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 July 11, 2022 0

EGO LB7654 765 CFM Leaf Blower Review

EGO LB7654 Leaf Blower Breaks Barriers at 765 CFM Over the past 5 years or more we’ve seen manufacturers steadily increase the performance capabilities of their battery-powered leaf blowers. It’s no surprise that EGO often finds itself leading the rest of the pack in blowing performance. Their latest entry in the unofficial “who makes the […]

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Pressure Washer Reviews July 7, 2022 0

DeWalt 2100 PSI Electric Jobsite Pressure Washer Review

DeWalt Electric Jobsite Pressure Washer Tucks Away Smartly When we first spotted the DeWalt jobsite electric pressure washer it looked unlike anything we had seen before. The compact design of the DeWalt DWPW2100 takes up less space and lets you store all of your hoses, cords, and accessories right on its rectangular frame. A pressure […]

Chainsaw Reviews and Pole Saws June 30, 2022 0

Hooyman 40V Pole Saw Review

Hooyman 40V Cordless Pole Saw Cuts Down on Seasonal Tree Trimming Hooyman outdoor tools hit the scene and raised our interest as soon as we learned of them. Our experience with the brand’s cutting, digging, and striking tools has been positive so far. The Hooyman 40V cordless pole saw was the first battery-powered tool in […]

News June 16, 2022 0

DeWalt DCST972 60V FlexVolt String Trimmer Review

DeWalt 60V String Trimmer Features High Performance and Versatility Having followed DeWalt through its 40V lineup and its work in 20V OPE products, we’ve been most impressed with its FlexVolt outdoor power tools. As they update products we bring them in for testing. That’s how we came across the DeWalt DCST972 FlexVolt 60V string trimmer. […]

Lawn Tractor Reviews June 9, 2022 0

Greenworks 60V Lawn Tractor Review CRT426

Tackle Yard Day With Confidence Using The Greenworks Battery-Powered Lawn Tractor Having already looked at the Greenworks 60V zero turn mower, we turned our attention to something even more user-friendly. The Greenworks CRT426 60V 42-inch battery-powered lawn tractor promises a familiar steering interface and enough runtime to tackle yards up to 2.5 acres. We planned […]

Brushcutter Reviews June 2, 2022 0

DR Power XD26 Commercial Brush Mower Review

DR Power Commercial Brush Mower Tackles Tough Mowing Conditions Several tractor-based solutions exist for maintaining larger properties with unruly growth. On smaller plots of land or in areas where access might be limited, what kind of tool gets the job done efficiently? We took the DR Power XD26 Commercial Brush Mower out to the ranch […]

String Trimmer Reviews & Edgers May 31, 2022 0

Greenworks 60V String Trimmer Review

Greenworks Pro 60V 16-Inch String Trimmer Finishes the Job in Style Having used most of the Greenworks Pro 60V cordless power tools at this point, we see the brand focusing on delivering an excellent balance for homeowners looking for both high performance and value. We wanted to bring in the Greenworks Greenworks 60V cordless string […]

News May 12, 2022 0

Ryobi RY401210 40V HP Brushless AWD Mower Review

Ryobi 40V HP Brushless AWD Self-Propelled Lawn Mower Sharpens Its Competitive Edge Ryobi introduced their first generation CrossCut lawn mower back in early 2021. It was definitely a huge improvement over its previous mowers but there were a few things we felt could be improved. Here we are a year later with the second generation […]