Practical Products Co

Shopsmith, established in 1972, offers various tools and accessories used in woodworking and furniture industries. It markets its woodworking machine under the brand name of MARK V, which includes a table saw, wood lathe, disc sander, vertical drill press, and a horizontal boring machine. The company also offers special purpose tools, including jointers, planers, belt and strip sanders, and band and scroll saws. Its Web site offers online catalog that provides price quotes, product details and order placement to customers. The company also provides technical support services, and spare parts and accessories for all its products. It offers its products though factory outlets, direct mail promotions, and also organizes demonstrations at garden shows, state fairs, shopping malls and home improvement centers. Shopsmith is headquartered in Dayton, Ohio.

Established in 1940, Kett Tool Company is one of the biggest manufacturers of the specialty wood bearing tools in the United States. It manufactures a complete range of electric and pneumatic portable power saws, shears and nibblers. Various accessories, like motors, heads and blades are also available. The company is closely associated with a large number of dealers, which includes Frank Ladd Sales Inc., Northern Tool & Equipment Co., White Cap Industries Inc. and Ohio Power Tool. Its products are used in automobile, aircraft and general industrial applications.