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**special-K** · 01-01-2018, 12:53 PM

It's cold and I'm sure glad I have Pendleton and Woolrich blankets on the beds. The woodstove made in Vermont is keeping me warm with local fuel wood. Been staying close to home this week. Doing some woodwork, got all my USA Delta shop tools out. I look at my woodworking tool collection and it is almost all made in USA. The exceptions are specialty tools only made by that company. None from any of the recently most popular country of products being sold, or others. There have always been certain things from other countries known for being the best available. I'm into preserving and protecting USA labor and products, but I never believed no other country has the right to make and sell things same as we do.

StorminNorman · 01-01-2018, 02:47 PM

Snap-on.
I'm a weekender mechanic so don't "need" the best' But I work with guys who do and they have a lot of snap-on gear. I have to admit the tools feel nice, and seem to fit the nut better.
If you think Snap-on is expensive to begin with, Try buying them from a Canadian dealer. But they are US made right ? Canadas biggest trading partner ? That's gotta be worth a premium.
I was almost at the point of buying a several hundred dollar 3/8" drive socket set when I noticed the "Made in USA" stamp that was on all the older sockets that I had amired, Was nowhere to be seen on the new stuff. Hmmmmmmm

harpo231 · 01-01-2018, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I look at my woodworking tool collection and it is almost all made in USA.

All my woodworking handtools are pre 1905 Buck bros. that my father collected and left to me. they pretty good tools. John Buck started in Sheffield but came to U.S. and started company.Ethan Allen was one of his first hires.

**davischevy** · 01-01-2018, 03:32 PM

I have been shopping for acoustic/electric guitars.

I can buy a very nice sounding Ibanez (Japanese company) for $330.00 or a used USA made Martin for $1,500.

I have been dragging my feet on this one.

harpo231 · 01-01-2018, 04:04 PM

Just never buy one online , gotta get your hands on them, you can feel the edges and such and feel the playability. I send mine to my bro in NH, he lives by one of the best luthiers in the country.

**special-K** · 01-01-2018, 05:51 PM

Yeah, somthin' about an American made guitar. And older Martin don't mean cheaper, right?

Aren't Cooper Tires made here? I've been running them, but right now the '72 has Goodyears and my Suburban has Kellys just because I got the best deals that way. Aren't all those US made? I ran Kellys a long time because they were. Those are the three brands I try to use on my regular use trucks.

Unfortunately, Harleys haven't been all American for a long time. I went all over my '90 and making it my own. Not many parts not changed. But you look at it and you just see a low and fat stripped down black with chrome older FL (Hog). It is way more American now that I'm done with it.

Indian113 · 01-01-2018, 07:35 PM

Harley's haven't been All American since AMF started building them in 1973. It started then and has Increased since.

100%Chevy · 01-01-2018, 07:46 PM

Cooper and Kelly/Springfield are made in the USA.
Other brands are made here and overseas both.
Hoosier slicks are made here.
Some of these may have changed since i last looked them up!
Mike.

**leddzepp** · 01-01-2018, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

I have been shopping for acoustic/electric guitars.

I can buy a very nice sounding Ibanez (Japanese company) for $330.00 or a used USA made Martin for $1,500.

I have been dragging my feet on this one.

Neither. Get a Fender, their factory is right here in Corona

**davischevy** · 01-01-2018, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Indian113

Harley's haven't been All American since AMF started building them in 1973. It started then and has Increased since.

I had a 77 FLH for years. The AMF thing bothered me, but I still loved that old shovelhead. I traded it to my lawyer. He says it's in his will.

**davischevy** · 01-01-2018, 08:23 PM

Santa brought me a new grill for my 55. Looks like she "buys American".

**davischevy** · 01-01-2018, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Neither. Get a Fender, their factory is right here in Corona

Good to know.

I have a Fender Stratocaster, Made in Mexico. It's nice guitar. They have a custom built Strat at the music shop I would like to have.

flashed · 01-01-2018, 08:36 PM

Danchuk 55 Parts ,good stuff .

**Boog** · 01-01-2018, 08:38 PM

Danchuk's pretty much in your back yard isn't it?

**davischevy** · 01-01-2018, 08:42 PM

Who are you talking to Boog?

**Boog** · 01-01-2018, 08:48 PM

Flashed. Isn't Danchuk in Georgia?

flashed · 01-01-2018, 08:55 PM

No ,I think they are in California unless they moved .

**davischevy** · 01-01-2018, 08:56 PM

Danchuk is in Santa Ana, CA Boog.

**Boog** · 01-01-2018, 08:58 PM

Whoops. Sorry.

harpo231 · 01-01-2018, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leddzepp

Neither. Get a Fender, their factory is right here in Corona

I dont think fender can make a decent acous/elec , I swear by my taylor

Indian113 · 01-01-2018, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davischevy

I had a 77 FLH for years. The AMF thing bothered me, but I still loved that old shovelhead. I traded it to my lawyer. He says it's in his will.

AMF saved Harley and kept them from going under! They started the Assembly Line building and raised production. There isn't ANYTHING on This Planet that has the Sound Of a Shovelhead with Straight Pipes at least IMOP!

**davischevy** · 01-01-2018, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harpo231

I dont think fender can make a decent acous/elec , I swear by my taylor

l have a 1967 Gibson B25 that I have had for 45 years. A friend of mine got it new.

harpo231 · 01-01-2018, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davischevy

l have a 1967 Gibson B25 that I have had for 45 years. A friend of mine got it new.

Thats a nice one

GOPAPA · 01-02-2018, 06:35 AM

I had a 1966 Gibson Country Flat Top that I bought in 1967 ,,sold it back in around 2004 for fear of some one breaking into our house and stealing it .. drug people

**davischevy** · 01-14-2018, 12:26 PM

For those that didn't see the article, here are some American brands that are no longer American.

Budwieser
Ben and Jerry's
Burger King
Trader Joe's
Lucky Strike
General Electric
American Apparel
7-Eleven
Sunglass Hut
Holiday Inn
Hellmann's

01-01-2018, 12:53 PM	#76
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Sold American! It's cold and I'm sure glad I have Pendleton and Woolrich blankets on the beds. The woodstove made in Vermont is keeping me warm with local fuel wood. Been staying close to home this week. Doing some woodwork, got all my USA Delta shop tools out. I look at my woodworking tool collection and it is almost all made in USA. The exceptions are specialty tools only made by that company. None from any of the recently most popular country of products being sold, or others. There have always been certain things from other countries known for being the best available. I'm into preserving and protecting USA labor and products, but I never believed no other country has the right to make and sell things same as we do. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-01-2018, 02:47 PM	#77
StorminNorman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Victoria BC Posts: 71	Re: Sold American! Snap-on. I'm a weekender mechanic so don't "need" the best' But I work with guys who do and they have a lot of snap-on gear. I have to admit the tools feel nice, and seem to fit the nut better. If you think Snap-on is expensive to begin with, Try buying them from a Canadian dealer. But they are US made right ? Canadas biggest trading partner ? That's gotta be worth a premium. I was almost at the point of buying a several hundred dollar 3/8" drive socket set when I noticed the "Made in USA" stamp that was on all the older sockets that I had amired, Was nowhere to be seen on the new stuff. Hmmmmmmm

01-01-2018, 03:32 PM	#79
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,834	Re: Sold American! I have been shopping for acoustic/electric guitars. I can buy a very nice sounding Ibanez (Japanese company) for $330.00 or a used USA made Martin for $1,500. I have been dragging my feet on this one. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

01-01-2018, 04:04 PM	#80
harpo231 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Lincoln City DE Posts: 1,292	Re: Sold American! Just never buy one online , gotta get your hands on them, you can feel the edges and such and feel the playability. I send mine to my bro in NH, he lives by one of the best luthiers in the country. __________________ Stan 67 swb BLU MULE posted via flip-fone

01-01-2018, 05:51 PM	#81
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Sold American! Yeah, somthin' about an American made guitar. And older Martin don't mean cheaper, right? Aren't Cooper Tires made here? I've been running them, but right now the '72 has Goodyears and my Suburban has Kellys just because I got the best deals that way. Aren't all those US made? I ran Kellys a long time because they were. Those are the three brands I try to use on my regular use trucks. Unfortunately, Harleys haven't been all American for a long time. I went all over my '90 and making it my own. Not many parts not changed. But you look at it and you just see a low and fat stripped down black with chrome older FL (Hog). It is way more American now that I'm done with it. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-01-2018, 07:35 PM	#82
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: Sold American! Harley's haven't been All American since AMF started building them in 1973. It started then and has Increased since.

01-01-2018, 07:46 PM	#83
100%Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Moss Point,Ms. Posts: 1,439	Re: Sold American! Cooper and Kelly/Springfield are made in the USA. Other brands are made here and overseas both. Hoosier slicks are made here. Some of these may have changed since i last looked them up! Mike.

01-01-2018, 08:23 PM	#86
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,834	Re: Sold American! Santa brought me a new grill for my 55. Looks like she "buys American". Attached Images __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

01-01-2018, 08:36 PM	#88
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Sold American! Danchuk 55 Parts ,good stuff .

01-01-2018, 08:38 PM	#89
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,433	Re: Sold American! Danchuk's pretty much in your back yard isn't it? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

01-01-2018, 08:42 PM	#90
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,834	Re: Sold American! Who are you talking to Boog? __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

01-01-2018, 08:48 PM	#91
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,433	Re: Sold American! Flashed. Isn't Danchuk in Georgia? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

01-01-2018, 08:55 PM	#92
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Sold American! No ,I think they are in California unless they moved .

01-01-2018, 08:56 PM	#93
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,834	Re: Sold American! Danchuk is in Santa Ana, CA Boog. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

01-01-2018, 08:58 PM	#94
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,433	Re: Sold American! Whoops. Sorry. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross



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01-02-2018, 06:35 AM	#99
GOPAPA Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,551	Re: Sold American! I had a 1966 Gibson Country Flat Top that I bought in 1967 ,,sold it back in around 2004 for fear of some one breaking into our house and stealing it .. drug people __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

01-14-2018, 12:26 PM	#100
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,834	Re: Sold American! For those that didn't see the article, here are some American brands that are no longer American. Budwieser Ben and Jerry's Burger King Trader Joe's Lucky Strike General Electric American Apparel 7-Eleven Sunglass Hut Holiday Inn Hellmann's __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

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