[waxhaw]

For those who are into machining - South Bend Lathes. They're expensive but if properly maintained can be passed on to the second, third and sometimes fourth generation. Store your machinist's tools in a Gerstner solid oak or solid walnut toolchest - like the South Bend lathe these are often passed on to the 2nd and 3rd generation as well.

[bosniajmc]

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.

[CJinVA]

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