Cordless Compact Blower. Delivering 100 CFM and 160 RPM with a variable speed trigger and three speeds, Milwaukee says the 0884-20 is the most powerful compact cordless blower in its class. Though that shouldn't be too difficult because the class is pretty small. "This is an extremely versatile tool that can improve productivity for users across all trades," says Tom Simeone, Group Product Manager for Milwaukee Tool Corporation. "It has the power and run time to clean up... ]]> Fri, 17 Jan 2014 20:46:00 -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/contests/toolrank/tool-rank-giveaway-win-a-milwaukee-m18-jobsite-radio-charger-2792-20-201401021562/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/contests/toolrank/tool-rank-giveaway-win-a-milwaukee-m18-jobsite-radio-charger-2792-20-201401021562/ I am happy to announce that Tool-Rank has teamed up with Milwaukee Tool to kick off the New Year with giveaway of their soon-to-be-released M18 Jobsite Radio/Charger (2792-20). That's right folks; you can win this radio before it is even available in stores. As far as jobsite radios are concerned, the 2792-20 seems to have everything a contractor would want. In addition to being able to pick up your local stations over the airwaves, you can also stream music directly from your mobile device with Bluetooth technology or AUX and know that your... ]]> Thu, 02 Jan 2014 07:45:00 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/milwaukee-diamond-grit-hole-saws-for-when-you-need-to-drill-through-the-hard-stuff-201312111558/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/milwaukee-diamond-grit-hole-saws-for-when-you-need-to-drill-through-the-hard-stuff-201312111558/ Diamonds might be a girl's best friend, but when you need to drill through hard stone or tiles, Milwaukee's line of professional Diamond Plus holes saws will be your best friend. Featuring a high grade of diamond grit and heat-resistant brazing, they can cut through hard stone and tiles with up to 10X longer life. These days, more often than not, you will find homeowners and businesses turning to harder materials and surfaces because they do a better job standing up to daily abuse. And while the durability is great for the homeowner, it can be a... ]]> Wed, 11 Dec 2013 08:00:00 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/milwaukee-radio-charger-with-bluetooth-connectivity-201312021553/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/milwaukee-radio-charger-with-bluetooth-connectivity-201312021553/ Milwaukee has announced what they are calling “the most advanced radio of its kind”, and from the list of features the (2792-20) M18 Jobsite Radio/Charger has, it would be hard to argue with them. So what does the M18 Jobsite Radio/Charger have that the others don’t? Well, it is not just one thing but a combination of a few things. Being able to run your radio off of AC power is great, but sometimes it is nice to go cordless—this radio can do that. After the battery starts to get low it is nice to be able... ]]> Mon, 02 Dec 2013 04:11:07 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/free-bonus-tool-with-combo-kit-purchase-at-homedepot-201311071544/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/free-bonus-tool-with-combo-kit-purchase-at-homedepot-201311071544/ A reader sent in a tip about some sweet Free Bonus Tool promotions (with purchase of select Cordless Combo Kits) going on at HomeDepot. Initially we thought the promotion only applied to Makita and Milwaukee Tools, but it turns out there are DeWalt, Ridgid, Ryobi and Bosch deals as well. Prices for these combo kit deals range from as low as $70 all the way up to $2,500, but the majority of combo kits are priced right around $300. You might be thinking that HomeDepot is trying to clear out some older stock, but even the latest... ]]> Thu, 07 Nov 2013 09:55:39 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/contests/toolrank/tool-rank-giveaway-win-a-milwaukee-2720-21-m18-fuel-sawzall-reciprocating-saw-kit-201311011541/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/contests/toolrank/tool-rank-giveaway-win-a-milwaukee-2720-21-m18-fuel-sawzall-reciprocating-saw-kit-201311011541/ The folks over at Milwaukee Tool have been cranking out all kinds of awesome tools this year, and many of their cordless models feature the latest in cordless technology. One of those awesome new tech filled tools is their M18 Fuel Sawzall Reciprocating saw, which Milwaukee Tool has donated for this month's giveaway. To get the most runtime, the best performance, and the most out of your batteries, the M18 Fuel Sawzall uses brushless motor technology, combined with a 4.0 ah Redlithium battery, and the Redlink Plus intelligence system to make sure the tool is completely optimized.What... ]]> Fri, 01 Nov 2013 09:30:42 -0500