Founded in 1988 as a one-man regrinding operation in a barn, Montpelier’s Tomahawk Tool Service has grown into a family-owned manufacturer of custom cutting tools and a specialist in precision regrinding. Its approximately 10-person team brings more than 270 years of combined industry experience to difficult-to-build tooling, helping regional manufacturers restore worn tools and develop application-specific designs. The company remains family-operated while carrying forward founder Jeffrey Thomas’s emphasis on precision, craftsmanship, and personal service.
Star Grinding & SupplyFounded in 2006, family-owned Star Grinding & Supply combines more than 65 years of tooling experience to design, manufacture and sharpen industrial cutting tools in Salem, Ohio. Its Walter five-axis CNC grinder supports customized tool development, while the company also reconditions used tools and offers new tooling through its distributor partnerships. Star Grinding emphasizes quick turnaround and a small-business approach to meeting specific manufacturing needs.SALEM, OH
Cammel Saw CompanyFounded in 1968 as a two-man family business, Canton’s Cammel Saw Company sharpens, supplies, and manufactures cutting tools for manufacturers. The company has grown from a 1,000-square-foot shop into a 10,000-square-foot manufacturing and service facility, while retaining its focus on reconditioning tooling to original specifications and solving custom cutting challenges. Cammel Saw serves customers locally, regionally, and nationally, with pickup and delivery available in its service area.CANTON, OH
FACTooling LLCFounded in 2016 by a team of carbide-tooling veterans, Elmira-based FACTooling manufactures precision carbide cutting tools and restores worn tooling through regrinding. Its in-house 3D modeling and Swiss CNC grinding support custom designs as well as standard tools, while the company also serves manufacturers and distributors through private-label production partnerships. The team brings more than 40 years of hands-on experience and reports having manufactured over 700,000 tools.ELMIRA, NY
Holt Grinding ServiceHolt Grinding Service is a precision tool-and-cutter grinding company founded by Lester Holt in 1974; Jim Holt later joined full-time and is identified as its president and owner. The company sharpens and modifies cutting tools and makes custom tools, including special tool bits produced to customer drawings. It specializes in small quantities and serves customers nationwide.RILLTON, PA