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.

Landscaping Tool Reviews December 1, 2022 0

Ryobi 40V Backpack Battery System Review

Extend Your Runtime With The Ryobi 40V Backpack Power Supply In the past few years, Ryobi has made a noticeable performance jump with its 40V lawn care lineup. In 2022, the brand designed a few unexpected innovations, like a joystick-controlled zero-turn. We wondered whether Ryobi was going to target the professional market, and we’re getting […]

News November 23, 2022 0

Ryobi 40V Battery Rear Tine Tiller Review

Ryobi Battery-Powered Rear Tine Tiller Packs Serious Power As gas-powered equipment makes the shift to battery power, we’ve been enjoying witnessing the evolution. The Ryobi 40V rear tine tiller makes its debut and it’s in a league of its own. We took it out to the ranch to see how this battery-powered tiller stacks against […]

Chainsaw Reviews and Pole Saws November 3, 2022 0

Green Machine 62V 16-inch Chainsaw Review

Take On Your Seasonal Tree Work With The Green Machine 62V 16-Inch Chainsaw We love battery-powered chainsaws. They let you get to work quickly and are perfect for storm cleanup. Regardless of your reason for considering a battery-powered saw, we want to know if the Green Machine 62V 16-inch chainsaw provides enough power and convenience […]

Hedge Trimmer Reviews November 1, 2022 0

Ryobi 40V HP Brushless Hedge Trimmer Review

Ryobi 40V HP Brushless Cordless Hedge Trimmer Provides Impressive Capacity While Ryobi has a ton of homeowner- and DIY-targeted products, one area that it has been diving head-first into lately is high-performance cordless OPE. The brushless, 26-inch Ryobi 40V Hedge Trimmer joins the brand’s Whisper Series with familiar features and eyebrow-raising performance. We got it […]

String Trimmer Reviews & Edgers October 25, 2022 0

Green Machine 62V Aluminum Shaft String Trimmer Review

Green Machine Aluminum Shaft String Trimmer Offers Excellent Value So far, our impression of the Green Machine line of outdoor power equipment has proven positive. Most recently, we got our hands on the Green Machine Aluminum Shaft String Trimmer. We wanted to see if this consumer-oriented trimmer operated with enough power to prove a worthy […]

Weekend Life October 6, 2022 0

Greenworks 24V Battery-Powered Inflator Review

Greenworks 24V Battery-Powered Inflator Fills Up To 160 PSI We love our outdoor power equipment. However, when brands come up with a battery platform that works across a lot of other tools and products—it makes it easier to expand your system. As a case in point, we got to try out the Greenworks 24V battery-powered […]

HART 40V Battery-Powered Earth Auger Review

Weekend Life October 4, 2022 0

HART 40V Earth Auger Review

HART Tools 40V Battery-Powered Earth Auger Digs Through Soil Fast When putting up fence posts in a large pasture, any tool or method to reduce the physical labor helps. We connected with Eli Mosley , our local rancher, to install more than a few fence posts in one of his cow pastures. We always seem […]

News September 19, 2022 0

Pit Boss Sportsman 1100 Pellet Grill Review

Grill Like A Pro This Season With The Pit Boss Sportsman 1100 Wood Pellet Grill As we’re still in the midst of summer, we can’t help but want to take advantage of it by having barbeques and family get-togethers. While you might be new to pellet grilling, it’s not as complicated as it might sound. […]