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/rockler-glue-bottle-applicator-kit-201308061491/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/rockler-glue-bottle-applicator-kit-201308061491/ If you do a lot of work with wood, you might find that your glue bottle gets used just as much as your other tools. So in an effort to make the task of gluing as easy as possible for every application, Rockler has come out with a new Glue Bottle Applicator Kit. Rockler even found a way to make a silicone brush into an attachment. After the success of their Silicone Glue brush line I guess we shouldn't be surprised to learn that Rockler managed to find a way to mount a silicone brush directly to... ]]> Tue, 06 Aug 2013 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/rockler-introduces-bench-cookie-bridges-201305201447/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/rockler-introduces-bench-cookie-bridges-201305201447/ You think Rockler has done all they can do with their Bench Cookies? Think again. Rockler has come out with yet another accessory for their Bench Cookie, this one called Bench Cookie Bridges. Bridges offer another way to turn the Bench Cookie into a raised finishing platform. Bench Cookie Bridges are similar to their Bench Cookie Cones and offer similar minimal surface contact, but these have been designed to provide more stability for narrow work pieces. With these you can now finish small pieces of trim or other small projects with just two Bench Cookies and a... ]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/rockler-s-mixing-mate-now-available-in-a-gallon-size-201301181374/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/rockler-s-mixing-mate-now-available-in-a-gallon-size-201301181374/ Do you remember the Mixing Mate that Rockler came out with last summer? It fit onto a regular quart-sized paint can and promised a no-hassle way for users to store, mix, and pour their paints and finishes. It must have been successful because Rockler has now come out with a gallon-sized version. The Mixing Mate has been designed to be a full-on replacement to the lids that come with your paint can. Like the original model, the gallon-size version attaches to the can with cam locks that compress to make a tight seal.... ]]> Fri, 18 Jan 2013 21:03:23 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/rockler-mini-silicone-glue-brush-video-review-201301161373/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/rockler-mini-silicone-glue-brush-video-review-201301161373/ Last year I reviewed the first and original silicone glue brush from Rockler and was impressed right away by how well it worked. And while I liked the brush and recommended it, I did have a problem with it not being able to fit inside a glue bottle. Rockler's solution? The Mini Silicone Glue Brush. The Mini Silicone Glue Brush is not simply a smaller version of the original, it actually has features suited for its smaller size. On one end of the tool is the round mini glue application brush, but the other end features a... ]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2013 08:00:00 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/new-mini-silicone-glue-brush-from-rockler-201211141336/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/new-mini-silicone-glue-brush-from-rockler-201211141336/ Silicone Glue application tools must be gaining in popularity. Rockler first started out with their basic Silicone Glue Brush early in the year, then just a few months ago they developed a full Silicone Glue Application kit; but the New Silicone Mini Glue Brush is what I was waiting for. I really like the first Silicone Glue Brush that Rockler came out with and it was able to do everything they advertised it could do. It easily spread glue and remained non-stick even after the glue had dried. The one problem I had with it was that... ]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:49:32 -0600 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/rockler-is-expanding-with-a-full-silicone-glue-application-kit-201208141267/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/rockler-is-expanding-with-a-full-silicone-glue-application-kit-201208141267/ Not too long ago Rockler came out with their silicone glue brush and it received rave reviews. In light of such success, Rockler has just expanded from just the silicone glue brush to a full silicone glue application kit. I really like the Rockler silicone brush, because as promised, it functions well at spreading glue and is super easy to clean. My only gripe was that the head was too large to fit inside a standard glue bottle. Rockler's Silicone Application Kit offers a solution to this issue by providing a small non-stick silicone tray to hold... ]]> Tue, 14 Aug 2012 21:53:28 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/rockler-s-undermount-tray-gets-tools-off-your-bench-top-and-puts-them-down-under-201208071262/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/rockler-s-undermount-tray-gets-tools-off-your-bench-top-and-puts-them-down-under-201208071262/ When you are working with a lot of different tools on your workbench, it can become crowded pretty easily leaving little room for your actual project. Rockler has come up with a solution as simple as a tool tray that mounts under your workbench. Constructed out of 16-gauge galvanized steel, the Rockler Undermount Utility Tray provides a place that is easily within reach and allows you to keep your work surface clear. Not only can the tray be convenient but it can also save you from accidentally scratching your project on some misplaced tools.... ]]> Tue, 07 Aug 2012 07:32:15 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/mixing-mate-all-in-one-paint-lid-mixer-and-dispenser-201206151223/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/News/mixing-mate-all-in-one-paint-lid-mixer-and-dispenser-201206151223/ Not happy with the current way of mixing, pouring and storing your paints and finishes? Rockler has a new product called the Mixing Mate that does all three; and I think the person that came up with the design did it over a plate of pancakes. The Mixing Mate does look an awful lot like a syrup dispenser, and dispensing liquid is part of its job, but it also has a few other features. A tool-free cam a used to clamp the Mate onto a standard quart sized canister and a lid gasket provides... ]]> Fri, 15 Jun 2012 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/weekend-links/weekend-links-festool-led-light-dust-cyclone-shootout-201205051190/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/weekend-links/weekend-links-festool-led-light-dust-cyclone-shootout-201205051190/ A Seriously High-Buck LED Worklamp – ToolMonger Festool is known for making high quality and high priced power tools, and ToolMonger also found that they make really high priced portable LED work lights. The Festool SysLite powers a total of six 3-watt LEDs that are said to produce a clear white light capable of brightening an entire room. It has an internal rechargeable battery, but it can also be plugged into the wall for extended use. Makita Brushless Tool Page – Makita It can get confusing trying to figure out... ]]> Sat, 05 May 2012 23:54:35 -0500 https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/rockler-silicone-glue-brush-review-201203121135/ https://www.old.toolrank.com/tool-blog/reviews/rockler-silicone-glue-brush-review-201203121135/ Rockler must have a great team of product researchers in their employment because every year they come out with a few great products that either fill a void, solve a problem, or improve upon a design. This year one of their products is the silicone glue brush. Some of you guys wanted to know how well it worked, and Rockler was kind enough to send me one, so I put it to the test. Silicone tools are becoming increasingly popular for kitchen use because of their non-stick abilities, and these same non-stick abilities are... ]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 03:00:15 -0500