metalmaster10
Stainless
- Joined
- Apr 18, 2012
- Location
- Indiana, USA
We have another thread about what we have from across the pond that works. I have many items that function within reason. Sadly I also have several new USA built tools that have not been up to expected standards. Including a set of Starrett dial calipers. I have a 20 year old 6" B&S that was a graduation gift from my dad and these are like new, function flawlessly, etc. (as would be expected)
Last year I bought a new set of Mitutoyo (made in Brazil) and Starrett (USA) to see how they each stacked up to my old B&S.
I like the Mitutoyo better. I have used their digital tools for decades...
Anyhow, The talk earlier today about Lakeside carbide returned me to my soapbox. There is a theory that we can't be cost effective here in the US, so production is moved overseas.
Last week I ordered a set of Stanley screwdrivers from Amazon with some other stuff. These were only $7!!! They show up with a big "MADE IN THE USA" stamp!
Now, these don't look to be the best I have ever held. But if they can build them here for that price why "can't" we build good quality at a fair price?
My hat is off to all of you out there trying to make stuff here in the states and keep our system going.
THANK YOU !
We all know you won't get help from the top...
?
Last year I bought a new set of Mitutoyo (made in Brazil) and Starrett (USA) to see how they each stacked up to my old B&S.
I like the Mitutoyo better. I have used their digital tools for decades...
Anyhow, The talk earlier today about Lakeside carbide returned me to my soapbox. There is a theory that we can't be cost effective here in the US, so production is moved overseas.
Last week I ordered a set of Stanley screwdrivers from Amazon with some other stuff. These were only $7!!! They show up with a big "MADE IN THE USA" stamp!
Now, these don't look to be the best I have ever held. But if they can build them here for that price why "can't" we build good quality at a fair price?
My hat is off to all of you out there trying to make stuff here in the states and keep our system going.
THANK YOU !
We all know you won't get help from the top...
?