Made in the USA (resources, not a RANT)

I love BBQ so I got one of these. Has a cool history check it out.
Because of its aluminum construction, the Portable Kitchen<SUP>&#174;</SUP> cooker will last for years without rusting. And, it's completely made in the good ole' USA!

www.pkgrills.com

 

How about USA or European made cold saws?

 

Hello? It looks like Richard D's looking for some info. Anybody?

Thanks,
Kurt

 

Here's a good one from a muffler poll thread (http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=283229&page=2):

http://www.portermufflers.com/

I wonder where the Cherry Bombs you get at Autozone are made. Maybe they're still made in the US.

Thanks,
Kurt

 

I work in the aerospace industry here in the U.S.A. While we still manufacture many of our own parts, assemble the product, and test it in the U.S., most of the parts production is outsourced, and not just to China, but countries all over the world. It's hard to find a truly American made product anymore. Just because it's assembled here from parts made in Mexico doesn't mean your not supporting foreign labor.

 

i understand MAGLITE flashlights are still made in california. i saw a special on the discovery channel. went right out the next day and bought 2 of them. that was 4 years ago...there still working..with new batteries of course. cadillac dave

 

If you haven't already, please read my initial post.

My intent for this thread is to have it as a resource for people that want to share info on products made in the US. It is not about where not to buy products, and I don't want it to turn into another RANT thread.

Thanks,
Kurt

 

Anybody, Everybody,
Who makes good saw blades?

Thanks,
Kurt

 

Hardware. Is there a chain store where can you find a good selection of nuts, bolts, et cetera that are made in the US? You know, you need some bolts and you ride the bike to the hardware store ...

Thanks,
Kurt

 

Lapco shirts are good heavy shirts.I use them all the time.If it hasnt been listed yet.About the same price as carrharts and heavy duty.Ive been dreaming of opening an american/union made store for years.Maybe when I turn out.

 

I've been using Milwaukee's new "Ice" treated blades (I think they're cryo treated or something) in my sawzall for a while, they kick ass.

Milwaukee has holesaws that are treated the same and I love them. They have a holesaw kit that goes from 1/2" to 2.5" with two arbors for about $150.00 which is a screaming deal and the saws hold up really well.

Milwaukee's sawzall blades that are branded "The Torch" cut very fast as well.

So far they're the best blades I've used.

Shawn

 

Kobalt tools that retail at Lowes are made in The USA and they are made in the same Factory as your snap on tools. I've been using em for years when I was a machinist and never had to use the life time warranty because they didn't break. Where as I was changing Craftsman tools on a regular basis before they stopped honoring it.

 

I'll second that! They also sell repair parts for their tools. I needed some coil springs that goi around the ridge reamer of theirs, guy mailed me two for free!

Not everyone like them, but Actron makes a lot of their stuff (hand vacuum pumps, etc) in the US and also has great parts service.

http://www.actron.com/product_category.php?id=258

 

Nicholson hacksaw blades are super quality, outlast chinese stuff and cut straight. I think Lowe's and Home Depot sell them. Nearly a couple bucks a blade but actually cheaper in the long run.

 

Love this thread, thanks guys....my girl thinks i'm crazy for constantly flipping over tools to see any made in america. I try to pick them up when I see em.

Northern Tools, etc. carries a few items made in USA, slim pickens, but nice to see.

For those of us who have to wear a tie to work, Express makes most of their ties in the US. I was floored to see that, now i only buy their ties.

 

Hmmm, those Thru-Ratchets are interesting. And, they have the size etched on the sockets in a
BIG OL' FONT
so you won't go blind trying to find a size!

Thanks,
Kurt

 

Wisconsin is proud of Snap On Tools, Miller welders and many more.

 

All of the ems automotive panels are usa made including the tooling, steel can come from ak steel in mansfield,oh or whelling-pitt, and our boxes are usa made too just as important as the stuff inside

 

Had this emailed to me today.

The first three numbers of a barcode tell you a products country of origin (not exactly where it was made but where the barcode was applied). It's not just for food, it's everything.

Check it out: http://www.food-info.net/uk/qa/qa-fp121.htm

Shawn

 

It says this just above the code chart:
"The first 2 (sometimes 3) digits, which are called the “flag”, indicate in what country the bar code was issued. This “flag” does not tell you, however, in what country the product was produced."

Thanks,
Kurt

 

Umm.. Yeah.. Thanks..

That's why I said "where the barcode was applied" in my post above.

Shawn

 

Yep, I must've sped-read and went straight to the link.

 

Rebel Wire...hand made in Tennessee with American components...

 

here are the rules that companys have to follow to legally put "made in the USA" on a product, http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/business/adv/bus03.shtm

 

I need to paint my welder Maize and BLUE!

 

A thread on American-built wheels:

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=324695

 

I carry dozens of shift knobs made in USA, including black, white & ivory 3, 4 & 5 speed knobs, 8-balls, Devil Heads, etc. These are not "made-in-my-basement" knobs that are gonna break off in your hand, but are made in a nice, little, family owned manufacturing facility & are guaranteed. No cracks or parting lines like the Chinese crap. They are perfectly round & feel great in your hand. Anybody needing one, please PM me.

 

Or leave them in a f*@#%n' customer's car!

 

I have to sneak in a rant 'cause this pisses me off! Every picture tells a story!

 

www.kleintools.com, about 90% of it is american.

just to clarify, patriot cylinder heads are NOT american made. i try to stay true to this as possible...i even have "made in u.s.a." tattoed across my stomache, no joke