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Caulked N' Ready Caulking Gun Holster

by Chris     April 28, 2009    
Caulked N' Ready Caulking Gun Holster

Caulked N' Ready is one of the latest "why didn't I think of that" products from FastCap. As the title suggests, it is a holster for your caulking gun. I use a caulking guns quite a bit in my line of work and one of the problems I run into is where to put the dripping caulking gun when I need both hands. Sure some caulking guns have hooks on the back, but if you ever try to hang it off your pants, or ladder, you end up with goop all over everything.

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SKIL 18-Volt Cordless Lithium Ion Tools

by Chris     April 27, 2009    

We spend a lot of time looking at expensive professional tools here at Tool-Rank, and we sometimes forget that you can get great tools at a low price. The new SKIL Lithium Ion tools fit this criteria by offering 18-Volt Lithium Ion technology, lighter weight, and a compact design at a price that is friendly to your average DIYer, and contractor. SKIL has a number of new tools 18-volt lithium ion tools that should fill most of your cordless tool needs.

The 18 Volt Lithium Ion 1/2 In. 2-Speed Drill/Driver (Model: 2895LI-02) delivers up to 400 in-lbs of torque with its all metal gear train and features a two-speed gear box. It also has a 1/2-inch chuck that allows it to use a wide range of drill bits. The 20+1 chuck allows the user to screw into a number of materials. Also included are some extra features that just make life easier, like removable bit storage, bit size index, built-in level and side-assist handle. It comes ready to go with a carrying case and two double-ended bits. MSRP is $109. The drill/driver is also available with two batteries. MSRP $149.

The 2 Piece 18 Volt Lithium Ion Drill/Driver and 5-3/8-inch SKILSAW Combo Kit includes SKIL's 18-Volt Lithium Ion 5-3/8-inch SKILSAW and Drill/Driver. The 5-3/8-inch SKILSAW has a bevel range of zero to 50 degrees which is helpful for those tricky cuts. It has a cutting depth of 2-7/16 at 90 degrees and 1-15/16 at 45 degrees, and can crosscut up to 50 2x4s on a single charge. The saw also features a patented anti-snag lower guard which reduces snags with narrow cut-offs. The SKIL 18 Volt Lithium Ion 2-Piece Drill/Driver and 5-3/8-inch SKILSAW Combo Kit has a MSRP of $199.

The SKIL 18 Volt Lithium Ion 4-Piece Combo Kit includes the 1/2-inch 2-Speed Drill/Driver, 5-3/8-inch SKILSAW, Orbital Reciprocating Saw and pivoting-head flashlight. SKIL's 4-Piece 18 Volt Lithium Ion Combo Kit has a MSRP of $259.

Already own some SKIL cordless tools? Don't worry, SKIL's new lithium ion PowerPlus batteries are compatible with older SKIL cordless tools. The battery has a MSRP of $69 and battery + charger $99.

Check out all of these tools at SKILTools.com
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$50 Off Stiletto Hammers Deal

by Chris     April 26, 2009    

Now untill June 30th 2009, Stiletto is offering a great deal on any of their hickory handled 14oz hammers. All you have to do is head on over to your local participating Stiletto dealer, trade in your old hammer, and they will sell you a 14oz hickory handled hammer at a $50 dollar discount. This means you can get a Stiletto hammer for around $50. Click here to find a dealer near you.

Electrical Cutout Marking Made Easy

by Chris     April 21, 2009    

I don't know anyone that likes marking for electrical cutouts; one little misread of the tape measurer, and you got a hole in a place where it doesn't belong. If only there was an easier way... there is, the article title doesn't lie.

The answer is BlindMark. BlindMark is a pretty simple, but also pretty amazing product that makes it so easy to mark for cutouts it would be almost impossible to mess it up. Here is how it works. Simply install part-A of the BlindMark into your electrical outlet box and cover it with your drywall, or paneling. Then using magnets, part-B aligns itself with part-A to give you an exact location of the covered outlet box. Now you can mark the location, cut out for the box, and remove part-A.

Don't forget about cabinets. I have on rare occasion made some mistakes when cutting into cabinets. Now with all the oscillation tools on the market, it is easy to cut for boxes while the cabinet is in place. This working with cabinets probably depends on the thickness of the cabinet.

You can pick up the BlindMark for around $25 on their site, and on ebay.

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