Burgerkong
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Looking at a couple ball peins/peens on Amazon, can't seem to find the COO. I know their deadblows are American made, but not too sure about the others.
Are all Nupla hammers made in the USA?
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gdocktor3
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They claim to be the leader in USA manufactured specialty industrial-grade hand tools. So I'd say yes.
http://www.nuplacorp.com/aboutus.php
http://www.nuplacorp.com/aboutus.php
I see they're in Southern California. I'd be very careful. They may have Chinese people or even Mexicans
working there.Digging up this thread as I was shopping for Nupla deadblow hammers on the understanding they were USA-made. Came across the Amazon listing for SDSF-4SG which lists China as country of manufacture in two locations. Just emailed Nupla for info but curious if anyone else knows if that's accurate?
bob15
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MSC lists them as USA, but their 64 ounce hammer part number in the MSC catalog isn't SDSF-4SG. It is possible they have 2 separate tools lines (à la Williams).
Your email is the best way to confirm
There are both regular, one piece head, powerdrives and the extreme ones with urethane faces. Also steel and brass faces in some sizes but I don't think they're available in 4#.
Also two different handles and non sparking options. So probably at least 6 different, main line, part #s per size. They do also have a cheaper deadblow line but I don't think they go up to 4#. Those are called "Strike Pro" IIRC.
neophyte
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The other possibility is that certain components of the hammers are not made in the USA, making it illegal to label the hammers and other tools “Made in the USA” in certain states.
It’s also possible certain Nupla items used components from other manufacturers, and those manufacturers moved overseas, (for instance Crescent/Apex/Plumb)
Professional Tool User
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If they won't tell you and you're in doubt, see if there is rebranded version of the metal head hammer you are looking for. I'm pretty sure the blue point rebrand of their mini sledge hammers is made in USA the last time I checked Snap on's site.
https://www.harryepstein.com/grayvik-usa-redhandled-ballpein-hammer-set.html
I ordered up a set of these. Say made in usa but not dead blow. I hope they are nice.
I ordered up a set of these. Say made in usa but not dead blow. I hope they are nice.
terrapinwheeler
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Trusty Cook is USA made. I only buy from them or Picard (German).
Coach James
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I have a couple of those Grayvik ball pein hammers. They work just as good as my Vaughn/Craftsman ones, plus they are a good price. Not dead blows, just regular ball peins.
Coach
Following up. My inquiry and the reply were:
"Hi,
I'm a prospective customer.
I'm curious if any or all Nupla hammers are currently manufactured in the USA?
If not, where?
Thanks,"
"Yes. All of our hammers are manufactured in the US.
Best regards,"
I wasn't specific and didn't press further about component sources vs final assembly.
Ordered the 1lb Extreme Power Drive with one urethane and one steel face, and SG style handle. Fit and finish are great, the handle grip is spectacular, especially gripped with a leather driver/work glove. Haven't put it through its paces but all initial indications are of a quality tool.
The Grayvik ball peins are actual Vaughan factory seconds that had minor cosmetic blemishes. Great deal. Not dead blows of course, as mentioned.
"Hi,
I'm a prospective customer.
I'm curious if any or all Nupla hammers are currently manufactured in the USA?
If not, where?
Thanks,"
"Yes. All of our hammers are manufactured in the US.
Best regards,"
I wasn't specific and didn't press further about component sources vs final assembly.
Ordered the 1lb Extreme Power Drive with one urethane and one steel face, and SG style handle. Fit and finish are great, the handle grip is spectacular, especially gripped with a leather driver/work glove. Haven't put it through its paces but all initial indications are of a quality tool.
The Grayvik ball peins are actual Vaughan factory seconds that had minor cosmetic blemishes. Great deal. Not dead blows of course, as mentioned.
Ton ton
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Cool.