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 March 24, 2009 0

DeWalt ServiceNet – Don’t Throw Away That Broken Tool!

When my DeWalt 18V XRP Hammer Drill broke, I was almost in tears because we had been through so much […]

Cordless Drill Reviews & Impact Drivers March 14, 2009 0

Bosch 25618 Impact Driver Delivers 1500 in-lbs Torque

The Bosch 25618 Impactor impact driver has 1,500 in-lb of torque and uses their 18V “Litheon” (lithium-ion) battery platform. Not […]

Carpentry Tool Reviews & Buying Guides February 16, 2009 0

Evolution RAGE 3 Sliding Miter Saw Review

Most do not think of a miter saw as a multipurpose tool, but that idea might change with the Evolution […]

Hardware & Fastener Reviews & Buying Guides February 16, 2009 0

EverMark Ever Jamb Exterior Door Frame Kit Review

We know the scenario all too well: the exterior door is fine, but the lower parts of the jamb are […]

Levels, Squares & Measuring Tool Reviews & Buying Guides February 8, 2009 0

Bosch DAF220K Miter Finder Preview

Bosch is making a move into the precise measuring and leveling world with the DAF220 Miterfinder. The days of miss […]

Combo Kit Reviews & Buying Guides February 3, 2009 0

Makita LCT203W 10.8-volt Combo Kit

With a new trend in subcompact power tools, many manufacturers are producing tiny toolsets. Don’t let the Makita LCT203W 10.8-volt […]

Carpentry Tool Reviews & Buying Guides February 2, 2009 0

Craftsman Oscillating Spindle Sander

With over a decade since the last one, the new Craftsman oscillating spindle sander has an attractive price tag, a […]

Hardware & Fastener Reviews & Buying Guides February 2, 2009 0

GE AccessPoint KeySafe

While strolling the floor at the 2009 IBS in Vegas, we almost walked right past the GE Security Booth, and […]

Wrench Reviews & Buying Guides January 23, 2009 0

Malco Redline Hand Tools for HVAC Pros

Malco recently launched their new Redline Handle group of hand tools. They redesigned these tools in response to trade professional […]

Carpentry Tool Reviews & Buying Guides January 22, 2009 0

Iron Dog Tool Gear

Iron Dog Tool Gear offers some really high-quality work belts, tool pouches, and tool bags that really provide almost limitless […]