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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.

Stanley Black & Decker Sues Sears Over Breach of Contract

March 27, 2017 0

Is This the End of Sears? It’s a Cloudy Forecast

by Kenny Koehler

Is this the end of Sears? It’s the question on everyone’s mind who is keeping up the current news from […]

March 23, 2017 0

SawStop vs Bosch Reaxx Lawsuit

by Kenny Koehler

The SawStop vs Bosch Reaxx lawsuit ended in favor of SawStop with the ruling coming from Administrative Law Judge Thomas B. Pender. […]

Jobsite Fail: Contractor Guts Wrong House

March 14, 2017 0

Jobsite Fail: Contractor Guts the Wrong House

by Adam Spafford

Mistakes and accidents are just part of the jobsite: if you’re going to work, they’re going to happen. We always […]

Hitachi 2-1/16-Inch AC Brushless Rotary Hammer

March 9, 2017 0

Hitachi Power Tools Sold to Private Equity Firm KKR

by Adam Spafford

We’ve been impressed with the quality and performance that Hitachi Power Tools has brought to the market recently and apparently, […]

February 20, 2017 0

Choosing The Right Circular Saw Blade

by Adam Spafford

We’ve written about table saw blade height, using miter saws, table saw safety tips, and caring for circular saw blades, […]

February 16, 2017 0

Ford SYNC Connect Wifi Hotspot Coming for 2018

by Adam Spafford

Ford recently announced the addition of the built-in AT&T 4G LTE Ford SYNC Connect Wifi Hotspot which gives passengers a new way […]

Designing a Maker Space Lakeland Catapult

January 30, 2017 0

Designing Lakeland Catapult 3.0 Maker Space

by Tom Monaco

From the Editor: We were excited to hear about the creation of downtown Lakeland Catapult’s new Maker Space. This maker […]

January 16, 2017 0

$900MM – Stanley Black and Decker Buys Craftsman

by Tim Johnson

News may or may not have made it to you yet that the 90-year old tool brand may soon cease […]

January 12, 2017 0

Milwaukee One-Key Integrated Tool Security Upgrade

by Adam Spafford

Today Milwaukee launched the Milwaukee One-Key Integrated Tool Security Upgrade with a big addition: Integrated Tool Security. Paired with tracking, Integrated […]

January 12, 2017 0

Bosch Home Connect App for Appliances

by Clint DeBoer

We got a close up look at the new Bosch Home Connect app for appliances. The system lets you control […]