About Us

Stout Tool, a rising star in the world of power tools, is comprised of a dynamic team of professionals who actively seek to provide customers with “The Ultimate Cutting Experience.”  Designer, developer and manufacturer of the industry’s most revolutionary power tools, Stout Tool continuously expands its line to include products that help professionals and do-it-your-selfers work faster, safer, easier and more comfortably. Stout Tool, based in suburban Detroit, is the manufacturer of the award-winning X-Band® saw, the world’s only one-hand cordless band saw, and The Ultimate Cutting Station.

An innovative and dynamic company, Stout Tool was founded in 2003 by Scott McIntosh, X-Band saw inventor and company president, in response to the need for ergonomic and versatile tools for the professional and do-it-yourself markets.

Milestones

1999

  • A professional pipe fitter and victim of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), Scott McIntosh, founder and president of Stout Tool, envisions the creation of a tool that will serve trades people suffering from CTS
  • After six months of prayer, McIntosh develops first prototype of what is to become the X-Band saw.

2000-2003

  • Eleven more X-Band saw prototypes developed
  • McIntosh partners with Al Wisne to unleash Stout Tool. on the power tool industry.

2003

  • Stout Tool established in Wixom (Detroit), Michigan
  • First X-Band saw sold on December 11, 2003
  • Stout Tool receives “Award of Distinction” from Do-It-Yourself Retailing during National Hardware Show

2004

  • Supply chain grows across U.S.
  • Company expands with in-house engineering, administrative, marketing, sales and customer service department
  • “Ask Andrea Show” on HGTV features X-Band saw

2005

  • Stout Tool sells 10,000 X-Band saw
  • Company generates $2 million in sales
  • Supply chain grows to over 900 distributors across U.S.
  • Company begins to redesign second version of X-Band saw and complimentary cutting station
  • Stout wins “Hot Products 2005” award from Contractor Tools and Supplies

2006

  • Stout Tool expands distribution to mass retailers, as well as do-it-yourself market
  • Product line expanded to include The Ultimate Cutting Station and a new and improved version of the X-Band Saw
 
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