About The Author

Thomas Gaige

Pro Reviewer

One of the original founders of Pro Tool Reviews, Tom has nearly twenty years of experience in residential and commercial construction. He's been a project manager at an engineering firm, started his own architectural design company, and finally owned and operated a residential construction company as a licensed contractor in South Carolina. Tom's specialties are problem-solving and attention to detail—two traits that are apparent each time he tests and reviews power tools.

News & Opinion May 26, 2011 0

Hendrick Motorsports Experience

If you are Lowe’s and you are working on a new set of mechanics tools, using the Hendrick Motorsports facility as the […]

Tool Reviews May 26, 2011 0

Maxxeon WorkStar 220 Pocket Floodlight Review

To say pocket and floodlight together sounds a little bit like a misnomer, but the guys over at Maxxeon pulled it off […]

Tool Reviews May 26, 2011 0

Johnson Level 40-6064 Digital Angle Locator Review

The new Johnson Level 40-6064 Digital Angle Locator takes all the guesswork out of finding odd angles in the field, […]

Tool Reviews May 3, 2011 0

Lenox Speed Slot Hole Saws Review

Lenox effectively took a tool that has not changed much since its inception and was able to add a new level of […]

Tool Reviews April 19, 2011 0

Milwaukee 2458-21 M12 Cordless Palm Nailer Review

The Milwaukee 2458-21 M12 cordless palm nailer kit is one of those tools you may not use every day. It could, however, prove […]

Porter-Cable 450PK 1.25 HP Compact Router plunge base

Tool Reviews April 12, 2011 0

Porter-Cable 450PK Compact Router Combo Kit Review

The Porter-Cable 450PK 1.25 HP Compact Router Combo Kit brings a breath of fresh air to the compact router market with plenty […]

Tool Reviews April 12, 2011 0

Benchmade 9CB Hook Safety Cutter Review

The Benchmade 9CB Hook Safety Cutter is super lightweight and has a handy carabiner carry clip, built-in bottle opener, and […]

SOG F06TN-CP FastHawk Tomahawk - application

Tool Reviews April 12, 2011 0

SOG F06TN-CP FastHawk Tomahawk Review

While it might not be every day that a tomahawk is needed, the SOG F06TN-CP FastHawk Tomahawk is a good […]

Tool Reviews March 23, 2011 0

C.H. Hanson Automatic Locking Pliers Review

Is the standard Vice Grip pliers dead? C.H. Hanson seems to think so with the invention of their new C.H. […]

News & Opinion March 22, 2011 0

Irwin Tools Ultimate Tradesman Challenge

Six incredibly talented tradesmen from nearly all corners of the globe were brought together to compete for the top position […]