[AT] chop-saw

[jtchall at nc.rr.com]

Rob, MUCH harder to buy American than you think. We needed a new grinder at 
work to mount deburring wheels on. The boss wouldn't let me spend a fortune 
on something made by Baldor so I spent about $300 on a unit from Grainger. I 
asked them if it was American made, they said yes, the box had China 
plastered all over it.

This year we needed a new set of digital micrometers to keep in the grind 
shop. The boss wanted Starrett so they would be American made. After 2 
months I had not gotten the set in nor could I find them anywhere in the US. 
I called Starrett and found out they were having trouble at their factory in 
CHINA and they didn't know when they would be able to deliver them. I 
expressed my disgust that such items were made out of the US only to be told 
it was OK because they owned the factory. Lets see, they want to manufacture 
tools for sale to manufacturing facilities in the US but aren't willing to 
make what they sell here. I cancelled the order and then ordered a set of 
Mitutoyo mikes for less money, and I had them the next day.

John Hall



-----Original Message----- 
From: Rob Wilson
Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2012 11:48 PM
To: 'Antique tractor email discussion group'
Subject: Re: [AT] chop-saw

If it's anything like the rest of the POS they sell I would be afraid of it. 
I've had a few things from them and all junk. Support Americans and buy from 
a reputable place. I know some will say they can't afford to buy name brand. 
Rent one then.

-----Original Message-----
From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com 
[mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of jtchall at nc.rr.com
Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2012 8:07 AM
To: Antique tractor email discussion group
Subject: [AT] chop-saw

Anyone here ever use a metal chop-saw form Harbor Freight? I’m looking at 
buying one so I can do a little better job at fabricating than using a torch 
or reciprocating saw. I would definitely use a name brand blade in it. Your 
thoughts?

John Hall
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