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/i-think-i-found-the-ultimate-workbench-mat-201810122073/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/i-think-i-found-the-ultimate-workbench-mat-201810122073/ A number years ago I wrote an article asking why it was so hard to find a good workbench mat. In that article talked about the various solutions people had tried all in the search for a good workbench mat; they tried everything from conveyor belts to yoga mats, but by the end of the article I still hadn't found a suitable mat. Since then, Rockler has come out with a silicone mat that solves most problems a woodworker would face, but it was still lacking in some areas. Finally, I think I can stop the search, the new... ]]> Fri, 12 Oct 2018 20:46:01 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/convertible-benchtop-router-table-from-rockler-201808102070/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/convertible-benchtop-router-table-from-rockler-201808102070/ One of the things I really like about Rockler is that they find a way to innovate the "accessories" of the workshop. While everyone else is making the power tools, Rockler is taking the attachments that go on the power tools and is making them better for the average woodworker. Their latest router table is just another fine example of what I mean; It's a Convertible Benchtop Router Table that won't take up much space. I don't find myself using a router table very often, so it wouldn't make much sense for me... ]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2018 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/ready-made-birch-drawer-sides-from-rockler-201704182034/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/ready-made-birch-drawer-sides-from-rockler-201704182034/ Rockler is taking some of the hassles out of adding a few drawers to your woodworking projects by getting some of the work out of the way for you. By offering drawer side stock in a variety of sizes, you no longer need to buy a full sheet of 1/2" plywood when you need to make a drawer or two. Back when I was building the cabinets for my workshop I ended up using 3/4" baltic birch. Why? Because I didn't have any 1/2" plywood on hand and I wasn't about to purchase a full sheet just... ]]> Tue, 18 Apr 2017 08:07:04 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/rockler-universal-drawer-slide-installation-jig-201504021841/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/rockler-universal-drawer-slide-installation-jig-201504021841/ Rockler Woodworking and Hardware wants to make the installation of drawer slides simple with their new Universal Drawer Slide Jig (57302). The jig fits most types of drawer slides and provides a solution for accurate and repeatable positioning of both side-mount and center-mount slides within a cabinet. The Universal Drawer Slide Jig is able to hold most types of slides by using a wedge to securely lock the slide to the jig. From there, the slides can be aligned and positioned using the face of the cabinet as reference, and then the adjustable indexing rod to set... ]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2015 18:39:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/rockler-s-bandy-clamps-on-the-edge-201503261837/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/rockler-s-bandy-clamps-on-the-edge-201503261837/ Rockler has come out with a new clamp that makes it easier than ever to clamp onto the edge of plywood, MDF and other sheet goods. The Rockler Bendy Clamp provides even pressure around the edge, allowing for hassle-free installation of thick edge-banding and moldings. Featuring a proprietary 1” wide rubber band between the pivoting jaws of the clamp, the Bendy provides non-marring clamping pressure as the band is stretched over the edge of the surface. Changing the depth of the clamp also changes the clapping pressure over the edge of the surface, and the non-slip jaws... ]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2015 21:41:35 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/hot-deal-37-off-rockler-s-bench-cookie-plus-master-kit-201403031596/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/hot-deals/hot-deal-37-off-rockler-s-bench-cookie-plus-master-kit-201403031596/ While Rockler's popular Bench Cookie Plus Master Kit normally sells for just under $64, it has come to my attention that it is currently on sale for only $39.99. The Plus Master kit not only includes a set of non-slip router cookies, but also a few different accessories that extend their versatility. I want to give you fair warning that this deal is so hot that it is currently oversold; but don't worry, you can still place your order and reserve the kit. The Bench Cookie Plus Master Kit includes a total of (8) Bench... ]]> Mon, 03 Mar 2014 08:58:00 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/rockler-introduces-new-t-track-stops-201402241593/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/rockler-introduces-new-t-track-stops-201402241593/ Rockler Woodworking and Hardware has introduced T-track Stops, a new accessory that adds more versatility to the Rockler T-Track Table and other T-track setups. Their low-profile design allows them to hold materials in place while leaving the top surface available for sanding, surface planning, or any number of other woodworking tasks. "These T-Track Stops are quick and easy to use for a wide variety of work-holding applications," says Steve Krohmer, Rockler's Vice President of Product Marketing. "The fact that they leave plenty of clearance for the use of hand and power tools makes them invaluable... ]]> Mon, 24 Feb 2014 10:34:00 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/rockler-s-new-black-diamond-cnc-shark-with-surface-mapping-201310151531/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/rockler-s-new-black-diamond-cnc-shark-with-surface-mapping-201310151531/ If you have had your eye on the CNC Shark system from Rockler Woodworking and Hardware, now might be the perfect time to make that purchase. Rockler has come out with a new Limited Edition Black Diamond version of their largest CNC Shark model that comes with some nice extras, such as surface mapping. Best of all, it is on sale for the same price as the Shark HD V2.0 The new Black Diamond Edition of the CNC Shark is almost identical to their HD 2.0 model with a table measuring 28-1/2" x 36", but for a... ]]> Tue, 15 Oct 2013 19:45:52 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/ready2rout-is-a-new-electric-router-fence-from-rockler-201310021523/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/ready2rout-is-a-new-electric-router-fence-from-rockler-201310021523/ Rockler Woodworking and Hardware has come out with a new product that I think is pure genius; and this genius comes in the form of a new electric router fence that can be programmed to make cutting box joints, dadoes, and dovetails a breeze. Precision is the key to any good woodworking joint, but who wants to spend the time testing, adjusting, and testing again to make sure your fence is set just right? Pre-loaded apps on the Ready2Rout make what would otherwise be a time consuming task as simple as entering your numbers using the built-in... ]]> Wed, 02 Oct 2013 08:07:19 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/new-tool-pouches-and-aprons-from-rockler-201309231517/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/new-tool-pouches-and-aprons-from-rockler-201309231517/ For the most part Rockler caters their stores and their tools to people who work in shop environments, and their own products are no different. Rockler has come out with a new line of tool pouches and aprons that have been designed to meet the different needs of those working in a shop, including the ability to use them off the belt. Rockler Woodworking and Hardware has introduced a line of pouches and aprons that deliver extraordinary convenience by keeping tools visible, organized, and easily accessible. Belt pouches specifically designed to house various... ]]> Mon, 23 Sep 2013 20:27:32 -0500