Made in America!

[BigOxley]

First off, I don't want this to turn into a political or ideological debate. I personally want to start buying more things made in the good ol' US of A. But, I realize there a several products in which this is not possible. The idea for the thread is to get ideas, help each other locate products, product reviews, pics, or whatever but try to keep it on-topic as possible.

 

Here is a fairly decent website that lists some American products:

http://www.americansworking.com/

 

Automotive specific:

http://www.americansworking.com/autoparts.html

 

I heard that there were no TVs made in America. The website listed one company that, at least, assembles in Detroit:

http://www.elementelectronics.com/

 

more links:

http://www.madeinusa.org/

 

I have not purchased any gifts for christmas this year and I want to keep as many USA products as I can. I feel like it's a little thing that I can do to help give the country a little kick in the butt. It's not much, but it's something.

 

Anyone know where i can get a good 'Merican ice scraper?

 

(don't mind the foreign cars i drive, lol)

Edited December 6, 2012 by BigOxley

[10phone2]

As much garbage I gave you in the other thread about ricer driving. I can honestly say you have a very clean STI.

[Not Brian]

Now I know which brands to stay away from, thanks.

[Mr. Jones]

Now I know which brands to stay away from, thanks.

 

+1

 

I don't want anything in around, or near my house that was assembled in Detroit.

[BigOxley]

As much garbage I gave you in the other thread about ricer driving. I can honestly say you have a very clean STI.

 

thanks

 

Now I know which brands to stay away from, thanks.

 

says the guy who drives a cheby

[Not Brian]

The LS2 was forged with Thor's hammer then given to us as a gift.

[Forrest Gump 9]

I'm sorry in advance. I'm all in for buying American made goods, but how and where do I draw the line?

 

Example:

 

Budweiser beers, made in the USA, actually in almost every cities in the USA, but the parent company is not American.

 

Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Subaru,....are all now build in America, but the parent companies are not American.

 

Nike, The Limited, Victoria's Secret, Ford,.....are not made here in the USA, but the parent companies are here in the USA.

 

Do you see where I'm heading to? The line is not black and white any more, it's a massive shade of gray. Like I said earlier I'm not trying stir the pot, I just want to be enlighten.

[paktinat]

Original Mattress factory. My mattress and box spring were manufactured in Hillard.

[bahd-ler]

I'm sorry in advance. I'm all in for buying American made goods, but how and where do I draw the line?

 

Example:

 

Budweiser beers, made in the USA, actually in almost every cities in the USA, but the parent company is not American.

 

Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Subaru,....are all now build in America, but the parent companies are not American.

 

Nike, The Limited, Victoria's Secret, Ford,.....are not made here in the USA, but the parent companies are here in the USA.

 

Do you see where I'm heading to? The line is not black and white any more, it's a massive shade of gray. Like I said earlier I'm not trying stir the pot, I just want to be enlighten.

 

This

[paktinat]

Anyone know where i can get a good 'Merican ice scraper?

 

http://www.usahardware.com/inet/shop/item/06240/icn/20-946541/bruske/44_99_0214.htm

[BigOxley]

http://www.usahardware.com/inet/shop/item/06240/icn/20-946541/bruske/44_99_0214.htm

 

Nice, thanks

 

edit: $8.63 for shpping, ouch

[paktinat]

Budweiser beers, made in the USA, actually in almost every cities in the USA, but the parent company is not American.

 

Why not buy a locally brewed beer? Not only is it American, your dollars stay in your community.

Four strings (Grandview)

Zauber ( Grandview)

Barley’s (Short north)

Columbus brewing company (downtown)

Elevator (downtown)

 

 

For me Local is always going to be a better option than just 'made/assembled in America'

[BigOxley]

I'm sorry in advance. I'm all in for buying American made goods, but how and where do I draw the line?

 

Example:

 

Budweiser beers, made in the USA, actually in almost every cities in the USA, but the parent company is not American.

 

Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Subaru,....are all now build in America, but the parent companies are not American.

 

Nike, The Limited, Victoria's Secret, Ford,.....are not made here in the USA, but the parent companies are here in the USA.

 

Do you see where I'm heading to? The line is not black and white any more, it's a massive shade of gray. Like I said earlier I'm not trying stir the pot, I just want to be enlighten.

 

i hear ya. i'm leaning more towards manufacturing.

[mrs.cos]

http://www.madeinusa.org/

 

It might behoove you to add links to the initial post, E.

 

I have a list of these types of links from when i worked at GM. Ill see what all i can find. I know that made in the USA link is a decent one.

[BigOxley]

http://www.madeinusa.org/

 

It might behoove you to add links to the initial post, E.

 

I have a list of these types of links from when i worked at GM. Ill see what all i can find. I know that made in the USA link is a decent one.

 

thanks, trish

[BigOxley]

a friend of mine on here sent me a PM saying:

 

"I want a president made in America" :lolguy::lolguy::lolguy::lolguy:

[TurboNova]

I too would like to start buying more local made products or at least USA made products. But we really price ourselves out of the game when many over seas made products are barely affordable.

[mrs.cos]

FYI WeatherTech floor mats are made in the USA and Home company is as well.

[gillbot]

How can you overlook this: http://www.penngrade1.com/

 

Penn Grade 1® High Performance Oils

 

 

 

The term “100% Pure Pennsylvania Grade Crude Oil” has long carried with it an industry connotation for being one of the best sources of high quality lubricant base stocks in the world. Our BRAD PENN® refinery, the oldest continuously operating lube oil refinery in the United States, still refines 100% Pennsylvania grade crude oil. PA grade crude oil is a very thermally stable paraffinic crude oil which contains no asphaltic constituents. This makes it an ideal choice from which to refine premium quality base oils. Because we use only one crude stock, our refined products are of consistently high quality and performance.

 

BRAD PENN® brand products are truly “MADE IN THE U.S.A.” American Refining Group’s Bradford, PA refinery is the home of “The Green Oil®” that racers, engine builders and enthusiasts alike have all come to know and love! The unique green color and outstanding performance of our Penn Grade 1 High Performance Oils set them apart from the competition.

 

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The American Refining Group, Inc. offers a comprehensive line of BRAD PENN® lubricants such as gear oil, grease and other items to meet the majority of High Performance needs. We also offer a complete line of lubricants for today’s passenger car, fleet, commercial and industrial applications.

[nurkvinny]

Thanks for this thread.

 

I look for and ask for American made constantly. It's not always an option, but it usually is. Latest thing was 2 pairs of nice boots. Buckeye Outdoors and a couple mall stores basically told me I wouldn't find any. Ended up at ZZ Boots just because a couple other stores were closed. Found several.

 

On a sad/ironic note, I just received my free NRA hat in the mail today... made in China.

[Forrest Gump 9]

 

On a sad/ironic note, I just received my free NRA hat in the mail today... made in China.

 

Don't be sad! I once bought a $40 Ferrari hat and guess where it made?

[BigOxley]

First purchase!

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130623099909

[Turbs3000]

For what it's worth, Apple says they are moving some production to the US in 2013.

[Draco-REX]

I'd rather buy from a company that's builds products in the US and is headquartered elsewhere, than one that is headquartered in the US and builds stuff elsewhere. If it's built in the US, yes some of the money goes overseas, but a lot gets put into regular people's hands here in the US.

 

That said, if a superior product is made outside the US, I'll still buy it. Quality and features supercede nationality in my buying decisions.

[BigOxley]

For what it's worth, Apple says they are moving some production to the US in 2013.

 

i saw that, Cook (i think that's his name?) said a bunch of the parts for the iphone are made in the US which is a good start.