Sold American!

[Ol Blue K20]

I had a brand new spray bomb that wouldn't even hiss. The can feels pressurized too. Very irritating!

[DeadheadNM]

His/hers gloves

[davischevy]

Here is a guy that is on the right track.

https://americanmadestore.us/

[special-K]

That guy's selling what I've been buying. Nice to have a one stop. Local apple butter is one thing, but I clicked on "tools" and found "There are no products for this collection". This guy needs stock! He needs help from the manufacturers!

[davischevy]

Here ya go.

https://www.toolbarn.com/usa-made-tools/

[Ironhorse]

Before I retired from the Boeing Co. I used a lot of PPE equipment in the way of gloves, eye protection, ear plugs, ear muffs around jet engines, safety harnesses for working heights, etc. Being a crane operator safety was always an issue and handling slings, chains, heavy shackles and such we went thru gloves rather quickly. I found myself needing a new pair of gloves and went to the tool crib for a new pair. The ones I had were pretty worn and beat. The crib attendant handed me a new pair as I handed over the old pair which was a requirement at the time. As I walked out the door to my truck I looked at the brand. Don't recall the brand but I do recall seeing the words "Product of Viet Nam" on the packaging. Being a Viet Nam vet my first reaction was Uh, Uh, NO DAMN WAY. Walked right back in the crib, tossed them on the counter and told the attendant I wanted my old gloves back. I knew they were US made for sure and most likely would still hold up better than the new crap he gave me.

[DeadheadNM]

Few local made Amish goodies from my pantry...

[Steeveedee]

^ Dimethypolysiloxane!? I've seen that in car polish. YUM!

[DeadheadNM]

Prevents clumping

[davischevy]

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Prevents clumping

And polishes your gut.

[davischevy]

The glove pics got me thinking.

I always ask for gloves and such at holidays. It makes it easy for my family and I get something I can use.

I started looking at the gloves in my shop today and every pair in there was made in China.

I guess I will have to add the Made In America qualification to my gift list.

[special-K]

If I end up getting a pair of foreign made gloves because I need them right now, I now have a pair of throw-aways. I use those to save my USA ones on crappy stuff

[DeadheadNM]

North Star has many different glove options. I unsuccessfully tried find a retailer that sold the gauntlet version of the depicted glove for the added coverage as I recently cut my forearms up good pulling raspberry and other thorny brush. To order direct I'd need a lot of a dozen.

[special-K]

I collected a bunch of diecast vehicle coin banks in the '80s & '90s. Yes, I bought more than I should have. One day they were going crazy, next thing nobody wants them for any money. I was selling some at a flea market where I knew people would buy them if they were cheap. Did pretty good. But what I notices looking at the dates and where they were made, it was right when this China-made stuff was getting going. Some were China but many were still made in Iowa. There were a few from Mexico and others that were combined between three countries between parts, printing, packaging, and assembly. I weeded out the made in USA ones and started asking double. No one cared, only complained. I figure those are the ones I'll keep if people don't appreciate them like I do. The mentality may have killed the diecast bank market, but Made In USA is a thing to collect in itself if you ask me. When I started collecting it was old made in USA stuff, not mass-produced Chinese stuff. I started buying these because I thought they were cool and they were still America made, but that started changing. Not important items, but finding USA made is partly behind my collecting interest

[DeadheadNM]

Folding step stools from B & R Plastics. Very handy to use for a 4wd to access the rear of the engine or helping folks climb inside. Tucks nicely under a seat and supports 300 lbs.

[davischevy]

I was answering a question over in the "Rather unique build Longhorn" thread and noticed this tag on some sewer pumps we have in the warehouse. They are sort of "Made in The USA.".

[Steeveedee]

I hear that lot of stuff that says "Made in Mexico" comes from China and is reboxed. They don't care as much about truth in advertising, I guess.

[kingsolver72]

Originally Posted by Steeveedee

I hear that lot of stuff that says "Made in Mexico" comes from China and is reboxed. They don't care as much about truth in advertising, I guess.

That’s interesting. I didn’t know that.

[71cadc10]

Originally Posted by Steeveedee

I hear that lot of stuff that says "Made in Mexico" comes from China and is reboxed. They don't care as much about truth in advertising, I guess.

lot of products from China that would be tariff'd hard coming into the US, are being diverted to Mexico and then imported. Reboxing happens at that point too I'm sure

[DeadheadNM]

Shoulder harness for use in the k20 when the booster seat is too small. USA made in Florida.

[DeadheadNM]

Ever wonder where snaps on western shirts started? Rockmount did it. Still making shirts. Check out the celebrity section. https://rockmount.com/

I’ve never had another man ask me where I got an article of clothing with the exception of a flannel Rockmount shirt I have and that occurred on about six occasions.

[special-K]

I never knew Rockmount invented the pearl snaps on shirts. Or was it just snaps, then came the pearl? I used to wear the western style shirts, almost exclusively and have quite a collection. I'm sure those are all USA made. I haven't bought a new one in decades. I wore a Dee Cee brand denim pearl snap shirt for my senior class picture in HS. We were given the option of tux or look normal . I chose tux for yearbook and normal for handing out for a few extra bucks. So I got my denim shirt pictures to hand out and when the yearbook came out they left my picture out. I paid extra to have my picture left out! My first introduction to getting screwed out in the real world and I wasn't quite out there yet!

[davischevy]

I bought some scrapers today at True Value Hardware made in USA. The 5 packs of blades were Made in the USA also, but the hundred pack of the same brand were made in good ole China. Sorry, I couldn't get it to flip.

[special-K]

I bought a donut gasket a nd a set of brake pads for my '95 Suburban today at Car Quest and was very pleased to see neither were made in China. I guess they don't make everything after all. Both of these things were made in India!

[davischevy]

The fog lights on my Jeep TJ Rubicon would not turn off. A thin piece of brass fatigues inside the switch and sends power to them all the time.

I know better, but, my frugality took over and I ordered a new one online. It was made in Taiwan.

The switch is simple to change and I buttoned it all back up and ran it through the functions. No signals or flashers.

The online guy gave me a refund and told me to throw it in the trash.

I called NAPA and they brought me a switch. I swear, it came from the same Taiwan manufacturer. I installed it, and had the same problem, no signal or flashers.

I had already done an internet search, and found several videos describing a repair for my problem. I dug my original switch out of the trash can, popped the back off and in 15 minutes had the thing repaired and installed back in the Jeep.