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[5030]

Timberline Chainsaw Sharpeners are made in Oregon and it's a great chainsaw sharper to boot. Oregon (Blount Corp) chains and bars are made here as well. So are Oregon replacement Lawnmower blades.

 

[dragoneggs]

Timberline Chainsaw Sharpeners are made in Oregon and it's a great chainsaw sharper to boot. Oregon (Blount Corp) chains and bars are made here as well. So are Oregon replacement Lawnmower blades.

Good to know... I use Oregon chains and other product but did not realize they were made in USA!

 

[Happy Gilmore]

I love buying misc tools for my kids for Christmas. They kind of look at me weird sometimes but I think tools are important symbols of independence of DIY and the spirit of helping out others.

My little guy turns 4 very shortly, I put away a Craftsman USA made 165 piece tool set for him. I'm debating on whether or not to give it to him for supervised use. He loves his pretend tools and always carries his little tool box with him.

 

[dragoneggs]

My little guy turns 4 very shortly, I put away a Craftsman USA made 165 piece tool set for him. I'm debating on whether or not to give it to him for supervised use. He loves his pretend tools and always carries his little tool box with him.

Interesting dilemma but I say way too early. I think there will be a clairvoyant time when you say 'here you go, son!'. That would be a real feel good moment. I gave my son some tools too early and I then felt like I had to constantly look over his shoulder to see that he put them away and respected them. It sort of backfired because he didn't feel good about it because he couldn't use them without me there. My fault. Make sure he respects and cares for your tools (like putting them away where they belong) before you give him more than throw away toy like tools. My :2cents:

 

[Happy Gilmore]

Interesting dilemma but I say way too early. I think there will be a clairvoyant time when you say 'here you go, son!'. That would be a real feel good moment. I gave my son some tools too early and I then felt like I had to constantly look over his shoulder to see that he put them away and respected them. It sort of backfired because he didn't feel good about it because he couldn't use them without me there. My fault. Make sure he respects and cares for your tools (like putting them away where they belong) before you give him more than throw away toy like tools. My :2cents:

My twins got their sets on their 8th birthday. I hate to say it, but the little guy is more responsible, lol. If he gets them, it'll be just to use with Daddy. You should see him with his toy chainsaw, yikes

 

[downsizingnow48]

I recently bought these Wright crowfoot flare nut wrenches. I liked what they say on their website:

Q: Where are your tools made?
A: All Wright tools are entirely manufactured in Barberton, Ohio, U.S.A. We use no foreign blanks and only U.S. steel.

The price was about $125. Imports are cheaper, but the difference in cost was about !/2 tank of gas in the pickup. Worth it to me.

 

[PapaPerk]

Very disappointed to find out Sears wrenches are now made in China! They close US factory.

Dumb move Sears! Only good thing they had going for them was their nice tools. Adios amigo!

 

[Happy Gilmore]

Very disappointed to find out Sears wrenches are now made in China! They close US factory. Dumb move Sears! Only good thing they had going for them was their nice tools. Adios amigo!

Speaking of Sears, they are in the process of closing a store 40 minutes from me, 30% off tools, so I figured I'd look for some deals. Sadly, not much of anything to be had. All sale prices were put back to regular pricing for the 30% discount. I grabbed a Craftsman 15" adjustable wrench, still USA made, got it for $25.00.

Not to mention a Christmas tree skirt for 20 cents, lol.

I asked the situation with the store closing and the manager said Sears has 800 stores and is closing 200. He also said their lease was at an end with the mall and corporate was not renewing leases?? Guess the Kmart deal wasn't too bright after all.

 

[PapaPerk]

Speaking of Sears, they are in the process of closing a store 40 minutes from me, 30% off tools, so I figured I'd look for some deals. Sadly, not much of anything to be had. All sale prices were put back to regular pricing for the 30% discount. I grabbed a Craftsman 15" adjustable wrench, still USA made, got it for $25.00.

Not to mention a Christmas tree skirt for 20 cents, lol.

I asked the situation with the store closing and the manager said Sears has 800 stores and is closing 200. He also said their lease was at an end with the mall and corporate was not renewing leases?? Guess the Kmart deal wasn't too bright after all.

We had a large Sears store close recently in the mall. End of an era. Sears once dominated everything... Now are quickly going down hill.

To cheapen their tools was the last thing they should have done. They must have terrible management. The founders must be rolling in their graves.

 

[DFB]

I'm surprised no one has mentioned Estwing in this thread yet.

I have 3 Estwing hammers that I've used for years. (actually I have 4 now) A 16oz rip is my everyday tool pouch hammer and a 22oz 16" milled face framer I get out for the bigger stuff I need to do, waffle faces aren't too kind and also a 16 oz leather handled claw just because its a classic design. I really don't use it all that much.

My other everyday job hammer is a 20z smooth face Craftsman with rubber grip which so similar in design to an Estwing you to have to wonder who made it for Sears back when. All of them are near to or better than 30 years old now. I'll bet that Craftsman was close to $35 back in 1980 too! I can still remember it hanging up there high on the display rack of the old Sears store we made pilgrimage too.


(Btw I also have a Cal-Hawk Chinese made 24 oz waffle face framer for about a 1/4 of the price of the others I bought just to have around for an xtra job hammer. Nobody gets my good stuff. This thing is made to look a lot like a Estwing with a blue rubber overmold grip and grey painted head. Difference is the handle is ribbed and it'll give you blisters with an hour use. I always give it out to the new guy. )