About Doc's Machine & Tool

Doc is a master machinist, on both conventional and CNC equipment, and inventor with over 45 years’ experience in Tool & Die. The owner, Brian aka “Doc”, discovered his interest for metal at an early age when his skill was spotted by his high school machine shop teacher. Ingenuity that Doc brings to the table is vast years of experience, knowledge and high skill level, which he can adapt to a customer’s needs. If you have an idea and you can express it to Doc, he will produce a solution that is usable.

Back in 2012, the company I worked for over 25 years closed its Canadian operation and moved to Germany. I purchased some equipment from my former employer and settled in at home starting a business out of my garage. As word spread about my services, a client came to my shop to enquire and wanted me to meet her boss. An opportunity presented for me to design specific cell phone brackets. So, I purchased a 4’ x 4’ CNC Plasma cutter. At the time, it was difficult to think about owning one of these, but that didn’t stop me from plowing through online forums and doing my own research on them. I had NO idea what I was doing. I had NO idea how to use CAD, how to run a CNC table, or even where to buy steel from. But it was too late to turn back.

In December 2018, I registered Doc’s Machine & Tool Inc. as a business. Being a kid that came from a family where “business” was not really in our DNA, it was a surreal moment. I was not sure where it was going to go, or if I was going to be able to continue or not, but I had made a commitment.

Jump ahead to 2021 and I am building my own shop! We will also be upgrading our plasma machine once again to a 5’ x 10’ CNC Table. This is a confirmation for us that the way we are treating our customers right, and the quality and care we had for our products, is starting to be recognized and talked about.