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Whether it’s cold hard facts or editorials by our professional staff, Pro Tool Reviews tells it like it is. We deliver a steady stream of power tool news for the construction and housing industry. Hopefully, this will keep you abreast of what’s happening in the construction industry. Our industry insights, articles, and editorials cover construction industry topics affecting professional tradesmen and business owners. If you’re in the construction business—no matter if you work on the jobsite or in the office—you need to know what trends and tools are shaping the work you do. Our team delivers both news & opinion to keep you up to speed and ahead of the curve. Because of this, you can be in the know with respect to OSHA regulations, modern construction methods, and therefore any other developments taking place that could affect your work. While our power tool reviews and hand tool reviews let you know what’s hot from the manufacturers. For everything else, you’ll want to stay tuned to our news and opinion editorial coverage.

July 17, 2012 0

Operate a Chainsaw Naked…Get Arrested

by Clint DeBoer

Rule #1 of operating a chainsaw: Clothing is NOT optional. Apparently, Lindsay Medd Stevens (a man) didn’t get that memo. […]

Recall: Skil 3316-01 Miter Saw for Lower Blade Guard

July 10, 2012 0

Skil 3316-01 Miter Saw Recall for Lower Blade Guard

by Clint DeBoer

Bosch announced a recall this week of 618 SKIL Brand Miter Saws (models 3316-01 and 3316-02). These are products manufactured […]

July 1, 2012 0

Paintable Lithium-ion Battery Technology Developed

by Clint DeBoer

Let me just start off by voicing a general sense of wariness with new Lithium-ion technology in general. While there […]

June 28, 2012 0

Kawasaki 19.2V Cordless Drill 691761 Recall

by Clint DeBoer

If you thought that Kawasaki 19.2V cordless drill deal last year was too good to be true, perhaps you were right. The U.S. […]

June 26, 2012 0

Milwaukee Tools Testing Lab – Top Secret Tour!

by Clint DeBoer

If I told you all that I learned at Milwaukee’s testing facility tour I’d have to kill you… then I’d have to turn myself over to authorities so that Milwaukee could prosecute me for violating their NDA agreement and letting out the secrets of their testing methodologies and procedures (yes, perhaps the murder trial would trump any NDA violations – but that’s not the point). The point is that I got a tour of their testing facilities and have committed all of their procedures and data to memory. In the event of my assassination, this information will be released to the news media along with the truth behind the JFK assassination and the location of Jimmy Hoffa (in case you’re wondering, he’s still alive).