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.

News October 30, 2021 0

Types of Work Boots | What to Know Before Buying

There are so many types of work boots and choosing the best pair for the job is more than just picking a look you like. Whether you’re new to some of the lingo or thinking about trying something different, we got our team together to help you be more confident the next time you’re buying […]

Workwear October 26, 2021 0

Dragon Alliance Sunglasses Review | Premium Eyewear Alternative

On the job, I have to wear impact-rated safety glasses. While I like the protection I get from my Milwaukee lenses , I prefer something much different for life’s other adventures. I’m used to wearing Costas and Oakleys, and I’ve been hiding my eyes behind Dragon Alliance sunglasses for the last several weeks to see […]

Chainsaw Reviews and Pole Saws October 12, 2021 0

Skil 20V Cordless Pole Saw | PWRCore 20

Skil’s 20V Cordless Pole Saw Makes Tree Care More Convenient Skil has a 20V cordless pole saw that we got our hands on, and there’s a lot to love about the design. First of all, it’s part of the PWRCore 20 lineup that includes 20V and 40V (using two 20V batteries) lawn care and Skil’s […]

Workwear October 11, 2021 0

Best Work Boots Reviews 2022

How in the world do you recommend the best work boot? Every trade has different features and priorities and everyone’s foot is different. Add in literally thousands of choices from plenty of quality brands with different designs and styles, and it’s overwhelming. Seriously, I’ve been trying to narrow the list down for weeks now and […]

News October 8, 2021 0

Gas vs Battery Powered Leaf Blowers

Springtime often catches us off-guard every year. We once again have to move leaves, grass clippings, and general detritus from lawns, driveways, and sidewalks. What? You don’t want to rake and sweep all day long for a week? Neither do we. Joining our aversion to unnecessary work with our love of power tools causes us […]

Leaf Blower Reviews September 28, 2021 0

EGO 650 CFM Blower LB6500 | Force Meter Tested

EGO 650 CFM Blower Pegs 20.8 Newtons in Our Testing The battle for the most powerful battery-powered blower is in full force! The EGO 650 CFM blower is one of the latest to throw its hat in the ring. We brought out our force meter to see if the EGO LB6500 can take over the […]

Workwear September 25, 2021 0

Thorogood 1957 Series Waterproof Work Boots

I am a sucker for classic styling and the Thorogood 1957 Series work boots collection has me singing “take my money!” Of course, great work boots are more than just style… but it sure doesn’t hurt. Since I’m so hung up on the style, let’s start there. Some of these have MaxWear Wedge soles and […]

Pressure Washer Reviews September 23, 2021 0

Ryobi 18V One+ HP Brushless EZClean 600 PSI Power Cleaner

Settling in between the cleaning power of a hose nozzle and a pressure washer is a class of tools called power cleaners. The Ryobi 18V One+ HP Brushless EZClean Power Cleaner is an upgrade from a previous design and we wanted to see what the hype was all about. Ryobi 18V One+ HP Brushless EZClean […]