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Tool Pros Podcast

209 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 91 ratings

Tool Pros Brent Ridley and Billy Knoth talk all about tools and their uses including new tools on the market, tool reviews and everything going on in the tool universe.

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Episodes

Billy and Brent Free For All

November 14, 2018 11:00 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MB

In this episode Brent and Billy have a free for all discussion about some of the new additions to their tool collections! New PackOut boxes, combustion analyzers, and heated gear are some of the topics that were talked about.

FlexVolt with DeWalt

November 07, 2018 11:00 - 26 minutes - 37 MB

In this episode we talk to Ward Smith from Dewalt. We get the skinny on Dewalts FlexVolt Platform of tools and how they work. We get a small peek into what is to come.

Tool Pig tool talk

October 24, 2018 10:00 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MB

In this episode we have a GREAT guy on! The one and only Tool Pig! Paul talks with us about some of the tools he uses on a daily basis and the reasons he likes using them.

Multi-Meter talk with Zack

October 17, 2018 10:00 - 32 minutes - 45 MB

In this episode we talk with Zack from the HVAC Shop Talk Podcast about different muli-meters we have used and the reasons that we liked them or disliked them.

Heating Tools With Mechanical Hub

October 11, 2018 02:20 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MB

In this episode we welcome back Eric Aune (aka Mechanical Hub). We talk heating season tools!

Kruger Construction... Tool Talk

September 28, 2018 03:32 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MB

In this episode the Tool Pros talk to Murray Kruger from Kruger construction. We discuss a wide variety of tools and what Murray likes about some of the new cordless tools “that are all the rage!”. We had a blast talking with him.

IG Live Again...

September 20, 2018 02:29 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MB

The guys take questions from the IG live chat feed and answer them.

IG LIVE

September 12, 2018 22:28 - 26 minutes - 37.2 MB

In this episode we discuss a ton of things with the help of our AWESOME IG followers! They asked a bunch of great questions and some great points on a ton of tools used in the field.

Tools_At_Work

September 05, 2018 15:06 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MB

This episode we talked with Austin Werrmann (aka Tools_At_Work) about all the cool things he uses in the carpentry trade. The differences and the similarities in the tool brands. We talked more about NPS… as we always circle back to!

Clean Talk with Bryce from GripClean

August 29, 2018 10:00 - 20 minutes - 28.9 MB

This episode is all about getting clean on a jobsite and after a hard days work. Brent talks with Bryce from GripClean about using dirt to get clean.

Milwaukee One-Key Talk

August 22, 2018 10:00 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MB

Ever wondered what Milwaukee One-Key was? We interviewed Milwaukee One-Key product manager, Steve Matson. We cover what Bluetooth tools are, how you can benefit, and where connected tools are going in the future!

Measure Quick and Fieldpiece with Jim Bergmann

August 16, 2018 10:00 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MB

In this episode the guys discuss the integration of the Fieldpiece JobLink probes and Measure Quick with none other than Jim Bergmann! We get the lowdown on what the app can do and what the app will be capable of doing.

IG Q&A

August 01, 2018 10:00 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MB

This is a different type of episode. The guys went live in IG and took questions from the live chat.

Talking with N8

July 25, 2018 10:00 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MB

In this episode Brent And Billy talk with Nate Adams (AKA Built By N8). Tons of tool talk! Revisiting the Milwaukee NPS, what tools we wish they would come out with and a ton more!

Billy And Brent S.T.S.

July 11, 2018 10:00 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MB

In this episode Billy and Brent S.T.S. (Shoot The S*#T). They talk about a little of this and that. The conversation wanders from workwear to batteries to the WIHA speed e Driver.

Talking with Andrew Greaves (AKHVAC)

July 04, 2018 10:00 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MB

This episode the Guys talk tools, organization, and Brazing materials with Andrew Greaves (AK HVAC).

Craftsman Event, Rigid Experience with Eric Aune from Mechanical Hub

June 27, 2018 10:00 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MB

This episode Brent finds himself with a guest cohost, Eric Aune from Mechanical Hub. They discuss the Craftsman Event and the Rigid Experience.

Ask Us Anything #3

June 21, 2018 02:54 - 30 minutes - 42.7 MB

Total Tools...

June 13, 2018 10:00 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MB

This episode the Tool Pros are talking with Scottie from Total Tools in Melbourne, Australia. We talked Tools Tools Tools…

Dream Tools with Zack

June 06, 2018 22:29 - 35 minutes - 49.5 MB

This episode finds Billy with a cohost that was not Brent. Zack stops by one more time to have a conversation about “dream” Tools. The two talk everything from Welding machines to Cabinet saws. Brent will be back soon and things will be back to normal!

5 Ways To Keep Cool When The Temps Go Up

May 23, 2018 10:00 - 24 minutes - 34.4 MB

In this episode we the Tool Pros talk about their 5 simple ways of keeping cool while the temps go up. They range from staying shaded to mechanical cooling.

Why You Should Wear TrueWerk Workwear

May 16, 2018 10:00 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MB

In this episode the Tool Pros talk with Brian CiaCora from TrueWerk. We go over what makes them superior to other workwear and why you NEED to be wearing TrueWerk Gear in ANY trade and on ANY jobsite!

Hammer Time!

May 10, 2018 10:00 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MB

It's Hammer Time! This episode we talk to Mark Martinez about the evolution of the Martinez hammer company and the innovation of such a simple tool.

Tool Free For All (Round 2)

May 02, 2018 10:00 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MB

In this episode the Tool Pros, Brent and Billy, have a “free for all” conversation about everything for pack outs to laser levels. From batteries to lawn equipment.

Fieldpiece Talk with Russ Harju

April 25, 2018 10:00 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MB

Welding Basics with Arc Junkie

April 18, 2018 10:00 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MB

There is a saying “Run your welder, not your mouth!”… But in this episode we do a lot of mouth running about melting metal with Jimmy McKnight (aka Arc Junkie). We go over the different types of welding, welders and materials to weld. It’s a good interview (aka running of the mouth).

Getting Up in The World... With Little Giant Ladders

April 11, 2018 10:00 - 32 minutes - 45.5 MB

This month is ladder safety month and in this episode the guys talk to Dave Francis from Little Giant Ladders. Ladder safety is discussed as well as all the cool and innovative things Little Giant is doing to make ladders safer and lighter.

Milwaukee Tool Talk with Colt Reeves (aka Just Build It on IG)

April 04, 2018 11:30 - 29 minutes - 41 MB

This episode The Guys talk to Colt Reeves (aka Just Build It on IG) about Milwaukee Tools and all to cool things out there from the M18 and M12 to the New OneKey features in the M18 Line.

Test Instruments with Reed Instruments

March 28, 2018 10:00 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MB

This episode The guys talk to Chris Korres from Reed Instruments. They talk about all the economical test equipment that Reed offers to Tons of different industries. Everything from Multimeters to Inspection cameras. Stress testers to Thermal Imagers.

Tool Pros Ask us Anything #2

March 21, 2018 10:00 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MB

Tool Prep with Zack and Ralph

March 15, 2018 00:47 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MB

This episode finds the Tool Pros shooting the breeze with Zack and Ralph, from HVAC Shop Talk, about getting your tools prepped for the cooling season.

Tool Free For All

March 07, 2018 18:33 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MB

This episode the guys talk about a bunch of different tools. Everything from HVAC tools to cordless nailers. It’s about a wide variety of tools. Sit back, listen and enjoy!

RevMark - Marker Talk

February 28, 2018 01:16 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MB

In this episode Brent and Billy talk with Greg Shea from RevMark about Markers. The story behind RevMark is a good one. The revolutionary design the have for their markers is amazing! You don’t want to miss this one!

Electrical Talk with Adam Sperry (Completely Cordless)

February 21, 2018 11:00 - 27 minutes - 38.6 MB

This week's episode covers electrical tools. The guys talk with Adam Sperry (aka Completely Cordless on Instagram) about the tools that make his job pulling large cable long distances easier and more profitable. They also discuss what Adam finds to be his “goto” tools for diagnosis and repair work.

Veto Talk with Andrew Greaves

February 14, 2018 11:00 - 25 minutes - 35 MB

In this episode Brent and Billy talk to Andrew Greaves (Hvac Vehicle Layouts on FaceBook) about Veto bags. They Discuss the new Drill tool bag and a bunch of the new concept bags that may be on the way.

Heated Gear with Milwaukee

February 07, 2018 11:00 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MB

In this episode The Tool Pros (Brent and Billy) Talk With Grayson Rohs. Grayson Is a Rep. from the TTI group. TTI owns the Milwaukee Line of tools. Grayson gives the guys the lowdown on the line of heated gear that Milwaukee puts out.

New HVAC Tools With Bill Spohn

January 31, 2018 11:00 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MB

This week’s episode finds the Tool Pros Brent And Billy Talking with the man, the Myth, The legend Bill Spohn of Tru Tech Tools. The guys get into discussing some of the very cool NEW tools and equipment featured at the AHR expo this year.

Tool Talk w/ Ralph Wolf Part 2 - After Parker - Sporlan

January 26, 2018 21:16 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MB

Brent and Ralph had a great time at the Parker - Sporlan HQ and they talk about their experience

Tool Talk w/ Ralph Wolf En-route to Parker - Sporlan

January 24, 2018 14:15 - 9 minutes - 13 MB

Brent and Ralph Wolf are headed to the airport to go to Parker - Sporlan HQ and on the way they talk tools and the trade

Cordless Tools, What Works and Why

January 17, 2018 11:00 - 32 minutes - 26 MB

In this episode Brent and Billy Talk to Rob Dippold (RJ Dippold Home Works) about the differences and similarities in the 12v and 18v cordless lines of tools. They cover everything from plumbing to carpentry to HVAC service tools. Rob Gets to weigh in on how the cold can impact the batteries since he is in Buffalo NY.

Tool Pros Answer Your Questions

January 10, 2018 11:55 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MB

The tool pros answer all of your questions

Jobsite Lighting and Plumbing Tools with Turbo Plumbing and Heating

January 03, 2018 11:00 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MB

In this episode we talk to Robert AKA Turbo Plumbing and Heating. We cover plumbing tools, lighting and a whole lot of other stuff!

Tools and Social Media With Toolaholic

December 27, 2017 11:00 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MB

In this episode, Brent welcomes a special guest co-host Zack Psioda from the HVAC Shop Talk podcast. Brent and Zack interview Keifer aka toolaholic. They discuss Keifer’s commitment to the tool brands that he represents, and how he strives to be on top of all things TOOLS!

Fluke Talk With Sean

December 20, 2017 11:00 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MB

The tool pros talk about what is going on over at Fluke and some of the new products on the market.

Tool Pros Ep 15 w/ Zack and Ralph

December 13, 2017 11:00 - 48 minutes - 66.3 MB

Acme Tools with Brian Wavra

December 06, 2017 11:00 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MB

Workwear w/ Nick Rowan

November 29, 2017 15:55 - 35 minutes - 49.6 MB

In this episode Billy and Brent talk to Nick Rowan all about work wear and much more...

RZmask w/ Joe

November 22, 2017 13:13 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MB

Diagnostic Tools Past, Present and Future w/ Craig from Fieldpiece

November 15, 2017 11:00 - 37 minutes - 51 MB

The tool pros sit down with Craig Rodriguez from Fieldpiece and talk candidly about their products. Likes, Dislikes and the future

Woodworking w/ Nate

November 08, 2017 11:00 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MB

This epsiode is all about woodworking tools, electric power tools and much more