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THE BEST STUFF: Made in USA
Self ^ | December 31, 2001 | Self

Posted on 12/31/2001 12:11:34 PM PST by Fester Chugabrew

As a discussion recently transpired here on Free Republic, it occurred to me how many cheap goods have infiltrated the marketplaces of the USA. It also occurred to me that Free Republic would be the best place to begin a list of those products, made in the United States of America, that today have a long lasting quality about them.

I mean tangible goods. For example, when I was younger I had a few Tonka® trucks. Look at a Tonka® truck today, you you will certainly see how they don't make them like they used to. Too much plastic, and a "Made in Hong Kong" label. The same seems to have happened, by and large, with Lionel® Trains. While this is the perfect forum to debate the reasons for such cheapening of durigible goods, we should do something practical here on the side.

So let us build a list of the best stuff made in the United States of America, and let that list be shared. Then, perhaps, when the next holiday season arrives we will know what things to purchase as gifts. We will also know throughout the year what tangible goods may be of most benefit to our homes and families. We can do this "on the side" as it were, while we debate the more serious issues facing our land and people.

Please make sure the items are made in the USA. Think of those tangibles that have enduring qualities about them. Attributes would include: Heavy duty, solid design, long lasting reputation, high standards, etc. If, along the way, we discover there is little or nothing of true value made in the USA, then maybe some of us will be inspired to start something, or build something, of long lasting quality.

Some may come along to plug their own goods. That's okay, as long as it's quality stuff. In view of the fact, however, that this forum is not to be a platform for personal business advertising it may not be a good idea. Others have already begun a recent thread on FR to put forth the idea of a "Made in the USA" store. Please peruse this thread as well, but then come back here to help us list specific products that might be included in such a store.

As the list becomes tried and true we might refine it and release it as perhaps, for lack of a better title: The Made in USA List of Goods Made in the USA.


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To: Grampa Dave
"These are just a few of the great American Products and products harvested by Americans like the salmon!"

Truly a post rich in recommendations. Thanks.

41 posted on 12/31/2001 2:03:19 PM PST by Fester Chugabrew
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To: sinkspur
I'm particular to Marcellius Casket Company, Syracuse NY., (It has been 20 years after my 20 years in the business, I don't know if they are still "alive".

The "SOLID BRONZE SARCOPHAGUS"-------could only be moved by power lift.

Formerly a NYS Licensed Funeral Director.

Plying the trade is "ELGIN" Caskets.

Ironically, ELGIN PERMASEAL-----------------IS owned by "Sealy Mattress!"

The reason I don't maintain my license is due to a new NYS health law, that law requires 20 hours of trainng to the benefits of latex gloves. The fee is $50.00.

$50.00 is no problem, sending it to the fat-ankle-slob called Hillary Rodham is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

43 posted on 12/31/2001 2:15:07 PM PST by RIGHT IN SEATTLE
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To: Angus_Day
"Quality went away in most everything years ago. The companies today want your money , offer no service and don't want to see your face again till next time you buy a piece of Junk."

This kind of criticism is not at all lost on me. All the more reason for us to take a moment and search out the things that are not junk. More and more one must search for the best. Perhaps a good guitar brand will evolve. Otherwise, if it's guitars, you might want to try Ebay for an old Fender.

44 posted on 12/31/2001 2:16:23 PM PST by Fester Chugabrew
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To: Churchillspirit
The last pair of small Craftsman diagonal cutters I purchased from Sears broke in normal use. They were $12 and had Craftsman and FRANCE printed on them. They were cheerfully replaced with another pair, also from France. So don't bet on Craftsman tools being USA products. Their bulletproof warranty seems to work still, however.
45 posted on 12/31/2001 2:17:17 PM PST by Tea42
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To: Fester Chugabrew
M-80!

ASH CAN!

those were the days before CPSC!

46 posted on 12/31/2001 2:17:50 PM PST by RIGHT IN SEATTLE
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To: Churchillspirit
Nope,many are made in china or japan,however the japanese model are quite dependable.
47 posted on 12/31/2001 2:20:35 PM PST by eastforker
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To: sinkspur
BATESVILLE

Horizontal model of production Yugo class!

RIS

48 posted on 12/31/2001 2:21:21 PM PST by RIGHT IN SEATTLE
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To: Billy_bob_bob
Matter of opinion,Justin work boots for me and they are made in the USA.
49 posted on 12/31/2001 2:22:37 PM PST by eastforker
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To: RIGHT IN SEATTLE
"those were the days before CPSC!"

Man, ain't that the truth. But what the hel* is "CPSC"?

50 posted on 12/31/2001 2:33:04 PM PST by Fester Chugabrew
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To: Fester Chugabrew
Ithaca Shotguns. Made in Ithaca, New York. Ithaca Gun
51 posted on 12/31/2001 2:55:31 PM PST by nygoose
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To: Fester Chugabrew; babylonian; Prodigal Daughter; ChaseR; OKCSubmariner; Uncle Bill
American heavy equipment manufacturing has gone overseas.  Hi tech Defense technology was sold by globalists to the Chinese.  Look at what else is Made in America:  Monsanto, Terminator, Round-Up, the U.N. ...
52 posted on 12/31/2001 3:07:10 PM PST by 2sheep
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To: RIGHT IN SEATTLE
I'm particular to Marcellius Casket Company, Syracuse NY.

I worked at a funeral home in Ft. Worth back in the 70's, and used to DREAD it when the Marcellus truck showed up. We'd be unloading those beautiful woods for two days.

A Marcellus casket is an ornate, magnificent piece of furniture! Those solid mahogany full couch sealer beauties with red velvet interiors were the most beautiful caskets I'd seen before, or since.

JFK was buried in a Marcellus.

Belmonts are the choice of most other presidents, however. Those rounded edges are the dead give-aways.

54 posted on 12/31/2001 3:23:57 PM PST by sinkspur
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To: Fester Chugabrew
Also, just about any furniture manufacturer in Hickory, NC turns out furniture far superior to that from manufacturers in Europe. Sure, you could probably find an exclusive manufacturer over there with good quality, but I'm talking about product for Joe Blow, not His Excellency, Sir Joe Blow
55 posted on 12/31/2001 3:24:48 PM PST by balls
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To: Fester Chugabrew
Hah, 56 replies and nobody has mentioned the company that is more linked to America than any other?!

Harley-Davidson motorcycles

 

 

57 posted on 12/31/2001 3:38:11 PM PST by FatherTorque
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To: wet_Tomcat
Nothing offends like the sight of a Cosco container.

No sh*t! Me too! I see them up and down the Interstate all the time. It drives me nuts.

With the market the way it is down here, only idiots who don't know who they work for are toting these things on their rig. I hope.

58 posted on 12/31/2001 3:45:08 PM PST by Yeti
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To: Fester Chugabrew
Here's another one for you.

 

Lexington Plant

The Procter & Gamble Lexington, Kentucky Plant is the sole manufacturer of Jif, the nation's number one choice of peanut butter. The Lexington Plant, which is the largest peanut butter producing facility in the world, was purchased by P&G in 1955, when the peanut butter label was "Big Top." The manufacture of Big Top was phased out by P&G early in 1971. In addition to making regular Jif (creamy and crunchy), the Plant manufactures Simply Jif, which is low in salt and sugar, and Reduced Fat Jif. About one in every ten peanuts grown in this country for domestic consumption ends up in a jar of Jif.

 

59 posted on 12/31/2001 3:50:24 PM PST by FatherTorque
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To: waxhaw
Those South Bends are pretty good. I believe hardinge lathes are still made in new york as well, & i've had good luck with them. Also MAC tools are made entirely in the US & used to be very high quality. I don't know for sure anymore, but I bet they are still pretty darn good. Oh, I think that Browne & Sharpe measuring tool are made in the US also.
60 posted on 12/31/2001 3:51:42 PM PST by bosniajmc
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