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.

Hitachi 12V Peak Cordless Micro Combo Kit Review

Combo Kit Reviews & Buying Guides June 25, 2009 0

Hitachi 10.8V Cordless Micro Drill/Driver Kit Review

Take something that is good and make it better. That’s what Hitachi did with their new KC10DFL 12V Driver Drill and […]

Wrench Reviews & Buying Guides June 12, 2009 0

Channellock Rescue Tool

The Channellock rescue tool was designed by firefighters, for firefighters and first responders. Using feedback received from firefighters, first responders, […]

Combo Kit Reviews & Buying Guides June 12, 2009 0

SKIL 4 Tool Combo Kit Review 2895LI-20

The SKIL 4 tool combo kit (model 2895LI-20) is an 18V lithium-ion cordless combo set that is a homeowner’s dream […]

Carpentry Tool Reviews & Buying Guides May 12, 2009 0

Gauge-It Thickness Gauge Review

The Gauge-It Thickness Gauge is a quick, reliable, and easy-to-use way to check how thick your woodworking material is. No […]

Cordless Drill Reviews & Impact Drivers May 8, 2009 0

Skil 2362 7.2V Lithium Ion Drill/Driver Review

The Skil 2362 7.2V Lithium Ion Drill/Driver has become one of our favorite screwdriver replacements. With its handy, compact size […]

Bosch Full Force Technology finish nailer

Framing Tool Reviews & Buying Guides April 21, 2009 0

Bosch Full Force Technology Pneumatic Nailers

Bosch pneumatic nailers hit the market back in 2009. They began with the introduction of their line of Full Force […]

Carpentry Tool Reviews & Buying Guides April 14, 2009 0

Gauge-It Table Saw Gauge Review

The Gauge-It Table Saw Gauge is the all-in-one answer for checking blade angle, blade height, miter angles and more. Take […]

Cordless Drill Reviews & Impact Drivers April 9, 2009 0

Craftsman 11812 NEXTEC 12V 3/8-Inch Drill/Driver Review

NEXTEC 12V Lithium-ion tools are Craftsman’s answer to the subcompact tool category. Featuring a new color scheme that is a […]

Plumbers Tool Reviews April 6, 2009 0

Ridgid RP 210-B 18V Press Tool

RIDGID’s new press tool shows how less is more. The Ridgid RP 210-B 18-volt press tool is more than 2 […]

News & Opinion March 24, 2009 0

DeWalt ServiceNet – Don’t Throw Away That Broken Tool!

When my DeWalt 18V XRP Hammer Drill broke, I was almost in tears because we had been through so much […]