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

It all started on November 11, 1989, in the back room of a garage, where Kerry “Buck” Buchenroth spent weekends surrounded by pegboard walls, worn tools, and a cluttered workbench, restoring tools with precision and care. What began as a small side gig with a few machines and plenty of grit ignited a journey of craftsmanship and innovation that continues to shape our work today.

Exceeding Expectations Through Innovation and Adaptability

Innovation at West Ohio Tool Co. isn’t about having the latest equipment, it’s about solving problems others can’t. When challenged to extend tool life, the team developed EDGEX4 technology, increasing performance in aluminum manufacturing from 25,000 to 1,000,000 holes—revolutionizing an industry segment and drastically lowering cost per part.

Our Services

West Ohio Tool Co. is a leading U.S. manufacturer of custom carbide, PCD and CBN tooling. Our tooling works harder for your business, reducing your cost per hole to give you a competitive edge.

There are a lot of complex, challenging materials out there. What kind of edge do you have to cut them with?

Tooling

PCD and Carbide materials customized to solve your manufacturing needs.

Services

Specialty tool design, grind, and delivery by expert machinists.

The EdgeX4

Engineered for engineers who are ready for a game changer.

Learning Center

We know the industry and the value of tools you can trust to get the job done.

Faster Production time is only 4-6 weeks - 75% faster than what you're used to.
Stronger Over 10x stronger than the best maintained carbide comparison.
Longer Less stopping and tool changing. 800,000 holes in some applications!
Efficient 4-6 weeks delivery time, compared to standard 16-20 weeks.

Let’s Innovate

There are a lot of complex, challenging materials out there.

Are you ready to gain the EDGEX4?

We take our innovation and brand promise seriously.

West Ohio Tool creates the custom PCD cross-center tipped drills that allow you to take your customers above the clouds, on the highway, or on the seas.

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