25 Years Skookum Strong
For a quarter of a century, Skookum Tools Ltd. has been more than just a name — it’s been a promise. A promise of quality, durability, and Canadian craftsmanship that makers across the country can count on.
What started as a mobile tool store in 2000 quickly grew into a franchise and, by 2005, into a fully established e-commerce company with the launch of OnlineSupply.ca. From those early days, our mission has been simple: bring professional-grade tooling and abrasives to Canadian makers without compromise. Today, Skookum Tools is trusted nationwide for ban..
If you've recently shopped for bandsaw blades in Canada, you may have noticed a sharp increase in the price of Wood-Mizer products. Many sawyers and mill owners are asking the same questions: What’s behind the price jump? Is it temporary? And are there any alternatives that offer the same quality without the extra cost?
Let’s break down what’s going on—and what Canadian operators can do to keep their costs in check.
The Cause: New Canadian Tariffs on U.S. Goods
In response to a series of U.S. trade measures earlier this year, the Government of Canada imposed 25% tariffs on a wide ra..
