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.

Demo & Rotary Hammer Reviews & Buying Guides August 24, 2017 0

New Makita Rotary Hammer Models Feature HEPA Vacs and AVT

Rotary hammers work well for chipping and drilling in concrete, but they create a lot of dust and vibration. With […]

Tool Accessory Reviews August 22, 2017 0

Milwaukee Lineman Utility Accessories Expand

What They Say Milwaukee Lineman Utility Accessories Milwaukee Shockwave Lineman’s Impact Auger Bits Milwaukee engineered these new impact auger bits to […]

Carpentry Tool Reviews & Buying Guides August 21, 2017 0

Makita 12V Max CXT Pin Nailer

New to the Makita cordless 12V platform, the Makita 12V Max CXT Pin Nailer offers a hose-free solution to finish and […]

News & Opinion August 21, 2017 0

Kyocera Acquires Senco: Moving Into Cutting Tools Division

Senco Brands, an American manufacturer of fasteners and fastening tools since 1948, was recently acquired by Kyoto-based Kyocera Corporation for […]

Hand Tool Reviews & Buying Guides August 18, 2017 0

NTC Voltclaw Electrician’s Wire Push/Pull Tool

Ever had to jam your metal needle nose pliers into a junction box to get to that hard-to-reach wire? Or […]

Outdoor Power Equipment Reviews August 16, 2017 0

Bosch 18V Jobsite Blower GBL18V-71

In a market where there are many specific tools for many specific jobs, versatility and efficiency become important qualities when […]

Carpentry Tool Reviews & Buying Guides August 15, 2017 0

Bostitch Cordless Framing Nailer Coming This Fall

Due for a fall release in 2017, Bostitch unveils plans for their new line of cordless framing and finish nailers. […]

Milwaukee 2257-20 102x77 Spot Infrared Imager

Test and Measurement Tool Reviews & Buying Guide August 14, 2017 0

Milwaukee Infrared Imager with 102 x 77 Display

What They Say Key Features The Milwaukee Infrared Imager features instant start-up for scanning large areas quickly and gives a […]

Cordless Saw Reviews & Buying Guides August 10, 2017 0

Makita 18V X2 LXT Plunge Cut Saw

Makita looks to expand its 18V X2 LXT System with a new 6-1/2″ Plunge Saw. The Makita 18V X2 LXT Plunge […]

Wrench Reviews & Buying Guides August 9, 2017 0

Stanley 120 Tooth Ratchet Delivers Smaller Arc Swing

Recently, Stanley improved upon their line of automotive tools by introducing the Stanley 120 Tooth Ratchet. With twice the amount […]