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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-22-2020, 07:31 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 17,872
Posted By Tim Ayers
Re: Jack recall, chinese junk from Harbor Freight

I do too. My Walker 2 ton is USA made and has been trouble free for 20 years. I found a '30's vintage Blackhawk 1 ton bottle jack at a swap. $5. $60 for a rebuild and it's as good new.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-21-2020, 09:48 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 17,872
Posted By Tim Ayers
Re: Jack recall, chinese junk from Harbor Freight

The Snap-On tools I use on a regular basis (ratchets, wrenches, sockets, screw drivers, picks, and other hand tools) are still made in USA without any question. What fraction of the other tools that...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-20-2020, 09:18 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 17,872
Posted By Tim Ayers
Re: Jack recall, chinese junk from Harbor Freight

S-K are US made and are trying to make headway into the professional market.

There are also some really under the radar tools that are worth checking out. The US-made Kobalt sockets and impacts...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-20-2020, 09:18 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 17,872
Posted By Tim Ayers
Re: Jack recall, chinese junk from Harbor Freight

Craftsman and Craftsman Professional are some really great tools. I own a very large amount of US made Craftsman Professional (fully polished). Excellent tools and most I bought in the 90's on sale...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-20-2020, 09:15 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 17,872
Posted By Tim Ayers
Re: Jack recall, chinese junk from Harbor Freight

I know others will disagree and that's fine, but if you want a US made wrench, ratchet or socket (including Allen's bits, etc), it's hard to beat Snap-On quality.

Some members have come on here...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-20-2020, 09:11 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 17,872
Posted By Tim Ayers
Re: Jack recall, chinese junk from Harbor Freight

Most Snap-On made in China? Not sure about that.
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