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Le Taz Hot

(22,271 posts)
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 07:14 AM Jul 2012

What Are Your Favorite "Made in the U.S.A." Products?

I'm graphically-challenged so I can't post pictures but here are two of my favorites:

Lodge Cast Iron Cookware
My husband just bought me my first cast iron Dutch Oven for my birthday and with my other birthday money I went out and bought two of their skillets. This place is in South Pittsburgh, Tennessee, is still family owned and has been in business for over 100 years. Here's their website:

http://www.lodgemfg.com/


KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixers
Most KitchenAid products are made in the U.S.A. (a few things are made in Canada). I've had this mixer for several years now plus several attachments and there isn't a week that goes by that I don't use it several times. Here's the website:

http://www.shopkitchenaid.com/?WT.tsrc=brandsite?siteReferrer=kitchenaid


Anyone care to add to the list?

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What Are Your Favorite "Made in the U.S.A." Products? (Original Post) Le Taz Hot Jul 2012 OP
"Lodge now imports two lines of enamel coated cast iron cookware from China." PoliticAverse Jul 2012 #1
How disappointing. Le Taz Hot Jul 2012 #20
It's a short list krispos42 Jul 2012 #2
My Dell is about that old, too. Maybe older. GoCubsGo Jul 2012 #32
All-American Clothing trotsky Jul 2012 #3
I now have three pairs of All American jeans...very good... rfranklin Jul 2012 #14
I just went to the pipoman Jul 2012 #24
Excellent thread. woo me with science Jul 2012 #4
Three of my favorites: OneTenthofOnePercent Jul 2012 #5
Have you considered penis enhancement ? Motown_Johnny Jul 2012 #13
This message was self-deleted by its author OneTenthofOnePercent Jul 2012 #17
Spot mzmolly Jul 2012 #132
I wonder if any of your favorites were used in Denver last night Motown_Johnny Jul 2012 #107
Unlless he's called Jim Holmes, no dmallind Jul 2012 #119
Idaho potatoes. Curtland1015 Jul 2012 #6
I live in Idaho and have only seen the potato fields from the air. I'm in the north and they brewens Jul 2012 #102
Remember when you couldn't even get Idaho potatoes north of Lewiston? jmowreader Jul 2012 #124
My tap water Capt. Obvious Jul 2012 #7
Sorry but your tap water includes molecules from around the globe... n/t PoliticAverse Jul 2012 #15
I was going to say, "Easy! My Redwing shoes, I wear them every day." ... OneTenthofOnePercent Jul 2012 #8
neat thread idea cali Jul 2012 #9
My wife and I have wanted to go to that restaurant for years! Curtland1015 Jul 2012 #10
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes...They're Great! Motown_Johnny Jul 2012 #11
Since there is no country of origin on cereal, pipoman Jul 2012 #18
possibly but since most are corn based Motown_Johnny Jul 2012 #22
Have not eaten Kellogg's products since the Michael Phelps incident CBGLuthier Jul 2012 #25
that is pretty hard core Motown_Johnny Jul 2012 #38
To be fair, I find breakfast cereals to be a poor value for my money CBGLuthier Jul 2012 #42
I don't eat them very often. I like that they stay good forever Motown_Johnny Jul 2012 #55
He was on the boxes JonLP24 Jul 2012 #112
I see your point but... stufl Jul 2012 #66
My Randall knives are certainly favs.. pipoman Jul 2012 #12
Curious about how you use those... rfranklin Jul 2012 #16
They are hunting knives... pipoman Jul 2012 #19
California wines jberryhill Jul 2012 #21
New Balance shoes HopeHoops Jul 2012 #23
I actually wore a pair of black New balance soles out. No ripping out anywhere. brewens Jul 2012 #104
Sadly, NB was just listed by think progress as being in cahoots with the Koch Brothers. mzmolly Jul 2012 #133
Dirty Potato Chips CBGLuthier Jul 2012 #26
Harley-Davidson Flashmann Jul 2012 #27
How about Made in U.S.A. AND Union-Made? I've got some: jtown1123 Jul 2012 #28
All-Clad Stainless Steel cookware Not Me Jul 2012 #29
Beat me to it Proud Public Servant Jul 2012 #36
I have heard about the factory sales... Not Me Jul 2012 #116
My Craftsman tools and my library. GoCubsGo Jul 2012 #30
I own a lot of stuff made in the USA Lindsay Jul 2012 #31
My mother owns a clothing manufacturing company taught_me_patience Jul 2012 #33
I just posted something about Overstock.com BrendaBrick Jul 2012 #79
What does she make? My girlfriend runs our business. Custom t-shirts and accessories. brewens Jul 2012 #105
Fiestaware, made by Homer Laughlin MgtPA Jul 2012 #34
great stuff! shanti Jul 2012 #134
I just love it MgtPA Jul 2012 #135
I don't own one yet, but I'm being a good boy this year: Blue_Tires Jul 2012 #35
Boeing is one of the major bases of the Seattle economy. stufl Jul 2012 #67
I can sort-of understand it Blue_Tires Jul 2012 #70
Wintergreen outdoor wear Lifelong Protester Jul 2012 #37
Dr. Bronners soaps sammytko Jul 2012 #39
Great thread! JNelson6563 Jul 2012 #40
1960s SCCA A and B Production and A-Sedan racing leveymg Jul 2012 #41
Crayola Crayons BumRushDaShow Jul 2012 #43
I have two boxes of Crayolas Art_from_Ark Jul 2012 #54
Since we here live nearby BumRushDaShow Jul 2012 #63
This message was self-deleted by its author warrprayer Jul 2012 #44
Whirley-Pop Popcorn Popper qb Jul 2012 #45
This message was self-deleted by its author warrprayer Jul 2012 #46
My Zippo lighter Spider Jerusalem Jul 2012 #47
omg I want a kitchenaid so bad Marrah_G Jul 2012 #48
Sooo worth it. Think long and hard about the color. Mines almost 15 years old. I have *no* idea Romulox Jul 2012 #86
I shall do that! Marrah_G Jul 2012 #98
If you live near an Amish community - well I love their furniture LynneSin Jul 2012 #49
Sorry for the self deletes warrprayer Jul 2012 #50
Health/Beauty Stuff @ The Health Food Store otohara Jul 2012 #51
California wines. hifiguy Jul 2012 #52
Jack Daniels and Jim Beam panader0 Jul 2012 #53
Try a little Maker's Mark Mopar151 Jul 2012 #61
My Mustang. Fawke Em Jul 2012 #56
Lion fire apparel nadinbrzezinski Jul 2012 #57
I always admired L. L. Bean Homer Wells Jul 2012 #58
Weber grills, Gibson guitars, Leatherman multi tools... -..__... Jul 2012 #59
High end tools Mopar151 Jul 2012 #60
Bolin guitars IDemo Jul 2012 #62
a friend of mine is obsessed with obtaining a Romero Banjo Coexist Jul 2012 #81
Totally recycled plastic buckets made in the US by these folks! peace13 Jul 2012 #64
Cinema and television and music, lots of great American made stuff that exports well also. Bluenorthwest Jul 2012 #65
pr0n KG Jul 2012 #68
arcata trainwreck frylock Jul 2012 #69
ROFL! Le Taz Hot Jul 2012 #87
Jeep ellie Jul 2012 #71
Deep fried cheeseburgers Initech Jul 2012 #72
Paul Comp cantilever brakes Romulox Jul 2012 #73
oooooooooo.... good choice frylock Jul 2012 #88
No, dude, I really appreciated your response, upthread, too. Romulox Jul 2012 #90
Thomson is coming out with a dropper post sometime soon.. frylock Jul 2012 #94
Kershaw Skyline Romulox Jul 2012 #74
360 Vodka KansDem Jul 2012 #75
Overstock.com has something called "Main Street Revolution" BrendaBrick Jul 2012 #76
US Flags made in Racine WI... Evasporque Jul 2012 #77
NOW Foods (vitamins, supplements, etc.)... kjackson227 Jul 2012 #78
Craft beer and Fiestaware. Coexist Jul 2012 #80
Ruger and S&W ileus Jul 2012 #82
Jams World dresses - "Made In Hawaii Since 1964" polichick Jul 2012 #83
Women ieoeja Jul 2012 #84
50th Anniversary Fender Jaguar (Lake Placid Blue) Romulox Jul 2012 #85
This thing rules. nt limpyhobbler Jul 2012 #130
Post removed Post removed Jul 2012 #89
Movies, electronic games, software and television shows. grantcart Jul 2012 #91
Colt... Hartford, Connecticut. RagAss Jul 2012 #92
Martin guitars! Allen Edmunds shoes! econoclast Jul 2012 #93
I can't believe I forgot my Allen Edmunds shoes OriginalGeek Jul 2012 #123
In 'n Out burgers. Tierra_y_Libertad Jul 2012 #95
My Honda car, was made in Ohio 1-Old-Man Jul 2012 #96
and the profits went to Japan B Calm Jul 2012 #108
I owned Honda stock for years... FreeJoe Jul 2012 #109
Thanks for helping capital flight. B Calm Jul 2012 #113
Unles he bought a new issue - highly unlikely - not one penny went to Japan. nt dmallind Jul 2012 #120
I care more about the earnings of the workers who built the car than the profit the owners took 1-Old-Man Jul 2012 #114
You could have done like me B Calm Jul 2012 #118
Nice threadjacking. Union Scribe Jul 2012 #128
I have lots flobee1 Jul 2012 #97
Krispy Kreme Donuts - Cinnabon rolls - Douglas Carpenter Jul 2012 #99
Sierra Nevada Torpedo. LeftyMom Jul 2012 #100
Snapper Lawnmower Sherman A1 Jul 2012 #101
Microbrews! Rogue, Founders, Bells....just to name 3 of my favorites NRaleighLiberal Jul 2012 #103
Dragonfly IPA bloomington-lib Jul 2012 #106
So many things FreeJoe Jul 2012 #110
Catalina Yachts... Sancho Jul 2012 #111
US Olympic Uniforms... oh, wait. justiceischeap Jul 2012 #115
Danner boots! Lizzie Poppet Jul 2012 #117
Filson 100% wool cruisers and other outerwear byeya Jul 2012 #121
Russell Moccasin boots byeya Jul 2012 #122
My Chippewa work boots JeepJK556 Jul 2012 #125
ECRM platesetters jmowreader Jul 2012 #126
Zeagle scuba equipment Peepsite Jul 2012 #127
Tervis Tumblers OmahaBlueDog Jul 2012 #129
Fiesta mzmolly Jul 2012 #131

Le Taz Hot

(22,271 posts)
20. How disappointing.
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 08:10 AM
Jul 2012

Then I stand corrected. If I read that correctly, the enamel stuff is made in China but the cast iron stuff is made in Tennessee.

krispos42

(49,445 posts)
2. It's a short list
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 07:27 AM
Jul 2012

For obvious reasons.

My Dodge Stratus is running like a top, and my Ruger 10/22 as well. My Buck knife is a well-designed and well-made piece of hardware, as is my Winchester 1300.

Despite reservations, my Sears 3/8 drive rachet is doing quite nicely, as are my other American-made tools.

My Dell is 8 years old and still going strong, although naturally a lot of the parts are made overseas.


And, um... well, the other stuff is pretty much made overseas.

GoCubsGo

(32,061 posts)
32. My Dell is about that old, too. Maybe older.
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 09:04 AM
Jul 2012

I'd also like to point out that much, if not all of the software was written here, too. The same goes for Apple computers.

trotsky

(49,533 posts)
3. All-American Clothing
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 07:28 AM
Jul 2012

I am STILL wearing jeans I bought from them over 10 years ago. Amazing quality.

http://www.allamericanclothing.com

Though not all models are fully assembled in the USA, Oreck is better than any other vacuum cleaner company I've been able to find. Plus they are good vacuums.

http://www.oreck.com

 

rfranklin

(13,200 posts)
14. I now have three pairs of All American jeans...very good...
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 07:52 AM
Jul 2012

and they make you feel good when you wear them.

 

pipoman

(16,038 posts)
24. I just went to the
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 08:42 AM
Jul 2012

All American Clothing site and bought 3 black t-shirts. I wear black t-shirts as part of my work uniform. I bought Champion for years, the were made in the US, then several years ago they came in made in Honduras...still good quality. The last ones were made in China and the quality has plummeted as can be seen in the reviews on their site and on review sites. Hopefully these are as good as the reviewers are saying they are...if so I'll be buying several more...thanks for the link..

 

OneTenthofOnePercent

(6,268 posts)
5. Three of my favorites:
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 07:37 AM
Jul 2012

MAC 11 9mm
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Tree-Fiddy-Seven
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Some .308 Goodness... MMMmmm
[IMG][/IMG]

Response to Motown_Johnny (Reply #13)

dmallind

(10,437 posts)
119. Unlless he's called Jim Holmes, no
Fri Jul 20, 2012, 03:28 PM
Jul 2012

If Rush Limbaugh uses the same microphone brand as Rachel Maddow, would it reflect badly on the latter?

brewens

(13,400 posts)
102. I live in Idaho and have only seen the potato fields from the air. I'm in the north and they
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 08:51 PM
Jul 2012

are in the south. I have however driven thousands of miles through Washinton states potato fields but never have seen their apple orchards. Go figure. Washington is number two in potato production.

jmowreader

(50,453 posts)
124. Remember when you couldn't even get Idaho potatoes north of Lewiston?
Sat Jul 21, 2012, 01:22 AM
Jul 2012

Sickness exemplified: I was born in Idaho, raised in Idaho, and the first place I ever ate a potato grown in Idaho was in the 4th Battalion mess hall at Fort Dix, New Jersey. It was more profitable to ship Idaho spuds to the East Coast and bring Washington spuds into the only state that mentions potatoes on its license plates.

 

OneTenthofOnePercent

(6,268 posts)
8. I was going to say, "Easy! My Redwing shoes, I wear them every day." ...
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 07:42 AM
Jul 2012

But then I looked at the tag on them and it says 'China'. WTF?!?! They're REDWINGS for Pete's sake. Our Union company supplies them for those of us who work on the manufacturing floor.

One thing is for certain... I'm never paying for a pair of Redwings out of my own pocket in the future.
I'm so dissapointed.

 

Motown_Johnny

(22,308 posts)
11. Kellogg's Frosted Flakes...They're Great!
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 07:47 AM
Jul 2012





I also love that the Kellogg's world headquarters is in Battle Creek Michigan (my father's hometown) but that they produce foods all over the world. That helps bring some foreign profits back to this country and even to my state.

Gotta love it.
 

pipoman

(16,038 posts)
18. Since there is no country of origin on cereal,
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 08:04 AM
Jul 2012

I suspect some of Kelloggs cereals are imported..some of their cereals have dramatically come down in price over the last 10 years..I may be wrong??

 

Motown_Johnny

(22,308 posts)
22. possibly but since most are corn based
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 08:34 AM
Jul 2012

with most others being wheat


It is reasonable to assume that the vast majority of these products are produced here





http://kelloggcompany.com/career.aspx%3Fid%3D1233



^snip^


Kellogg has plants and bakeries across the United States. Salaried positions at these facilities can be found by using our job search tool on the left. Hourly job openings at our plants and bakeries are advertised locally through a variety of sources.



California
San Jose

New Jersey
Blue Anchor

Georgia
Atlanta
Augusta
Columbus
Rome

North Carolina
Cary
Charlotte

Illinois
Chicago - 2

Ohio
Cincinnati
Zanesville

Indiana
Seelyville

Pennsylvania
Lancaster
Muncy

Kansas
Kansas City

Tennessee
Memphis
Rossville

Kentucky
Florence
Louisville
Pikeville

Utah
Clearfield

Michigan
Battle Creek
Grand Rapids
Wyoming

Washington
Allyn

Nebraska
Omaha


 

Motown_Johnny

(22,308 posts)
38. that is pretty hard core
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 09:18 AM
Jul 2012

I can respect your position but you have to be able to see why a company with cartoon animals on their boxes didn't want to be associated with that photo in any way shape or form.

It is just public relations.


I think I will now go have a bowl of Special K.

CBGLuthier

(12,723 posts)
42. To be fair, I find breakfast cereals to be a poor value for my money
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 09:31 AM
Jul 2012

and not the best for my health (easy to overindulge, yeah go ahead and put 2+2 together ) so I do not buy any processed cereals.

I can not agree about their decision. I do not think that when it happened the world suddenly thought of the link between Phelps and Kellogg's. Yes, my world view is he smoked it and so what and I know that the real world does not think that way but I am so tired of old world 20th century thinking. I look forward to our society, to borrow from Brunner's Stand on Zanzibar, celebrating our 21st. Moving on with some of the this tiresome nonsense that distracts from the real problems in this world.

 

Motown_Johnny

(22,308 posts)
55. I don't eat them very often. I like that they stay good forever
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 10:26 AM
Jul 2012

or at least for a very long time.

I just buy stuff on sale and keep it on hand. I suppose if there were ever a terrible disaster I could survive by eating dry cereal out of the box for a couple of days.


My weight isn't ideal but I don't really have a problem with it. I have also recently switched to soy milk which helps a little too. It also stays good much longer than dairy milk so the extra cost is offset somewhat for me since I end up throwing out old milk I don't use.


As far as the Phleps thing goes, I think we should just agree to disagree.

JonLP24

(29,322 posts)
112. He was on the boxes
Fri Jul 20, 2012, 07:38 AM
Jul 2012

after he was arrested for DUI. What, the company w/ cartoon animals doesn't mind association w/ drunk drivers? So trying to understand why they don't want to be associated w/ a bong photo doesn't make any sense unless the company is hypocritical or they are afraid of losing hypocritical customers.

stufl

(96 posts)
66. I see your point but...
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 12:34 PM
Jul 2012

Kelloggs has a plant right here in Lancaster, PA. It fills the area with the scent of Corn Flakes. I gotta' give that more weight than a slap a Phelps, who, after all, is bored with training and living quite well on product endorsements. Sorry, but he, as an individual, is not much of a role model for many reasons.

 

pipoman

(16,038 posts)
12. My Randall knives are certainly favs..
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 07:48 AM
Jul 2012

I have a pair (#27 and #25) just like this..



edit...I forgot my Toyota Camry...love it, made in Kentucky with mostly US sourced parts..

 

pipoman

(16,038 posts)
19. They are hunting knives...
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 08:10 AM
Jul 2012

very collectable...it was 4 years and 8 months from when I ordered them until they were delivered. I think the wait now is closer to 6 years..I have 2 children (22 years old) who both like to hunt, I had these made to give to them...sort of heirlooms..they are worth more if they are unused, but they can use them if they want to..

 

HopeHoops

(47,675 posts)
23. New Balance shoes
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 08:36 AM
Jul 2012

Granted, the lower-end models are made in China now, but I've got a US made pair of running shoes on right now that have been going strong for ten years.

brewens

(13,400 posts)
104. I actually wore a pair of black New balance soles out. No ripping out anywhere.
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 08:56 PM
Jul 2012

I should have retired them but since they weren't falling apart, I kept wearing them until I was beating up the soles of my feet. I have another pair just like them now. I wear those to work. Business casual is required and I can get away with those or black boots. I'm a mobile driver for a blood center. They can't really require me to wear some kind of dress shoes.

CBGLuthier

(12,723 posts)
26. Dirty Potato Chips
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 08:49 AM
Jul 2012
http://www.dirtys.com/


I don't eat chips a lot anymore but their jalapeno flavor is the best jalapeno flavored chip I have ever eaten.

Proud Public Servant

(2,097 posts)
36. Beat me to it
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 09:17 AM
Jul 2012

We're pretty much an all-All-Clad household. Great, great product -- and great semi-annual sales in Western PA!

Not Me

(3,398 posts)
116. I have heard about the factory sales...
Fri Jul 20, 2012, 03:03 PM
Jul 2012

I I don't dare bring another piece into the house. We have duplicates of most

GoCubsGo

(32,061 posts)
30. My Craftsman tools and my library.
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 08:58 AM
Jul 2012

I'm pretty sure the vast majority of my books were printed here. And, my Kenmore washer and dryer. And, my Ford.

Lindsay

(3,276 posts)
31. I own a lot of stuff made in the USA
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 08:58 AM
Jul 2012

but then, I'm old and keep things for a long time.

For recent purchases, I'm pretty much limited to things from the local farmer's market.

 

taught_me_patience

(5,477 posts)
33. My mother owns a clothing manufacturing company
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 09:07 AM
Jul 2012

that makes clothes right here in America.

Other than that:
Craftsman tools
Performance Bike shorts
New Balance shoes
All Clad pan

BrendaBrick

(1,296 posts)
79. I just posted something about Overstock.com
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 03:03 PM
Jul 2012

and their 'Main Street Revolution' avenue for small US business owners. Maybe something your mom might want to check into?

http://www.overstock.com/62409/static.html?TID=MAINSTRDSPB12

FYI.

brewens

(13,400 posts)
105. What does she make? My girlfriend runs our business. Custom t-shirts and accessories.
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 09:01 PM
Jul 2012

All kinds of biker type stuff and quality mens hats. We're always looking for American made stuff. She runs the booth at biker rallies, street fairs and gun shows. Is it anything that would fit in at those kind of events?

stufl

(96 posts)
67. Boeing is one of the major bases of the Seattle economy.
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 12:39 PM
Jul 2012

They have at least kept final assembly in the US. Who knows where the parts are made?

Why did they move headquarters out of Seattle?

btw, I'm not a Mustang kinda' guy, but you are , so congratulations.

Blue_Tires

(55,445 posts)
70. I can sort-of understand it
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 02:10 PM
Jul 2012

It's usually smart to keep a wide gap between the business+bean-counter people and the engineering aviation people...

Lifelong Protester

(8,421 posts)
37. Wintergreen outdoor wear
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 09:18 AM
Jul 2012

made in Ely, MN. Also, my Steger Mukluks, made in Ely. These two companies were founded by Shurke and Steger, two who went to the Northh Pole by dog sled. Not cheap items, but last a lifetime, and I am happy knowing I help employ an American.

JNelson6563

(28,151 posts)
40. Great thread!
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 09:25 AM
Jul 2012

I have a 5 qt Kitchenaide I've had for about 25 years, cobalt blue. Love it! Looks and runs like I bought it yesterday.

I drive a Dodge and when I ever replace it it will be with a Chevy.

Better Made potato chips, made here in Michigan!

Local produce! Buying fish caught this morning out on the bay.

Homemade organic soap by local artisans.

Wine from MI & CA.

I try to buy local as much as I can but being as I am currently very poor, I'm afraid it doesn't make all that much difference. I do what I can though.

I've enjoyed reading all the replies and finding some great links to USA made products.

Julie

BumRushDaShow

(127,312 posts)
43. Crayola Crayons
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 09:36 AM
Jul 2012
http://www.crayola.com/

Made in Easton, PA. And they have factory tours.

So many of us here on DU grew up using these crayons and nothing was more exciting than getting a brand new 64-crayon box with the built-in sharpener!

Art_from_Ark

(27,247 posts)
54. I have two boxes of Crayolas
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 10:23 AM
Jul 2012

One says "Made in USA", the other says "Made in China". Both are 24-crayon sets.

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Romulox

(25,960 posts)
86. Sooo worth it. Think long and hard about the color. Mines almost 15 years old. I have *no* idea
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 05:06 PM
Jul 2012

what I was thinking when I picked the color.

LynneSin

(95,337 posts)
49. If you live near an Amish community - well I love their furniture
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 09:56 AM
Jul 2012

Lancaster County PA is about halfway between my home and my parents. Having grown up near there all of my life I know where to find well made authentic Amish furniture. (there does seem to be places where they claim it's Amish but who knows).

My TV stand was Amish made, it was about $200 unstained (my stepfather stained it although I could have paid for them to stain it) and it's absolutely beautiful. Looks better than any TV stand I found in the stores. I also have a gorgeous cedar chest my grandmother got me from Amish country.

warrprayer

(4,734 posts)
50. Sorry for the self deletes
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 09:56 AM
Jul 2012

my favorites are a 1966 zenith record player and my 1929 freshman radio, restored and both play. Tried finding photos of similar ones but links were bad.

 

hifiguy

(33,688 posts)
52. California wines.
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 10:18 AM
Jul 2012

Cheeses from Wisconsin, California and New England.

These bad boys:

VTL's TL-7.5 line stage and MB-450 amps (Made in Chino CA and packed full of tube goodness):





Wilson Audio Specialties Sasha W/P loudspeakers (made in Provo UT, shown with their creator, David A. Wilson):



ETA: Alembic bass guitars

Fawke Em

(11,366 posts)
56. My Mustang.
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 10:26 AM
Jul 2012

Still built in Michigan (mine was built in Dearborne. I know they stopped production of them there in 2009, but they're still built in Flat Rock, MI).

 

nadinbrzezinski

(154,021 posts)
57. Lion fire apparel
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 10:28 AM
Jul 2012

I know out there, but got the shirt yesterday, way discounted, for covering fires. I was pleased to see, still made in the US.

Homer Wells

(1,576 posts)
58. I always admired L. L. Bean
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 10:30 AM
Jul 2012

stuff, until I got one of their catalogues. If you read the fine print, there are only one or two things there that are actually American made. In the description of the product on virtually every one of their items, the word 'imported' is quietly slipped in there.

 

-..__...

(7,776 posts)
59. Weber grills, Gibson guitars, Leatherman multi tools...
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 10:32 AM
Jul 2012

Surefire flashlights, Colt firearms and Dillon Precision reloading presses...

solid, reliable and warranty service unlike any other...

Our products have thrived for several reasons. First, I run the company based on my philosophy. You treat other people the way you want to be treated. I don’t want people calling me up saying, “You miserable S.O.B., you sold me this machine and now you won’t help me.” I don’t want anyone mad at me. This is reflected in our warranty. No warranty cards, registration or serial numbers are necessary. Whether you are the first owner, or the seventeenth, all our hobby-level reloading machines have a lifetime warranty. If you break, damage or wear out anything on them, it will be fixed or replaced – whatever is necessary to restore the machine to normal operating condition. If a minor part is all that is needed, contact us and we will ship the part. (International customers pay the return shipping costs) If something major is damaged or broken,contact us and we issue the customer a return merchandise authorization-RMA- to return the item to us for repair.

Mopar151

(9,965 posts)
60. High end tools
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 10:34 AM
Jul 2012

Starret, Federal Gage, Snap-on, Mac, Matco, Ingersoll-Rand, Bridgeport/Hardinge machine tools, Kennametal cutting tools.

on the automotive side - Edelbrock, Air Flow Research, Comp Cams, Crower, Dart, Weaver Bros., Howe, Afco, Aero & Basset wheels

IDemo

(16,926 posts)
62. Bolin guitars
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 10:47 AM
Jul 2012

In Boise, Idaho, makers of the trademark spinning guitars used by ZZ Top.

http://www.bolinguitars.com/
A list of their satisfied customers includes Billy F. Gibbons, Jimmy Page, Steve Miller, Dusty Hill, Lou Reed, Doc Watson, Albert King, Bo Didley, Joe Perry, and Keith Richards & Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones.
 

peace13

(11,076 posts)
64. Totally recycled plastic buckets made in the US by these folks!
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 10:57 AM
Jul 2012
http://www.e-encore.com/ecosmart.html

Love the little buckets! The fact that some of them come from Ohio is even better!

ellie

(6,928 posts)
71. Jeep
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 02:18 PM
Jul 2012

because I am from the Toledo area and my dad worked in a glass factory that supplied to car companies.

frylock

(34,825 posts)
88. oooooooooo.... good choice
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 05:47 PM
Jul 2012

my reply was tongue in cheek, but there are certainly some awesome frame builders and component manufacturers here in the US. Transition Bikes up in Ferndale WA, Deity Components in Beaverton OR, or LH Thomson in Macon GA just to name a few.

Romulox

(25,960 posts)
90. No, dude, I really appreciated your response, upthread, too.
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 06:11 PM
Jul 2012

I woulda said "Indiana Bubblegum", but that's likely just a regional thing, yo.

And totally agree on your bikes comments, too. Love Thomson, in particulars.

frylock

(34,825 posts)
94. Thomson is coming out with a dropper post sometime soon..
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 06:45 PM
Jul 2012

i need to somehow rationalize that purchase. currently rocking a couple of Crank Bros Joplin posts, and while i haven't had any issues (yet), the clamp system on the Thomsons are unparalleled.

BrendaBrick

(1,296 posts)
76. Overstock.com has something called "Main Street Revolution"
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 02:48 PM
Jul 2012

I ran across it by accident recently (Marblecast products in Salt Lake City, Utah)

"The 'Main Street Revolution' is a partnership between Overstock.com and small and minority-owned business owners across the United States. This initiative creates a national marketing and distribution channel for producers of consumer products by providing the opportunity to sell their products on Overstock.com and O.biz (our B2B website). It is designed to increase the visibility of small and minority-owned businesses which currently lack exposure to national markets. By joining our network these small businesses can reduce their supply chain costs, and open their products to a mass audience. This represents a grand opportunity for producers and consumers nationwide to participate and contribute to the national recovery effort. Main Street can be the engine that lifts us out of the recession that Wall Street created.”

Here's the link explaining it and which also includes a short video:

http://www.overstock.com/62409/static.html?TID=MAINSTRDSPB12

And the starting page to browse products:

http://www.overstock.com/Main-Street-Revolution/39/store.html

I think this is a great idea and evidently it has been around for a couple of years. (I'd like to see a TV ad which talks about this to help get the word out to help support these small businesses.)

I wonder is amazon.com has something similar?

polichick

(37,152 posts)
83. Jams World dresses - "Made In Hawaii Since 1964"
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 03:12 PM
Jul 2012

They have a lot of other things too, but I love the dresses.

Response to Le Taz Hot (Original post)

grantcart

(53,061 posts)
91. Movies, electronic games, software and television shows.
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 06:14 PM
Jul 2012

Which would you rather make, a TV that is purchased every 5 years or the entertainment that is on every night?

Once you get over the idea that products have to be something you hold in your hand you will realize that the US remains the largest manufacturer in the world, by far.

econoclast

(543 posts)
93. Martin guitars! Allen Edmunds shoes!
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 06:42 PM
Jul 2012

Martin guitars! Allen Edmunds shoes!

My Quaker Marine Supply "Oysterman" long billed fishing hat

Bailey of Hollywood fedora

SmartWool socks!!!!

OriginalGeek

(12,132 posts)
123. I can't believe I forgot my Allen Edmunds shoes
Fri Jul 20, 2012, 05:09 PM
Jul 2012

one of the best christmas presents I ever gave myself.

FreeJoe

(1,039 posts)
109. I owned Honda stock for years...
Fri Jul 20, 2012, 07:12 AM
Jul 2012

so he can feel good about the profits going to this American and not to one of those Italians that owns Chrysler.

 

B Calm

(28,762 posts)
113. Thanks for helping capital flight.
Fri Jul 20, 2012, 08:48 AM
Jul 2012

People have to realize someday that their foreign investments are hurting the USA. All it does is exploit, cheaper labor and younger developing consumer markets outside the US that present more attractive investment opportunities.

1-Old-Man

(2,667 posts)
114. I care more about the earnings of the workers who built the car than the profit the owners took
Fri Jul 20, 2012, 09:23 AM
Jul 2012

And as the man says below, some of the profit was taken by US investors. By the way, not only was the Honda (Accord) that we own made in Ohio, the Acura (CL) that I gave to our son was also made there. What is more interesting to me is that the old Ford truck we own, an F-250 Diesel, wasn't made in this country, it was produced in Canada.

 

B Calm

(28,762 posts)
118. You could have done like me
Fri Jul 20, 2012, 03:19 PM
Jul 2012

when I ordered my new pickup, ask for a serial number of a new vehicle made in the USA.

Look in an above post to what I think about US foreign investors.

flobee1

(870 posts)
97. I have lots
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 06:51 PM
Jul 2012

honey for my morning coffee from Lebanon, ohio
my comfy eco-socks from west carrollton, ohio
my farmers market down the street that gets the best tasting melons I have ever eaten from nearby states
My S+W sigma
My Mossberg 590
Jim Beam
Buckeye Vodka

NRaleighLiberal

(59,940 posts)
103. Microbrews! Rogue, Founders, Bells....just to name 3 of my favorites
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 08:55 PM
Jul 2012

Also great California, Oregon and Washington Wine (with a shout out to Bethel Heights Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris, Oregon!)

FreeJoe

(1,039 posts)
110. So many things
Fri Jul 20, 2012, 07:20 AM
Jul 2012

Most of the food I eat. My Allen Edmonds shoes. My Big Agnes tent. The movies I watch. The computer software I use. Most of the video games I play. Most of the planes I fly on. Most of the books I read. The plants we buy. My Coleman cooler. My Honda Odyssey. The natural gas cooking my breakfast. The bacon and eggs being cooked.

To be honest, I'm not nearly as particular as most people on this board about country of origin. We have a global economy and it isn't really easy to pick out a country for a product anymore. The corporate ownership is global. The designs and engineering could come from anywhere. The parts could come from one country and be assembled in another. Yet another could handle the distribution. Another does the marketing. Another does the retailing. Aside from the global nature of our supply chain, I accept the fact that foreign workers need to eat as well. While standards of living in the US have regrettably stagnated for many during the last decade, they've skyrocketed in the worlds two largest countries.

justiceischeap

(14,040 posts)
115. US Olympic Uniforms... oh, wait.
Fri Jul 20, 2012, 09:25 AM
Jul 2012

My favorite American made product would have to be Pepsi or Starbuck's products.

 

Lizzie Poppet

(10,164 posts)
117. Danner boots!
Fri Jul 20, 2012, 03:12 PM
Jul 2012

Not all Danner boots are made here, but many are...and the company is completely up front about which are which.

mzmolly

(50,957 posts)
131. Fiesta
Sat Jul 21, 2012, 02:21 AM
Jul 2012

Dinnerware.

http://www.hlchina.com/

I see others have mentioned this. Upon reading the list, I'll add California wines and micro-brews to my list as well.

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