About The Author

Kenny Koehler

Managing Editor

Kenny holds a B.S. in Biology and a minor in chemistry. While that might not sound like a direct line into the power tool industry, his analytical and scientific mindset helps him design repeatable testing methods for Pro Tool Reviews’ head-to-head testing and offers highly objective comparisons in his reviews.

Kenny’s life around power tools started early. His grandfather was an airplane mechanic in WW2 and took up woodworking as a hobby after retiring from the power industry. Building everything from bookshelves to lazy Susans, he became extremely accomplished while his young grandson observed, fascinated at the way raw wood could turn into something both beautiful and functional. In fact, Kenny still uses several pieces that his grandfather made more than 30 years ago. At home, Kenny’s dad made the family budget stretch further by doing many DIY repairs around the house. From his dad, he was able to learn irrigation, landscaping, car maintenance, basic electrical, and more. He even rewired their bass boat for fun one weekend as a young teenager.

Chainsaw Reviews and Pole Saws February 25, 2022 0

Stihl 20-Inch Battery-Powered Chainsaw MSA 300 C-0

Cordless chainsaws are making excellent strides in performance. With 16 and 18-inch models available for several years, we’ve been wondering when the 20-inch farm and ranch class would arrive. At GIE 2021, Stihl announced a 20-inch battery-powered chainsaw, the MSA 300 C-O. Stihl MSA 300 C-O 20-Inch Battery-Powered Chainsaw | The Big Deal Without question, […]

Workwear February 22, 2022 0

Smith & Wesson Delta Force CS-20 LED Flashlight Review

Compact Smith & Wesson Delta Force Flashlight CS-20 Travels Well When I fly, I travel light and that means giving up some of my EDC items such as my pistol, knife, and pepper spray since I don’t check a bag. A good flashlight makes for an excellent non-lethal alternative for defense and it’s handy to […]

News February 17, 2022 0

Hilti Nuron TE 30-22 Cordless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer

Hilti Nuron TE 30-22 Raises The Bar For SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer Power There’s no question Hilti knows concrete, so when the product teams set out to revamp its entire cordless system with Nuron technology, we were naturally curious what that means for rotary hammers. Looking at the high end of the SDS-Plus range, one of […]

Weekend Life February 10, 2022 0

EGO 56V Cordless 10,000-Lumen Area Light | New for 2022

EGO 56V Cordless Area Light Illuminates Your Life With Unique Design The EGO 56V cordless area light takes the popular lawn care brand into the lighting sector for the first time. This isn’t some dinky flashlight, though. EGO came out hitting on all cylinders with a ton of output and a design that’s different from […]

Hand Tool Reviews February 8, 2022 0

Milwaukee M18 Utility Remote Control Search Light Review 2123

Milwaukee Makes Utility Truck Lighting More Versatile Standard utility vehicle lights are durable and put a lot of light on their subjects. But what if you could improve the design? That’s the question the team behind the Milwaukee M18 Utility Remote Control Search Light decided to tackle, and after years of development, we have it […]

News February 4, 2022 0

Gas Vs Battery-Powered Lawn Mower | Which One Should You Buy?

Gas Vs Battery-Powered Lawn Mower Debate The Case For Buying a Gas-Powered Lawn Mower Despite the rise of battery-powered lawn mowers, gas lawn mowers still enjoy a big advantage in power overall. Where battery-powered models prefer cooler temperatures, shorter grass, and dry grass, gas mowers get the job done no matter what time of day […]

Weekend Life February 3, 2022 0

EGO 56V 18-Inch Battery-Powered Misting Fan | New for 2022

EGO Helps You Chill Out With 56V Battery-Powered Misting Fan Jobsite fans are a great way to use the batteries you already have to make hot days more bearable. Most of them could use a little help in the CFM department, though. The EGO 18-inch battery-powered misting fan takes the cordless fan concept to a […]

Push Mower Reviews January 31, 2022 0

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 21-Inch Self-Propelled Lawn Mower Review 2823-22HD

Milwaukee Delivers Outstanding Performance in First-Gen M18 Fuel Self-Propelled Lawn Mower Two tools remain the most requested products by Milwaukee Tool fanatics since we started writing about them in 2008: the M18 Fuel track saw and the Milwaukee M18 Fuel lawn mower. One of those tools has finally come to fruition—and woodworkers: you’re going to […]