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 April 19, 2019 0

Keen Utility Dover 6-Inch Waterproof Work Boot Review

Secure Fit and Outstanding Comfort on Hard Surfaces Make the Keen Utility Dover a Winner I’m in a neverending search for the perfect work boot. The biggest issue I run into is all-day comfort on concrete surfaces. If you’re in the same boat, the Keen Utility Dover might be the boot we’ve both been waiting […]

Leaf Blower Reviews April 15, 2019 0

Ryobi Backpack Blower Gets A Cordless Upgrade RY40440

Ryobi Leaf Blower Line Now Includes a Cordless Backpack Blower and it has Impressive Power We put the latest Ryobi backpack blower through its paces to see how it compares to other models in its class. The big deal is that it’s a 40V cordless model using a brushless motor to deliver its power and […]

Landscaping Tool Reviews March 25, 2019 0

Weather Guard Lighted Truck Box

Weather Guard Lighted Truck Box a Bright Idea for Full-Size Truck Owners Full-size truck owners now have an LED option for their next truck box thanks to the new Weather Guard Lighted Truck Box. The aluminum construction has 600 lumens of LEDs built in. Weather Guard will also offer upgrade kits for their existing truck […]

News March 18, 2019 0

EGO Nexus Portable Power Station 3000-Watt Inverter Q&A

OPE Reviews and Pro Tool Reviews Team Up To Answer Your Questions About the EGO Nexus Portable Power Station Our team at Pro Tool Reviews put the EGO Nexus Power Station to the test and we’ve got answers to some of the common questions we’re seeing. What’s the Average Runtime? This is by far the […]

Generator Reviews March 4, 2019 0

EGO Nexus Power Station Battery Inverter Review

EGO Nexus Power Station Runs More Powerful Tools Than Other Battery Inverters The EGO Nexus Power Station is giving lithium-ion power supplies a kick in the pants with its unorthodox design. I say unorthodox, but outside of the Kohler enCube and Goal Zero products, there aren’t many big names in the battery-powered inverter space taking […]

News February 13, 2019 0

What is EFI? Understanding Electronic Fuel Injection’s Benefits

What is EFI? The short answer is Electronic Fuel Injection. But you probably didn’t come here just to figure out what the acronym stands for. So let’s look more closely at what it is and why EFI is important for the small engines you find on generators, mowers, and other equipment. What is EFI? Electronic […]

Chainsaw Reviews and Pole Saws February 4, 2019 0

Husqvarna 450 Chainsaw Review

Pro Quality Meets All-Rounder Versatility in the Husqvarna 450 Chainsaw The Husqvarna 450 Chainsaw sits near the top of the company’s mid-length saws for landowners category, just below the Rancher series (there is also a 450 Rancher model ). I had some trail clearing to do, so I brought the 450 along for job. Pros Fuel-efficient […]

Milwaukee M18 Switch Tank Sprayer System 01

Landscaping Tool Reviews January 21, 2019 0

Milwaukee M18 Switch Tank Interchangeable Sprayer System

The Milwaukee M18 Switch Tank Interchangeable Sprayer and Water Supply System starts with a power base and connects to tanks designed for water supply, pesticides, and concrete applications. It’s an intriguing concept powered by the M18 battery platform. Milwaukee M18 Switch Tank Interchangeable Sprayer and Water Supply System What’s interesting about this system is the two […]