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/turn-your-circular-saw-into-a-miter-saw-201205021187/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/turn-your-circular-saw-into-a-miter-saw-201205021187/ We have seen circular saws used as table saw replacements with the Eurekazone tracksaw system, and now there is a new system from PUPS (Portable Universal Power Station) that can turn a circular saw to an accurate miter saw. The PUPS system is a really cool looking setup that has been designed to work with 95% of the circular saw on the market. There is a pair of rails that the circular saw rides on and these rails are completely adjustable to fit different saw widths. The two rails are mounted in a way that allows them... ]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/cool-tools/turn-your-circular-saw-into-a-track-saw-20081121297/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/cool-tools/turn-your-circular-saw-into-a-track-saw-20081121297/ There has been a lot of buzz about Track Saws with both DeWalt, and Makita finally coming out with versions for the USA. But I bet many people don't know that you can turn just about any circular saw into a track saw for a fraction of the cost of a complete track saw package all with a kit from EurekaZone. After all, why should you have to buy another circular saw if you already own one, especially if it's a saw you really like? Who needs Festool when you can make a track saw with your own circular... ]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:47:51 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/finally-cordless-tools-you-can-plug-in-metabo-hpt-201811092075/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/finally-cordless-tools-you-can-plug-in-metabo-hpt-201811092075/ We all love the idea of cordless versions of our favorite benchtop power tools that we can use out in the field, but we are less thrilled about what happens when these power-hungry tools drain the battery. Metabo HPT (formerly Hitachi Power Tools) has launched a brand new line of MultiVolt power tools that address this issue. If you run out of power, simply plug the cordless tool to into a wall outlet. The way this works is pretty simple, Metabo HPT has built an AC adapter that slides... ]]> Fri, 09 Nov 2018 07:21:32 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/dewalt-dw745-compact-table-saw-on-sale-for-269-at-homedepot-201405281646/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/dewalt-dw745-compact-table-saw-on-sale-for-269-at-homedepot-201405281646/ If you are looking for a table saw at a bargain price, look no further than the DeWalt DW745 10-inch Compact Table Saw. I happened to notice that HomeDepot.com has them for the low price of only $269.00. A quick look around the internet and you will see this is priced lower than even refurbished models. The DW745 was designed to be a portable jobsite saw, so it is compact and features a built-in roll cage for added protection. Despite its small size, it receives great reviews, and with some accessories you can... ]]> Wed, 28 May 2014 08:08:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/hot-deal-dewalt-dw716-12-inch-double-bevel-compound-miter-saw-308-201405231645/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/hot-deal-dewalt-dw716-12-inch-double-bevel-compound-miter-saw-308-201405231645/ If you are looking for a miter saw that is good for both DIY'er and Professional alike, you might want to check out this hot deal on the DeWalt DW716 12-Inch miter saw. Amazon has a new low price of $327.99 on the saw, and it is the lowest I have seen this saw for. This might be a price reduction directly from the manufacture because some of the big box stores have lowered their price of the same saw, although not as low. Still, many online stores are selling the miter saw for $450+. ... ]]> Fri, 23 May 2014 19:53:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/makita-adds-new-1-9-16-inch-hr4013c-rotary-hammer-to-their-anti-vibration-technology-line-201403121601/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/makita-adds-new-1-9-16-inch-hr4013c-rotary-hammer-to-their-anti-vibration-technology-line-201403121601/ Makita is continuing to expand their line of concrete hammers with Anti-Vibration Technology and that includes the new 1-9/16-inch HR4013C AVT Rotary Hammer. They say is has 45% less vibration and 20% more impact energy than their own previous model, and that it is the leader of its class. Similar to what we saw with the smaller 1-inch HR26 model, Makita uses a counterbalance to help cancel out the forces that cause vibrations. In this model the counterbalance system is an air actuated cylinder. They also use a damper spring at the base... ]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2014 07:37:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/new-1-inch-rotary-hammers-with-anti-vibration-from-makita-201402201592/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/new-1-inch-rotary-hammers-with-anti-vibration-from-makita-201402201592/ Makita is expanding their line of AVT (Anti-Vibration Technology) rotary hammers to include a 1-inch Pistol-Grip Model (HR2611F) and a D-Handle Model (HR2621). Both hammers offer 3-mode operation for rotation only, hammering with rotation, or hammering only to match your application. AVT is an internal counter balance system that Makita developed to help reduce vibrations. Every time the drive piston in the tool moves, a counterweight moves in the opposite direction to cancel out the vibrations that would normally be caused. Secondly, there is an integrated damper spring at the base of the bolt that absorbs vibrations... ]]> Thu, 20 Feb 2014 21:34:00 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/festool-put-a-chainsaw-on-a-track-and-calls-it-a-sword-201401311582/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/festool-put-a-chainsaw-on-a-track-and-calls-it-a-sword-201401311582/ If you like the idea of the Festool Track Saw, but it just doesn't have a large enough cutting capacity for you, the Festool Universal Sword Saw might be the tool for you. Available in Europe, the Festool Sword is fancy track-chainsaw that has a total cutting capacity of 7-7/8-inch (200mm). Track saws are great because they allow users to quickly and accurately cut straight lines, so why not apply the usefulness of tracks to other trades? The Festool Sword would probably be most commonly used to cut large timber like rafters or beams, but it can... ]]> Fri, 31 Jan 2014 11:17:00 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/bosch-announces-new-portable-8-inch-sliding-compound-miter-saw-201401081564/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/bosch-announces-new-portable-8-inch-sliding-compound-miter-saw-201401081564/ Just a few months after announcing their new 10-inch Axial-Glide Miter Saw, Bosch is continuing to expand their miter saw line with the addition of the new CM8S 8-Inch Single Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw. Bosch says they are answering user demands by coming out with a lightweight compact saw for greater jobsite convenience and portability. The CM8S shares many of the design features that are found on other Bosch Miters saws, such as: large easy-to-read miter and bevel scales, miter detents with easy override, and expanding side bases (wings) that increase the size of the table... ]]> Wed, 08 Jan 2014 09:04:00 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/bosch-rh540-1-9-16-inch-rotary-hammer-with-best-in-class-impact-energy-201312101557/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/bosch-rh540-1-9-16-inch-rotary-hammer-with-best-in-class-impact-energy-201312101557/ Bosch is introducing two variants of the RH540 1-9/16-inch rotary hammer that they say deliver the fastest drilling and the hardest hits in their class. Both SDS-Max(RH540M) and Spline(RH540S) models will hit stores in February 2014 at a suggested price of $419. With 6.1 foot-pounds of impact energy, the RH540 delivers 38% more impact energy than previous Bosch models and up to 20% more impact energy than competitors in the same class. What's more, drilling speed has been improved with up to a 50% increase over previous Bosch models and up to a 10% edge over its... ]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2013 08:00:00 -0600