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Kenny Koehler

Editor-in-Chief

Kenny holds a B.S. in Biology and a minor in chemistry. With more than a decade of experience evaluating tools, his analytical and scientific mindset helps him design repeatable testing methods for Pro Tool Reviews’ head-to-head testing and offers highly objective comparisons in his reviews.

Kenny’s life around power tools started early. His grandfather was an airplane mechanic in WW2 and took up woodworking as a hobby after retiring from the power industry. Building everything from bookshelves to lazy Susans, he became extremely accomplished while his young grandson observed, fascinated at the way raw wood could turn into something both beautiful and functional. In fact, Kenny still uses several pieces that his grandfather made more than 30 years ago.

At home, Kenny’s dad made the family budget stretch further by doing many DIY repairs around the house. From his dad, he was able to learn irrigation, landscaping, car maintenance, basic electrical, and more. He even rewired their bass boat for fun one weekend as a young teenager.

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CAT S41 Rugged Smartphone Review

It’s amazing to think how our work life has changed over the last 25 years. Communication used to mean a […]

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OX Tools 25-Ft Pro SS Tape Measure
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OX Tools 25-Ft Pro SS Tape Measure Review

Ox Tools has been a perennial winner in the annual Pro Tool Innovation Awards and have added to their collection […]

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Makita 12V CXT Jig Saw Barrel Grip VJ05 Review
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Makita 12V CXT Jig Saw Barrel Grip VJ05 Review

Makita’s 18V LXT platform gets most of the love around here. With Sub-Compact tackling the 12V size, standard 18V tools, […]

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Bosch 18V Connected Angle Grinder GWS18V-45CN Review
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Bosch 18V Connected Angle Grinder GWS18V-45CN Review

I love angle grinders. There’s something manly about taking a tool to metal, creating a shower of sparks, and doing it […]

Ergotron WorkFit-Z Mini Sit-Stand Desktop Workstation
Weekend Life Product Reviews & Buying Guides March 21, 2018 0

Ergotron WorkFit-Z Mini Sit-Stand Desktop Workstation

Sit-stand desks are moving into more and more areas. We have three of them at the Pro Tool Reviews headquarters, […]

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Hitachi Dust Extractor Review RP350YDH

One of the models that didn’t make our initial dust extractor shootout is the new Hitachi dust extractor. Like several […]

Makita Cordless Pin Nailer: XTP02 23-Gauge 18V LXT
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Makita 18V Cordless Pin Nailer Review XTP02

Nailers are a growing class within the cordless tool sector. Starting on the finish side, they’re branching out into framing […]

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DeWalt XP Tape Measure
Levels, Squares & Measuring Tool Reviews & Buying Guides March 16, 2018 0

DeWalt XP Tape Measure Review

DeWalt recently introduced the new DeWalt XP Tape Measure built around its patented Dual-Core spring retraction technology. With dozens of tape […]

Diablo Demo Demon Carbide-Tipped Recip Blades
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Diablo Demo Demon Vs Milwaukee Ax Carbide: Who’s Faster?

As carbide makes its way onto more saw blades, two companies are emerging as the leaders in wood cutting reciprocating […]

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Otterbox Cooler Review: Trooper LT30
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Otterbox Trooper LT30 Cooler Review

There was a time that it seemed like Yeti was the only game in town when it comes to the […]

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