THE BEST STUFF: Made in USA

Self ^ | December 31, 2001 | Self

[rockfish59]

too bad it only collects dust in calif.!

[rockfish59]

jazz, blues, country & western + rock 'n roll!
also southern calif. bikini baby's!

[operation clinton cleanup]

I got a damn good hamburger yesterday. In fact, I got 2 Big Macs for 2 dollars!

[MoralSense]

Given that a company make products both in the USA and elsewhere, is it okay to purchase at least those items that were made in the USA?

Interesting question, and basic to this whole thread. I saw a poster in a Mazda dealership one day that showed that, on a component basis, more of a Mazda was made in the US than in Japan.

In that regard, what about Fender guitars? Some in US, some in Japan, some in Mexico.

[LIBERTARIAN JOE]

I will not purchase an American car until the unions break their grip on the assembly lines and the American companies start cranking out products as good as the Japanese or Germans. Until then I'll stick with my Honda

A guy at work bought a new honda accord a couple of weeks ago... it's already been in the shop for engine repairs... one of the secretarys bought an accord about six months ago... they (maybe) have finally fixed the defective transmission.

My '96 Ford has NEVER been in the shop (115,000 miles). In that time it's been underwater once (parking lot at work flooded) and worked like a dog on a daily basis (70 mile, 90-95 MPH commute). For the difference in price between it and it's jap equivalent, I'll pay for the gas it uses over its lifetime. It gets better gas mileage than its jap equivalent, it costs a third as much to maintain, repair and insure. It may have been made by a union worker, but at least he was an American one.

Foreign cars are overrated, hondas are WAY overrated. You want to pay more for your jap honda, thats fine. Just don't try to tell us that don't that you're getting the better deal, because you ain't.

[ArrogantBustard]

I was under the impression that they (Glock) had shifted actual production to Smyrna about four years ago. Perhaps someone with easy access to a new(er) Glock can answer the question.

AB

[Redleg Duke]

How about "Troy-bilt" equipment?

[Redleg Duke]

Also Coleman Popup campers made in Pennsylvania.

[CJinVA]

Who owns Bridgeport Milling Machines? Are they still made in the U.S.?

[Middle Man]

"I worked at a funeral home...back in the 70's"

No wonder you're the way you are. That explains a lot about you.

[agenda_express]

The best damn hammer you can buy - the Estwing. PROUDLY MADE IN THE USA!

Estwing Hammers

[Fester Chugabrew]

"How about 'Troy-bilt' equipment?"

Was about to post that one myself. Here's a link in case one wishes to check out some of the best mowers, tillers, and trimmers around.

[Fester Chugabrew]

"The best damn hammer you can buy . . . ."

A suggestion that truly hits the nail on the head, in more ways than one. Excellent, and probably not too expensive to offer as a gift.

[Psycho_Bunny]

The best pipe in the world :

Kirsten Pipe Company

[Fester Chugabrew]

Wells Cargo has been in the business of building steel-framed, enclosed cargo trailers since 1954. They've maintained a consistent reputation as one of the very best.

[Fester Chugabrew]

For coffee makers I highly recommend the Bunn-O-Matic^­­® line. Made in Springfield, Illinois, these machines are historically reliable. I could not find a direct link to the factory, but a web search will turn up information in no time.