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.

Stiletto Titanium Poly Fiberglass Hammer - Titanium Heads

Buying Guides May 20, 2021 0

Titanium Hammers vs Steel Hammers Compared

If you swing. a hammer for a living, you know the titanium hammers vs steel hammers debate. It’s likely you’ve […]

Workwear Reviews & Safety Equipment April 23, 2021 0

Ironclad Work Gloves Review

If you work with your hands, you know you need to take care of them. Why not protect them and make […]

Carpentry Tool Reviews & Buying Guides February 13, 2021 0

Ridgid 18V Octane Cordless Compact Router Review R860443B

Having reviewed the Ridgid cordless trim router some time ago, we were intrigued when they released an updated model. The […]

Corded Saw Reviews February 12, 2021 0

Skil MS6305-00 10 in. Miter Saw Review

The Skil MS6305-00 10 in. miter saw provides an almost unheard of blend of capacity, power, usability, and value. Our […]

How high do I mount receptacles and switches

News & Opinion January 15, 2021 0

How High to Mount Receptacles, Outlets, and Switches

During a remodel, customers and clients ask me lots of questions. Recently, I got a question about the rules for […]

Tool Storage Reviews & Buying Guides January 15, 2021 0

ToughBuilt Tool Belt Review TB-CT-102-3P

ToughBuilt Tool Belt Gives Us Comfortable Options Ah, the tool belt. The right setup makes you more productive and keeps […]

Tiling & Flooring Tool Reviews & Buying Guides January 11, 2021 0

iQ Power Tools iQ228 Cyclone 7-inch Dry-Cut Tile Saw

Having already reviewed the iQTS244 Dry Cut Tile Saw, getting our hands on the smaller iQ Power Tools iQ228 Cyclone […]

Cordless Drill Reviews & Impact Drivers November 11, 2020 0

Makita XWT14 Cordless Compact Impact Wrench Review

With Power Exceeding Our Expectations, the Makita XWT14 Cordless Impact Wrench is a Must-Have for Mechanics This has been a […]

Clamp and Fastening Tool Reviews & Buying Guides November 10, 2020 0

Dimide Clamp Review | 1/4 Series Clamps

Dimide 1/4 Series Clamp Delivers Powerful Holding With the Power of Your Impact Driver We use a ton of different […]

Outdoor Power Equipment Reviews November 6, 2020 0

Craftsman Battery Weedwacker Review | V60 Brushless String Trimmer

Craftsman V60 Battery Weedwacker Delivers Excellent Performance with a Versatile Design We got our hands on the brushless Craftsman V60 […]