About Craftmaster LLC

This was the start of Craftmaster, we built a few tables and benches in the basement of our house. Barbara Lehmann, Dennis Lehmann, Lonnie Plank and Bill Plank.

Three people stand in a dim workshop on September 10, 1977. A child and man observe while another man in a cap holds a drink. A table and tools are visible.

Dennis Lehmann and Bill Plank constructing our first tables and the little guy there is supervising, That’s me, Brian Lehmann, now owner and partner with Bill’s brother Lonnie Plank.

A vintage photograph from September 1977 showing four people standing in what appears to be an unfinished basement or room with exposed ceiling beams and basic wooden framing.

Dennis Lehmann and Bill Plank are constructing our first tables and the little guy there is supervising, That’s me, Brian Lehmann, now owner and partner with Bill’s brother Lonnie Plank.

Our Founders' Vision and Growth

Dennis Lehmann and Bill Plank were the original founders of Craftmaster. They started this company to provide their customers with a high quality die for a fair price. 10 or so years later the company was growing in need of much more space, so they built a 40’ x 80’ building and acquired some of the best equipment for our industry.

Two men are in a cluttered workshop, focused on a project. One stands near a workbench with tools, while the other observes, wearing sunglasses and a protective cap. The atmosphere is industrious and thoughtful.

Dennis Lehmann and William Plank working on a large die.

Two men in plaid shirts work on a patterned sheet at a workshop table. Tools and equipment are visible, creating a focused, collaborative atmosphere.

Lonnie Plank and Mike Melotz (sp?) working together to get a die out ASAP!

A large flatbed scanner sits in an industrial space with dim lighting. Surrounding elements include cables, a window, and corrugated metal walls, conveying a utilitarian atmosphere.

Our brand new Elcede NCP150 plotter sample maker.

A vintage computer plotter on a pedestal in a dimly lit room with metallic siding. Cables lie on the floor, adding an industrial, retro feel.

We were the first die shop in the country to start drawing on die boards directly, improving our accuracy 10 Fold.

Pride, Quality, and Service You Can Count On

As you can see, all of us here at Craftmaster have been in this industry a very long time and the value of hand craftsmanship and experience when it pertains to steel rule dies and its related tooling should never be underestimated! Craftmaster has always been in the forefront of technology. We buy and maintain the best equipment for our industry.

We really take pride in our work and our customers. When it comes to service we’re second to none. A Craftmaster employee is available for assistance at any time your machinery is running. We will do our best to serve our customers day or night.

Reliability? Our laser has never been down for more than 24 hours in the last 24 years. We do what it takes to deliver your product at its most important time, when you need it.

Craftmaster has always been about the best quality and top notch service for a fair and reasonable price. We don’t have any hidden or extra charges like delivery and pickups.

We can do some of the most intricate die changes available. We’re here to save you money, if we can alter a die for you instead of making you a new one, we’ll be the first to tell you.