About The Author

Thomas Gaige

Pro Reviewer

One of the original founders of Pro Tool Reviews, Tom has nearly twenty years of experience in residential and commercial construction. He's been a project manager at an engineering firm, started his own architectural design company, and finally owned and operated a residential construction company as a licensed contractor in South Carolina. Tom's specialties are problem-solving and attention to detail—two traits that are apparent each time he tests and reviews power tools.

Framing Tool Reviews & Buying Guides February 21, 2024 0

Best Framing Hammer – Our Top Picks

Arguably one of the oldest tools known to humanity is the hammer. The irony is that we’re still trying to […]

Tool Storage Reviews & Buying Guides January 29, 2024 0

Best Tool Belt Reviews 2024

When asked if you would like to review “a tool belt or two” for Pro Tool Reviews, beware. After saying “Sure, […]

Work Clothing & Footwear Reviews & Buying Guides January 15, 2024 0

Red Wing Apex BOA Work Boot Review

We’re big fans of Red Wing work boots and BOA’s innovative lacing system. So, when we had the opportunity to […]

Buying Guides April 26, 2023 0

How to Build a Basic Tool Set

At Pro Tool Reviews, we believe in empowering folks and helping them make the best tool choices for their situation. […]

Levels, Squares & Measuring Tool Reviews & Buying Guides December 8, 2022 0

Irwin Strait-Line Chalk Reels

We love Irwin tools and their Vise-Grip locking pliers remain one of our favorite go-to tools. Of course, their Marples woodworking chisels are […]

Tool Accessory Reviews October 14, 2022 0

Bora NGX Clamp Edge Guide System

Bora NGX Clamp Edge Guide System Features Solid Concept with Room for Improvement So you’re looking for an inexpensive way […]

Tool Reviews by Tool September 18, 2022 0

Stanley FatMax Tape Measure Review

In nearly any construction-related trade, one of the most universally used tools is the tape measure. The Stanley FatMax Tape […]

Carpentry Tool Reviews & Buying Guides January 6, 2022 0

Best 12-inch Miter Saw Reviews

Deckbuilding and miters saws are a perfect match-up of a tool to a project. When I was approached about doing […]

Innova 7111 Smart Diagnostic ODB2 Tablet

Automotive Tool Reviews & Buying Guides August 16, 2021 0

Innova 7111 Smart Diagnostic OBD2 Tablet

We used the Innova 7111 Smart Diagnostic OBD2 Tablet to help us diagnose and solve problems across several vehicles. With […]

News & Opinion August 10, 2021 0

How to Change Oxygen Sensors in Your Vehicle

We don’t often cover too many automotive tools and problems. However, oxygen sensors keep creeping back into my project list. Knowing how […]