Buying a Basic Tool Set
Here at Pro Tool Reviews, we believe in empowering folks and helping them to make the best tool choices for their situation. We think that Continue Reading
CategoryBuying Guides
Our power tool buying guides let you research, shop and compare products. You can see our recommendations for the best power tools or even check out our tool shootouts. That’s where we compare dozens of the latest and greatest power tools, hand tools, and pneumatic air tools. We also rate and provide recommendations for hot products in our tool gift guides.
Practical Tool Buying Guides
We’re frequently asked the question: Which tool should I buy? It doesn’t matter if it’s an 18V cordless hammer drill, 18V impact driver, or a 7-1/4″ cordless circular saw. People want to know who makes the best tool. They frequently ask: Which are going to perform the best? We’ve assembled some tool buying guides, gift guides, and helpful tool comparison grids to make the process of choosing the best tool an easier one. Check out the tool guides below, and learn which tools present the most torque, the highest cutting or driving speeds, and the best values in the industry.
For those interested in understanding who provides the best value, performance, and features, our power tool buying guides are the perfect place to start.
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Buying Guides
Track Saw Vs. Table Saw: How To Choose
PTR Brings in a Woodworker to Settle the Track Saw Vs Table Saw Debate Is the choice between -
Buying Guides
Choosing the Best Floor Jack for Your Truck, Car, or SUV
Choosing the Best Floor Jack is More Than Just Weight Capacity We’re fascinated by the mechanical advantage of -
Buying Guides
Impact Driver Vs. Hammer Drill – What’s the Difference?
Pop quiz, hot shot: what are the major differences between an impact driver and hammer drill? If you’re stumped, -
Sander and Grinder Reviews
Angle Grinder Uses and the Influence of Cordless Technology
If an angle grinder is part of your daily grind, you’ve probably noticed the tool’s rapid shift from -
Cordless Drill Reviews & Impact Drivers
Best DIY Impact Driver Head to Head Review
Finding the Best DIY Impact Driver Means Looking at More than Just One Performance Level As we looked
Fastener Drive Types
Screwdrivers are available in a wide variety of types and styles. They can be purchased individually and in sets. For the best deal, it is Continue Reading
Buying Reconditioned Tools
Our Frequently Asked Questions section is dedicated to questions of all kinds, types, and experience levels. We'll tackle any question no matter how complex or Continue Reading
Should I Choose a Metal, Shingle, or Tile Roof?
Deciding on a roofing material can be tough. Aside from the obvious issues of deciding on color, you can choose from a variety of building Continue Reading
Which Ceiling Fan Moves the Most Air
Now that you've decided a ceiling fan is for you, it’s time to see what goes into selecting a ceiling fan that will fit your Continue Reading
Choosing the Right Paint Brush for the Job
Anyone who has run out and bought the cheapest possible brushes for a paint job can testify that quality does matter. I can think of Continue Reading
Buying the Best Utility Knife or Razor Knife
A utility knife is quite possibly one of the most widely-used tools you'll ever add to your arsenal, so why not make sure you get Continue Reading
Choosing the Best Table Saw
A table saw is one of those tools that every serious contractor, home renovator or do-it-yourselfer will want to have handy. A table saw allows Continue Reading
