Warnke Tool

Warnke Tool was started by Bob Warnke in April of 1978 in his 576 sq. ft. garage. There were (3) bridgeports, (1) engine lathe, (1) cut off saw, (1) band saw, (1) drill press, (1) welder, (3) benches and just enough room for a small office. he machining of small details for mostly 2nd Tier companies was the mainstay of the business. By the spring o... f 1980, 7 acres was purchased on Metamora Road in Oxford and a 2240 sq. ft. building was built. More machines were purchased, including the first CNC Mill. In 1984, more room was needed and another 3600 sq. ft. was added.Warnke Tool began doing larger details and some light assembly. In 1988 another 6000 sq. ft. building was put up and used primarily for rental income.All the while Warnke Tool was branching out with more employees and more work. y 1994, Warnke Tool had again out grown their building and made their final addition of 14,400 sq. ft.More CNC Mills, CNC Lathes and Boring Mills were added, along with more employees.Warnke Tool was now able to design, machine and build complete special fixtures, gages, and support equipment. his was primarily for the Automotive Industry. In October of 2008 Bob Warnke decided it was time to semi-retire and sold Warnke Tool to his brother Bruce, who had worked with him from the inception of the business. Bruce continued to build on all that Bob had accomplished over the years.Read More