About The Author

Josh McGaffigan

Staff Reviewer and Writer

Having worked in various trades spanning the automotive, cilvil engineering, concrete, and metalworking trades, Josh brings a practical, deep, and diverse knowledge of tools to Pro Tool Reviews. His experiences range from core drilling commercial properties for purposes of surveying to diagnosing and repairing luxury consumer vehicles.

With over two decades of practical tool experience under his belt, Josh personally handles a variety of hands-on power tool and accessory reviews for PTR while also heading up our head-to-head tool comparisons and testing. He works closely with Austin on our video team to produce engaging and informative videos and demonstrations to help our readers and viewers understand the standout features in new tools and how those tools fit into the existing ecosystem of available products. Josh’s knowledge and love of tools are exceeded only by a greater love for his wife and family. A fan of all things that can stretch him mentally, Josh loves to dive into new tools and product testing with ample amounts of both enthusiasm and precision—both behind the scenes and in front of the cameras. He looks forward to many years of growth with Pro Tool Reviews and helping expand the reach of the website and our Youtube channel.

Leaf Blower Reviews April 28, 2023 0

Ridgid 18V Cordless Leaf Blower Review

Move air in the other direction with the Ridgid Cordless Leaf Blower The odds are you know about Rigid’s shop vacs. Within that sub-species of indoor and outdoor power tools, they’re probably among the best. Well, if you don’t already know this, they also make outdoor power equipment that moves air in the other direction. […]

String Trimmer Reviews & Edgers March 24, 2023 0

Ridgid 18V Battery-Powered String Trimmer Review

Ridgid Gears Up for Spring With Its 18V 14-Inch String Trimmer Over the years, Ridgid has earned a solid reputation for sturdy, dependable power tools native to the workshop and job site environments. They’ve also moved into OPE territory with products like the Ridgid R01201 18V Battery-Powered String Trimmer. Here’s what we found after putting […]

Leaf Blower Reviews March 10, 2023 0

Skil 40V Battery-Powered 530 CFM Leaf Blower Review

The Skil 40V Blower Brings Practical Design to the Homeowner Market The Skil PWRCore 40V 530 CFM battery-powered blower is a prime example of an outdoor power tool that has the homeowner in mind. Its practical design fulfills consumer demand for convenience and utility–especially in the maintenance of small- and medium-sized lawns. Now, when you’re […]

Leaf Blower Reviews March 7, 2023 0

Echo eForce 56V Battery-Powered Leaf Blower Review

The Echo Battery-Powered Leaf Blower Surpasses Its Handheld Gas-Powered Counterparts No doubt, the OPE market has its fair share of competition. Nonetheless, there are those brands that stand out from the rest, having achieved iconic status. In the world of leaf blowers, Echo is one of them. They’ve done an admirable job of breaking new […]

String Trimmer Reviews & Edgers March 6, 2023 0

Skil 40V Powerhead String Trimmer Review

Skil Adds a 40V Powerhead String Trimmer to the PWRCore 40 Lineup Skil (as a name, certainly ) has enjoyed almost a century of tenure in the world of power tools. And like everyone else these days, the company has been attentive to building a cordless line of OPE offerings, including the new Skil 40V […]

Pressure Washer Reviews March 2, 2023 0

HART 2500 PSI Electric Pressure Washer Review

The HART 2500 PSI Electric Pressure Washer Delivers Convenience and Power In the last decade alone, engineers have made leaps and bounds in the quality and dependability of corded and battery-driven equipment; enough so that economists expect the global marketshare for electric power tools to nearly double by 2031. Naturally, this encompasses all manner of […]

String Trimmer Reviews & Edgers February 27, 2023 0

Echo eForce Battery-Powered String Trimmer DSRM-2600

The Echo DSRM-2600 eForce Battery-Powered String Trimmer hit the market at the right time. Spring is around the corner, and if you’re in the southern climes, you’re probably ready to put this 56V cordless power tool to work now. This addition to Echo’s product line should satisfy prosumers and professionals alike. Indeed, the eForce covers […]

Push Mower Reviews December 12, 2022 0

EGO SNT2125AP 56V Snow Blower

Clear Snow More Comfortably With EGO’s 21-Inch Auger-Propelled Snow Blower We reviewed the initial dual-battery EGO 21-inch snow blower all the way back in 2017. Since then, EGO has continued to develop and improve its battery and motor technology and apply it to its snow blowers. We got our hands on the EGO SNT2125AP snow […]