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/milwaukee-announces-a-sequel-to-their-fastback-utility-knife-fastback-ii-201305091441/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/milwaukee-announces-a-sequel-to-their-fastback-utility-knife-fastback-ii-201305091441/ Milwaukee has seen so much success with their Fastback utility knife that they have decided to do it again. Meaning, they came out with a Fastback II utility knife. The Fastback II doesn't have any major changes over the previous model, but it does have the one thing everyone was asking for—on-board blade storage. One thing that the lack of major changes proves is that Milwaukee got it right the first time. If you are new to the Milwaukee Fastback utility knife, let me go over some of the features. The Fastback's name comes from the fact... ]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/free-battery-deals-for-bosch-and-milwaukee-tools-201304251431/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/free-battery-deals-for-bosch-and-milwaukee-tools-201304251431/ If you rely on cordless power tools, one of the best ways to improve their usability is to purchase additional batteries. But why purchase batteries when you can get them for free? I found a couple of deals that can get you free Bosch or Milwaukee batteries. Now through May 4th a purchase of select Bosch 18-volt cordless tools or tool set on Amazon.com can get you a free slim-pack 18-volt battery (BAT609). The tools and kits that are eligible for this deal all seem to be Bosch's lighter-duty cordless tools. BUY - Amazon ... ]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/milwaukee-introduces-the-m12-fuel-5-8-inch-sds-plus-rotary-hammer-201304051419/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/milwaukee-introduces-the-m12-fuel-5-8-inch-sds-plus-rotary-hammer-201304051419/ Milwaukee Tool is continuing to expand their M12 Line of cordless tools with the introduction of the new 2416-22XC M12 Fuel 5/8-inch SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer. As noted, the new tool carries Milwaukee's "Fuel" branding, which means it also features their new Powerstate brushless motor technology. The Powerstate brushless motor is something Milwaukee designed and built specifically for their power tools and it looks like their efforts are paying off. At only 3.9-pounds and only 10-inches in length, the 2416-22XC has the power to drill holes in concrete or masonry up to 5/8-inch in diameter. Yes, a 12-volt... ]]> Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:12:36 -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/contests/toolrank/enter-to-win-a-free-milwaukee-m18-2-0-4-0-battery-pack-201303051398/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/contests/toolrank/enter-to-win-a-free-milwaukee-m18-2-0-4-0-battery-pack-201303051398/ Milwaukee is currently running a giveaway on their Facebook page where you can win a pair of their Redlithium batteries. They will be giving away a grand total of $5000 worth of batteries that will go to a number of lucky winners. And because we are awesome, Milwaukee has also given Tool-Rank readers a second chance at winning a set. Each winner will receive one of their M18 2.0Ah batteries and one of the new XC4.0Ah batteries. That's right, you get a pair of new batteries with longer runtimes to make your job that much easier. ... ]]> Tue, 05 Mar 2013 08:19:10 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/milwaukee-m12-hammervac-is-colorblind-attaches-to-other-brand-s-roto-hammers-201302071386/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/milwaukee-m12-hammervac-is-colorblind-attaches-to-other-brand-s-roto-hammers-201302071386/ The Milwaukee M12 HammerVac is a dust extractor that collects the dust that your rotary hammer makes while drilling, but unlike other cordless rotary hammer vacuums, the HammerVac works on other brand's drills too. Milwaukee is not the only company that makes a cordless rotary hammer dust extractor attachment, but as far as I know the Milwaukee HammerVac is the only cordless option that will work with your existing rotary hammer, no matter the brand. Meaning that you don't have to go buy a whole new rotary hammer to be able to enjoy cleaner air while drilling.... ]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2013 09:12:11 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/milwaukee-introduces-new-m18-cordless-grease-gun-201301301381/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/milwaukee-introduces-new-m18-cordless-grease-gun-201301301381/ Milwaukee Tool has been really targeting and capturing the speciality tool market with their cordless line over the last few years. While most of their speciality tools fall under their M12 line, the newly announced Milwaukee cordless grease gun will indeed be powered by 18-volts. It wasn't too long ago that Milwaukee came out with a 12-volt cordless grease gun, but there's nothing wrong with them making a more powerful 18-volt version. Features of the new Milwaukee 2646-21 grease gun include a two-speed high/low flow rate, onboard LED light, lock-on/off trigger, and a plunger rod with grease... ]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 09:32:22 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/contests/toolrank/toolrank-giveaway-win-a-milwaukee-m18-fuel-brushless-drill-201301281379/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/contests/toolrank/toolrank-giveaway-win-a-milwaukee-m18-fuel-brushless-drill-201301281379/ We took a little bit of time off from our giveaways over the holiday season, but we are back in the new year with a great new giveaway from Milwaukee Tool. Up for grabs this month is the Milwaukee 2603-22 high performance M18 Fuel brushless cordless Drill/Driver, a tool that features some of the latest in cordless tool technology. If you are looking for a powerhouse in a drill, this is it. The Milwaukee 2603-22 ½-inch Drill features Powerstate Brushless Motor technology that delivers up to 725 in lbs of torque. The Redlithium... ]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2013 08:00:00 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/manufacturer-news/milwaukeetool-com-gets-a-makeover-201301231376/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/manufacturer-news/milwaukeetool-com-gets-a-makeover-201301231376/ If you have visited the Milwaukee Tool website within the last couple of days you might have noticed that they have completed a major overhaul. It is now even easier to navigate through the categories, it is more visually appealing and also more organized. When you have as many products to showcase as they do, making it easy for the users to dig through their product line is key. One of the features I really like is that you can get down to and select product subcategories without even leaving the home page. Then it is... ]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2013 08:37:47 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/much-anticipated-milwaukee-m12-fuel-products-start-shipping-february-201301081369/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/much-anticipated-milwaukee-m12-fuel-products-start-shipping-february-201301081369/ Milwaukee announced on their Facebook page that products from their new M12 Fuel line will start shipping to stores on February 1, 2013, which means that you should be able to purchase them later in the month. One of the reasons we are excited about the M12 line is mostly because of the power that Milwaukee has managed to put in their M12 Impact Driver. The M12 impact has finally reached the point of being a real replacement for the heavier 18-volt power tools. The drills are not quite at that level yet, but I am sure... ]]> Tue, 08 Jan 2013 23:14:05 -0600