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.

Carpentry Tool Reviews & Buying Guides September 13, 2009 0

Swanson Framing Wizard T001WZ Review

Swanson took the age-old framing square and made it into a folding, 5-in-1 layout tool they are calling the T001WZ […]

Levels, Squares & Measuring Tool Reviews & Buying Guides September 13, 2009 0

Swanson Wood Magnet T04424 Review

The Swanson Wood Magnet T04424 is one of those tools that, once you use it a few times, you realize how […]

Ridgid R3030 One-Handed Reciprocating Saw Review

Carpentry Tool Reviews & Buying Guides August 4, 2009 0

Ridgid One Handed Reciprocating Saw Review

What do you get when you take 50 percent of a jigsaw and 50 percent of a reciprocating saw, along […]

Cordless Drill Reviews & Impact Drivers July 30, 2009 0

DeWalt DCD970 18V XRP Hammer Drill Review

More muscle and extra features are what help define the new DeWalt flagship DCD970 18-Volt 1/2-Inch XRP Lithium-Ion Hammer drill. […]

Black & Decker EM100B Energy Saver Series Power Monitor Review

Tool Reviews July 16, 2009 0

Black and Decker EM100B Power Monitor Review

With all the focus on Being Green and conserving energy, Black and Decker has some pretty cool new tools to help […]

Test and Measurement Tool Reviews & Buying Guide July 16, 2009 0

Black and Decker TLD100 Thermal Leak Detector Review

The new Black & Decker TLD100 Energy Saver Series Thermal Leak Detector is a great way for consumers to help […]

Carpentry Tool Reviews & Buying Guides July 15, 2009 0

SKIL HD5687 7-1/4 inch Skilsaw Circular Saw Review

The SKIL HD5687 takes the sidewinder skilsaws to a new level by offering many professional features, like a 15-amp all-ball […]

SKIL SHD77M 7-1/4 inch Magnesium Worm Drive Skilsaw Review

Carpentry Tool Reviews & Buying Guides July 10, 2009 0

SKIL SHD77M 7-1/4 inch Magnesium Worm Drive Saw Review

The original SKIL Model 77 Worm Drive came out in 1937, and since then, there have been many improvements, including […]

Knife & Chisel Reviews & Buying Guides July 10, 2009 0

Leatherman Kick Multi-Tool Review

The Leatherman Kick multi-tool was designed for folks who prefer a little less weight yet need a full-size multi-tool that […]

Hammer & Pry Bar Reviews & Buying Guides June 30, 2009 0

Stiletto Titanium Pry Bars Review

Stiletto titanium flat pry bars weigh 45% less than a typical steel flat bar of the same size. They also […]