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Maybe so but the Asians still seem to want US and European tools. They pay a premium for that stuff. I wonder if they also feel that there is a lack of passion by the Chinese tool makers (no sarcasm intended)?

Stilton is particularly tasty.

Again, I never said that the current Chinese tools are bad. The car example also doesn't work. Japanese cars are very good but again the passion and appeal of a vintage Japanese car is not equal to that of an American or European car- the auctions are the proof. When was the last time a Goodings...

I state you are incorrect. There is no market or passion for vintage Chinese tools and there never will be. Show me the survey or the $260 eBay sale of a duralast ratchet.

Chinese tools will never be worth the same as the US stuff in the long run even if production went to Rwanda. There is no appeal to a thirty year old Chinese tool.

Neither can you. Show me the proof. The survey, the eBay sales?

True that tools are a depreciating asset but do you remember the eBay sale the other day of a Cman RHFT flex head ratchet that went for $260? Ridiculous for sure but that will never happen for a Chinese made tool. The passion is just not there for that stuff.

My comments were not meant to be insulting. Can you verify your 99%? A survey perhaps? I can assure you that 99% of tool enthusiasts take way less pride in a Chinese craftsman than a US Craftsman. A true enthusiast/collector will not pride himself on a duralast or a Chinese craftsman. Those...

It's definitely a personal thing. I should say that Japanese made tools should probably be bundled with the US and European stuff as the Jspanese probably take more pride in their manufacturing than the Chinese, Taiwanese. Japan has a long history of swordmaking so they understand metallurgy.

Indeed. I have quite a few ratchets. Two are Asian, a gearwrench and a duralast. I bought them based on recommendations on this forum. They are very good tools but I will not buy any more Asian ratchets. There is just no pride in ownership of such tools. For a non tool enthusiast they are fine...

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They don't look identical! The duralast ratchets have been subjected to rigorous testing by at least one member here. It is a proven tool.

None. Buy Craftsman raised panels. Cheap and USA made for now.

Put it on eBay. You might fetch $260! :)

It's really amazing what that ratchet fetched. The Craftsman brand is obviously really powerful. Too bad Sears can't figure out how to better capitalize on this fact.

Damn. I also have that ratchet. I bought it new a few yrs ago. It's still new!!

English wheel- expensive unless Harbor Freight T-dollies wood and steel slappers dremel with cut-off wheels for detailed cutting in close quarters planishing hammer- expensive unless harbor freight stud-welder

Nice score!

Yes at least Walmart is selling US made stuff.

The mini air angle grinder is absolutely awesome. It's the best tool for dressing up a weld.