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Who we are
Our company began in 1989, when founder Kent White, saw a need for special
tools, supplies and educational materials for metalworking. He realized
that centuries-old metalworking skills were rapidly disappearing, and that
new, innovative tools and techniques were needed to revive and preserve
these traditions. TM's first product, the TM 2000 Welding Lens was the
first effective lens to defeat sodium-orange flare, and it became the
cornerstone upon which many more successful products were born.
Today, TM produces hand tools, forming machines, welding supplies,
workshops, and videos and DVD's for metalworkers looking for high-quality
ongoing support for their craft. Our goal is to offer high quality at a
fair price and solid technical support for our students and customers.
We're located in the pine and oak covered foothills of the Sierra Nevadas
outside historic Nevada City in the Gold Country of California. Even
though we are gloriously rural, we are served daily by UPS and Federal
Express so we can respond promptly to your needs.
TM's clients include Polaris, Honda Marine, Mercury Marine, GM Prototype,
Ford Prototype, Harley Davidson, FMC, Delco Remy, Hughes Satellite,
Boeing, Delta Airlines, B.F.G Aerospace, Toyota Off-Road, Fed-Ex, UPS,
Kodak Labs, and many others.
Our Tool Philosophy
We believe in offering good quality at a fair price. For us, value means
enduring usefulness and consistent joy of use. Our design staff includes
engineers and professionals from very successful companies, bringing you
products that have already been researched, tested and proven so you
don't waste money and time experimenting for yourself. Our tools and
materials are proven by craftsmen in the working environment, and should
give excellent results in any shop or in the field.
As part of our dedication to keeping old craftsmanship alive we support
many small shops by offering their goods. We carry many fine
domestically-manufactured products, some made by skilled hands in cottage
industry settings. If you find something wrong with one of our products,
send it back to us and we will cheerfully replace it or refund your money.
We look forward to serving you.
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