About The Author

Kenny Koehler

Editor-in-Chief

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.

Pressure Washer Reviews August 19, 2020 0

Simpson Megashot 3300 PSI Pressure Washer Review MS60921

Simpson Megashot 3300 PSI Pressure Washer Finds the Sweet Spot for Homeowners You don’t really need a commercial-level pressure washer for the occasional tasks that pop around your home throughout the year. Coming in under $400 with a Honda engine, we decided to dive deeper into what you should expect from the homeowner-targeted Simpson Megashot […]

Generator Reviews July 30, 2020 0

Generac GP6500 COsense Portable Generator Review

Generac GP6500 COsense Delivers Reliable Power with a Carbon Monoxide Sensor Whether your priorities are emergency power or powering your jobsite, it’s always generator season. With hurricane season ramping up and no slow-down for our team’s construction needs, we’re taking a deeper dive into what the Generac GP6500 COsense portable generator has to offer. Pros […]

Pressure Washer Reviews July 24, 2020 0

Simpson 3400 PSI Pressure Washer Review Powershot PS61044

Simpson 3400 PSI Pressure Washer Balances Performance, Build, and Budget Sitting between entry-level pressure washers and larger commercial models, the find a Simpson 3400 PSI pressure washer as part of the PowerShot line. With plenty of summertime cleaning to do, we set out to see if it’s a better fit for homeowners or professionals. The […]

Workwear July 14, 2020 0

Keen Utility Atlanta II Cooler Steel Toe Work Shoes Review

Keen Utility Atlanta II Cooler Steel Toe Work Shoes Offers Comfort and Breathability with a Safety Toe When my pair of Keen Utility Atlanta II Cooler steel toe work shoes arrived, I have to admit that I wasn’t super-enthusiastic. I prefer brown shoes over black and while I like a low cut, the massive gaps […]

Workwear July 9, 2020 0

Dickies Temp iQ Performance Cooling T-Shirt

In case you haven’t been paying attention to the Southeast peninsula of the United States while you’ve been cleaning up after winter, it’s pretty stinking’ hot down here in Central Florida. While I’m not terribly thrilled about that, it does give me the opportunity to put the new Dickies Temp iQ Performance Cooling T-Shirt through its paces […]

Push Mower Reviews June 16, 2020 0

Makita XML08 Self-Propelled Lawn Mower Review

Makita XML08 Self-Propelled Lawn Mower Steps Up to the Big Leagues When we first saw the Makita XML08 self-propelled lawn mower at GIE, it was clear the product team was targeting a different user. Moving into the realm of professional battery-powered lawn mowers to compete with names like Stihl and Husqvarna takes something special, though. […]

Buying Guides June 12, 2020 0

Best Tool Gifts for Father’s Day 2020

Father’s Day is fast approaching us already, which is a scary proposition for anyone who hasn’t really put any thought into what they’re going to get the man who helped raise them. But fear not, because we have a list of must-haves for when Dad is on the job, working around the house, or just […]

News June 4, 2020 0

Why You Should Use Original Manufacturer Power Tool Batteries

We know it’s tempting to grab a third-party replacement battery online. We hear stories from people who let us know they’re just as good as the original at a much lower cost. But are they really? We’re teaming up with Power Tool Institute (PTI) and its Take Charge of Your Battery campaign to take a […]