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I live in NW Washington where we have the highest median net worth in the country. The only manufacturering here is precision high tech, mostly aviation related. We could never find workers to produce inexpensive widgets, it's hard to find workers at $20 an hour.

America is now a technology based economy while providing services for the rich. We outsource our manufacturing for better or worse (both really.)

The $40 Sunex (Amazon) combination wrench set I received from Amazon was made in India. I promptly returned it for a $40 WEN wrench set, made in Taiwan. The quality of the Taiwanese wrenches was significantly better even at $40 a set.

INNOVATE1, how do you like the Neiko torque wrench?

3 sets of work gloves for $30 at Costco. The leather is comfortable, but gets oily in an instant. They were handy this afternoon doing a pita serpentine belt replacement on my son's Toyota Matrix.

Insurance is not bad in the PNW, as long as you didn't buy property with flood or wildfire risk.

MAC truck at Les Scwab tires in Anacortes, Wa while I was getting free air. I grabbed a catalog, wow, expensive.

"The Hype"

These (Taiwan made) Thorsen Professional 3/8 12 point socket sets are on Fleabay for $23. I could use some 12 Points.... This seller also has some sets with a ratchet for cheap. Are they very good...

Japanese Engineer scissors.

Rent the drain auger, you won't regret it. Afterwards, use root killer a couple of times a year.

I was able to use the 30% off coupon twice...$21 for the pair of Doyle pliers... I drove past two Harbor Freight stores today as I was driving to pickup a craigslist (dinghy) outboard for our sailboat.

I got a $50k quote to replace my 100 foot sewer line (NW Washington State). We opted to DIY the project with a rented walk behind trencher. We also replaced the 50 foot water line while we had the machine... total cost: about $900. Thankfully our property slopes downhill to the sewer main.

Sears Craftsman 4 drawer rolling tool bench- USA made. Off Craigslist, only a few miles from my house.

Replacing my screwdriver set. Test driving a Vessel ball grip phillips to help me decide. Looks nice.

I have a Vessel phillips arriving today to "test drive". A #2 phillips gets a workout in my garage.

I just received these 16 WEN wrenches for $42, from Amazon. Made in Taiwan, they might be made at the same factory as Carlyle/ Channel Lock. They look really similar in finish.

Those look similar to the Tektons. How is the quality of Duratech? Is this brand made in China or India?

70 pounds. We just call him a poodle mutt. Great Dog! Kona's a goldendoodle.