INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos. 333-88873, 333-94029 and 333-94043 of Jore Corporation and subsidiaries on Form S-8 of our report dated March 29, 2000, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Jore Corporation and subsidiaries for the year ended December 31, 1999. /s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Seattle, Washington April 5, 2000