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.

Tool Reviews March 8, 2011 0

Benchmade 580 Barrage Osborne Design Knife Review

The Benchmade 580 Barrage Osborne Design Knife combines lightning-fast assisted-opening, the Axis lock system and a super sharp drop-point style […]

Tool Reviews March 1, 2011 0

SOG FSAT-8 Flash II Tanto Straight Edge Knife Review

The SOG FSAT-8 Flash II Tanto Straight Edge Knife is not your grandpa’s whittling tool but rather a modern, lightweight, […]

Tool Reviews February 23, 2011 0

Irwin 15 inch Universal Handsaw Review

The new Irwin 15 inch Universal Handsaw is a departure from the standard hand saw since it can deliver faster cuts with less binding and works with many different kinds of materials. You can use it with PVC, vinyl, laminate flooring, as well as with both hard and soft woods. With a unique, patented tooth grind, this saw does a fine cut finish with a coarse saw cut speed.

Tool Reviews February 23, 2011 0

Johnson Level 118000 Picture Perfect Level Review

So, you just hung something on the wall and you can’t get it quite straight. Chances are that you could probably use […]

Tool Reviews February 23, 2011 0

Johnson Level 1707-4800 Glo-View Aluminum Box Level Review

The Johnson Level 1707-4800 Glo-View Aluminum Box Level can definitely help you get things straight, even in a dimly lit room, […]

Tool Reviews February 9, 2011 0

Benchmade 550HG Griptilian AXIS Locking Mechanism Knife Review

The Benchmade 550HG Griptilian AXIS Locking Mechanism Knife may seem like a minimalist pocket knife to some, but after spending […]

Black & Decker 18V Hard Surface Sweeper & Blower Review

Tool Reviews January 16, 2011 0

Black and Decker NS118 18V Blower Review

If you have decks, patios, porches, sidewalks and garages that need to be swept a lot; then chances are that the Black […]

Levels, Squares & Measuring Tool Reviews & Buying Guides December 14, 2010 0

Johnson Level 40-6001 Laser Distance Measure Review

The Johnson Level 40-6001 Laser Distance Measure is a compact, feature-rich handheld tool that makes it a breeze to accurately measure nearly […]

Cordless Vacuum Reviews December 7, 2010 0

Black & Decker CHV1410B Dustbuster 14.4V Cordless Hand Vacuum Review

The Black & Decker CHV1410B Dustbuster 14.4V Cordless Hand Vacuum continues the long tradition of portable vacuums that Dustbusters have been known […]

Tool Reviews December 7, 2010 0

Duo-Fast DFCR175C Cordless Roofing Coil Nailer Review

The Duo-Fast DFCR175C Cordless Roofing Coil Nailer lets you do roofing repairs without having to drag out a compressor and a […]