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Why do builders build?

The “I Build Because” series delves into the hearts and minds of builders, revealing the passion and legacy that drives them.

The Series profiles contractors, builders, mechanics and artists who use Makita. Each subject tells us why they build, and their answers are as unique as their work. Follow along and get inside the minds of these skilled builders.

Meet the builders

I build because CASEY CURRIE

CASEY CURRIE

Join us in this thrilling episode of "I Build Because" as championship racer Casey Currie reveals why Makita tools are his trusted choice for building race vehicles and leading his team to victory. Discover the precision and durability that make Makita the backbone of Casey's success, both on and off the track.

I build because WARNERT RACING

WARNERT RACING

Warnert Racing excels in the AMSOIL Snocross Championship with the help of Kyle Sackett, a top Snocross Mechanic who uses Makita Tools to keep their sleds in top form. Discover why Kyle builds in this engaging conversation inside the Warnert Racing team trailer.

I build because ROLAND SANDS

ROLAND SANDS

Roland Sands creates custom motorcycles, parts, and apparel that are in demand worldwide. Discover why he builds in this conversation at RSD headquarters in Long Beach, California.

I build because MITCH KELLY

MITCH KELLY

Mitch Kelly, of Kelly & Son Crazy Painters, has been crafting automotive art for decades in Bellflower, California. Discover why Mitch and his father Tom build, as they combine their unique talents to create exquisitely detailed show cars in this short clip.

I build because MARTIN SHAPES

MARTIN SHAPES

Josh Martin, a surfboard shaper from a renowned surfing lineage, learned his craft from his father, master shaper Terry Martin, in the mid-1980s. Today, in his Capistrano Beach workspace, Josh creates everything from handcrafted wood surfboards to modern EPS foam and epoxy longboards for champions like Rachael Tilly. Watch as he continues the legacy of one of the world’s best master shapers.

I build because GENERATIONS HANDCRAFTED

GENERATIONS HANDCRAFTED

Chris Toavs, a sixth-generation woodworker, creates custom wood pieces with passion and dedication at Generations Woodworking. He honors his family’s legacy and aims to teach the next generation to craft beautiful, timeless creations.

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