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/new-six-pack-charger-from-milwaukee-201212131357/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/new-six-pack-charger-from-milwaukee-201212131357/ We are all moving in the direction of using more cordless tools to get the job done, and more tools means more batteries. Milwaukee has announced a new charger that accepts 6 batteries at once and should make the task of charging a bit easier. When I first saw the Milwaukee Six Pack charger I thought that there was no way it could charge six batteries at one time, and I was right. The Six Pack charger is actually a sequential charger that charges one battery at a time before moving on to the next. Since M18... ]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2012 08:32:00 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/new-12-volt-cordless-caulking-gun-from-milwaukee-201212031347/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/new-12-volt-cordless-caulking-gun-from-milwaukee-201212031347/ We all hate using the standard squeeze-grip style caulking gun - especially if the weather is cold and you can't get your goop to flow - but we don't really want to spend a fortune on getting a powered unit either. Thanks to Milwaukee we now have a third option with their new M12 ultra compact cordless caulk and adhesive. 12-volt technology has come a long way these last few years and Milwaukee has been leading the way with their M12 line of tools, which is now over 40 tools strong. While would would not expect much... ]]> Mon, 03 Dec 2012 08:00:00 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/new-4-volt-2-speed-screwdriver-from-milwaukee-201211081331/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/new-4-volt-2-speed-screwdriver-from-milwaukee-201211081331/ 12-volt tools are quickly becoming just as powerful as the 18v tools of just a couple of years ago and might soon eliminate the need for the extra voltage. Just as 12v tools are replacing the need for 18v tools, it looks like Milwaukee could be set on making 4v tools the new compact king, and their new M4 screwdriver is just the start. The M4 Screwdriver, though small, uses much of the same technology that is found in its upper class mates, including the RedLink electronic intelligence system, Red Lithium batteries and... ]]> Thu, 08 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/milwaukee-announces-12v-brushless-driver-specs-before-upcoming-release-201211051321/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/milwaukee-announces-12v-brushless-driver-specs-before-upcoming-release-201211051321/ Milwaukee first made their new brushless M12 Fuel line of drills and impacts known during their press event way back in June. They then gave us the clue about the winter release date back in August. Now, with winter just around the corner, they have released the specs, and they have us wondering if you really need 18v tools anymore. I have said before that 18-volt impact drivers are now producing torque that is more than the average user would need, and now it looks like we are seeing the Milwaukee M12 FUEL Brushless line benefit from... ]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/milwaukee-m12-1-2-inch-compact-rotary-hammer-makes-drilling-on-the-go-even-easier-201209061282/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/milwaukee-m12-1-2-inch-compact-rotary-hammer-makes-drilling-on-the-go-even-easier-201209061282/ When I am reading about new tools I always think about how these tools will help me on the job. When I see the new sub-compact 2412-20 M12 SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer I think of all the times I had to run hundreds of feet of extension cords so I could drill holes to set door thresholds at hotel jobs. The 2412-20 seems perfectly suited for these types of jobs. The 2412-20 is really small at only 9 inches in length and weighs in at only 3.9 lbs, which is surprising considering it can drill holes up to... ]]> Thu, 06 Sep 2012 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/milwaukee-m12-fuel-brushless-drivers-coming-this-winter-201208081264/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/milwaukee-m12-fuel-brushless-drivers-coming-this-winter-201208081264/ Along with Milwaukee's announcement of new higher capacity batteries comes their announcement of new Brushless M12 cordless drivers. In my opinion Milwaukee has been the leader in 12-volt ultra compact tools, and they have shown this again by leading the pack with Brushless ultra compact drivers. Like their M18 line, Milwaukee's new M12 brushless line will be called Fuel and will feature the same Powerstate brushless motor technology and Redlink Plus intelligence system that is found in the M18 Fuel line of tools, and we have seen what this combination is capable of delivering from our M18... ]]> Wed, 08 Aug 2012 01:39:18 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/milwaukee-announces-higher-capacity-2-0ah-4-0ah-xc-batteries-for-both-m18-and-m12-tools-201208071263/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/milwaukee-announces-higher-capacity-2-0ah-4-0ah-xc-batteries-for-both-m18-and-m12-tools-201208071263/ All of the signs pointed to the inevitable release of next generation of higher capacity batteries, and Milwaukee has made the announcement official today. Not only is the M18 line of tools getting a boost, but so does the M12 ultra compact class of tools. So what does this mean? In short, it means your tools can run longer with these new batteries. The compact batteries get an upgrade from 1.5 Ah up to 2.0 Ah and the XC4.0Ah batteries are an upgrade from the relatively new 3.0Ah batteries. Best of all, the batteries... ]]> Tue, 07 Aug 2012 23:59:33 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/milwaukee-2604-22-vs-makita-lxph05-brushless-hammer-drill-head-to-head-review-201206261231/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/milwaukee-2604-22-vs-makita-lxph05-brushless-hammer-drill-head-to-head-review-201206261231/ Brushless motors are the latest innovation to hit cordless power tools. In fact it is so new that there are few cordless tools that take advantage of the technology. In this article I am going to review two brushless drills that are available now, the 2604-22 Milwaukee Brushless Hammer Drill and the LXPH05 Makita Brushless Hammer Drill. Just for a stat comparison, I also threw in last years HDH181 Bosch Hammer Drill which is not brushless. There are a few advantages in going with brushless tools, including, longer tool life and longer battery life, additionally, the tools... ]]> Tue, 26 Jun 2012 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/milwaukee-heated-jackets-on-sale-at-cpo-outlets-201206211228/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/milwaukee-heated-jackets-on-sale-at-cpo-outlets-201206211228/ Milwaukee just recently announced some new updated versions of their popular M12 cordless heated jackets and it looks like with the new model's release being just around the corner, CPO Outlets has marked down much of their current stock to just $139.99. This price includes the jacket, the battery and the charger. If you already have a M12 battery and charger, CPO also has select Jacket Only sizes and styles for only $99.99. The regular price of the Milwaukee Heated Jacket kits are still in the $170 range and I believe when the jackets... ]]> Thu, 21 Jun 2012 08:21:51 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/manufacturer-news/milwaukee-media-event-2012-wrap-up-201206201227/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/manufacturer-news/milwaukee-media-event-2012-wrap-up-201206201227/ The city named Milwaukee may be known to many folks as the brewing powerhouse, but the brand name Milwaukee is known to many tradesmen as the tool powerhouse. Remembering back to my first mornings on a job site, where I noticed electricians gathered around a train of brown gang boxes, and where plumbers congregated similarly nearby, and where HVAC guys and pipe fitters too stood ready to lift open those heavy brown lids, and notably when the lids raised and arms rushed in, out came the stout red cases with the name Milwaukee in prominent white. Last... ]]> Wed, 20 Jun 2012 05:49:51 -0500