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If you have a Menards near you their store brand, Masterforce, is made in USA. They used to have a 9 piece 6 pt socket set which has been discontinued. There are many stores though that still have them in stock. These are made by Apex tools. (Which last I heard is owned by Bain Capital)

You could run 2x4 (laid flat) perpendicular to the existing joists and shim as needed. This then would allow you to to have even spacing between your new "joists" as you could place them on 24" on center. Then apply your dry wall using these joists. Float and tape as usual.

I know this is off topic. (flooring) but it is related sort of. Taylor guitars actually built a guitar out of old pallets. They say it sounded good too. If you look at the pictures you can see all the nail holes. The inlay on the neck is of a fork lift.

My new purchase from Menards this weekend.

Here is the link to the one at Menards. http://www.menards.com/main/tools-hardware/hand-tools/ratchets-sockets/3-8-drive-quick-release-ratchet/p-1503184-c-9159.htm It is masterforce which is made by Allen in US. It's even cheaper then the amazon @ 20.99 amazon. 24.99.

You can try Allen tools which are made in the US. They are available at Menards if you have one near you. You can also get them on amazon. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CD1AJU/?tag=atomicindus08-20

How about an SK bent flex head. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00061SMWG/?tag=atomicindus08-20 Same price as gear wrench (ok minus the spark plug sockets) made in America if that matters. This is my go to ratchet in my tool box.

If you have access to a copier you can make a photocopy of the tools. Then you can take the photocopy and cut it out and you will then have a stencil that you can use to paint your tool board. You could also go to a shop that makes vinyl signs and have them make copies of the tools on vinyl that...

This past christmas season the Menards in our town was selling a Craftsman branded socket set. I think it was one of the 79 piece sets in a plastic carry case. Our store now has both Allen tools and Masterforce tools on the same hooks. There is one caveat about the tool warranty though at...

Whoops forgot to mention they are made by Allen tools. I think only the ratchets, sockets and wrenches are US made. (maybe the screwdrivers too, but I think they are made by Western Forge)

If you have a Menards store close to you they sell Masterforce tools which are made in the US. They also put them on sale frequently and are good deal then.

Now back to the original question , Why buy American tools? I think it is combination of a lot of the points that have been brought up. When you buy anything that is produced locally it has ripple effect throughout the locality. (I am considering Made in USA as local) When you buy, let's say a...

Regarding that stuff I read about Henry Ford instituting progressive change before ford was unionized, that’s true. But his motivation was not because he was progressive but rather because he was trying to buy his workers off from joining the union. Henry Ford also had to offer fair wages to...

Did Monkeys Invent the Monkey Wrench by Vince Staten. It is a entertaining look at tools and hardware stores.

I have that same box except it was originally red. I have refinished the roller cabinet and I am in the process of doing the chest now. My chest has the exact SK logo while the lower has a chrome SK Tools logo. There was a date stamp on the roller cabinet in the lower right hand corner. They...