Ashland, Ore. — Understanding the challenges high school body shop teachers face daily, including tight budgets and inadequate resources, Professional Tool Manufacturing is donating hundreds of Drill Doctor drill bit sharpeners to high schools nationwide as part of Drill Doctor's Work Smart, Work Sharp program that has been successful so far in Oregon, Indiana, Wisconsin, New Hampshire and Minnesota. Designed to bring dull or broken bits back to precision sharpness, the Drill Doctor sharpens high-speed steel, tin-coated, cobalt carbide and masonry twist bits from 3/32” to 1/2”. In addition to providing schools a tool they otherwise couldn't afford, having a Drill Doctor saves schools hundreds of dollars a year in drill bit purchases. Young people learning collision repair and other trades tend to dull or break bits easily, especially small bits. With the Drill Doctor, they can sharpen these bits rather than purchasing new ones. Many teachers agree that corporations should donate new or reconditioned tools to schools to help in technical and industrial arts classes, creating a simple win for both parties. Students would gain familiarity with the newest tools and future employers could recruit the most highly skilled workforce. “We're pleased that we can help high school students learn manufacturing/workshop skills while educating them about the importance of keeping those tools sharp and in good condition,” says Kevin Blodgett, Professional Tool Manufacturing's director of marketing. “I do a lot of construction after school and all summer. Many times I buy the same tools for myself because they have held up and performed well in the school shop where they are sometimes used hard. If they hold up there they will hold up well for me on my jobs,” says Rob Hileman, Peru High School, Peru, Indiana. For more information, visit www.drilldoctor.com. |
