Sold American!

[Steeveedee]

^ I like that! I have an Oneida Dust Deputy, which is well over a foot tall. Next time I knock it over and break it, I'll buy one of these, instead.

[72c20customcamper]

I looked at that one and the Harbor Freight copy . But I knew I’d end up breaking it knocking it over

[Steeveedee]

Right? Mine's currently held together with sheet metal screws and baling wire.

[kingsolver72]

Fender Telecaster and Fender Pro Junior amp(possibly 1st gen). Both made in Corona California.
Fender Stratocaster made 180 miles away in Ensenada Mexico.
The Marshall was made way across the pond in England.

[DeadheadNM]

Nice. I just read that Mark Knopfler auctioned off his guitars.

[kingsolver72]

I’d like to have a fraction of his talent.

[DeadheadNM]

plug wires

[D.B]

Made in USA Milton airline coupler. The China hose end would not work, had to go get a Milton hose end so I could use it.

[Ironhorse]

D.B., where did you purchase the Milton airline coupler? I need to replace the ones on my air compressor. I have a 3 way splitter so I can use multiple hoses and air tools at the same time. Hate having to un-couple and re-couple constantly when using several air tools during a garage/shop repair. Have to fiddle with the connections right now to keep them from bleeding air during use.

[DeadheadNM]

Originally Posted by Ironhorse

D.B., where did you purchase the Milton airline coupler? I need to replace the ones on my air compressor. I have a 3 way splitter so I can use multiple hoses and air tools at the same time. Hate having to un-couple and re-couple constantly when using several air tools during a garage/shop repair. Have to fiddle with the connections right now to keep them from bleeding air during use.

Fwiw, I’ve had good luck on eBay with some recent Milton purchases also US made.

[D.B]

Originally Posted by Ironhorse

D.B., where did you purchase the Milton airline coupler? I need to replace the ones on my air compressor. I have a 3 way splitter so I can use multiple hoses and air tools at the same time. Hate having to un-couple and re-couple constantly when using several air tools during a garage/shop repair. Have to fiddle with the connections right now to keep them from bleeding air during use.

Ironhorse, I got them from a local family-owned hardware/feed store, see below.

McDonnell Building Materials and Feed
600 N Main St
Keller Tx 76248
P: 817.431.3551

I will have to correct my statement about what I thought the reason the couplers didn't connect to each other. It was due to the style and not USA/China like I thought. Went back and got the right style "T" male coupler. All good now.

[leddzepp]

My OG Vans, Jeff Spicoli specials circa 1983 . Found them while cleaning out my mom’s garage the other day. They are like new, WAY better quality than what is made now. My daughter is beyond stoked and can’t wait to sport them at school next week

[DeadheadNM]

That’s awesome! I have an old Vans shoe box I kept from back in the 80s.

[Killer Bee]

re: quick release air coupler styles

hundreds of different types and manufacturers but these are the most common

T automotive
M industrial
L industrial long (Lincoln)

[D.B]

Originally Posted by Killer Bee

re: quick release air coupler styles

hundreds of different types and manufacturers but these are the most common

T automotive
M industrial
L industrial long (Lincoln)

Yes Sir, I have the type M male and bought the type T quick coupler. Then went back and bought the male type T. You're never too old to learn something new.

[Steeveedee]

The "L" type strike me as a good design, since they wouldn't flex so much and trash the o-rings. Looks like I have mostly "T" fittings, which leak like stupid unless they are turned just right..

[DeadheadNM]

This company makes some interesting specialty tools here in the US like terminal files and cleaners, compressor blow guns, and more: https://ipatools.com/

[72c20customcamper]

Just picked this up at Home Depot . Been needing one my old Stanley broke . Never heard of Empire brand but it seems to be pretty sturdy and has heft to it. Wonder the percentage of global materials is

[DeadheadNM]

This company makes all manner of cup holders, mounts, hooks, etc for marine, auto, RV applications: www.seasucker.com

I just got one of their two-cup holders. Well made.

[DeadheadNM]

Milton has their cool driveway bells on sale as a kit. Ding ding!

[DeadheadNM]

[quote=GOPAPA;9127465]

Originally Posted by davischevy

I don't know how many of you are old enough to remember the Lucky Strike cigarette commercial where the auctioneer ended his chant with "Sold American!"

I do remember it

American Made Clothing far as I know is CARHARTT

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Some of the jackets may still be but sadly the pant/overalls are not (at least when last I looked).

However, you can order pants/overalls that are at least as good and USA made from Round House: https://www.round-house.com/collecti...ungarees-pants and Big Bill is another option that has US and Canada made work clothes: https://www.bigbill.com/us_en/