About The Author

Clint DeBoer

Editor-in-Chief

When he's not playing with the latest power tool, Clint DeBoer enjoys life as a husband, father, and is an avid reader—especially the Bible. He loves Jesus, has a degree in recording engineering, and has been involved in multimedia and/or online publishing in one form or another since 1992.

Clint’s career has covered nearly the entire realm of audio and video production. After graduating at the top of his class with an Associates Degree in Recording Engineering, he began working for the famed Soundelux studios in 1994, one of the largest post-production companies specializing in audio for feature films & television. Working on a myriad of feature films, Clint honed his skills as a dialogue editor, foley editor, and sound designer. Years later, he moved into the expanding area of video editing, where he served as the company’s senior AVID video editor for three years. Working for such clients as Universal Pictures, Hollywood Pictures, Paramount Home Entertainment, NASA, Universal Studios, Planet Hollywood, SEGA, NASCAR, and others, Clint DeBoer dealt extensively with client management as well as film & video editing, color correction, and digital video & MPEG compression. He also carries several THX certifications (Technician I and II, THX Video), and is ISF Level II Certified. After founding the CD Media, Inc. publishing company in 1996, he went on to help start or grow several successful online publications, including Audioholics (as Editor-in-Chief for 12 years) and AV Gadgets. In 2008, Clint founded Pro Tool Reviews followed by the landscape and outdoor power equipment-focused OPE Reviews in 2017. He also heads up the Pro Tool Innovation Awards, an annual awards program honoring innovative tools and accessories across the trades. Crediting God and his excellent staff for the success of what is now the largest power tool review publication in the industry, Clint DeBoer hopes to see continued growth for the company as it rapidly expands its reach. Pro Tool Reviews critically reviews hundreds of hand tools, power tools, and accessories each year to help inform users about the best and newest products in the industry. Reaching everyone from the construction industry professional and tradesman to the serious DIYer, Pro Tool Reviews helps tool consumers shop better, work smarter, and stay aware of what tools and products can help put them at the top of their game.

Zero Turn Mower Reviews June 3, 2019 0

Cub Cadet Pro Z 972 SD Zero-Turn Mower Review

I tried to describe the feeling of riding along at 12+ mph while cutting grass on a zero turn with 4-wheel steering to a colleague who runs a professional landscaping company. When my description then turned to describe the dualie wheels, he became absolutely convinced I was pulling his leg. So, at first glance, the […]

Greenworks Commercial GT 161 82V Trimmer

String Trimmer Reviews & Edgers May 29, 2019 0

Greenworks 82V String Trimmer GT 161 is Attachment-Capable

Greenworks Commercial introduced the new GT 161, its first attachment-capable string trimmer. The new Greenworks 82V string trimmer offers universal attachment capabilities and works on their 82V battery platform. Firstly, the GT 161 is the first Greenworks 82V string trimmer that allows attachments. Most landscapers we know prefer dedicated tools like the Greenworks Commercial stick […]

String Trimmer Reviews & Edgers May 29, 2019 0

Worx 40V Trimmer Edger – WG184

Worx has been slowly revamping its 20V line of outdoor power tools with new 40V power supplies. Rather than create a third battery platform (see the Worx 56V string trimmer as an example), the company is taking a cue from Makita 18V X2 tools. The new Worx 40V Trimmer Edger Power Share system uses two […]

Hand Tool Reviews February 22, 2019 0

Knife Blade Grinds

Much thought and discussion has gone into types of blade shapes that various knives possess—and many have their favorites (the tactical Tanto blade is mine) but the way a blade is sharpened has possibly even more to do with how well a blade will cut. It will also, more importantly, determine how likely it is […]

Leaf Blower Reviews December 14, 2017 0

Shindaiwa EB802 Backpack Blower Review

If you’ve been hanging around the site for a while, you might be wondering when the veritable wellspring of backpack blower reviews will dry out. Recently, we had the opportunity to look at 7 of the industry leaders in professional-grade, gas-powered backpack blowers. In the spirit of healthy competition, as well as because of our genuine […]

Robotic Lawn Mower Reviews December 13, 2017 0

How Robotic Lawnmowers Work – Not a Roomba!

If there’s one misunderstanding I’ve encountered again and again with respect to robotic lawnmowers, it’s how they cut. The questions aren’t necessarily about the quality of cut, but rather the coverage. Most people ask: “Will it get all parts of my lawn?”. How robotic lawnmowers work is very different than the way you traditionally think […]

Zero Turn Mower Reviews July 14, 2017 0

John Deere ZTrak Z355R Zero-Turn Mower Review

One of the Pro Tool Reviews shops sits on over an acre of property. It’s a great location for testing both commercial and residential zero-turn mowers. Getting a John Deere ZTrak Z355R on the property was a fun opportunity to try out a zero-turn from a company with a lot of history. If you weren’t aware, […]

EGO Powerhead String Trimmer edger pole saw kit

String Trimmer Reviews & Edgers June 23, 2017 0

EGO Power Head String Trimmer Edger Review

Having already reviewed both the EGO 56V cordless string trimmer and the EGO 15 in brushless string trimmer, getting our hands on the brand new EGO power head string trimmer seemed a logical next step. Of all the battery powered outdoor power equipment I’ve reviewed, the string trimmer is my go-to for introducing landscapers to the technology. […]