What Bora Tool does

BORA Tool (legal entity BORA Portamate) is a US-based manufacturer of woodworking and workshop support products, founded in 2006 and operating as a product division of Affinity Tool Works, LLC. The company is headquartered in West Henrietta, New York, with a corporate address also referenced in Troy, Michigan, and operates with an 11-50 employee footprint. BORA designs and sells sawhorses (Speedhorse, Workhorse), portable work stands (Centipede), clamp edges and straight-edge saw guides (NGX, WTX), mobile bases for shop equipment, wall racks, and clamps, targeting professional woodworkers, contractors, and serious DIY enthusiasts.

The company's technology centers on patented mechanical systems. Its core technologies include the Centipede strut/leg folding system (US Patent 6,843,625 and international family members), the spring-loaded quick-deploy Speedhorse leg mechanism (1.6-second deployment; up to 30x faster than conventional sawhorses), non-sequential folding, adjustable-height systems (30-36 inches in 1-inch increments on Speedhorse XT), and modular clamp edge systems compatible with circular saws, routers, and jigsaws. The company holds approximately 18+ patents and design patents across US and international jurisdictions. Products carry weight capacities up to 1,800 lb per sawhorse and 6,000 lb per Centipede work stand.

BORA sells directly to consumers through boratool.com and via an authorized retailer network (Find A Retailer program), with pricing for individual SKUs ranging from $49.99 to $309.00, paid as one-time purchases on a pay-as-you-go basis. Revenue is generated exclusively through hardware sales with no subscription or recurring component. The company operates with a product-led growth motion and channel partner motion, supported by content marketing (blog, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn), maker spotlights, and trade show participation. Growth has been driven by sustained product innovation — BORA has received ProTool Innovation Awards in multiple years (2014-2023) across sawhorses, clamp edges, mobile bases, saw guides, routers, and angle duplicators — and by the May 2024 acquisition of Armor Tool, which expanded the brand portfolio under unified BORA branding.

Name

Bora Tool

Legal name

BORA Portamate

Website

https://boratool.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BORA Tool is a US manufacturer of patented woodworking and workshop support products, including sawhorses, Centipede work stands, clamp edges, mobile bases, and accessories, serving professional woodworkers, contractors, and DIY enthusiasts through direct e-commerce and authorized retailers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Woodworking Tools and Workshop Accessories

NAICS

Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing (332216)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

Tools & Tool Accessories Retail (Hand, Power, Pneumatic) (CRAIADAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ)

Keywords

• Woodworking tools
• Work stands
• Sawhorses
• Clamp edges
• Workshop accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Troy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Hardware/Tool Sales: BORA Tool generates revenue through the direct sale of physical woodworking and workshop accessory products. Products are sold as one-time purchases with no subscription component. Revenue comes from selling sawhorses, work stands, clamp edges, mobile bases, and related accessories to professionals and DIY enthusiasts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bora Tool manufactures and sells physical woodworking and workshop accessory products, including quick-deploy sawhorses (Speedhorse PM-4500, Speedhorse XT, Workhorse XT), Centipede foldable work stands with load capacities up to 6,000 lbs, clamp edge saw guides (NGX and WTX series), swivel mobile bases for shop equipment, wall-mounted storage racks, and various clamps. The products target professional woodworkers, contractors, and DIY enthusiasts in the United States and are sold through a direct e-commerce website plus an authorized retailer network.

Product overview

Bora Tool is a manufacturer of high-quality woodworking and workshop accessories founded in 2006. The product portfolio centers around several core product lines: (1) Speedhorse sawhorses (PM-4500, Speedhorse XT, Workhorse XT) featuring quick-deploy spring-loaded leg mechanisms with 1,600-1,800 lb capacities; (2) Centipede Work Stands (CK/CT series in sizes from 2ft x 4ft to 4ft x 8ft) with load capacities up to 6,000 lb; (3) Clamp Edge guides (NGX and WTX series) for straight-line cutting with circular saws, routers, and jigsaws, plus associated accessories like the NGX Saw Plate and Twin Rail Rip Guide; (4) Mobile Bases (PM series) for workshop equipment mobility; (5) Wall Racks (PBR series) for workshop storage; and (6) various clamps including parallel clamps, corner clamps, and spring clamps. The products are designed for both professional woodworkers and DIY enthusiasts, emphasizing portability, quick setup, and precision.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Centipede: Centipede Work Stands - portable, foldable work stands with scissor-style legs for woodworking and workshop use
• Speedhorse
• Clamp Edge
• Mobile Bases

Products and services

• BORA Speedhorse PM-4500 Fixed-height quick-deploy sawhorse with 1,600-1,800 lb capacity and 1.6-second instant deployment via spring-loaded legs; targeted at woodworkers and contractors needing rapid workstation setup.
• BORA Adjustable Speedhorse XT

Quantifiable outcome

• Setup time reduced by up to 30 times compared to conventional sawhorses (1.6 seconds vs multiple minutes)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Armor ToolminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2024BORA Tool announced acquisition of Armor Tool, a strategic move to enhance product offerings under the unified BORA brand. Armor Tool's innovative products will be transitioned to the BORA lineup, ensuring a seamless experience for customers during the integration period.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ToughBuilt Industries: Publicly traded competitor in the jobsite/woodworking accessory space, offering sawhorses, work supports, sawhorses with clamping and accessories targeted at the same professional and DIY user base as Bora. Most direct comparable on product and channel overlap.
• Kreg Tool Company: Specialty manufacturer of pocket-hole jigs, clamps, and woodworking workstation accessories sold through woodworking specialty retail and online. Overlaps with Bora on clamping systems, workbench accessories, and DIY/pro woodworker target market.
• Rockler Woodworking and Hardware: Specialty woodworking retailer and brand owner of jigs, clamps, and shop accessories. Direct competitor in serving serious hobbyists and pro woodworkers through similar e-commerce + retail store model.
• Werner Co. (Louisville Ladder, Sawhorses): Manufacturer of ladders, sawhorses, and jobsite access equipment serving pro contractors through hardware and lumber retailers. Direct overlap on sawhorse product category with mass-market distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Stanley Black & Decker (Stanley, DeWalt, Craftsman): Large incumbent in hand tools, power tools, and jobsite accessories with broad retail distribution. Competes with Bora in sawhorses, clamps, and straight-edge categories as part of much wider portfolios (Stanley, DeWalt, Craftsman).
• Festool (TTS Tooltechnic Systems): Premium woodworking power tool and accessory brand with strong pro woodworker affinity. Overlaps on clamping systems, guide rails (functionally similar to Bora clamp edges), and premium pricing strategy.
• Robert Bosch Tool Corporation (Bosch, Dremel): Large incumbent power tool and accessory manufacturer with broad retail distribution. Competes with Bora in guide systems, clamps, and shop accessories within a much broader power tool portfolio.
• Milwaukee Tool (Techtronic Industries): Major professional power tool brand with growing accessories and jobsite solutions portfolio. Competes for the same pro contractor shelf space and brand-loyal user base as Bora.
• DEWALT (Stanley Black & Decker): Pro-focused power tool and accessory brand with deep contractor relationships and jobsite retail presence. Adjacent competitor on jobsite work supports and contractor-grade accessories.

Others

• Affinity Tool Works (Parent): Parent conglomerate of Bora Tool with other tool brand divisions. Relevant as the corporate parent context but not a comparable product competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@BoraTool
• Facebookfacebook.com/BoraTool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bora-tool
• Instagraminstagram.com/bora_tool
• TikToktiktok.com/@boratool
• Xx.com/BoraTool

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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