Other tool examples: Air compressors Speedaire (Grainger) Welders Miller Hand tools like sockets and wrenches I'm running Husky (Home Depot) since S-K wouldn't warranty my 20 yr. old ratchet w/o original receipt.
Good idea. I have had good luck finding used USA tools on craigslist. Also, join the local Vintage Cheverolet Club or equivelant. Lots of oldtimers in these orginizations, who are often too old to use them and will pass them on at a good price. As far as new, I'd like to know my damn self.
I forgot Wholesale Tool( www.wttool.com )has a function where you can search by origin of manufacturer, that's how I buy loose sockets, etc. There is one near my office, which is nice, but they do mail order from a huge catalog as well.
I got so mad at Levis leaving the USA I looked and found these american made jeans http://www.schaeferoutfitter.com/1850.html I have used the***** out of two pairs and they are great
i support usa first i bought a hammer puller for my jeep axles , almost ended up with a chinese one , then i found a place in minnisota that makes them it cost $45 more than the copy but it will still be usable and in someones tool box long after im gone
I LOVE these guys. An engineer there offered to send me a prototype of a valve spring tool tool to use to see if it would work on smaller valves! Mostly specialty stuff, but it's great quality: http://www.lislecorp.com/
a thread i can get behing jeans http://www.pointerbrand.com/ some of the diamond cut are US made http://www.diamondcutjeans.com/ sunglasses some are safety glasses also http://oakley.com/ clothing http://www.zebulonusa.com/index.asp welders some lincolns aren't US made http://www.millerwelds.com/ later jim
Snap On hand tools are made in the USA.I know they are pricey,but they usually last until you lose them.
http://www.madeinusa.org/?OVRAW=tools%2520made%2520in%2520the%2520USA&OVKEY=made%2520in%2520usa&OVMTC=advanced&OVADID=7604591011&OVKWID=45631385511
-Red Wing insulated linemen boots (I think very few of their product line still is) are still made in the USA. -Some Wrangler jeans are as well. -The tie rod ends that Deuce Factory sells are still US made & fairly cheap -There is also a chino company making pants in the US. Very pricey @ $90.00, but they claim it will be the last pair you buy. They copied the US Army chino pant and improved it a bit wirh heavier material. http://www.billskhakis.com/shop/pants_twill.html Here is also a link of a company that only sells US made clothes http://allusaclothing.com/ Thanks so much for starting this. -
Most all autoparts lines (Bendix, Wagner, Felpro, etc...) have 2 levels of parts. The more expensive level is GENERALLY made in the US. Just ask.
All my " Model T " gas tanks are made in the USA. Those spun aluminum "dune buggy" tanks are not and don't have baffles. http://www.thehotrodcompany.com/shopnow/show_dept.asp?dept_id=78
This type of thing takes a lot of research at times. I am glad to see a post like this, hopefully it will not get closed as well. Just to let everyone know. When buying a car or at least a GM car the window stick will tell you where the engine, transmission and final****embly of the car was. They will also show you to % of domestic (USA/Canada) parts on a car. Example: the new Saturn Astra is built in Belgum and has a 3% USA/Canada part content. Like I said I know GM does this and I would****ume other car companies do the same but not sure. Here are some web sites to check out. http://www.howtobuyamerican.com/index.php http://www.madeinusa.com/index.shtml (this one I have a hard time finding specific products) http://www.classicsandcustoms.com/american_made_tools.asp http://www.stillmadeinusa.com/ http://www.usstuff.com/powrtool.htm http://www.unionplus.org/union-made-savings.cfm?source=google https://unionshop.aflcio.org/index.cfm A lot of times when I am looking to buy something I will just ask where the product is made. I recently bought a pair of Red Wing boots for my wife. I sent them an e mail, described what I was looking for and they gave me a list of the styles that were made in the USA.
Williams Lowbuck Tools has a real interesting web site,all fabrication stuff,made here.They are real old time Hot Rod guys,and are also real characters,have bead rollers,tube notchers etc.We use some of it ,and it's very nice equipment.(Some day I'll figure out how to post a link.)There are several similar folks out there.Every little thing doesn't need to be made here to work on a Hot Rod,but it's sure better to deal with honest ,equal trading partners.Thats the way HotRods have been,built since day one,an American phenomenon,and if we're going to try to stick to some sort of traditional ideal,why not respect the way most of them were built.
One caution about this website: I have bought items from companies listed here, and the items have been made in China or elsewhere.
Here's are some websites that I have used in the past for research into what companies are still making things in the good 'ol USA that I can patronize. They have all been very useful! http://www.madeinusa.org/ http://www.stillmadeinusa.com/ http://www.madeinusa.com/ (not the same as above) http://www.unionlabel.org/
This goes right along with what you just pointed out....it deals with that same thing. http://www.usstuff.com/saipan.htm I don't shop at Wal-Mart anymore personally.
http://www.round-house.com/ Made in USA overalls. Est. 1903 and still going strong. I've worn a lot of these on the job, though sometimes they are made a bit off here and there and you have to exchange them for another pair. No worse than a pair of*****ies made in indonesia!
That was the dealer, not SK. I have never had a problem with SK in over 40 years of dealing with them.
I'm guilty of buying some Chinese product. BUT, I sure like the option to buy U.S. made stuff. I don't appreciate a store/source that offers ONLY the Chinese product. Good thread
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