News & Opinion

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.

New Milwaukee M12 Cordless Power Port

Milwaukee M12 Power Port Preview

Ever have your cell phone run out of battery power and find that you forgot your car charger at home? Those days can be over if you pick up one of Milwaukee’s new M12 Cordless Power Port. This nifty little tool is capable of charging up to five small electronic devices (two at a time) on a single battery pack.

Milwaukee diamond grit Sawzall blades

Milwaukee Diamond Grit Sawzall Blades

The new Milwaukee diamond grit “THE TORCH” Sawzall blades are designed for extended life and improved performance in cast iron. Featuring coarse industrial diamond grit embedded in high strength nickel alloy braze, the new blades last up to 30 times longer and cut up to 2 times faster than traditional carbide grit blades.

Milwaukee 2602-22 M18 Cordless 1/2" Hammer Drill Announced

Milwaukee 2602-22 M18 Cordless 1/2″ Hammer Drill Preview

Milwaukee expands its LITHIUM-ION system with the new 2602-22 M18 Cordless 1/2″ Hammer Drill / Driver. Featuring a compact and ergonomic design, the new addition to the M18 system claims to be up to 20% faster in concrete than the competition. Milwaukee says that the 2602-20 is the only hammer drill / driver in its class with an all metal gear case, which will provide maximum durability for heavy duty applications.

SKIL Adds Professional Features to its latest SKILSAW

SKIL HD5687 Circular Saw Preview

The new SKIL HD5687 SKILSAW circular saw delivers with a great combination of performance, light weight design and a value price point that makes this saw have amazing bang for the buck. With new features like a 51 degree bevel capacity and a handle that is derived from their popular Worm Drive saw, seasoned carpenters will find this new saw to be a welcomed addition to their job site.

New Milwaukee 6470-21 10-1/4" Circular Saw

Milwaukee 6470-21 Circular Saw

Milwaukee introduces a new 6470-21 10-1/4″ Circular Saw that is not only lighter and easier to use than prior models, but maintains industry leading power and performance without an increase in price. The new 10-1/4″ Circular Saw is 1-1/2l pounds lighter than the existing model and has a large bale handle with cushion grip that was designed to increase comfort and provide better control when using the saw.

EGO 56V lawn mower mowing front

Proper Lawnmower Care and Maintenance

You want to have a beautiful, well-manicured lawn, but that doesn’t happen all on its own. To make that happen, you need a reliable and powerful lawnmower. Of course, lawnmowers aren’t cheap. You don’t want to have to replace your mower every year or so. But that’s exactly what will happen if you don’t practice proper lawnmower maintenance. If you take good care of your mower, it will take good care of your lawn for many years to come.