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/18v-cordless-oscillating-multi-tool-announced-by-porter-cable-201205091193/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/18v-cordless-oscillating-multi-tool-announced-by-porter-cable-201205091193/ It looks like the battle of 18V cordless oscillating multi-tools has officially begun. Porter-Cable is taking their oscillating tool design, with tool-less accessory change, to their 18-volt lithium-ion cordless line and is going up against Makita. The new PCCK510LA has a little less speed than we are used to at only 7,500 to 15,000 oscillations per minute, but it is said to provide double the run time of their 12V Max oscillation tool when using the 18v compact battery, and triple the runtime with using their high capacity 18V battery. The tool features a... ]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 18:37:47 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/porter-cable-3-tool-18v-lithium-combo-kit-only-71-60-201203071131/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/porter-cable-3-tool-18v-lithium-combo-kit-only-71-60-201203071131/ If you are in the market for some entry level power tools that can help with your DIY needs, a discounted Porter-Cable 18V combo kit might be just what you need. The combo kit includes a 1/2-inch drill with a two position gear box, an impact driver for all your fastening needs, a flashlight, two 18V lithium-ion batteries, a 30 minute charger, and a soft carrying bag. In some locations Lowe's is selling the PCL318IDC-2 3-tool combo kit for as low as $71.60. You can order it online and pick it up at your local store,... ]]> Wed, 07 Mar 2012 20:17:00 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/porter-cable-router-and-dovetail-jig-combo-deal-at-rockler-201202231124/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/porter-cable-router-and-dovetail-jig-combo-deal-at-rockler-201202231124/ Looking for a good deal on a router and dovetail jig to go along with it? For a limited time Rockler is offering a Porter-Cable 690LR fixed base router and a 4210 dovetail jig for the low price of only $199.98. This is a savings of about $50 if you were to purchase each one separately from Amazon. The 690LR features a 1-3/4 horsepower motor that spins at 27,500 RPM's and comes including collets for both 1/4-inch and 1/2-inch shank bits. The 4210 dovetail jig has a 12-inch board width capacity and can be... ]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:00:00 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/porter-cable-launches-pcc583b-18-volt-cordless-tire-inflator-201110281058/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/porter-cable-launches-pcc583b-18-volt-cordless-tire-inflator-201110281058/ Jobsites are full of many hazards, and one of those hazards could be waiting to find a home in your truck tire. I am talking about a single nail or screw that has fallen out of someones toolbag or a dropped screw box, something so small that can ruin your day if it ends up in the wrong place. If you are lucky you end up with only a slow leak and have a way to inflate your tire. Porter-Cable has announced a new High-Pressure/High-Volume Inflator that can not only run off of a... ]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2011 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/contests/around-the-web/win-a-delta-american-dream-shop-201110051040/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/contests/around-the-web/win-a-delta-american-dream-shop-201110051040/ One of the things I try to do every weekend, is to watch the woodworking shows that are on PBS. Some times I get caught up in another project and forget to tune in, or even worse, I tune in only to see that PBS is trying to make money and has pulled the show for the day, but I like to watch when I can. I am not much of a woodworker, so I watch mostly for entertainment value, but if I was more into woodworking, all those shop tools are darn expensive? ... ]]> Wed, 05 Oct 2011 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/porter-cable-announces-two-cordless-ir-thermometers-201109271035/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/porter-cable-announces-two-cordless-ir-thermometers-201109271035/ Over these last few years it seems as tough anything that is both small and cordless is by default made to run off of the 12V rechargeable batteries. But what about the people that are invested into the 18-volt battery system, or people without either? This is where Porter-Cable has done something that I really like, they have introduced both an 18-volt (PCC581B ) and a standard alkaline 9-volt version (PCC582B ) of their new Infrared Thermometers. I should also note that the 18V version is compatible with PC 18V Lithium-ion and NiCd batteries. ... ]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2011 22:06:06 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/porter-cables-new-1-gallon-trim-compressor-or-is-it-20110621981/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/porter-cables-new-1-gallon-trim-compressor-or-is-it-20110621981/ I am a fan of small lightweight air compressors and have been using a small 1-gallon for years now on the jobsite. So when I got news about a new 1-gallon from Porter-Cable, the excitement began to flow; that is until I realized that the new C1010 compressor from Porter-Cable is the same as the D55140 from DeWalt. Not that there is anything wrong with the DeWalt, it's just that the new compressor is not really new. The specification for both units are almost identical, with the C1010 coming it at 71 decibels, which... ]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:57:55 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/porter-cable-announces-two-oscillating-tools-20110405932/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/porter-cable-announces-two-oscillating-tools-20110405932/ In a market now flooded with oscillating tools manufactures need to try and set their tools apart from the rest. The big advantage for Fein, the original oscillating tool, is their massive head start. Because of this, they have features such as tool-less blade changing. This is the feature Porter-Cable has chosen to use to set them apart. Besides Fein, Porter-Cable is the only other brand that offers a tool-less blade change system. Fein still holds a patent for their tool-less design, but it looks like Porter-Cable's own design differs enough to get around it. ... ]]> Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:34:58 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/porter-cable-launches-a-new-4-12-grinder-20110228905/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/porter-cable-launches-a-new-4-12-grinder-20110228905/ Porter-Cable has announced a 4-1/2" new angle grinder that they have designed to meet the needs of contractors and offer performance, ergonomics, durability, and ease of use. "We spent a significant amount of time talking to contractors about their needs in a small angle grinder. As a result of this research, we learned that contractors want a number of things, including the ability to grind and cut metal and make adjustments without needing separate tools," said Wil Granger, group product manager, PORTER-CABLE. "Having an understanding of the frustrations our users face has enabled us to... ]]> Mon, 28 Feb 2011 07:00:00 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/manufacturer-news/new-porter-cable-reciprocating-saws-but-no-clamp-feature-20110221901/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/manufacturer-news/new-porter-cable-reciprocating-saws-but-no-clamp-feature-20110221901/ I recently did a review of the the Porter-Cable 12-volt Reciprocating ClampSaw and thought that the clamping feature came in really handy. I suggested they bring it to their full sized saws, but sadly, PC just announced some new full sized reciprocating saws, but none of them have the clamping feature that a liked. Maybe next time Porter-Cable has unveiled two reciprocating saws, one with an orbital action, and one without. The PC85TRSOK Orbital TigerSaw features a crank arm mechanism that allows for a more compact design and also features a tool-free shoe adjustment.... ]]> Mon, 21 Feb 2011 09:04:45 -0600