About The Author

Chris Boll

News Editor

When he doesn't have his hands on tools himself, Chris is often the man behind the camera lens making the rest of the team look good. In his free time, you might find Chris with his nose jammed in a book, or tearing out his remaining hair while watching Liverpool FC. He enjoys his faith, family, friends, and the Oxford comma.

News & Opinion November 26, 2018 0

Top 10 OSHA Violations – Don’t Make These Mistakes!

Every year, OSHA gives us some insight into the violations they cite each year. Their fiscal year runs from October […]

Knife & Chisel Reviews & Buying Guides November 21, 2018 0

Gerber Flatiron Folding Knife Review

We all like knives around this office, and when new models come in for review, we all usually stop what […]

News & Opinion November 9, 2018 0

How to Use a Generator After a Storm

Because of our run-ins with hurricanes here in Florida, we have some practical knowledge of how to use a generator […]

Cordless Nailer Reviews & Buying Guides October 19, 2018 0

Bostitch Cordless Framing Nailer – BCF30PTM1

Bostitch entered two models into our Framing Nailer Shootout back in July. One was their pneumatic F21PL2 that impressed us with an […]

Test and Measurement Tool Reviews & Buying Guide October 18, 2018 0

Prevent Mechanical Failure with the Fluke Vibration Sensor – 3561 FC

We know that at least a few of our readers have shops that run all sorts of heavy equipment regularly. […]

Dust Extractor Reviews & Buying Guides October 16, 2018 0

DeWalt FlexVolt 60V Max Dust Extractor Coming Soon

DeWalt is announcing that they’ve added an OSHA-approved dust extraction solution to their roster of cordless tools. The DeWalt FlexVolt […]

Oscillating Multi-Tool Reviews & Buying Guides October 15, 2018 0

Worx Cordless Oscillating Tool Review – WX682L

We’re looking more closely at all 26 models of corded and cordless multi-tools involved in the shootout from a few […]

Test and Measurement Tool Reviews & Buying Guide October 9, 2018 0

PD-S Hilti Laser Measure Coming Soon!

Kenny and I have been slaving away at the PTR offices while Clint headed out to the Hilti Innovation Day […]

Oscillating Multi-Tool Reviews & Buying Guides October 8, 2018 0

Cordless Rockwell Sonicrafter Oscillating Tool Review

A few months back, we had 26 different corded and cordless oscillating tool models in-house for our Multi-tool Shootout Review. […]

Framing Nailer Reviews September 28, 2018 0

Bostitch Framing Nailer Review – F21PL2

When framing or roofing, it helps to have the right tools for the job. With so many varieties on the […]