# About Power Tools Today
Most tool review sites tell you everything is great. We try to tell you what is actually worth buying — and what is not.
That is the short version. Here is the longer one.
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## How this site started
Edward Torre spent over 13 years working on construction sites, in workshops, and on job sites of all kinds. During that time, he used hundreds of tools — good ones, bad ones, and plenty of overpriced ones that looked impressive in photos but failed within a year.
He noticed that most online reviews had the same problem: they described what was on the box, not what happened after six months of real use. Buyers were making $200 or $300 decisions based on information written by people who had never actually picked the tool up.
Power Tools Today was built to fix that. The goal was simple — write about tools the way an experienced tradesperson would talk about them. Honestly, specifically, and with enough detail to actually help someone make a better decision.
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## Who writes here
**Edward Torre** is the founder and lead reviewer at Power Tools Today.
He has tested and reviewed more than 500 power tools across all major categories — drills, circular saws, reciprocating saws, sanders, routers, angle grinders, and more. His experience covers brands including DeWalt, Milwaukee, Makita, Bosch, Ryobi, and others across both professional and consumer product lines.
His background is practical, not academic. He did not learn about tools by reading about them. He learned by using them on real projects, in real conditions, over many years.
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## What we cover
Power Tools Today covers the full range of power tools and accessories — from entry-level drills for first-time buyers to professional-grade equipment used on commercial job sites.
Our content falls into a few categories:
**Reviews** — A single tool, evaluated in detail. Performance, build quality, ease of use, value, and who it is actually for.
**Comparisons** — Two or more tools in the same category, set side by side. Useful when you have already narrowed your choice down to a few options and need help deciding.
**Buying guides** — An overview of a category, explaining what to look for before you choose any specific tool. Good starting point if you are new to a tool type.
**How-to guides** — Practical instructions for using, maintaining, or troubleshooting tools. Written for people who want to get something done, not just understand theory.
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## How we approach testing
We follow a structured process for every review. The depth of that process depends on whether a tool is available for hands-on evaluation or whether we are working from research.
When we test a tool directly, we evaluate it through actual use — cutting materials, drilling into different surfaces, running it through repeated cycles to observe heat and battery behavior, and checking how it feels after extended use. We do not test in a controlled lab. We test the way most people actually use tools.
When hands-on testing is not possible, we make that clear in the article. We still evaluate the tool carefully — through owner feedback patterns, specification analysis, and comparison with similar tools we have tested — but we do not present research as personal experience.
The full details of our testing process are on our [How We Test](#) page.
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## On affiliate links
Some links on this site earn us a commission if you make a purchase. It does not cost you anything extra.
These commissions help us keep the site running without charging for access. They do not influence what we recommend. A tool that pays a higher commission does not get a better review. A tool that underperforms does not get recommended because it is convenient.
We have turned down partnerships with brands whose products we could not honestly recommend. That will not change.
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## A note on trust
We know that “trust us” is something every website says. We are not asking you to take our word for it.
Read a few reviews. Notice whether we point out flaws, not just features. Notice whether we tell you who a tool is *not* for, not just who it is for. Notice whether the advice feels like it comes from someone who has used the thing, or from someone who read the product page.
That is how we earn it — not by claiming it.
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If you have a tool you want us to look at, or a question about what to buy, you can reach us at **info@powertoolstoday.com**
We read everything.