Yes, I suppose my comments to buy US made tools is like trying to close the barn door once the horse has gone. Aren't a lot of Hazet tools still made in Germany? Why is it different there than in the US? alistair
On 2011-07-22, at 12:23 PM, Jim Arnott wrote: > You can look. You won't find. > > To the best of my knowledge all common hand tools are world manufactured. A few years ago I bought stock in an American tool manufacturer. Last year they off-shored. Still a great company, but the current business climate and US tax structure precludes any other choice. (Rubbermaid NYSE: NWL Tool? Vise-Grips) > > I actively search out American manufacturers to invest in. There's damned few. Most all now world manufacture. > > (And my 30 year old 3/4" drive socket set is of Indian manufacture.) > > Jim |
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