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.

Generator Reviews December 27, 2021 0

Best Generator for Home Use Based on Size, Type, and More

Why You Need a Generator for Your Home There are plenty of reasons you need to have a generator for your home. Most of them fall under the “emergency power” category. Here in Florida, summer thunderstorms and hurricanes are our main risks. Up north, Old Man Winter unleashes winter storm. Other parts of the country […]

Hand Tool Reviews December 22, 2021 0

Lenox Fast Snap Utility Knife Review LXHT10597

Oh, Snap! Lenox Fast Snap Utility Knife Breaks New Ground Most of us that use utility knives frequently can appreciate the convenience of snap-style blades. Breaking them off and finding where the pieces fly off to are challenges we have to deal with, though. The Lenox Fast Snap utility knife deals with these issues in […]

Workwear December 21, 2021 0

Truewerk S4 Haun Vest Review | Carpentry-Inspired Core Warmth

20% of Truewerk Haun Vest Sales to Support Keep Craft Alive Scholarship for Giving Tuesday Just in time for Giving Tuesday 2021, the Truewerk S4 Haun Vest is entering the scene to support your work and the work of the next generation. Truewerk S4 Haun Vest Inspriation Before we dive into the actual vest, there’s […]

Hand Tool Reviews December 20, 2021 0

Hooyman Sledge Hammer Review

Hooyman Sledge Hammers Make a Tough Job Easier on Your Arms When you’re manually breaking up concrete or driving a wedge, you need a sledge and they’re not all created equally. We got our hands on several Hooyman sledge hammer options to get an idea of what sets them apart. Hooyman Sledge Hammer Hooyman sledge […]

Workwear December 17, 2021 0

Helly Hansen Manchester Construction Pant Review

Helly Hansen Manchester Construction Pant Lets Some Contractors Forgo the Tool Belt It’s the same old routine—pull your work pants on one leg at a time, drive to the jobsite, and strap on your tool belt. The Helly Hansen Manchester Work Pant challenges the notion that your work pants and tool belt have to be […]

Landscaping Tool Reviews December 15, 2021 0

Stihl KMA 135 R KombiMotor | Battery-Powered KombiSystem

Stihl KMA 135 R KombiMotor Adds Multi-Tool Convenience to Pro-Focused Battery Platform The Stihl KMA 135 R battery-powered KombiMotor joins the 135 platform targeting professional users. With an already excellent performance from the KMA 130 R, we decided to take a closer look at the two units side-by-side to see if you should make the […]

String Trimmer Reviews & Edgers December 7, 2021 0

Stihl FCA 135 and 140 Battery-Powered Edgers

Stihl FCA 135 and FCA140 Offer Alternatives to Gas for Pros Stihl designed its 135 lawn tools to help pro landscapers make that transition from gas to battery. Whether in a municipality that requires it or for purposes of rolling out new battery-only trailers, the Stihl FCA 135 edger offers uncompromising power. Both the Stihl […]

Push Mower Reviews December 6, 2021 0

Greenworks Commercial 82V Self-Propelled Lawn Mower 82SP25M

Greenworks Commercial Changes the Look, Improves Power in Latest Self-Propelled Lawn Mower The professional side of Greenworks’ lawn care equipment has been working to meet the needs of commercial crews for years. Heading into 2022, they’re revamping the entire line, including a big update to the Greenworks Commercial 82V self-propelled lawn mower. We’re diving deeper […]