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.

Push Mower Reviews January 15, 2022 0

Greenworks Commercial Next-Gen Lawn Care Equipment Video

GIE 2021 was a huge eye-opener for us. After taking a year off with the rest of the world, we had 24 months worth of product development to catch up on. For Greenworks Commercial lawn care equipment, it was the perfect time to make a legitimate case to ditch gas equipment. The latest generation of […]

Landscaping Tool Reviews January 8, 2022 0

Makita ConnectX Lawn Care Equipment Video

Makita is making big strides in helping professional lawn care crews switch from gas to battery power. At the heart of their latest initiative is the ConnectX power supply—a 1200 watt-hour backpack battery that also fits on top of a self-propelled lawn mower. With the initial launch, there’s also a string trimmer and blower, and […]

News January 7, 2022 0

DIY Tool Repair for Power Tools and Lawn Care Equipment

When a product is under warranty, getting it repaired is a lot easier since it’s free. But once it’s out of warranty, what do you do? How do you fix your best portable job site table saw ? You may want to go the DIY tool repair route and potentially save some serious coin. Every […]

Snowblower Reviews January 4, 2022 0

EGO 56V 2-Stage Snow Blower Review

Thumb Your Nose at Old Man Winter with the EGO 2-Stage Snow Blower We’ve been waiting for some good snow to test out the EGO 56V 2-Stage Snow Blower with Peak Power and Ol’ Jack Frost finally delivered! Pros Cons EGO 2-Stage Snow Blower Power Source The EGO SNT2405 2-Stage Snow Blower showcases what cordless […]

Buying Guides January 1, 2022 0

Top 12 Most Exciting Tools From 2021 (Plus a Bonus)

As we put 2021 in the rearview mirror, it’s a great time to look back on some of the coolest, best, and most innovative tools we got to put our hands on this year. Here’s a look at what made our eyes pop in 2021! Be sure to click on the title to read each […]

News December 31, 2021 0

Lithium Prices Increasing as Demand Grows and Supply Shrinks

If you thought the price of your favorite power tool batteries already hurt your wallet, there’s more bad news and it’s not just inflation. According to a Fox Business report , battery prices could increase thanks to simple supply and demand. A while back, we wrote about a potential lithium-ion battery shortage as we watched […]

Hand Tool Reviews December 30, 2021 0

Hooyman Axes and Hatchets Review

Even if you have a full suite of chainsaws and log splitters, you still need quality hand tools to help with your cutting and splitting chores. We’re taking a closer look at Hooyman axes and hatchets to see how well they translate our muscle into cutting efficiency. Hooyman Hatchets Hooyman has two hatchets to choose […]

Hand Tool Reviews December 29, 2021 0

Wheeler F.A.T. Stix Torque Wrench Set Review

Wheeler F.A.T. Stix Nails the Right Torque With a Twist I have a deep hatred of over-torqued fasteners. In some cases, it’s a minor irritation. In others, I have to replace a fastener or part, lose time, and spend more money in the process. The Wheeler F.A.T. Stix Torque Wrench Set is specifically designed to […]