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Having a love of automobiles that stems from his father's racing days, Tim has spent a lifetime around cars and trucks. From restoring and renovating them as well as fixing them when they break, Tim always has a tool handy. He currently resides in central Florida with his wife and 5 kids where he divides his time as mentor, devoted father, loving husband and jungle gym.

Tim Johnson owns and operates Shop Tool Reviews, and his experience with automotive tools and shops gives him a uniquely honed perspective in this area.

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Makita 18V X2 LXT Brushless Blower Action
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Makita 18V X2 Battery-Powered Blower Review XBU02

Makita XBU02 Cordless Blower Blends Relevant Power with Low Noise and Zero Emissions The Makita XBU02 18V X2 Cordless Blower […]

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Ryobi Garage Door Opener Review

The Ryobi GD200 Garage Door Opener (GDO) combines a quiet, powerful opener with a module-based system that extends its functionality […]

Husqvarna 545FR Brush Cutter
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Husqvarna 545FR Brushcutter Review

The Husqvarna 545FR Brushcutter is the tool you call up when a string trimmer literally won’t cut it. More to […]

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Sander and Grinder Reviews August 13, 2018 0

Festool Planex Easy Drywall Sander Review

One of the uglier bits of construction and remodeling work revolves around drywall installation. Sanding down drywall mud not only […]

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MoistureShield Composite Decking Review

First, you walk out the front door and notice the paint on your wood decking is starting to fade. Before […]

Mower LED Lights
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How To Install Mower LED Lights – Exmark Radius X-series

It’s now prime time cutting season here in Central Florida. We get our afternoon thunderstorms and the nights are around […]

Dumping 4 - 80lb Bags of Concrete
Masonry & Concrete Tool Reviews & Buying Guides June 26, 2017 0

Yardmax Concrete Mixers Line Review

YardMax recently announced the availability of its new line of YardMax Concrete Mixers, available in 1.6 cubic foot and 4.0 […]

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Outdoor Power Equipment Reviews April 7, 2017 0

Exmark Radius X Series Zero Turn Mower Review

Exmark started back in 1982 as an independent manufacturer, however now the brand falls under the Toro corporate umbrella. Being […]

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FLEX Pipe Polisher Sander LRP1503 Boa Video Review
Sander and Grinder Reviews February 10, 2017 0

FLEX Pipe Polisher Sander LRP1503 Boa Video Review

If you fabricate or work with stainless pipe, such as handrails, then you need a tool that can handle your […]

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DeWalt ToughSystem Storage Organization Video Review
Tool Storage Reviews & Buying Guides February 1, 2017 0

DeWalt ToughSystem Storage Organization Video Review

Our shop space seems to always shrink, or we seem to be getting more stuff. Maybe it’s both. If you […]

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