Most of their "made in the USA" stuff is still made with cheap Chinese metals. As long as it's actually assembled here, they can legally claim it was made here.
What is the standard for a product to be called Made in USA without qualification?
For a product to be called Made in USA, or claimed to be of domestic origin without qualifications or limits on the claim, the product must be "all or virtually all" made in the U.S. The term "United States," as referred to in the Enforcement Policy Statement, includes the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories and possessions.
What does "all or virtually all" mean?
"All or virtually all" means that all significant parts and processing that go into the product must be of U.S. origin. That is, the product should contain no — or negligible — foreign content.
I just picked up a replacement 1/4" thin profile to replace my older one that I lost. I haven't used it much yet, but it felt fine to me. Mine is also a USA-made ratchet. I haven't seen any Chinese thin profiles. I didn't realize those moved to China too. :-/
I bought one of these ratchets years ago when they came out and it became my favorite... It broke on me about a month ago and I exchanged it a few weeks ago. I used it quite a bit last night and I just think it doesn't feel as good. I loved he pawl action and this seems rougher. I might just be idolizing the old girl and wanting this one to **** comparitively. My HF composite has WAAAY finer ratcheting.
Brian
Most of their "made in the USA" stuff is still made with cheap Chinese metals. As long as it's actually assembled here, they can legally claim it was made here.
Nothing Craftsman makes is as good as it used to be. Nothing.
I wonder how that works for warranty replacements though. They are simply putting in whatever guts they have to be exchanged for another ratchet. I'd bet they can put whatever they want in them for warranty exchange because they are not SELLING them.
Brian
I wonder how that works for warranty replacements though. They are simply putting in whatever guts they have to be exchanged for another ratchet. I'd bet they can put whatever they want in them for warranty exchange because they are not SELLING them.
Brian
They are exchanging your old USA made ratchets for Chinese made ratchets. The selector pawl on the new Chinese Craftsman ratchet is just enough different to not make them interchangeable.
You might be able to find a few stores that still have rebuild kits that will rebuild your original ratchet.
They are exchanging your old USA made ratchets for Chinese made ratchets. The selector pawl on the new Chinese Craftsman ratchet is just enough different to not make them interchangeable.