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.

Work Clothing & Footwear Reviews & Buying Guides January 15, 2024 0

Red Wing Apex BOA Work Boot Review

We’re big fans of Red Wing work boots and BOA’s innovative lacing system. So, when we had the opportunity to […]

Levels, Squares & Measuring Tool Reviews & Buying Guides December 8, 2022 0

Irwin Strait-Line Chalk Reels

We love Irwin tools and their Vise-Grip locking pliers remain one of our favorite go-to tools. Of course, their Marples woodworking chisels are […]

Tool Accessory Reviews October 14, 2022 0

Bora NGX Clamp Edge Guide System

Bora NGX Clamp Edge Guide System Features Solid Concept with Room for Improvement So you’re looking for an inexpensive way […]

Tool Reviews September 18, 2022 0

Stanley FatMax Tape Measure Review

In nearly any construction-related trade, one of the most universally used tools is the tape measure. The Stanley FatMax Tape […]

Carpentry Tool Reviews & Buying Guides January 6, 2022 0

Best 12-inch Miter Saw Reviews

Deckbuilding and miters saws are a perfect match-up of a tool to a project. When I was approached about doing […]

Innova 7111 Smart Diagnostic ODB2 Tablet

Automotive Tool Reviews & Buying Guides August 16, 2021 0

Innova 7111 Smart Diagnostic OBD2 Tablet

We used the Innova 7111 Smart Diagnostic OBD2 Tablet to help us diagnose and solve problems across several vehicles. With […]

News & Opinion August 10, 2021 0

How to Change Oxygen Sensors in Your Vehicle

We don’t often cover too many automotive tools and problems. However, oxygen sensors keep creeping back into my project list. Knowing how […]

Stiletto Titanium Poly Fiberglass Hammer - Titanium Heads

Buying Guides May 20, 2021 0

Titanium Hammers vs Steel Hammers Compared

If you swing. a hammer for a living, you know the titanium hammers vs steel hammers debate. It’s likely you’ve […]

Workwear Reviews & Safety Equipment April 23, 2021 0

Ironclad Work Gloves Review

If you work with your hands, you know you need to take care of them. Why not protect them and make […]

Carpentry Tool Reviews & Buying Guides February 13, 2021 0

Ridgid 18V Octane Cordless Compact Router Review R860443B

Having reviewed the Ridgid cordless trim router some time ago, we were intrigued when they released an updated model. The […]