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I don't know that there has been a single type of tool that has been more popular at a given time, then the oscillating tool is today. The main reason behind this, is the fact that most of these tools have all come out at around the same time. Rockwell, unlike Bosch and Dremel, is relatively unknown, but has a few things that are helping them out. One being the popularity of their JawHorse which I have seen discussed in a number of tool related message boards, another is their infomercials. Which is also how the Fein MultiMaster was...

Build Priceless Memories with Inexpensive Projects this Father’s Day SKIL and Lowe’s Partner for Building Memories Contest MT. PROSPECT, IL – Make this Father’s Day special by spending a lot of time with Dad instead of a lot of money. SKIL Power Tools and LOWE’S Home Improvement are offering inexpensive projects designed to provide hours of priceless memories for kids and dads alike. In addition, you can take advantage of the opportunity to enter your family fun project into the SKIL Building Memories Contest for a...

Did you know May is national construction worker hand safety month? I didn't think so. I was planning on talking about the benefits of using gloves while on the job, when I read about hand safety month over at Toologics. They also list a number of interesting hand safety facts, like: a third of all injuries in the construction field happen to the hands, and 76% of those are cuts and abrasions. Those stats indicate that a good number of those injuries probably could have been prevented buy wearing a good work...

While it would be hard to put a price tag on your fingers, I think I can safely assume they are worth more then $1500. This $1500 number is the base price of the SawStop Contractor Saw. During this safety week, it would be hard not to include the SawStop brand which truly revolutionized table saw safety. While there are plenty of safety techniques, and jigs that can help keep you safe, even the most experienced table saw user can have accidents. What could be more safe then a saw that wont cut you? ...

If you are doing any type of work with power or hand tools, one thing you should always be wearing is your safety glasses. But what about people that are working near you. They can just as easily send projectiles in your direction, as you can. So you really sould wear your safety glasses 100% of the time you are on a jobsite. The first thing I do on a job is put my safety glasses on, and for the most part I do not take them off until the workday is over. The problem for most people...

I still don't know why Safety Week is in May and not in June which is National Safety Month, but Marc from The Wood Whisperer started it and I think that it is a great idea. So why fight it? Marc's focus is on woodworking safety; and if you are a woodworker or just a DIYer using woodworking tools his information and the information found on the Wood Whisper Network should be very helpful. He will also be running some contests, so be sure to check them out. As a tool review site and blog, my focus...

You have to love tools that help to make working life easier. The Rapid Warrior Combo Knife and Hand Saw from Rapid Tools looks to be one of them. While most utility knives only use knife blades, the Rapid Warrior can use both standard utility knife blades as well as any standard 1/2-inch reciprocating saw blade. Many times when you have small cuts to make on the job, it is not worth it to make a trip to the truck to get a reciprocating saw. With the Rapid Warrior, all you have...

Contest Ended Tool-Rank is giving away a SKIL 2-piece 18-Volt Lithium Ion Cordless Combo Kits to one of our lucky readers. The combo kit includes an 18V lithium ion cordless drill and 18V cordless circular saw, This is a great kit for hobbyists, DIYers, and contractors alike, so be sure to enter. Check out our article on SKIL's newest cordless tools SKIL 18-Volt Cordless Lithium Ion Tools. All you have to do to enter is add a comment below. A big thanks to SKIL Tools for supplying the prize....

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.

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)...