The History of Craftmaster Woodworking Machines
Craftmaster Woodworking Machines: A Canadian Classic
Craftmaster woodworking machines were manufactured in London, Ontario, first by Henry Power Tools Ltd. and later by Strongridge Limited. Renowned for their rugged cast-iron construction and precision, these jointers and planers remain popular among woodworkers decades after production ended in the mid-1980s.
This article explores the history of the Craftmaster brand and how Sheartak spiral helical cutterheads bring modern carbide insert technology to these classic Canadian woodworking machines.