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Starting small, thinking big, and earning trust across the manufacturing world.

Today, West Ohio Tool Co. delivers precision-engineered tooling and expert support that keeps manufacturers moving forward.

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From a humble beginning in a garage to becoming a trusted name in manufacturing...

At West Ohio Tool Co., we don’t just make tools, we engineer innovation. Guided by family values and a “do what’s right, always” mindset, we help you cut smarter with fewer tool changes, less downtime, and lower costs.

From our garage beginnings to a nationwide manufacturer, our grit and drive to reinvent keep us—and our partners—ahead of the curve.

Our EdgeX4 drill, built with advanced PCD technology, shows how investing in R&D drives breakthrough performance and cost-per-hole savings, earning the trust of forward-thinking manufacturers who value long-term efficiency over short-term cost.

 

 

A Legacy of Innovation: Milestones in Manufacturing
  1. 1984
  2. 1993
  3. 2000
  4. 2012
  5. 2023
  6. 2025

  1. Honda Came To Town

    Kerry, an early hire at Marysville Assembly and later part of the Honda Engine Anna startup team, partnered with his wife Kim to launch Buck's Sharpening on November 11, 1989, working from their garage while keeping their full-time jobs. 

  2. From Garage To Chicken Coop

    The business started by sharpening homeowner items and tools for local Amish cabinet shops and an RV manufacturer. 

    As demand grew, Kerry ad Kim expanded into a remodeled chicken coop, then in 1993 Kerry joined full-time and they named it West Ohio Saw & Tool to reflect their growing industrial customer base and services. 

  3. Move to Current Location

    Relocated operations to our current headquarters within the Industrial Park.

  4. The EdgeX4 Was Born!

    Kerry and Kim grew sales in automotive wile Kerry pursued longer tool life and lower cost per hole. 

    Their PCD cross-center tipped R&D achieved over four years of use and 1,000,000 holes with no change-outs, launching the EdgeX4 into new markets. 

  5. Major Equipment Updates

    Added 2nd erosion machine + Studer versaLoad with robot automation for OD Grinding; AS9100D compliance. 

    Heavily invested in equipment, automation, quality certifications, and CMMC readiness. 

  6. Record Year In Sales - EdgeX4

    The EdgeX4 PCD drill achieved a historic record in sales this year, solidifying its position as the premier solution for high-stakes, high-volume manufacturing.

    Driven by increasing demand in the defense and aerospace sectors, the EdgeX4’s growth was fueled by its unique ability to thrive where traditional carbide designs fail, delivering zero-failure performance in complex sandwich materials and superalloys. 

Meet The West Ohio Tool Team!

 
 

Kerry Buchenroth

Founder

‘No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars, or sailed to an unchartered land or opened a new doorway for the human spirit.' ~ Helen Keller.

Kaci King

CEO

Rea King

President

 
 

Chad Mahurin

Master Trainer & Applications

Mike Dillon

Engineering Manager

Madi King

Accounting & Admin Support

Lauren Anderson

Customer Service

Kerry’s vision, paired with he and Kim’s work ethic, problem-solving, customer service, and dedication, has built West Ohio Tool Co.—a legacy that continues more than 36 years after they first cleared space in their garage.

 

Kaci, Rea and the West Ohio Tool team are honored to carry Kerry & Kim’s legacy forward.

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