Vancouver, WA – TigerStop LLC, supplier of linear positioning systems, and WoodLINKS USA, an organization dedicated to the educational development of incoming woodworkers, have joined forces to support local middle- and high-school wood shop teachers. 

“TigerStop is the perfect partner for WoodLINKS,” Dave Anderson, Northwest director for WoodLINKS, said. “Support from TigerStop for the woodworking program at local schools is one of the primary goals of WoodLINKS.

“The vital, engaging woodworking programs … are a very important link to the success of wood manufacturing in this country,” Anderson said. “I’m confident this support will bring many benefits.”

Saw Gear Donated

TigerStop recently donated a SawGear portable length-measuring tool to Kelso High School in Washington state. The tool was presented to Cory Torppa, wood shop teacher, who said it will allow him to teach decimals, fractions, production, and precision in a simple way that would not be possible otherwise.

“Having the SawGear system is a good way to expose students to technology used in the woodworking and manufacturing world,” Torppa said. “Students will have the opportunity to learn about the future of house construction and groundbreaking techniques utilized by the SawGear, which reduces labor time by 30% for framing, siding, and finish work.”

In addition to the donated SawGear, which the school will use to build cabinets for houses, another SawGear will be used in a new program next year called “Geometry in Construction.” 

That program will build a house from the ground up, which will teach geometry and will be educating more than 100 students per day. An application was submitted to Lowes for a grant and community support is being sought for the program.

Those interested in contributing may contact Cindy Wardlow at cindy.wardlow@kelso.wednet.edu or by calling 360-501-1839. www.tigerstop.com and www.woodlinks.com