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.

Workwear July 8, 2021 0

Firm Grip Dura-Knit Work Gloves Review

The Firm Grip Dura-Knit Work Gloves Improve Comfort Dad taught me a lot of good life lessons, one of which is “take care of your hands and feet”. One piece of safety equipment that’s critical to Pros is quality work gloves. As a geotechnical driller, I’ve seen firsthand the difference gloves make when it comes […]

Pressure Washer Reviews June 9, 2021 0

Greenworks 60V Pro 1800 PSI Hybrid Battery Pressure Washer Review

Greenworks Hybrid Pressure Washer Steps in When Power or Water Sources Aren’t Convenient When I’m not testing the latest power tools, I love to spend my time in the areas around Tampa Bay fishing the mangroves, flats, and channels. One of the biggest challenges I run into is how to clean my boat and rinse […]

Chainsaw Reviews and Pole Saws June 7, 2021 0

Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 18-Inch Chainsaw Review RY40580

Ryobi 40V HP Brushless Chainsaw Moves Into New Territory With 18-Inch Bar Ryobi has been unleashed in their development of the HP brushless line and we’ve been impressed with the improvement on the OPE side. With the Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 18-Inch Chainsaw, we want to know how well it stacks up against the other […]

Hedge Trimmer Reviews May 31, 2021 0

Best Battery-Powered Hedge Trimmer Reviews 2021

When you’re making the switch away from gas or corded power to battery power, hedge trimmers are a great place to start. They’re not as power-hungry as mowers and chainsaws, so they can run a long time without strapping a monster-size battery to it. The best battery-powered hedge trimmer models make the transition easy and […]

EGO Select Cut XP Self-Propelled Lawn Mower

Push Mower Reviews May 27, 2021 0

EGO 56V Select Cut XP Self-Propelled Lawn Mower Review

EGO Select Cut XP Self-Propelled Lawn Mower Raises the Bar Again We were so impressed with the original EGO Select Cut mower that it was hard to imagine how much better it could get. Then again, the Peak Power mower had more power. So EGO gave this mower more power and expanded your blade choices. […]

Hedge Trimmer Reviews May 21, 2021 0

EGO Commercial Hedge Trimmer HTX6500 Review

EGO Commercial Hedge Trimmer Delivers Performance that Competes with Stihl and Husqvarna Hedge trimmers aren’t horribly complex and they’re one of the easiest tools to convert from gas to battery power for homeowners. But it’s not so easy to match the kind of performance that Pros expect. We’ve been impressed with EGO’s Pro-targeted lineup, but […]

Workwear May 20, 2021 0

Keen Utility Red Hook Carbon Fiber Toe Waterproof Work Boot

Keen Utility is back with another slick work boot moving into the spring season. The Keen Utility Red Hook is a waterproof work boot featuring a carbon fiber safety toe. Of course, there’s much more to it than that. If you’ve been around Keen Utility long, you know their boots are named for cities and […]

String Trimmer Reviews & Edgers May 14, 2021 0

EGO Commercial String Trimmer STX3800 Review

EGO Commercial String Trimmer Set to Challenge Stihl in the Pro Market EGO turned its attention to the commercial OPE market a while back, and we spent some time comparing these tools to other Pro-targeted models. The EGO Commercial string trimmer has some familiar design components but with a design shift that clearly sets it […]