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Made in the USA (resources, not a RANT)

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by sgtlethargic, Sep 4, 2008.

  1. Thanks for the reply. That's what this thread is all about- sharing information on finding products made in the USA. I did see one grinder that was made in Mexico, which at least is North America. I'd gladly buy products made in Canada.
     
  2. CoolHand
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    Milwaukee 4.5" angle grinders used to be made in the USA.

    The newest one I have is at least 15 yrs old though. It is marked as USA made.

    I've heard very good things about the Metabo grinders, though I believe they are made in Germany.
     
  3. It would be very cool to get back to the point where the products you buy are actually "serviceable". I remember the first time that somebody introduced me to a place called "Auto Electric" in Dayton, Ohio. I was like 19 and thought that they were a specialty sort of place, and probably looking to charge wayy too much for something that I could get at at Nationwise cheap. Funny as it turns out that these are the kinds of places that actually save you money in the long run.
    I live in an old-skool part of Mesa, Az where there are still shops that actually know how to boil and service a radiator, a real machine shop that will happily mic and turn rotors the same day for $10, and parts stores that can sell you parts over the counter to rebuild an alternator or carburetor- and actually know what they're talking about.

    These are the guys that you need to make friends with and treat right. More and more (and i believe this is true) economies will become localized becasue of increasing fuel prices. Manufacturing overseas will, in fact, become cost-prohibitive at some point, and things will normalize here in the states. I am personally looking forward to it.
     
  4. Engine-Ear
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    According to many, Speedway has been in bed with the chi-coms for a while...they won't change what they're doing.
     
  5. Steves32
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    from So Cal

  6. banjorear
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    Sadly, not all New Balance are US made. You have to check the label on the back side of the tongue to make sure.

    I'm still gald they make some of their shoes here.

    Same with Carhardt. Not ALL of their stuff is made here.

    READ the lables.
     
  7. atch
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    Alluded to earlier, MadeInUSA.com to search for stuff made in the USA.
     
  8. carlos
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    Buy American is a great thing .What really sucks is the no good for nothin american companies that move there production plants to china and exploit poor people all over the world and because it is an american company want us to buy their crap.Ingersole Rand,chicago, the list is long.Sam Walton of walmart would shit if he knew what his company was doing he built walmart on buy american.It is going to be up to us the American people to demand it be made here or not buy it.Politictions are all bought off it is going to be up to us to make the differance so when you go into a place raise hell if you cant find american made stuff and walk out,Lowes,home-depo where ever.
     
  9. wreckfixer
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    Yes you are right about not all NB shoes being made here,I was suprised to see the pair she had were.I wonder if all this chinese stuff is why Wal-mart is redoing all thier stores colors from red,white&blue to some puke brown? Just a thought.
     
  10. I just bought some General Tires and I belive they are US made- good price and quality also.
     
  11. CoolHand
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    I had to buy a new blade for my DeWalt cut-off saw (the low speed dry cut carbide blade type) here about a year ago.

    The DeWalt brand blades were high as hell, so I went shopping, and found this company:

    Oshlun ( http://www.oshlun.com/ )

    Their blades are a lot nicer made, cut faster, last longer, AND cost half as much as the DeWalt blades do. Plus, they are made in Nevada.

    I've had one in my cut-off saw for almost a year now, and it cut every bit as good as the old blade did in aluminum and better than the old blade did in steel.
     
  12. Goozgaz
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    As I kid in San Francisco my nieghbor worked for the AMERICAN LICORICE COMPANY in Union City. Needless to say the kids on our block always had licorice.

    Not only are they American made but check out Consumer Commitment page.
    http://www.americanlicorice.com/aboutUs/commitments.aspx


    When's the last time you heard a company talk like this?

    ************

    At American Licorice, we provide enjoyment, entertainment and fun to millions of people each year through our brands. We believe our products can be part of a balanced diet and lifestyle. When American Licorice communicates with consumers, we encourage responsible consumption, so that consumers can continue to enjoy our brands in the future. American Licorice values the opportunity to communicate with all consumers about the company's products and wishes to do so respectfully and responsibly, especially to those under age 12. American Licorice's vehicles for consumer communications include, but are not limited to, television advertising, radio advertising, print advertising, Internet advertising, sponsorships, product sampling and company-run websites.
    In communicating with current and prospective consumers, these are the commitments we make:
    1. Each American Licorice brand's total annual media buy should reach 50% or more people age 12 and over.
    2. American Licorice consumer communications must be honest in the portrayal of product attributes, including any claims about nutritional values. In the interest of forthrightness, nutrition information for a representative sampling of our products will be published on the corporate website.
    3. American Licorice consumer communications should not showcase violent or offensive behavior. In addition, communications efforts should not encourage discrimination on the basis of gender, race, religion or political affiliation. Where appropriate, we will use consumer communications to foster beneficial values and behaviors, including honesty, integrity, respect, playfulness, community and friendship.
    4. American Licorice consumer communications will, where appropriate, encourage active lifestyles and healthy eating choices. Further, consumer communications will not disparage the pursuit of an active lifestyle or healthy eating choices. Our consumer messaging should not imply that confectionery products are a replacement for balanced meals.
    5. American Licorice consumer communications should feature reasonable portion sizes for the situation depicted.
    6. American Licorice consumer communications should not show children engaged in dangerous activities or daredevil stunts.
    7. American Licorice television, third-party print and third-party Internet advertising will not show children under the age of eight to promote confectionery products.
    8. American Licorice supports the Children's Advertising Review Unit and the National Confectioners Association in their current efforts to encourage responsible marketing to children.
    9. American Licorice publishes these Consumer Communications Commitments on our corporate website, so that they are readily available for public review and response.
    10. American Licorice Consumer Communications Commitments will be reviewed and updated at least annually.
    First Published: November 2008
     
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  13. TagMan
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    I just got the latest Speedway catalog yesterday and they have a set of Omega gauges they describe as being "Made In America" !! They look pretty good, too.

    Maybe the worm is starting to turn.........
     
  14. justinj
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    How can you equate buying USA made goods with Chinese ones?

    Anyway... what makes sense to me is:

    1st choice: Canadian or US made
    2nd choice: Other countries that pay people a real wage
    3rd choice: avoid if possible

    Footwear-wise, I learned recently that many (not all) Blundstones (previously made in Australia and New Zealand) are now made in Asia. Canadian John Fluevog started producing some lines in China, previously made in Europe. Doc Martens moved production to China a bunch of years ago.:(
     
  15. I just found out through Dremel that their Multi-Max (more of a home-improvement tool) is made in Mexico. If I buy one, at least it's still made in North America.
     
  16. Anybody know where I can get a Ford Falcon (inner fender style) starter solenoid that's made in the USA?
     
  17. ravedodger
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    Nice thread.

    I've been looking for the old JC Penny's quality t-shirts--not the new ones. I just can't find anything thick enough these days. I think I'll check out Schaefer Ranch, Pointer Ranch and Prison Blues.

    In a pinch last year, I bought a Husky Philips#2 screwdriver for almost nothing and it's the best I've had in years. I skip over my Craftsmans to get to it.
     
  18. 65stepside
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    for boots
    can t say enough good things about
    dayton boot company right here in vancouver bc
    killer boots and there customer service is second to none
     
  19. it's getting harder and harder to find QUALITY anywhere in the world. It used to be if it was made in USA, North America, or Western Europe you had a pretty good chance of a quality product.
    Lately, names you thought you can trust (Levi, Milwaukee, Norton abrasivies, and a ton of others have a tiny sticker somewhere stating their country of origin of China...
    I can't tell you how pissed off I was when I replaced a broken DeWalt 18v drill with a new Milwaukee. Two weeks after starting using it discovered a "made in china" designation.
    If we are ever in a war with those people were fucked!!!!!!!!
     
  20. deucemanab
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    Get the latest northern catalog.everything made in the states is
    marked with usa. There is a bunch,but no hand tools
     
  21. zman
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    ttt for the newbs.

    What part of America? I don't trust Bill. Could be Mexico, Central, South, unless it says USA I don't trust him.
     

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