Coast Tool

Specialties

Combining Technical Expertise with Supply Chain Solutions

Coast Tool is a specialty distributor of Carbide Inserts, Endmills, Drills, Taps, Dies, Reamers, Abrasives and Deburring, Machine Tool Accessories, Measuring and Inspection, Cutting Fluids and Lubricants.

Our main focus is providing solutions that increase the productivity of metalworking processes, saving you time and money.

Our certified specialists provide exceptional technical support acting as an extension of your engineering department. Upon request we are also able to provide customized training on metalworking processes and technologies to help ensure that your workforce is up to speed on the latest, most productive solutions that will increase throughput and reduce costs.

We have auto procurement and vending solutions for streamlining your supply chain to reduce stock outs while minimizing on hand inventory.

History

Established in 1945.

Coast Tool Company has been in the business of selling metalworking and industrial supplies for almost 65 years. Over this time period, manufacturing methods and techniques have changed substantially. Coast Tool’s focus has been and continues to be on helping our customers implement the most current metal cutting technologies so that they can overcome their manufacturing challenges and increase their productivity, ultimately improving their bottom line.

Coast Tool Company was founded in October 1945 by Russel Gilwee and Tyko Enbom. The company started as a manufacturer’s representative firm. By 1947, the scope of the firm had shifted towards industrial distribution. The company was incorporated in 1959.

Various product lines have been represented and sold throughout Northern California, Northern Nevada, and Southern Oregon over the years. Many of these relationships have lasted quite some time:

Sandvik Since 1959

Master Chemical Since 1969