[AT] chop-saw

[Mogrits]

Yeah, but when did you stop beating your wife?
On Jan 1, 2013 10:04 PM, "Dave Rotigel" <rotigel at me.com> wrote:

> I gave up buying USA a long time ago. I believe in supporting ONLY local
> manufactures. Therefore, fourteen years ago I made a decision to buy ONLY
> those things manufactured on Kennan Drive, Greensburg, PA. I've saved a LOT
> of money over the past 14 years!
>         Dave
>
> On Jan 1, 2013, at 9:39 PM, Rob Wilson wrote:
>
> > I know it's tough no doubt about it. The reason is we all contribute to
> the problem by trying to save a few bucks and then there is no US
> manufacturer.
> >
> > -----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: Monday, December 31, 2012 9:50 PM
> > To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> > Subject: Re: [AT] chop-saw
> >
> > 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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