OUR STORY

We are a New Zealand based woodturning product designers and manufacturing business

Left - Shane Hewitt (Professional Woodturner)
Centre - ​Dan Hewitt (Owner)
​Right - Ken Port (Founder)

Woodcut Tools is an international woodturning product design and manufacturing company located in New Zealand. It's notable for being a family-owned business with a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Here are some key points about Woodcut Tools:

Founding and History: Woodcut Tools was founded in 1990 by Ken Port, who is still actively involved in product design. Ken initially started designing woodturning tools out of frustration with the available options while running a souvenir business in the 1970s. Over almost two decades, he refined his designs with the help of fellow turners, and in 1990, he made these products available to purchase.

Values: Fundamental is a deep understanding of woodturning and what customer's need. With this understanding we then collaborate with professional woodturners to ensure that our products meet their needs. This commitment to quality and continuous improvement reflects the philosophy of "For turners, by turners."

Location: Woodcut Tools remains headquartered in New Zealand and is currently owned by the Hewitt family. The company's connection to its roots in New Zealand is an important aspect of its identity, featuring the New Zealand “FernMark” on their products.

Quality and Craftsmanship: Woodcut Tools emphasizes quality over quantity and strives to maintain the highest standards. The company combines traditional craftsmanship with innovation with the design of our woodturning products.

Innovation and Exploration: Woodcut Tools takes our time during product design new ideas and isn't afraid to take on challenging projects. They believe that asking questions and exploring new possibilities can lead to better products and solutions.

Support and Customer Engagement: The company actively engages with our customers including; clubs, events, email and social media. This includes being available to support and receive feedback from our customers.